Finding George R.R. Martin's Earliest Work
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
September 19, 2016
What many may not realize is that before becoming a household name in fantasy, Martin began as a science fiction writer, also dabbling in other genres like horror. Finding these early works can be challenging because Martin’s short stories, novellas, and novelettes were often published in pulp magazines.
Databases to Get You Back to School
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
August 22, 2016
Besides the textbooks and school supplies, there are plenty of resources online to help you with your studies. Whether you’re practicing your reading skills, prepping for the science fair, beginning your first research paper, or lesson planning one of these activities, the New York Public Library’s databases are ready to support you in your learning.
Now Screening: American Founding Era Papers
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
August 18, 2016
Everyone's talking about the ten dollar Founding Father these days. If you are researching the Revolutionary Era, the New York Public Library's database American Founding Era Papers is for you.
Gold Medal Magazines
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
August 4, 2016
Opening ceremonies are a few days away, and so the eyes of the world are turning to Rio and the beginning of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. With dozens of events, some more obscure to American viewers than others, it might be time to read up on the ins and outs of these sports.
Now Screening: Around the World in 22 Periodicals
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
August 2, 2016
These new magazine and newspaper titles are international in scope, covering nine cities, six countries, and three continents. Whether you're interested in WWII-era Russia or last year's Chanel couture runway, the only passport you'll need is your library card.
The Writing on the Wall: Documenting Civil War History
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
June 30, 2016
As June turned into July in 1863, the residents of Vicksburg, Mississippi faced an increasingly dire summer. The city's newspaper, the Vicksburg Daily Citizen, was remarkable in that it both documented and physically represented the effects of the siege.
Introducing Explora
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
June 27, 2016
This new platform from EBSCO is designed to assist students of all ages with their learning and research. There are three versions of Explora for elementary, middle, and high school students.
The Right Stuff: Finding the Best Biography Database for Your Research
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
June 9, 2016
Find the best biography database for your subject, whether it is Alan Turing or Beyoncé.
Now Screening: Telegraph Historical Archive and the British Popular Press
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
May 26, 2016
Now Screening highlights NYPL's recent electronic resource acquisitions. This month: Telegraph Historical Archive, 1855-2000, available at any NYPL location, or remotely using your library card.
Before It Was Mrs. Dalloway... Novels That Came From Short Stories
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
May 12, 2016
Mrs. Dalloway is not the only novel to begin its life as a short story. With the New York Public Library's extensive collection of online newspapers, magazines, and journals, you can read many of these published short stories at home and compare them to their later, expanded versions—all you need is your library card.
Whither Westeros? Two Librarians Speculate Wildly on the Future of Game of Thrones
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
May 4, 2016
We're now at the exciting moment where the TV narrative has begun outpacing the books, so that means it's the perfect time to debate the events about to unfold. (Proceed with caution: spoilers ahead.)
Finding the Pulitzer Prize Winners for Journalism at the Library
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
April 19, 2016
While the Pulitzer website includes the winning work for each recipient, you may be interested in reading more from these journalists and their publications. We have the online resources to support your curiosity!
Designing Women: The Art of Cloth Bindings
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
March 24, 2016
Cloth bindings flourished during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and their designers exercised incredible creativity until the more economical dust jacket took hold as the book's decorative wrapping.
The Leap Day Bachelor List of 1888
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
February 26, 2016
The editors of the newspaper decided that women could make better use of their quadrennial opportunity if they had a better lay of the marriageable land. So, the newspaper published an annotated list of eligible Chicago bachelors.
Now Screening: Caribbean Newspapers
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
February 25, 2016
Caribbean Newspapers encompasses twenty countries during their occupation by European colonizers and chronicles a tumultuous time in Caribbean history.
A Trivial Blog Post for Serious People
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
February 9, 2016
An unassuming black notebook contains the earliest draft of Oscar Wilde’s play The Importance of Being Earnest, written by hand and with the author’s frequent emendations.
The Ultimate E-Alike Gift Guide
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
November 25, 2015
During the holiday shopping season, the weather outside may be frightful — not to mention the crowds and the credit card statements — but your NYPL library card is so delightful!
Evelyn Waugh and His "Most Offensive Work"
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
October 26, 2015
While in Hollywood consulting on a potential film adaptation of Brideshead that never materialized, Waugh observed American West Coast culture up close. His reaction was... not flattering.
Understanding the Syrian Refugee Crisis
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
October 2, 2015
Over the past several weeks, we've heard a lot about the plight of refugees fleeing Syria and its neighboring countries for safer and more stable living conditions in Europe. Such a systemic, rapidly-changing issue can be hard comprehend, but we are confronted with images and stories that beg for our understanding.
Louisa May Alcott, In Her Own Words
by Meredith Mann, Manuscripts and Archives Division, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
September 28, 2015
On September 30, 1868, the first volume of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women was published. The New York Public Library has many, many copies of Little Women and its sequels.