Paul Byard collection of Welfare Island publications10472617Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library

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Summary

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

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Donated by Paul Byard in January 2008 (accession no. 2008.026).

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.

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