I've been to many archives but nothing this elaborate in terms of rules and a sink by the lockers! There's a photograph of the librarian I wrote about in my first book, Regina Anderson Andrews with her assistant Edna Law--one of the first Chinese American librarians at the New York Public Library in the Belle Greene exhibition.
I agree — I had never been to an archive where there was an actual sink by lockers, positioned right in front of reception. But it only emphasized the care with which the library treats its collection. It was great to see.
How did I miss that photograph of Regina Anderson Andrews? And with Edna Law??? That’s it, I’ll have to go back.
Charlotte Corday’s final letter! I’m intrigued what you’re up to that got you looking at that (though if I had the chance, I’d go see it too!)
I've been to many archives but nothing this elaborate in terms of rules and a sink by the lockers! There's a photograph of the librarian I wrote about in my first book, Regina Anderson Andrews with her assistant Edna Law--one of the first Chinese American librarians at the New York Public Library in the Belle Greene exhibition.
I agree — I had never been to an archive where there was an actual sink by lockers, positioned right in front of reception. But it only emphasized the care with which the library treats its collection. It was great to see.
How did I miss that photograph of Regina Anderson Andrews? And with Edna Law??? That’s it, I’ll have to go back.
This is great. Thanks.
What an experience. Sounds dreamy. I was at the Morgan in 2022 to see the Holbein exhibit. Such a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.
The Belle Da Costa Greene exhibition is wonderful if you have a chance to visit again!
A illuminating day in the life, wonderful!
I truly feel so lucky to be at home in a rare book reading room in this way. Thank you so much for your note!