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Translation as Poetry: Langston Hughs & Gabriela Mistral

As February morphs quickly into March, and Women’s History Month follows in the wake of Black History Month, it seems appropriate to note...

Feb 27, 20233 min read

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A hallmark of the winter season, holiday cards have been a favorite way to send good cheer since the late 19th century. Local artist...

Dec 23, 20221 min read

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October was a busy month at The Bryant Library Local History Collection! We welcomed many patrons and researchers, hosted an outdoor...

Oct 31, 20221 min read

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For fourteen years, between 1899 and 1913, Keturah (Kate) Townsend taught Roslyn’s African American children in the segregated one-room...

Oct 24, 20223 min read

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Roslyn elementary school teacher Roy W. Moger (1907-1992) is best remembered today as the author of Roslyn - Then and Now, the book that...

Sep 27, 20222 min read

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Born, raised, and educated in Roslyn, Hazel (Woodin) Monestel (1892-1986) taught three generations of Roslynites during her 48-year...

Sep 16, 20222 min read

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By Carol L. Clarke, Archivist It’s been seventy years since the Bryant Library settled into its current home in the Roslyn War Memorial...

Sep 7, 20222 min read

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As students head back to school today, the Local History Collection shares pictures of Roslyn scholars from years past: Read more about...

Aug 31, 20221 min read

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This year, in observance of Juneteenth, the Local History Collection celebrates a local family with deep roots in the Roslyn community....

Jun 18, 20222 min read

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Originally presented as a joint virtual program by the Bryant Library and the Roslyn Landmark Society that was held via Zoom on May 25th,...

Jun 16, 20221 min read

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