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New York World Telegram and The Sun, 1959-1965, inclusive

Extent

30 Reels

Scope and Contents

Largely focusing on the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge and Canarsie, the New York World Telegram and the Sun provides local news coverage of business, politics, education, community events, clubs and organizations, arts, culture, religion, sports, and entertainment. National and international news coverage is also provided. Birth announcements and wedding announcements occasionally appear in a column called "Brooklyn Society." Obituaries regularly appear in the paper. Advertisements and photographs appear throughout.

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