Katz, Robin M. and Julie Golia. "Public Health, Past and Present: Stories from Brooklyn Historical Society." Orientation event for Master of Public Health students: "Brooklyn's Health: Past, Present, and Future." Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus. Brooklyn, NY. Spetember 19, 2012. Lecture, co-presented with Julie Golia.
Public Health, Past and Present: Stories from Brooklyn Historical SocietyRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. and Julie Golia. “Public Health, Past and Present: Stories from Brooklyn Historical Society.” Orientation event for Master of Public Health students: “Brooklyn’s Health: Past, Present, and Future.” Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus. Brooklyn, NY. September 18, 2011. Lecture.
Conservation Treatment Grant presentationksclafani3
The NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program is a partnership of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and GHHN that provides support for treatment procedures to aid in stabilizing and preserving objects held in collections of museums, historical, and cultural organizations in New York State. The work must be performed by, or under direct supervision of, a professional conservator. The Robert David
Lion Gardiner Foundation has provided additional dedicated support for conservation treatment projects in Nassau & Suffolk counties and New York City.
Presented by Marianne Martin at the Annual Conference of the Visual Resources Association, April 18th - April 21st, 2012, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Session: Beyond These Four Walls: Optimizing Traditional Collections Through Outreach and Collaboration
With the advent of digital technology, image repositories are no longer limited to a single physical presence on campus or in a museum. This provides motivation for creative thinking and prompts the establishment of new working relationships within our own institutions as well as on a national level. As curators, librarians, and faculty become well versed in the use of digital technology, many have been able to optimize the development of their resources through successful collaborative ventures. This session will highlight some of these recent projects at academic institutions, museums, and cultural archives.
ORGANIZER & MODERATOR: Karin S. Whalen, Reed College
PRESENTERS:
• Jen Green, Lamson Library and Learning Commons, Plymouth State University
• Marianne Martin, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
• Laura Anne Heller, Dickinson Research Center, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
• Stephanie Post, The Metropolitan Museum of Art & Jenni Rodda, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
Public Health, Past and Present: Stories from Brooklyn Historical SocietyRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. and Julie Golia. “Public Health, Past and Present: Stories from Brooklyn Historical Society.” Orientation event for Master of Public Health students: “Brooklyn’s Health: Past, Present, and Future.” Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus. Brooklyn, NY. September 18, 2011. Lecture.
Conservation Treatment Grant presentationksclafani3
The NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program is a partnership of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and GHHN that provides support for treatment procedures to aid in stabilizing and preserving objects held in collections of museums, historical, and cultural organizations in New York State. The work must be performed by, or under direct supervision of, a professional conservator. The Robert David
Lion Gardiner Foundation has provided additional dedicated support for conservation treatment projects in Nassau & Suffolk counties and New York City.
Presented by Marianne Martin at the Annual Conference of the Visual Resources Association, April 18th - April 21st, 2012, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Session: Beyond These Four Walls: Optimizing Traditional Collections Through Outreach and Collaboration
With the advent of digital technology, image repositories are no longer limited to a single physical presence on campus or in a museum. This provides motivation for creative thinking and prompts the establishment of new working relationships within our own institutions as well as on a national level. As curators, librarians, and faculty become well versed in the use of digital technology, many have been able to optimize the development of their resources through successful collaborative ventures. This session will highlight some of these recent projects at academic institutions, museums, and cultural archives.
ORGANIZER & MODERATOR: Karin S. Whalen, Reed College
PRESENTERS:
• Jen Green, Lamson Library and Learning Commons, Plymouth State University
• Marianne Martin, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
• Laura Anne Heller, Dickinson Research Center, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
• Stephanie Post, The Metropolitan Museum of Art & Jenni Rodda, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University
Museums Work: Success Stories from Students and Faculty in the ArchivesRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. with Eric Platt, Leah Dilworth, and Robin Michals. "Museums Work: Success Stories of Students and Faculty in the Archives." Conference organized by Baruch College-Rubin Museum of Art Project: "Museums and Higher Education in the 21st Century: Collaborative Methods and Models for Innovation." Baruch College. New York, NY. April 25, 2013. Panelist.
Using Archives in Place-Based Learning: Lessons from Students and Faculty in ...Robin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. "Using Archives in Place-Based Learning: Lessons from Students and Faculty in the Archives." Invited to host a half-day session for visiting faculty from Kapi'olani Community College in Hawaii, a partner of City Tech's i-Cubed project. February 28, 2013. Presentation and hands-on workshop.
Bringing Students of All Ages to Our ArchivesRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. “Bringing Students of All Ages to Our Archives.” Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC). Cape May, NJ. April 12 - 14, 2012. Panelist.
Using Primary Sources in College Courses: Lessons from Students and Faculty i...Robin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. "Using Primary Sources in College Courses: Lessons from Students and Faculty in the Archives at Brooklyn Historical Society." Panel on teaching with archives organized by ACRL/NY. NYU Poly. Brooklyn, NY. April 30, 2013. Speaker and panelist.
Engaging Undergraduates, Advancing Archives: Innovative Approaches for a 'For...Robin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. “Engaging Undergraduates, Advancing Archives: Innovative Approaches for a ‘Forgotten’ User Group.” Society of American Archivists (SAA) Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. August 6 – 11, 2012. Panelist.
Why You Should Partner with Off-Campus Special CollectionsRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. “Why You Should Partner with Off-Campus Special Collections - and what to ask before you do!” Columbia University Libraries Symposium. New York, NY. March 16, 2012. Speaker.
Using Technology to Bring History into City Tech's FutureRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. and Julie Golia. “Using Technology to Bring Brooklyn’s History into City Tech’s Future.” CUNY IT Conference. New York, NY. December 1, 2011. Panelist.
Students and Faculty in the Archives (SAFA) is an innovative postsecondary education at Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS). SAFA uses primary sources to build document analysis, information literacy, and critical thinking skills in first-year undergraduates.
Revealing and Contextualizing the treasures of the Biodiversity Heritage Libr...Trish Rose-Sandler
This talk focused on two projects being carried out by the Missouri Botanical Garden related to the Biodiversity Heritage Library - Art of Life and Engelmann Correspondence. The Art of Life, funded by NEH, is a project to identify and describe the rich natural history illustrations hidden within the pages of BHL literature. The Engelmann Correspondence project, funded by IMLS, is a project to digitize and make available in BHL letters sent to 19th century botanist, George Engelmann by his colleagues in the US and Europe. Both projects are providing new content types to the BHL portal http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/, helping contextualize its published literature, and expanding BHL audiences.
19th Century British Pamphlets contains the most significant British pamphlets from the 19th century held in UK research libraries. It is a valuable resource for researchers, teachers and students.
Engaging New Audiences with Specialized Data: Biodiversity Heritage LibraryConnie Rinaldo
Talk presented at the 2012 IAMSLIC Annual meeting by Connie Rinaldo and Cathy Norton. BHL Africa video courtesy of Chris Freeland. BHL Europe video courtesy of Antonio Valdecasas (Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales) and BHL Europe.
Simon Bell (Wiley)
ATR is a breakthrough AI which accelerates research work, making handwritten content fully discoverable via search, and turning handwriting into easily readable typeset that can be seamlessly utilized for data analysis, quoted, and cited. Through ATR, manuscripts and printed materials will come close to parity in their discoverability for the first time. With examples drawn from Wiley Digital Archives, find out how ATR can improve archive collection management and librarianship, supporting institutional objectives and publishing by placing researchers ahead of the curve in their fields. You’ll hear how the technology behind ATR works, the difference between ATR, OCR, and HTR. As well as, how ATR will enhance research and teaching by solving manuscript comprehension challenges.
This power point presentation is all about the 100th anniversary of World War One and how libraries and other community organizations can get involved in the events surrounding it.
Charleston Conference 2012: Climbing the Digital EverestCengage Learning
At the 2012 Charleston Conference, Associate Publisher Ray Abruzzi, accompanied by Simon Bell, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Licensing, The British Library and Caroline Kimbell, Head of Licensing, The National Archives, UK, provided background and insight into the strategy and creation of the Nineteenth Century Collections Online.
Museums Work: Success Stories from Students and Faculty in the ArchivesRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. with Eric Platt, Leah Dilworth, and Robin Michals. "Museums Work: Success Stories of Students and Faculty in the Archives." Conference organized by Baruch College-Rubin Museum of Art Project: "Museums and Higher Education in the 21st Century: Collaborative Methods and Models for Innovation." Baruch College. New York, NY. April 25, 2013. Panelist.
Using Archives in Place-Based Learning: Lessons from Students and Faculty in ...Robin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. "Using Archives in Place-Based Learning: Lessons from Students and Faculty in the Archives." Invited to host a half-day session for visiting faculty from Kapi'olani Community College in Hawaii, a partner of City Tech's i-Cubed project. February 28, 2013. Presentation and hands-on workshop.
Bringing Students of All Ages to Our ArchivesRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. “Bringing Students of All Ages to Our Archives.” Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC). Cape May, NJ. April 12 - 14, 2012. Panelist.
Using Primary Sources in College Courses: Lessons from Students and Faculty i...Robin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. "Using Primary Sources in College Courses: Lessons from Students and Faculty in the Archives at Brooklyn Historical Society." Panel on teaching with archives organized by ACRL/NY. NYU Poly. Brooklyn, NY. April 30, 2013. Speaker and panelist.
Engaging Undergraduates, Advancing Archives: Innovative Approaches for a 'For...Robin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. “Engaging Undergraduates, Advancing Archives: Innovative Approaches for a ‘Forgotten’ User Group.” Society of American Archivists (SAA) Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. August 6 – 11, 2012. Panelist.
Why You Should Partner with Off-Campus Special CollectionsRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. “Why You Should Partner with Off-Campus Special Collections - and what to ask before you do!” Columbia University Libraries Symposium. New York, NY. March 16, 2012. Speaker.
Using Technology to Bring History into City Tech's FutureRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. and Julie Golia. “Using Technology to Bring Brooklyn’s History into City Tech’s Future.” CUNY IT Conference. New York, NY. December 1, 2011. Panelist.
Students and Faculty in the Archives (SAFA) is an innovative postsecondary education at Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS). SAFA uses primary sources to build document analysis, information literacy, and critical thinking skills in first-year undergraduates.
Revealing and Contextualizing the treasures of the Biodiversity Heritage Libr...Trish Rose-Sandler
This talk focused on two projects being carried out by the Missouri Botanical Garden related to the Biodiversity Heritage Library - Art of Life and Engelmann Correspondence. The Art of Life, funded by NEH, is a project to identify and describe the rich natural history illustrations hidden within the pages of BHL literature. The Engelmann Correspondence project, funded by IMLS, is a project to digitize and make available in BHL letters sent to 19th century botanist, George Engelmann by his colleagues in the US and Europe. Both projects are providing new content types to the BHL portal http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/, helping contextualize its published literature, and expanding BHL audiences.
19th Century British Pamphlets contains the most significant British pamphlets from the 19th century held in UK research libraries. It is a valuable resource for researchers, teachers and students.
Engaging New Audiences with Specialized Data: Biodiversity Heritage LibraryConnie Rinaldo
Talk presented at the 2012 IAMSLIC Annual meeting by Connie Rinaldo and Cathy Norton. BHL Africa video courtesy of Chris Freeland. BHL Europe video courtesy of Antonio Valdecasas (Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales) and BHL Europe.
Simon Bell (Wiley)
ATR is a breakthrough AI which accelerates research work, making handwritten content fully discoverable via search, and turning handwriting into easily readable typeset that can be seamlessly utilized for data analysis, quoted, and cited. Through ATR, manuscripts and printed materials will come close to parity in their discoverability for the first time. With examples drawn from Wiley Digital Archives, find out how ATR can improve archive collection management and librarianship, supporting institutional objectives and publishing by placing researchers ahead of the curve in their fields. You’ll hear how the technology behind ATR works, the difference between ATR, OCR, and HTR. As well as, how ATR will enhance research and teaching by solving manuscript comprehension challenges.
This power point presentation is all about the 100th anniversary of World War One and how libraries and other community organizations can get involved in the events surrounding it.
Charleston Conference 2012: Climbing the Digital EverestCengage Learning
At the 2012 Charleston Conference, Associate Publisher Ray Abruzzi, accompanied by Simon Bell, Head of Strategic Partnerships & Licensing, The British Library and Caroline Kimbell, Head of Licensing, The National Archives, UK, provided background and insight into the strategy and creation of the Nineteenth Century Collections Online.
CUNY Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2013 Frans Albarillo
In a time when many students begin their research by Googling and turning to Wikipedia, valuable, authoritative content is often overlooked. Archival material is difficult to identify, find, and search on the Internet because only a small portion of this material has been digitized or have finding aids.
CUNY libraries subscribe to hundreds of research databases that give full-text access to peer-reviewed scholarly articles and full-length academic books. Moreover, the libraries have built unique collections of original documents that support historical and other kinds of research. These collections provide especially rich resources for students and faculty who are interested in researching topics on diversity and multiculturalism. In addition to peer-reviewed journals, libraries in CUNY provide access to a wide variety of resources such as archival material and specialized library databases. The library faculty and staff who develop these collections are experts at identifying hard to find resources that might otherwise go undetected.
The main purpose of this presentation will be to convey the depth and the richness of diversity-related special collections in CUNY schools, which faculty, students and staff may not be aware exists. This presentation celebrates the same values as the newly approved Association of College and Research Libraries Diversity Standards, which provides diversity guidelines for academic libraries. In particular this presentation is concerned with Standard 4, which states:
Librarians and library staff shall develop collections and provide programs and services that are inclusive of the needs of all persons in the community the library serves. (ACRL 2012 http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/diversity)
CUNY’s libraries live up to this standard by providing a wide array of resources that support student and faculty research in topics that involve diversity, gender, cultural, LGBT, and multilingual issues.
In the first half of this 45-minute presentation, Professor Albarillo will give a short overview of general services that library special collections provide, focusing on the types of materials these departments collect, and the unique opportunities they provide for students to become familiar with and to use primary resources for class projects. Professor Albarillo will focus on archives and special collections that are part of CUNY and will identify papers and archival material of diverse individuals and organizations available in library special collections throughout the system.
Working Together on Students and Faculty in the Archives and TeachArchives.orgRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. "Working Together on Students and Faculty in the Archives and TeachArchives.org." Society of American Archivists (SAA) Annual Meeting. Cleveland, OH. August 20, 2015. Panelist.
The Double-Edged Lens: Digital Camera in Collections-Based InstructionRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. "The Double-Edged Lens: Digital Camera in Collections-Based Instruction" Panel sponsored by ALA/SAA/AAM Joint Committee on Archives, Libraries, and Museums (CALM): “Double Dutch: Explorations in Hybrid Primary Source Instruction.” American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference. San Francisco, CA. June 27, 2015. Panelist.
Meeting Researchers Where They Are: A User-Driven ManifestoRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M., Leah Richardson, Sarah M. Horowitz, and Elizabeth Call. “Meeting Researchers Where They Are: A User-Driven Manifesto.” Rare Book and Manuscript Sections (RBMS) Preconference. Oakland, CA. June 25, 2015. Seminar moderator.
Tour of the Center for Digital Initiatives (CDI)Robin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. and Sibyl Schaefer. "Tour of the Center for Digital Initiatives." Staff and Faculty Professional Development event, University of Vermont Libraries. Burlington, VT. December 10, 2009. Presentation and tour.
Digital Library and Metadata Development InternshipRobin M. Katz
Katz, Robin M. “Digital Library Development Internship.” Beinecke intern presentations to Yale University Libraries professionals. New Haven, CT. August 15, 2008. Presentation.
Samples from the McAllister Photographs collection available online at http://cdi.uvm.edu. Conatins historic photos of Burlington, VT from 1920 - 1960.
Presented by Robin M. Katz on September 16, 2010 at the University of Vermont as part of
Kake Walk: The Event
Bamboozled: The Movie
Blackface: The Issue
This pre-screening presentation outlines a brief history of Kake Walk, the eighty year minstrel tradition which lasted on UVM's campus until 1969. It draws on primary sources now available online in the Kake Walk at UVM digital collection at http://cdi.uvm.edu.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Public Health, Past and Present: Stories from Brooklyn Historical Society
1. Public Health, Past and Present:
Stories from BHS Library and Archives
Julie Golia & Robin Katz
Brooklyn Historical Society
September 19, 2012
2. History & Public Health
• Tracing the history of public health through
BHS materials
– Changing approaches to sickness and sanitation
– Impact of urban growth on public health
– Relationship between war, peace, health
– Changing role of health institutions
– Organizing and activism
• How historical forces affect health today
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
3. A Different Kind of Library
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
4. A Different Kind of Library
• Collecting Focus
– History of Brooklyn and Long Island
• Policies and Procedures
• Special Collections and Archives
– Primary and secondary sources
• Research at our library also requires the LIU
Library, other sources
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
5. Primary Sources
• What is a primary source?
• Why use primary sources?
• Challenges of using primary sources
• Challenges of finding the right sources
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
6. Brooklyn’s Diverse History
• Native American and Dutch origins
• British-occupied during Revolution
• Robust agricultural economy
• Growth of neighborhoods and industrial
waterfront
• Immigration and diversity
• 20th century decline and regeneration
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
7. Native Americans & Disease
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
8. Native Americans & Disease
• Lenape Indians, Dutch settlers, and land
dispossession
• 1636, first land transaction between Dutch
settler and Canarsee Indians
• Biological transactions: smallpox
• By early 18th century, decimated Lenape
population
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
9. Native Americans & Disease
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Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
During his 1679 visit to New York,
Jasper Danckaerts recorded in his
diary that smallpox had greatly
reduced the populations of Native
Americans in Brooklyn.
Drawing of Native American woman, 1679;
Jasper Danckaerts and Peter Sluyter journals,
1974.024; Brooklyn Historical Society.
10. Native Americans & Disease
BHS libraries chronicle land
transactions between
European settlers and Native
Americans. A 1909 typescript
deed documenting the 1665
sale of land in present-day
Brooklyn.
Deed, 1665 (copy 1909); American
Indians and English settlers Gravesend
deed, 1977.594; Brooklyn Historical
Society.
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
12. War & Disease
• Revolutionary War: 8,000 Americans die in
battle; upwards of 18,000 of disease
– Deplorable conditions of prisons
– Prison ships like the “Jersey”
– 11,500 die in NYC and Brooklyn
• Civil War: Andersonville prison
• Roots of wartime disease: supply lines,
facilities, bureaucracy, personnel
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
13. War & Disease
Old Jersey Prison Ship
Old Jersey Prison Ship /
Wallabout bay, Brooklyn, N.Y.,
circa 1888; Prints collection,
V1973.6.555; Brooklyn
Historical Society.
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
14. War & Disease
“The next disgusting object which met my
sight was a man suffering with the small pox;
and in a few minutes, I found myself
surrounded by many others, labouring under
the same disease, in every stage of its
progress.”
Greene, Albert. Recollections of the Jersey prison ship : from the manuscript of
Capt. Thomas Dring prisoner. Bedford, MA: Applewood Books; Chester, CT:
Distributed by the Globe Pequot Press, 1992.
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
15. War & Disease
Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Georgia, 1864
“500 prisoners for weeks suffering of disease in almost every form evident to man …
Nakedness, in many instances mental depression and in many instances melancholy.”
“Surrounding circumstances positively preclude the possibility of rendering thus
efficient services demanded by suffering humanity …”
Daily Medical Officer Report, August 12, 1864; Civil War collection, 1977.200, Box 1,
Folder 3; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
16. War & Disease
Brooklyn Industry and War
• Manufacturing weapons, manufacturing
healing – Ether and Battleships
– Edward R. Squibb
– Brooklyn Navy Yard
• Brooklynites build machinery of death for
battlefields far away
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
17. Yellow Fever, Cholera & Urban Growth
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
18. Yellow Fever, Cholera & Urban Growth
• Early 19th century urban growth in Brooklyn
and NYC
– Importance of waterways bringing in people,
goods, and disease
• Increasing population density, growing
sanitation problems, epidemic disease
• Yellow Fever, Cholera in Brooklyn and NYC
– 1822 Yellow Fever outbreak – hard to track #s
– 1832 Cholera hits New York: 5,000 dead
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
19. Yellow Fever, Cholera & Urban Growth
Gabriel Furman:
Amateur
Epidemiologist
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
Gabriel Furman papers, ARC.190, vol. 3, page 3-58; Brooklyn Historical Society.
20. Yellow Fever, Cholera & Urban Growth
Mapping the source
of disease.
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
Gabriel Furman papers, ARC.190, vol. 3, page 3-58; Brooklyn Historical Society.
21. Yellow Fever, Cholera & Urban Growth
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
• Examples of student public health projects at BHS
• Comparisons of cholera/venereal disease
• 19th century natural cancer treatment vs. today’s
pharmaceutical industry
• History of opium regulation in 19th century
• Recreations of 19th century cures and remedies
For more on the projects see:
http://safa.brooklynhistory.org/fellowship2012
23. Parks & Wellness
• Role of immigration in population growth
• 1855: 47% of Brooklynites foreign born
• How to ameliorate population density in
urban space?
• Public parks as “a breathing place”
• 1847: Washington Park (Ft. Greene Park)
• 1867: Prospect Park
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24. Parks & Wellness
Note the park’s
proximity to Brooklyn
Navy Yard.
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J. B. Beers & Co., Farm Line Maps of the City of Brooklyn, from Official Records &
Surveys. New York: J. B. Beers, 1874; Atlas 8, Brooklyn Historical Society.
25. Parks & Wellness
“Of course no man, with a clear eye to things, can deny the
immensely sanative influence, in a city, of plentiful open
grounds …. The extensive class of diseases called epidemics
and endemics are both ameliorated (perhaps would be
prevented, in many cases,) by a free circulation of air – and
the absence of the clattered up buildings and structures that
thrift … crams into great cities.”
Walt Whitman, editor
Brooklyn Eagle, June 20, 1846, page 2.
Online access to the Brooklyn Eagle (October 26, 1841 to December 31, 1902)
through Brooklyn Public Library http://eagle.brooklynpubliclibrary.org
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26. Selling Homes, Selling Health
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27. Selling Homes, Selling Health
• Brooklyn: agricultural roots
– As late as 1890s: Brooklyn 2nd largest supplier of
produce to NYC
• Decline of agriculture: real estate boom
• Marketing Brooklyn against the evils of
Manhattan
• Growth of transportation infrastructure
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28. Selling Homes, Selling Health
Blythebourne, New
Utrecht, Brooklyn
Property of Blythebourne
Improvement Co. at Bath Beach
Junction, Kings Co., L.I. 1887?
Brooklyn Historical Society map
collection.
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29. Selling Homes, Selling Health
Map versos offer great evidence about real estate marketing.
Property of Blythebourne Improvement Co. at Bath Beach Junction, Kings Co., L.I.
1887? Brooklyn Historical Society map collection.
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30. Selling Homes, Selling Health
Prospect Park
fueled a real
estate boom in
neighboring areas
like Park Slope
and Flatbush.
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Northrop, Henry Sanford, Entrance to Prospect Park, 1918; Works on Paper,
M1975.295.21; Brooklyn Historical Society.
32. Dealing with Disease
• Twentieth-century epidemics
– Polio outbreak 1916: ~ 2,000 deaths NYC
– Spanish influenza 1918: ~ 30,000 deaths NYC
• As transportation lines link parts of New York
closer together, it becomes easier for disease
to spread
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33. Dealing with Disease
• Creating institutions, infrastructures to deal
with health and disease
• Hospitals
• Charities and reform movements
– Women play important role
• Professionalization of medicine
• Invention and production of penicillin
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34. Dealing with Disease
Penicillin Production in Brooklyn: the Pfizer
Collections
Founded in Brooklyn in 1849, Pfizer is now one of the world’s leading
pharmaceutical companies. Over 20 past and current employees of the Brooklyn
plant –where mass production of penicillin was first discovered were interviewed
on the occasion of the closing of this historic manufacturing plant. On June 12,
2008, Pfizer's Brooklyn plant was designated a National Historic Chemical
Landmark by the New York Section of the American Chemical Society for its
breakthrough developments in Deep-Tank Fermentation that made the mass
production of penicillin possible.
Pfizer Brooklyn Oral History collection, 2008.029; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Pfizer Inc. collection, ARC.084; Brooklyn Historical Society.
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35. Dealing With Disease
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
• Brooklyn hospital records, ARC.225
• Brooklyn hospitals and health services organizations collection, ARC.141
• Brooklyn Eye and Ear Hospital records, 1985.005
• Long Island College Hospital collection, ARC.139
• Methodist Episcopal Hospital annual reports and ephemera collection, ARC.155
• Norwegian Lutheran Deaconesses' Home and Hospital annual reports and receipts, ARC.246
• Viscount and Viscountess Halifax photographs of Jewish Hospital of Brooklyn, 1974.017
• Brooklyn Home for Consumptives Annual Report, 1985.099
MEDICAL SOCIETY
• Medical Society of the County of Kings collection, 1985.116
CHARITIES
• Brooklyn Federation of Jewish Charities collection, 1985.097
• Brooklyn charitable organizations for the aged publications, 1985.105
• Church Charity Foundation of Long Island publications, 1985.113
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36. Dealing With Disease
Brooklyn and Long Island
Sanitary Fair
Through the Women’s Relief
Association of Brooklyn, middle-class
women played a major role in raising
money for the U.S. Sanitary
Commission. Their 1864 Sanitary Fair
raised $400,000 – more than any other
organization in the country.
Collection of Brooklyn, N.Y., Civil War relief
associations, ARC.245; Brooklyn Historical
Society.
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38. Sewage and Sanitation
• Using and interpreting sources to understand
sanitation-health relationship
• Pollution, health, land use: Gowanus Canal and
Newtown Creek
• Materials at BHS include:
– Maps and atlases
– Government reports
– Archeological papers
– Bureau of Sewer records
– Sewer Construction photos
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39. Public Health & Civil Rights
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40. Public Health & Civil Rights
• 20th c. Brooklyn: deindustrialization, urban
flight
• Diversification of Brooklyn
– Changing immigration patterns
– African Americans & the Great Migration
• Public housing
• Civil Rights movement in the north: equitable
city services
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41. Public Health & Civil Rights
Tracking neighborhoods
and disease
Maps and Charts prepared by the
Slum Clearance Committee of New
York, 1933-1934; Plate 40;
Brooklyn Historical Society.
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42. Public Health & Civil Rights
Photograph of Gates & Lewis Avenues, September 1962; Arnie Goldwag Brooklyn
Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) collection, ARC.002, box 1, folder 5; Brooklyn
Historical Society.
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43. General Resources at BHS
• Maps and atlases
• Common Council minutes
• Directories
• Brooklyn and Long Island scrapbooks
(indexed newspaper clippings)
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44. Start Research at Home
• Library catalog (BobCat)
– individual, published items: books, maps, etc.
• Finding aids
– archival collections
• Catablog (Emma)
– library collections described as a whole
– subject guides
– also: archival collections
• Online image gallery
http://www.brooklynhistory.org/library/search.html
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45. Visit BHS
• Museum: Wednesday – Saturday, 12:00 – 5:00pm
Admission is free with LIU student/faculty/staff ID
• Library: Wednesday – Friday, 1:00 – 5:00pm
• Make appointments one week before library visit at
http://www.brooklynhistory.org/library/ask.html
to use archival material or rare books and maps
128 Pierrepont St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-444-2111
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46. Thank You
Students and Faculty in the Archives ● Brooklyn Historical Society
• Julie Golia, Ph.D.
Public Historian
Co-Director, Students and Faculty in the Archives
jgolia@brooklynhistory.org
• Robin M. Katz
Outreach & Public Services Archivist
Co-Director, Students and Faculty in the Archives
rkatz@brooklynhistory.org