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History of New York City: Robert Moses: Home

NEW YORK TIMES 1851-2018

 

Robert Moses

Was Moses Good or Bad for New York City?

 
 

Reference and Biographical Sources

Primary Sources

Historical Journal Databases
  • Always limit your search to the date range relevant to your topic.
  • Try searching terms, phrases, etc. that were commonly used at the time in relation to your topic.
  • Look for document-type limiters that may improve your results, such as article, commentary, editorial, front page / cover story, letter to the editor, etc

Journal Databases

THE BOOKS LISTED BELOW ARE ON RESERVE

  • To ensure equitable access, these books may be used IN THE LIBRARY ONLY.

  • You may scan pages using your smartphone - Remember to scan the title page and back of the title page too!

  • During class time, these books will be freely available on the book truck.
    • Please return the books you use to the book truck before leaving the library at the end of class.
  • Outside of class time, the books will be on the Reserve shelves behind the Circulation Desk.
    • You may sign books out to use in the library only.

If you have any questions, see
Mr. Padgett, Ms. Taylor, or Mr. Previti
OR email us at 
spadgett@taftschool.org  
  taylorp@taftschool.org
rpreviti@taftschool.org
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