May B. Woodward scrapbook
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Abstract
One scrapbook spanning from 1884 to 1896 compiled by May B. Woodward and containing programs and other ephemera from various Brooklyn social organizations, sports and recreational clubs, charities, and theatrical productions.
Biographical note
May (or Mae) B. Woodward was the daughter of John B. Woodward (1835-1896), a Brooklyn businessman involved in the import-export trade in South America. John B. Woodward also served in the Brooklyn-based 13th Regiment of the New York National Guard, was Adjutant General of New York State, and was a mayoral candidate in Brooklyn in 1885.
Arrangement
The scrapbook pages are arranged in the order in which they appeared in the original scrapbook.
Scope and Contents
One scrapbook compiled by May B. Woodward and containing programs and other ephemera from various Brooklyn social organizations, sports and recreational clubs, charities, and theatrical productions. Included are materials from the Brooklyn Athletic Association, the Apollo Club, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Park Theatre (also known as the New Park Theatre or Colonel Sinn's New Park Theatre), and the Lyceum Theatre. Items span 1884 to 1896, though most date from 1886 and 1887.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
The materials in this collection are in the public domain. 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); May B. Woodward scrapbook, 1977.292, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. Formally accessioned in 1977.
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Processing Information
This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2023. The majority of the scrapbook pages and its covers were blank and the spine missing. The paper of the pages is acidic and deteriorating badly. For these reasons, the archivist discarded the blank pages and covers and kept only the pages with material affixed.
