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Jul 4, 20201 min read
Fourth of July at Harbor Hill
In the summer of 1911, Katherine and Clarence Mackay hosted their first annual Fourth of July Boy Scouts Field Meet which welcomed Roslyn...
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Jun 30, 20201 min read
Snake Oils & Cure-Alls
From ancient times to modern day, pharmacies have existed as centers for health, wellness, and socialization. Over time these shops have...
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Jun 12, 20202 min read
George V. Washington of Roslyn
As we return to work at The Bryant Library, the adjacent Gerry Park is being renovated and renewed. For us at The Local History...
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Jun 9, 20201 min read
William Cullen Bryant - The Death of Slavery
William Cullen Bryant, our library's founder and namesake, held abolitionist views and was instrumental in securing northern votes for...
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Jun 8, 20202 min read
60 Years Ago - Roslyn Rallies for Civil Rights
On June 8th, 1960, exactly 60 years ago this evening, over 1,000 people gathered at Roslyn High School to attend the...
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May 24, 20202 min read
Memorial Day Weekend 1945
Several months ago, a long-time resident walked into the Local History Collection with a cache of more than 500 letters that he found...
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May 18, 20205 min read
Walking with Morley
Christopher Morley (1890 – 1957) was a prolific writer and well-known resident of Roslyn Estates. In his 1921 book of essays Pipefuls,...
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May 8, 20201 min read
Gems From Bryant
Enjoy this digitized version from the Library of Congress of a 1904 illustrated collection of William Cullen Bryant's poetry. LC Catalog...
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May 8, 20201 min read
#BryantScrapbook
We need your help with a very special project! Contribute to the Covid-19 Roslyn Community Scrapbook by tagging #BryantScrapbook in an...
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May 8, 20204 min read
The Duchess of Marlboro at the Trinity Church Fair
Celebrity watching is not a twenty-first century phenomenon. Interest in the lifestyles of the rich and famous was just as strong a...
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