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Guide to the Praeger Department of Parks survey and photographs V1974.003

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Creator: New York (N.Y.). Dept. of Parks.
Creator: Praeger, Emil
Title: Praeger Department of Parks survey and photographs
Dates: 1934
Abstract: The Praeger Department of Parks survey and photographs date from 1934 and measure 3.42 linear feet. The Praeger survey documents every park, playground, and gore in New York City at the time of the study, as well as undeveloped land owned by the parks department. The survey and photographs show the parks of New York City on the eve of improvements and development funded by the Works Progress Administration.
Quantity: 3.42 Linear feet in one manuscript box and three record cartons.
Graphic materials [Box]: V1974.003 1 of 3
Graphic materials [Box]: Prints by Accession 30
Graphic materials [Box]: V1974.003 3 of 3
Graphic materials [Box]: V1974.003 2 of 3
Call Phrase: V1974.003