Reds and Radicals at Sarah Lawrence College Part 2
The National Student Strike
In May of 1970 Sarah Lawrence students participated in another wave of radical political action.
In May of 1970 Sarah Lawrence students participated in another wave of radical political action.
Throughout the 1950s, Sarah Lawrence College’s progressive education model and commitment to academic freedom made it the target of a number of anti-communist smear campaigns.
Did you ever wonder where your great-grandparents came from or why there are so many missing names on your family tree?
In the early 20th century the Crestwood neighborhood was physically separated from the rest of Yonkers and its resources, including the downtown branch of the Yonkers Public Library.
Between 1918 and 1921, various groups associated with the labor movement in the United States founded at least 20 colleges and institutes geared specifically towards workers.1 These schools were not intended to funct
Memorial Day Weekend is coming this weekend! To commemorate the holiday we've also put together a list of recommended reading. Check out the book list here.
Yonkers Public Library (YPL) is a proud supporter of Yonkers' thriving art scene and we're pleased to host several Yonkers Arts Weekend 2023 events at Riverfront Library this Saturday,
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents a new episode focused on education and accessibility in Yonkers.
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents two new episodes focused on government aid in Yonkers.
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents two new
episodes focused on local malls. Yonkers, New York is home to two shopping centers,
YPL loves local history! We offer resources for you to learn about your community’s past and discover your own family history.
Born in the German duchy of Baden, but brought to the United States as an infant, Father Albert Lings is eminently worthy to be counted among those figures reckoned as pillars of Yonkers.