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