Ruth S. Harley family papers
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Abstract
This collection consists of photographs, programs, and certificates relating to Ruth S. Harley's time as a student at Erasmus Hall High School, as well as an Erasmus Hall songbook and history. Additional items include photographs of Ruth S. Harley as a student at Public School 139 and the Cortelyou School, photographs of Jeanette H. and Robert Harley, and photocopies of Walter Harley's obituary. Items date from 1908 to 1959.
Biographical Note
The Harley family lived at 498 Rugby Road in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Flatbush. Walter Harley (d. 1959) taught Greek and Latin at Erasmus Hall High School. His children included Jeanette H. (Harley) Huber, Robert Harley, and Ruth S. Harley, dean of women at Adelphi College.
Scope and Contents
The papers consist of photographs, programs, and certificates relating to Ruth S. Harley's time as a student at Erasmus Hall High School, as well as an Erasmus Hall songbook and history. Additional items include photographs of Ruth S. Harley as a student at Public School 139 and the Cortelyou School, photographs of Jeanette H. and Robert Harley, and photocopies of Walter Harley's obituary. Items date from 1908 to 1959.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Ruth S. Harley family collection, 2000.013, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Ruth S. Harley, date unknown. Formally accessioned in 2000.
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Minimally processed to the collection level.
