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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.
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at YPL
Every year, communities across the United States observe Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the contributions, traditions, cultures and history of individuals with roots from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Cen
Reds and Radicals at Sarah Lawrence College - Part 1
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.
Unearth Your Family History with Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online
Did you ever wonder where your great-grandparents came from or why there are so many missing names on your family tree?
The Crestwood Library and the Women Who Created It
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.
YWCA's history in Yonkers
When you think of “the Y,” what pops into your head? A catchy song you used to hear at the disco?
Brookwood Labor College: Early 20th-Century Workers' Education in Westchester
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
African American Heritage Trails: Explores the History and Legacy of African Americans in Westchester County
Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work.
Sarah Lawrence Professor Discusses Race and Environment in the City of Seven Hills
Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work.
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers Episode 5
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 Episodes 4 & 5
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents two new episodes focused on government aid in Yonkers.
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers- Episodes 2 & 3
Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents two new
episodes focused on local malls. Yonkers, New York is home to two shopping centers,
Local history resources at YPL
YPL loves local history! We offer resources for you to learn about your community’s past and discover your own family history.
Thomas C. Cornell, 1819-1894
Thomas Clapp Cornell, after whom a Yonkers public school is named, came to Yonkers as a young man of 28 in the summer of 1847.
At that time, as Cornell himself wrote almost 50 years later,