Paul Byard collection of Welfare Island publications, 1968-1977, bulk 1968-1969

Collection context

Creator:
Byard, Paul Spencer, New York State Urban Development Corporation, and Welfare Island (N.Y.)
Extent:
7 items
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Collection consists of legal briefs and New York State Urban Development reports related to the development of Welfare Island (later Roosevelt Island).

Biographical / historical:

Paul Byard (1939-2008) was a lawyer and architect. He acted as general counsel to the Roosevelt Island Development Corporation and as an associate counsel to the New York State Urban Development Corporation.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.

Location of this collection:
300 Avery Hall
1172 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
Contact:
avery-drawings@columbia.edu