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Local History - Special Collections
Researchers seeking access to these collections should make an appointment with the Local History Librarian.
John Rösch Collection
John Rösch, 1854-1949, was a professional photographer and White Plains City Historian from 1935 to 1942. Just prior to his death he bequeathed his scrapbooks, artwork and photographs to the White Plains Public Library. Among these items can be found sketches of turn-of-the-century White Plains, photographs of veterans returning from both World Wars, and other unique items reflecting the history of the City. Much of the material is very fragile.
Postcards
The postcards in this collection, which depict White Plains and other locations in Westchester County, date from the early 1900s. Researchers wishing to see them should make an appointment with the Local History Librarian by telephone (914-422-1480) or email: mvarian@whiteplainslibrary.org.
Rare Books
This collection of very old and rare books includes histories
and other nonfiction works about White Plains and Westchester County, as well as
fiction either by Westchester County authors or with Westchester County subjects
and settings. Researchers seeking access to this collection will be asked to use
these books at the Reference Desk. Photocopies cannot be made from these books,
as they are very fragile.
For further information, please contact the Local History Librarian, by
telephone (914) 422-1480 or email: mvarian@whiteplainslibrary.org