Municipal Reference Library Notes, Volume III (September 6, 1916) offers a concise, browsable catalog of New York City publications. This historical reference compiles official city reports, ordinances, minutes, and departmental papers from the City Record and related agencies. It serves researchers and students by aggregating items from the period, providing a snapshot of how City government tracked audits, finances, public health, education, building codes, and municipal operations.
The edition highlights central topics such as accounts and audits, city finances, public works, education, health services, and urban planning. It presents itemized entries with titles and publication details, enabling quick discovery of reports, committee papers, and official proceedings from that era.
- Includes central topics like civil service, building regulations, and budget procedures.
- Lists departmental reports on health, education, fire prevention, and public utilities.
- Features minutes, ordinances, and official papers from Board of Aldermen and other city bodies.
- Provides a historical view of how city agencies organized and reported information.
Ideal for researchers of early 20th‑century urban governance, municipal history, and New York City public administration.