Brooklyn periodical illustrations
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Abstract
This collection covers more than a century of Brooklyn history, with periodical illustrations depicting historic people, structures and events in Brooklyn predominantly from the era before the rise of photography.
Arrangement
Materials are arranged into series by subject. Within each series, the items are listed alphabetically by title.
Scope and Contents
Many of the illustrations in this collection come from popular magazines and journals of the 19th century, including Harper's Weekly, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, and Scientific American. Many are also taken from Henry R. Stiles's History of Kings County (see "Related Materials" for bibliographic information). The bulk dates of the collection are 1884–1904; images dated after 1930 are generally reprints of 19th century prints.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Brooklyn periodical illustrations, BCMS.0003, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This is a composite collection from many different sources, predominantly purchases.
About this Guide
Processing Information
Formerly known as the Brooklyn Prints Collection. Renamed in 2022 as part of planning to integrate BHS materials into the collection and to alleviate confusion about the collection's contents.
