Series 11: Office of Public Relations, 1848-2016, inclusive
Scope and Contents
The series is composed of files maintained by Packer''s Office of Public Relations. It include administrative files, press releases, photographs, clippings, scrapbooks, promotional items, and calendars, dating from 1848 to 2016.
Arrangement note
The series is organized into six sub-series:
Sub-series 11.1: Administrative files
Sub-series 11.2: Press releases and photographs
Sub-series 11.3: Promotional materials
Sub-series 11.4: Press clippings and advertisements
Sub-series 11.5: Institutional scrapbooks
Sub-series 11.6: Calendars
Sub-series 11.1: Administrative files, 1937-1990s, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains materials generated by and produced for the Office of Public Relations, dating from 1937 to the 1990s (primarily dating from the 1970s to the early 1990s). The items include interoffice memos among staff; correspondence between staff and advertisers, newspapers, educational directories, as well as correspondences between the Public Relations office and faculty, parents, and students. It also contains minutes from weekly meetings and school related conventions. Other materials includes: programs and academic schedules, handouts, scratch paper, bills, school histories, newsletters, and memos concerning school lectures and events.
American College Public Relations Association, 1954-1962, inclusive
125th Anniversary, 1970, inclusive
125th Anniversary Program and Invitation, November 7, 1979, inclusive
Public Relations Office, 1970, inclusive
Public Relations, 1970-1971, inclusive
Public Relations, 1971-1972, inclusive
Public Relations, 1974-1980, inclusive
Public Relations, 1980-1982, inclusive
Undated Office Materials, circa 1982, inclusive
Standardized testing, scholarship winners, award winners, 1983-1992, inclusive
Packer Herald (newsletter), 1982-1985, inclusive
Packer Herald (newsletter), 1985-1987, inclusive
Maps of Brooklyn and Floor Plans for Packer Renovation, 1960s-1980s, inclusive
May Day Celebration planning, 1955-1969, inclusive
Packer Carnival planning s, receipts, October 7, 1961, inclusive
PTA Garden Party programs, 1978-1982, inclusive
PTA Garden Party programs, 1983-1985, inclusive
Packer Theater ads, programs, memos, planning, 1984-1991, inclusive
Packer Music, programs, memos, faculty concerts, 1984-1992, inclusive
Packer Dance, programs, flyers, dance classes, 1985-1992, inclusive
Packer Pumpkin Patch, adds, memos, planning, 1988-1994, inclusive
Packer Parent Association Aids Program, January 20, 1993, inclusive
NY State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Workshop, 1993, inclusive
Founder's Day, 1937-1986, inclusive
Founder's Day, compiled by Hal Wicke, November 13, 1985, inclusive
Founder's Day, 1992, inclusive
Grandparent's Day, 1980-1989, inclusive
Grandparent's Day, 1990-1991, inclusive
Grandparent's Day, 1992-1993, inclusive
Grandparent's Day, 1993, inclusive
Maine Coast Semester, 1987-1988, inclusive
Lee Feldman lecture, February 1, 1989, inclusive
Media Conference, Race Relations Conferences, 1990, inclusive
Ecumenical Chapel, "Evocations of Light & Dark" concert, December 11, 1991, inclusive
Presidential Suite, 1991-1992, inclusive
Jonathan Galassi lecture (poet, editor, Packer parent), February 2, 1992, inclusive
Faculty News and Memos, January – May, 1992, inclusive
Teaching articles, 1986-1990, inclusive
Packer events programs, 1993-1994, inclusive
Junior college brochures, Packer shops & services guide, 1980-1981, inclusive
Chapel Talks programs, 1984-1989, inclusive
Chapel Talks programs, 1986-1991, inclusive
Chapel Talks programs, 1988-1991, inclusive
Chapel Ideas Potential Speakers, 1980s, inclusive
Chapel Ideas Potential Speakers, 1990s, inclusive
Sub-series 11.2: Press releases and photographs, 1960s-1995, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
This sub-series contains press releases (and related photographs), dating from the 1960s to 1995.
Press Photographs, 1960s, inclusive
Press Releases, 1965-1966, inclusive
Press Releases, 1966-1967, inclusive
Press Releases, 1967-1968, inclusive
Press Releases, 1968-1969, inclusive
Press Releases, 1969, inclusive
Public Relations Lists and May Day Photos, 1969, inclusive
Sample Releases – corrected copies, 1967-1971, inclusive
Press Releases – Packer 125th Anniversary, 1970-1971, inclusive
Press Releases, 1970-1971, inclusive
Press Release – sports event, 1975, inclusive
Press Release – Brooklyn Heights Press, 1979, inclusive
Press Releases, 1981, inclusive
Press Releases, 1981-1982, inclusive
Press Releases, 1982, inclusive
Press Releases – compiled by Public Relations Coordinator, Linda Williams, 1983-1984, inclusive
Press Releases – compiled by Hal Wicke, 1984-1985, inclusive
General
Includes log of press release writing dates
Press Releases – compiled by Hal Wicke, 1985-1986, inclusive
General
Includes log of press release writing dates
Press Releases – compiled by Hal Wicke, 1986-1987, inclusive
General
Includes log of press release writing dates
Press Releases – compiled by Hal Wicke, 1987-1988, inclusive
General
Includes log of press release writing dates
Press Releases – compiled by Hal Wicke, 1988-1989, inclusive
General
Includes incomplete log of press release writing dates
Press Releases – compiled by Hal Wicke and Sarah Aldag, 1989-1990, inclusive
Press Releases – compiled by Hal Wicke, 1990-1991, inclusive
Press Releases – compiled by Hal Wicke, 1991-1992, inclusive
Press Releases and Photos – compiled by Sarah Aldag, 1992-1993, inclusive
General
No log contained and some releases have attached photos for release
Press Releases and Photos – miscellaneous – compiled by Sarah Aldag, 1993-1994, inclusive
General
Some releases have attached photos for release
Press Releases and Photos – compiled by Sarah Aldag, 1994-1995, inclusive
General
Some releases have attached photos for release
Sub-series 11.3: Promotional materials, 1860-2011, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The sub-series contains a variety of Packer promotional materials, including advertisements, brochures, viewbooks, cards, CD-ROMs, and other publications, dating from 1860 to 2011.
Additional promotional items can be found in Sub-series 21.1: Artifacts.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
School advertisements, 1860, inclusive
General note
Donated in memory of Martha Atwater, 2013 / Gift of Evelyn Sidman Wachter, 1988
The Spirit of Packer (1 pamphlet), 1910, inclusive
Admissions circulars, 1910-1920, circa 1940, inclusive
Christmas cards, circa 1920s-1940s, inclusive
Admissions brochure, circa 1930-1938, inclusive
Packer Brochures, 1935, inclusive
Admissions brochure, circa 1950s, inclusive
Printed matter and news of Packer, 1952-1953, inclusive
Packer Brochures, 1960s-1990s, inclusive
Summer camp brochure, circa 1972, inclusive
Admissions brochure, 1973-1974, inclusive
Admissions brochure, circa late 1970s, inclusive
Admissions viewbook, circa late 1980s - early 1990s, inclusive
Admissions brochure, 1980s, inclusive
Press release - NAIS Arts curriculum planning group, 1982, inclusive
Admissions brochure, 1985, inclusive
Blank Greeting Cards of Packer Chapel – drawing of Packer chapel done by Kristina Delmhorst, class of 1988, 1988, inclusive
General information brochure, 1988-1989, inclusive
General note
Includes lists of administration, faculty, activities calendars, Board of Trustees, etc. and brief information on unique offerings
General information brochure, 1988-1989, inclusive
"What's doing at Packer" postcards, circa 1990s, inclusive
Admissions viewbook, spring 1992, inclusive
General note
Includes correspondence from Barbara Smith Delmhorst
Packer Parent Association brochure, 1993, inclusive
Packer Summer promotional materials, 1994, 1996, inclusive
Admissions viewbook, circa late 1990s - early 2000s, inclusive
Admissions viewbook, circa early 2000s, inclusive
Admissions viewbook, circa 2000s, inclusive
Packer promotional CD-ROMs, 2002, inclusive
Packer Plus Brochure, 2004, inclusive
Holiday and Greeting Cards, circa 2004-2006, inclusive
"A Look Inside the Packer Collegiate Institute" Videos, 2005
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Donated on one DVD, containing five .VOB movie files, ID 2019_014_media_019. Access to digital materials is available onsite at the Othmer Library. Requests to access digital materials must be made at least 2 days in advance by emailing library@brooklynhistory.org.
Admissions viewbook "a look inside", 2005-2006, inclusive
Middle and Upper School admissions application and materials, Fall 2006, inclusive
Summer Programs, 2006-2007, inclusive
Tuition Listing, 2006-2007, inclusive
"Ensuring Continued Excellence" Five year strategic plan 2011-2016, September 2011, inclusive
Sub-series 11.4: Press clippings and advertisements, 1853-1990s, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
This series contains press clippings, articles, and advertisements relating to Packer, dating from 1853 to the 1990s.
Arrangement note
Arranged chronologically.
"School for Girls - The Academy" - Brooklyn Daily Eagle clipping, 1853, inclusive
General note
Regarding dissolution of the Female Academy and the municipal endowment from Mrs. Packer
Ballou's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, 1857, inclusive
General note
Image of Packer building and other Brooklyn institutions
Spingler Institute commencement - Morning Express (New York) clipping, 1859, inclusive
Miscellaneous clippings, 1873-1990s, inclusive
Packer Quarterly clipping with drawing, circa 1880s, inclusive
Elizabeth J. Smith (teacher) retirement clippings, 1884, inclusive
"Packer Pupils at Work" - Brooklyn Daily Eagle clipping, 1887, inclusive
Assorted clippings, 1888-1925, inclusive
Packer student newspaper clippings, Brooklyn Daily Eagle, 1890, inclusive
Newspaper clippings, 1892, inclusive
"Packer Grads" newspaper article clipping, 1893, inclusive
Class Day newspaper article clipping, 1893, inclusive
Packer's Semi-Centennial (Clipping) - 50th year celebration, 1896, inclusive
Brooklyn Life, September 6,, 1902, inclusive
Sigma Phi club - Brooklyn Life (photocopy), 1907, inclusive
Dr. Backus memorial clipping, 1909, inclusive
Froebel Academy Journal, 1920, inclusive
Newspaper clippings, 1920s, inclusive
Advertising notebook, 1936-1938, inclusive
Julia B. Anthony (librarian) obituary - Eagle, 1944, inclusive
Alumni clippings, 1950s, inclusive
Miscellaneous clippings, 1958, inclusive
Packer landmarking clipping - New York World Telegram and Sun, 1959, inclusive
Marianne Moore described Packer in an article entitled "The Plums of Curiosity" (2 pamphlets), 1960, inclusive
Packer brochure and advertisements, 1960s, inclusive
Press clippings, 1960s, inclusive
Brooklyn Heights Press clippings regarding St. Ann's Church sale and John F. Skillman, 1969, inclusive
Home Reporter clippings, 1970, inclusive
Packer 125th Anniversary clippings, 1970, inclusive
Press clippings, 1971, inclusive
Press clippings, 1973, inclusive
Press clippings, 1974-1978, inclusive
Press clippings, 1974, inclusive
Press clippings, 1974-1977, inclusive
Press clippings, 1975, inclusive
Atlantic Antic 2 clipping, circa 1975, inclusive
Press clippings, 1976, inclusive
Press clippings, 1977, inclusive
Press clippings, 1978, inclusive
Press clippings, 1979, inclusive
Press clippings, 1980, inclusive
Press clippings, 1980-1981, inclusive
Alumni press clippings, 1980s-1990s, inclusive
Packer sports press clippings, 1980-1982, inclusive
Packer arts & Theater press clippings, 1980-1983, inclusive
Headmaster Peter Etsy press clippings, 1981, inclusive
Press clippings, 1981, inclusive
Assorted clippings, 1981-1982, inclusive
Press clippings, 1982, inclusive
Faculty press clippings, 1982-1983, inclusive
Press clippings, 1983, inclusive
Press clippings about Tom Chapin concert, September 26 and Blood Drive, October 17 – 18, 1983, inclusive
Drama & Art press clippings, 1984-1989, inclusive
Faculty press clippings, 1984-1989, inclusive
Packer sports press clippings, 1984-1989, inclusive
Press clippings, 1984-1985, inclusive
Packer public quotes (Vogue, Town & Country), 1985-1989, inclusive
Press clippings, 1986-1989, inclusive
PTA press clippings, 1984-1985, inclusive
Packer student press clippings, 1985-1989, inclusive
Thomas Cook press clippings, 1988, inclusive
St. Ann's press clippings, 1980-1989, inclusive
St. Ann's times, Spring, 1989, inclusive
New York Times "Freshman Blues" clipping, 1990, inclusive
Press clippings, 1990-1991, inclusive
Press clippings, 1992, inclusive
Press clippings, 1993-1994, inclusive
Press clippings, 1993-1994, inclusive
Press clippings, 1993-1994, inclusive
Press clippings, 1993-1994, inclusive
Press clippings, 1993-1994, inclusive
Press clippings, 1994-1995, inclusive
Sub-series 11.5: Institutional scrapbooks, 1848-1993, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The sub-series consists of scrapbooks maintained by Packer staff, with items dating from 1848 to 1993. They contain newspaper clippings, photographs, letters, and programs pertaining to the students, faculty, alumni, and school events. Most newspaper clippings are taken from publications such as the Brooklyn Eagle. The sub-series holds some mounted newspaper clippings in addition to loose scrapbook pages.
Arrangement note
Arranged chronologically.
Institutional Scrapbook (Class Day and commencement clippings, photos, and programs), 1848-1928, inclusive
Institutional Scrapbook - Volume 1 of 2 (clippings), 1870-1908, inclusive
Institutional Scrapbook – Volume 2 of 2 (clippings), 1908-1920, inclusive
Institutional Scrapbook (clippings compiled by Cromwell Childe), 1932-1935, inclusive
Institutional Scrapbook (clippings compiled by publicity manager Mrs. Louise Warner), 1935-1936, inclusive
Institutional Scrapbook (clippings compiled by publicity manager Mrs. Louise Warner), 1937-1938, inclusive
Institutional Scrapbook (clippings compiled by publicity manager Mrs. Louise Warner), 1939-1940, inclusive
Centennial Scrapbook (clippings, letters, photos, and programs), 1945, inclusive
Centennial Scrapbook, 1945, inclusive
Institutional Scrapbook, 1959-1968, inclusive
Institutional Scrapbook (clippings compiled into topics: Alumni, Drama, Faculty/Staff, PTA, Popcorn and Popsicle Theater), 1973-1976, inclusive
Clippings (mounted), 1990, inclusive
Institutional Scrapbook (clippings), 1992, inclusive
Clippings scrapbook, 1992-1993, inclusive
Clippings (mounted loose scrapbook papers), 1993, inclusive
Sub-series 11.6: Calendars, 1967, 1986-2016, inclusive
Extent
Scope and Contents
The sub-series consists of Packer promotional calendars, dating from 1967 and 1986 to 2016.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Calendar, 1967, inclusive
Calendar, 1986-1987, inclusive
Calendars, 1986-1998, inclusive
Calendar, 1989-1990, inclusive
General note
Appears to be a marked-up draft