Guide to the Forest Hills Gardens Corporation Records,
1922-1979, 1922-1958 (bulk)

Collection Number: 2775

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

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Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
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Compiled by:
R. Esakof
Date completed:
August 1987
EAD encoding:
Ann Hubert April-July 2002
Martin Heggestad
Date modified:
RMC Staff, January 2013

© 2002 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Forest Hills Gardens Corporation records, 1922-1979 1922-1958
Collection Number:
2775
Creator:
Forest Hills Gardens Corporation (Forest Hills, New York, N.Y.)
Quantity:
29.4 cubic ft., 1 reel positive, 2 reels negative microfilm.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, minutes, reports, memoranda, vouchers, orders, notices, clippings, specifications, and other materials.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Collection includes materials relating to the history of Forest Hills Gardens, a planned residential community in Queens, New York that was devleloped by the Russel Sage Foundation in 1908.
Language:
Collection material in English

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

Forest Hills Gardens is a planned residential community which was developed by the Russell Sage Foundation in 1908. Laid out on 175 acres in Queens, New York, the community's site plan was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted; many of the houses were designed by Grosvenor Atterbury.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Collection includes correspondence, minutes, reports, memoranda, vouchers, orders, notices, clippings, specifications, and other materials pertaining to Forest Hills Gardens meetings, committees, director, constitution and by-laws, insurance and liability, finance, maintenance, development, construction, zoning, maintaining architectural standards and aesthetic control, building restrictions and waivers, streets and parking, complaints, policies, the sale of property to "undesirables," the Ives-Quinn anti-discrimination bill, and other subjects. Also included are reports of the Architectural Committee and correspondence with the Russell Sage Foundation, the Sage Foundation Homes Co., Forest Hills Dwellings, Inc., residents, and the New York City Planning Commission.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Forest Hills Gardens Corporation (Forest Hills, New York, N.Y.)
Forest Hills Dwellings.
Forest Hills Gardens Corporation. Architectural Committee.
New York (N.Y.). City Planning Commission.
Russell Sage Foundation.
Sage Foundation Homes Company.

Subjects:
City planning--New York (N.Y.)
Community development, Urban.
Discrimination in housing.
Urban transportation.
Zoning.

Places:
Forest Hills Gardens (New York, N.Y.)--Buildings.
Queens County (N.Y.)

Form and Genre Terms:
Specifications.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Access Restrictions:
Corporate minutes: access restricted to permission of donor.
Available Copies:
Corporate minutes, 1922-1958 are on microfilm. Originals retained by donor.
Cite As:
Forest Hills Gardens Corporation Records, #2775. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
RELATED MATERIAL

See also Forest Hills Gardens (New York, N.Y.) Records, ( #2495).
Development of the Vanderveer Tract
Materials in Box 28, where noted, pertain to the development of the Vanderveer Tract, which adjoins Forest Hills Gardens and over which FHG has architectural control as per agreement of May 17, 1923
CONTAINER LIST

Description
Container
1924-1925
Box 1
Miscellaneous correspondence re: develpment and maintenance charges between property owners and FHGC; letter from NYC Fire Dept. denying request for fire alarm system, (i.e. boxes in our streets)
E - 1924-1925
Box 1
Misc. correspondence between "E" property owners and FHGC re: development and maintenance
A - 1925 - Misc. "A" correspondence as above
Box 1
B - 1925
Box 1
Misc. correspondence as above; letter from DWSG&E re: lighting of private streets (city does not supply); correspondence re: development of P.S. 101
Judge Boyce - 1925 - list of delinquent maintenance
Box 1
C - 1925
Box 1
Correspondence between Cord Meyer Development Co. and FHGC re: Sewer Pumping Station; misc. "C" correspondence especially Chatford Homes Development Corp.
D - 1925
Box 1
Copy of proposed agreement (unsigned) between FHGC and Forest Hills Dwellings, Inc. re: wavier to permit houses to stand closer to street (95 houses on Burns St.); misc. "D" correspondence
Four Mill Maintenance Agreement
 Box 1
Report of "Four Mill Committee" dated June 26, 1924 to FHGC - read and approved and adopted at directors meeting July 3, 1924, (memebrs to pay 4 mills tax for maintenance and nothing for dues) - agreement to run with the land (formerly agreement was 2 mills tax, 2 mills memebership dues); also copy of earlier Four Mill Agreement dated Oct. 1, 1923 , (raising from 2 mills the assignment from the Homes Company)
G - 1924 and 1925 - Misc. correspondence with "G" owners
Box 1
H - 1925 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 1
I - 1924-1925 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 1
J - 1924-1925 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 1
K - 1924-1925 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 1
L - 1924-1925 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 1
Lamp Posts, 1925 - Correspondence re: damages and repairs 1923-1925
Box 1
M - 1925 - Misc. "M" correspondence - correspondence re: "Eagle" (Safety) Patrol
Box 1
Minutes FHGC Members Meetings 1924 and 1925
Box 1
Minutes of directors' and open meetings (some from 1923)
Mc - 1925 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 1
N - 1925 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 1
Newton Register Printing - Correspondence with printing company
Box 1
O - 1924 - Misc. O correspondence
Box 1
Orders - FHGC office orders especially addressograph plates
Box 1
P - 1924 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 1
Q - 1923 - Misc. "Q" correspondence
Box 1
S - 1925 - Misc. "S" correspondence; Sprunk vs. FHGC re: unauthorized building
Box 1
Speir - Correspondence (a director) 1923
Box 1
Lyman Beecher Stowe - Correspondence with Stowe, a director
Box 1
T - 1924 -1925
Box 1
Misc. "T" correspondence; also Real Estate Tax levies for 1923 and other tax matters
Treasurers Reports - 1925 - Some reports also from 1923 , 1924
Box 1
U - 1925 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 1
V - 1925 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 1
W - 1924 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 1
XYZ - 1924 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 1
Gardens Corp. Bulletin - from 1925
Box 1
Parks - 1923-1925
Box 1
Reports on private lanes, private parks, Olivia and Hawthorne Parks, underground improvements, especially re: taxes and maintenance
Publicity - 1925 - Newspaper clippings, FH Bulletin
Box 1
Printing
Box 1
Proof copies of misc. printing jobs, e.g.: FH Bulletin, copy of assesment agreement re: 4 mill maintenance
A - 1931 - Misc "A" correspondence
Box 2
Atterbury - 1931
Box 2
Reports on General Construction by Grosvenor Atterbury, Supervising Architect
B - 1931 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 2
Judge Boyce - 1931 - Misc. correspondence
Box 2
Committee Reports - 1931
Box 2
Treasurers reports, upkeep, fianance, architecture, Board meetings, annual meetings
C - 1931 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 2
D - 1931 - Misc. "D" correpondence
Box 2
E - 1931 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 2
F - 1931
Box 2
Misc. F correspondence; correspondence re: easement of installation of Fire Alarm boxes in Gardens
Four Mill Agreements 1931
Box 2
Lists of signers and copies of "member's assent to agreements"
Deposits - 1931
Box 2
Blueprint for Forest Arms Apt. and one letter of appreciation dated June 2, 1931 (folder mislabelled)
W - 1931 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 2
XYZ - 1931 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 2
Parks - 1948
Box 2
Park card records and correspondence, memo to Gardens owners re: snow removal, parking, etc.
R - 1948 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 2
S - 1949 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 2
S - 1948 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 2
Streets - 1948
Box 2
Correspondence re: outside tables and chairs (Forest Hills Inn), resurfacing, misc. correspondence, garages
T - 1948 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 2
P - 1949 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 2
Parks - 1949 - Park card records and correspondence
Box 2
Streets - 1949 - Correspondence re: paving, Armistice Day Parade, misc.
Box 2
T - 1949 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 2
Treasurer's Reports - June - Dec. 1949
Box 2
U - 1949 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 2
Upkeep Committee - 1949 - Time sheets, committe reports, misc. correspondence
Box 2
V - 1949 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 2
W - 1949 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 2
Wolosoff-Marjay Apartment
Box 2
Correspondence re: propsed apt. in Burns St., just east of Station Square
XYZ - 1949 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 2
Offical Documents 1913 to 1942-1945 , up to and inc. 1947
Box 2
Knott Corp. Lease 1942; notice re: stakes in curb plots; correspondence re: owners infringements in Gardens property; Telephone Company-Sage Foundations Homes Co. Agreement dated Feb. 20, 1913 (original copy, re: easemets, rights of way); owners petition for bench in Flagpole park Oct. 9, 1940; Report of Committee in Proposed Membership Corporation of Property Owners to take over control maintenance and restrictions at F.H.G. dated Oct. 24, 1922; Certificate of Incorporation of Gardens Corporation Dec. 7, 1922; Indenture Jan. 1, 1923, between Sage Foundation Homes Co. and Russell Sage Foundation and Gardens Corp. (Gardens Corp. assumes rights and duties of Homes Company);Office memo re: operating procedures; Agreement between Chapford Homes Corp. and Victor Palsits and Gardens Corporation (re: prpoerty construction); contract for painting of flagpole, photocopy of letter from IRS re: tax exempt status of FHGC dated as received Nov. 11, 1942; Forest Hills Gardens Taxpayers Assoc. Constitution and By-Laws (no date); Certificate of Change of Name of Gardens Corp. to Forest Hills Gardens Corporation Nov. 10, 1939; Constitution and By-Laws of Women's Club of Forest Hills (carbon copies); application for dump permit, dump permit for 1948; also permit for 1945, 1941, 1944, 1946; dump truck vehicles registration 1943, 1944, 1955, 1948; gasoline ration card for dump truck 1942
Orders - 1949
Box 2
Orders and correspondence with vendors, information, publicity re: changes in Forest Hills Inn, redecoration, etc.
O - 1949 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 2
G - 1949 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 2
H - 1949 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 2
Mr. Hager - 1949 - Misc. correspondence (President)
Box 2
I - 1949 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 2
J - 1949 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 2
K - 1949 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 2
Lampposts 1946 , 1947 , 1948 , 1949
Box 2
Correspondence re: new lampposts, moving of lampposts, letter to city re: lampposts, lamppost repairs
L - 1949 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 2
Law Committee - 1949 - Reports, misc. correspondence
Box 2
Mc - 1949 - Misc. "Mc" correpondence
Box 2
M - 1949 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 2
N - 1949 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 2
Annual Meeting 1949
Box 2
Program, president's address, list of disgruntled people with complaints
A - 1949 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 2
Boyce 1946 , 1947 , 1948 - Law Committee Reports, misc. correspondence
Box 2
B - 1949 - Misc. "B" correpondence
Box 2
Bulova - 1949
Box 2
Papers re: proposed construction of Bulova Watch Factory at Queens Blvd. and Yellowstone Blvd.
C - 1949 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 2
Car Licences - 1946-1949 - Re: parking
Box 2
Committee Reports - 1949 - Primarily architectual committee reports
Box 2
Circulars - 1949 - Correspondence re: distribution of outside pamphlets, etc.
Box 2
D - 1949 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 2
E - 1949 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 2
F - 1949 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 2
Waivers - 1948 - Pinto, Fischman, Howland, Humphreys, Bass, Turner
Box 3
XYZ - 1948 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 3
Treasurer's Report - 1948 - Balance sheets, audit
Box 3
Upkeep Committee - 1948 - Time sheets, reports, misc. correspondence
Box 3
U - 1948 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 3
W - 1948 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 3
Family Judge Boyce - 1948 - Misc. correspondence from year 1937
Box 3
A - 1947 - Misc. "A" corespondence
Box 3
B - 1947 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 3
Mr. Reydel - 1943 - Misc. correspondence with Mr. R, a director
Box 3
S - 1946 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 3
Stokes - Latter re: tax on membership dues (should not be taxed)
Box 3
S Streets - 1946
Box 3
Creation of one-way streets in Forest Hills area (copy of City Record), misc. correspondence re: bus routes, Celebrations Assoc.
Sincerbeaux - 1938 - Misc. correspondence of Mr. S., a director
Box 3
Forest Hills Taxpayers Association - Misc. correspondence
Box 3
Forest Hills Taxi Association - 1943 - Misc. correspondence
Box 3
U - 1946 - Empty file
Box 3
Upkeep Committee - 1946 - Reports, inventories, vouchers, misc. correspondence
Box 3
V - 1946 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 3
XYZ - 1946
Box 3
Sections 22 and 23 from By-Laws, adopted at members' meetings of Oct. 27, 1930 as amendments (re: purchasers and declaration of community sentiment re: sale to "undesirables") (one sheet)
W - 1946 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 3
Insurance - 1949 - Policies, injury reports, misc. correspondence
Box 3
B - 1937 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 3
Boundary Markers - 1938
Box 3
Contracts for boundaries posts at Burns St., Markwood Road and Union Turnpike
Boyce - 1937 - Law committee reports and misc. correspondence
Box 3
F - 1948 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 3
G - 1948 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 3
H - 1948 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 3
A - 1937 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 3
Arrears - 1937
Box 3
Larger folder of correspondence re: arreared maintenance changes
C - 1948 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 3
Circulars - 1948 - Correspondence re: handbills (esp. The Proprietor)
Box 3
Committee Reprts - 1948 - Architectural committee reports
Box 3
D - 1948 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 3
Mc - 1948 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 3
M - 1948 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 3
N - 1948 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 3
Orders - 1948 - Invoices and related correspondence
Box 3
P - 1948 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 3
E - 1948 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 3
Help - 1946-1947-1948 - Correspondence re: office employees, esp. part-time
Box 3
Insurance - 1948 - Policies, liability, correspondence, endorsements, misc. correspondence
Box 3
I - 1948 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 3
K - 1948 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 3
L - 1948 Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 3
Eckman (Tract 2)
Box 3
NW corner Kessel and Ascan; dispute over maintenance charges, question of property being within the Gardens, correspondence beginning 1923-1950 , correspondence concerns many problems of this sort along Whitson St., Kessel St. area (large fld.)
Annual Meeting - 1948 - Minutes, program, reports, financial audit
Box 3
A - 1948 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 3
B - 1948 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 3
Herrick Garage Vouchers - 1940-1943 - Gasoline, oil, servicing
Box 4
H - Vouchers - 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 4
I - Vouchers - 1943 - Evening park gard vouchers (R. Ingrassia)
Box 4
Insurance - Policy memoranda and receipts - 1937-1939
Box 4
Insurance Vouchers - Policy memoranda and receipts - 1937-1939
Box 4
I - Vouchers - 1938 - Empty file
Box 4
J - Vouchers - 1939-1943 - Misc. receipts
Box 4
J - Vouchers - 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 4
K - Vouchers - 1939-1943 - Misc. receipts
Box 4
K - Vouchers - 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 4
L - Vouchers - 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 4
L - Vouchers - 1938-1943 - Misc. receipts
Box 4
Mc - Vouchers - 1939-1943 - Misc. receipts
Box 4
Mc - Vouchers - 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 4
Forest Hills Flower Shop 1939-1943 - Payroll and maintenance bills; vouchers
Box 4
Flower Shop - 1938 - Maintenance and payroll
Box 4
L.M. Green Vouchers - 1938
Box 4
Misc. receipts - detailed memo of requirements for submission and approval of architectural plans
L.M. Green Vouchers - 1943-1947 - Misc. vouchers
Box 4
G - Vouchers - 1939-1943 - Misc. vouchers
Box 4
G - 1938 - Misc. vouchers
Box 4
L - 1937 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 4
M - 1937 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 4
Mc - 1937 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 4
N - 1937 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 4
Orders - 1937 - Misc. order to vendors, also correspondence
Box 4
O - 1937 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 4
I - 1938 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 4
J - 1938 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 4
K - 1938 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 4
L - 1938 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 4
Lampposts - 1938
Box 4
Correspondence re: replacement of lampposts due to accidents and vandalism
M - 1938 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 4
Mc - 1938 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 4
N - 1938 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 4
Orders - 1938 - Misc. orders and correspondence with vendors
Box 4
O - 1938 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 4
P - 1938 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 4
Parks - 1938 - Correspondence of re park cards - samples of park cards and lists of owners
Box 4
Q - 1938 - Misc. "Q" correspondence
Box 4
R - 1938 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 4
S - 1938 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 4
Streets - 1938
Box 4
Larger folder re: petition to alter bus routes (Triboro Coach Corp.), correspondence re: Good Humor trucks, Topographical Bureau (opening of streets and curb cuts - city wanted "curb fees"), paving complaints - closed streets 1938 (photos), and misc. correspondence re: title to streets, buses
Defense Committee - 1942
Box 4
Correspondence re: OCD, victory gardens, FHGDC, air raid and emergency plans
D - 1943 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 4
E - 1943 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 4
F - 1943 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 4
G - 1943 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 4
Help - 1943 - Misc. correspondence re: FHG employees and services
Box 4
H - 1943 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 4
Insurance - 1943 - Misc. correspondence re: insurance policies
Box 4
I - 1943
Box 4
Memoranda and correspondence re: Ives-Quinn anti-discrimination bill (then pending - concerned with discrimination in employment)
J - 1943 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 4
Lampposts - 1943
Box 4
Misc. correspondence re: wartime dimming of lights, replacements of posts, etc.
B - 1943 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 4
Boyce - 1942
Box 4
Law Committee reports, FHGDC works, aunnal meeting address, misc. correspondence
Committee Reports - 1943 - Monthly and annual meeting reports
Box 4
A - 1943 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 4
C - 1943 - Misc. "C" reports
Box 4
C - 1937 - Misc. "C" reports
Box 5
D - 1937 - Misc. "D" correspondence, letter re: curb boxes
Box 5
Mr. Davidson - Correspondence with Mr. D. - a director of Gardens Corp.
Box 5
Mr. Daniels - 1933-1934 - 3 pcs. correspondece to Mr. D., Pres of FHG corp.
Box 5
E - 1937 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 5
Earle - 1937 - Correspondence re: fences in his property
Box 5
F - 1937 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 5
Four Mills Agreements - dated Oct. 1, 1923 incr. from 2 to 4 mills maintenance charge (4 copies)
Box 5
I - 1937 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 5
J - 1937 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 5
A.L. Kochar - correspondence re: his architectural requests
Box 5
K - 1937 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 5
Long Island R.R. - 1935
Box 5
Problems with Brodsky News Service - paper delivery truck parking under F.F. Bridge and Continental Air, also fence work and maintenance of steps, etc.
Lampposts - 1937 - Correspondence re: replacement of damaged lampposts
Box 5
U - Underwood Elliott Fisher Company - Repair vouchers
Box 5
Social Securtiy Act - 1938-1939 inc. - Withholding documents
Box 5
Vochers - Misc. 1940-1943 - Misc. receipts
Box 5
S. Vouchers - 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 5
Social Security - 1939-1943 Vouchers and receipts
Box 5
Tax Vouchers - 1939-1943 - City of N.Y. occupancy vouchers
Box 5
T - Vouchers - 1939 - Mics. receipts
Box 5
Unemployment Insurance Vouchers - Misc. correspondence, etc.
Box 5
P - Vouchers - 1939-1943 - Misc. receipts
Box 5
Petty Cash Vouchers - 1939-1943 - Misc. receipts
Box 5
Petty Cash Vouchers - 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 5
Q Vouchers - 1939-2943 - Misc. receipts
Box 5
Q Vouchers - 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 5
R Vouchers - 1939-1943 - Misc. receipts
Box 5
R Vouchers - 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 5
M Vouchers - 1939-1943 - Misc. receipts
Box 5
M Vouchers - 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 5
New York and Queens Electric Light and Power Co.
Box 5
Vouchers for electricity of lights in Stabin Square, parks, etc., Archway Place, etc. 1944-1945 approx. (merged in 1944-1945 , to become Consolidated Edison of New York, Inc.)
Committee Reports 1937 - For monthly and annual meetings
Box 5
Annual Meeting - 1938 - Address of President and committee report
Box 5
Atterbury - 1937
Box 5
Correspondence re: architectural matters, 1937 and 1938 - problems of maintaining standards
N.Y. and Qu. Electric Light and Power Co. - Vouchers 1939-1943
Box 5
Vouchers for electric lights in special areas
Gibson
Box 5
Misc. correspondence (memornada and correspondence from E.O. Gibson, presumably FHG office employee) 1930-1933 approx., also other misc. correspondence
N.Y amd Qu. Electric Light and Power Co. - Vouchers for elecrtic lights in special areas
Box 5
Sheets - 1940
Box 6
Misc. correspondence re: curb cuts, tree removal, street closing, use by buses, paving sewer connections, renaming of 77th Road to Wendover Road (copy of Local Law in City Record)
A - 1940 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 6
Adair Reports - July 1940
Box 6
Office daily log by A. Adair, possibly a summer replacement for Laura Freeman
B - 1940 - Misc. correspondence
Box 6
Boyce - 1940 - Correspondence of Judge Boyce, Pres. FHGC and Law Committee Reports
Box 6
Committee Reports - 1940 - Law and Architecture
Box 6
C - 1940 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 6
Community House 1926
Box 6
Papers relating to fund-raising to build, by-laws, preamble, organization, newspaper clippings, brochure, Souvenir Program of the Opening Aug, 12, 13, 14, 1926 (Atterbury Architect)
D - 1940 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 6
E - 1940 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 6
F - 1940 - Misc. "F" corespondence
Box 6
G - 1940 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 6
Help - 1940 - Misc. correspondence, re. employees, especially summer
Box 6
H - 1940 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 6
Insurance 1940 - Policies, contracts, correspondence, claims, etc.
Box 6
I - 1940 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 6
J - 1940 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 6
K - 1940 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 6
L - 1940 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 6
Lampposts - 1940
Box 6
(June 1939, and 1941) - misc. correspondence re: repairs, replacements, requests for additional lighting and letter from NYC - Dept. WSGE re: assumption of energy costs for street lighting
Mr. Moore - 1934 - Misc. correspondence 1934-1940
Box 6
Mc - 1940 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 6
N - 1940 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 6
Newpaper Clippings - 1940 - Misc. newspaper clippings relating to FHG
Box 6
Orders - 1940 - Office equipment, plant equipment and services of private contractors
Box 6
O - 1940 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 6
P - 1940 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 6
Parks - 1940 - Misc. correspondence
Box 6
Reydel - 1940 - Misc. correspondence with Mr. Wm. Reydel, a director
Box 6
R - 1940 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 6
S - 1940 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 6
Upkeep Committee - 1941 - Payrolls, inventory, reports, complaints, etc.
Box 6
U - 1941 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 6
V - 1941 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 6
W - 1941 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 6
XYZ - 1941 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 6
Waivers of Restrictions - 1941
Box 6
misc. waivers with various homeowners, copy of FHG Bulletin - Christmas 1924, copy of FHG Bulletin - July 14, 1917 (with pictures of Col. Roosevelt speaking in Station Square July 4, 1917)
Envelope of old maps
Box 6
Maps #1 and #2 and Tract 3, bought by Sage Co. between #2 and #3 (FHG west of Continental Avenue, except WSTC)
Adsit Reports - Office diary by Mrs. Adsit, May 1924
Box 7
A - 1941 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 7
B - 1941 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 7
Block 12 - 1940 - Correspondence pertaining to "The Leslie" apartment houses then under construction
Box 7
Boyce 1941 - Law Committee Reports
Box 7
C - 1941 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 7
Committee Reports 1941
Box 7
FHG minutes, annual meeting minutes, Architecture Committee (esp. re: Block 12 - the Leslie)
D - 1941 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 7
Defense Committee 1941
Box 7
Misc. correspondence re: WWII preparedness i.e.: air raid shelters, emergency medical facilities, home defense, etc.
E - 1941 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 7
F - 1941 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 7
Freak Letters - 1941
Box 7
G - 1941 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 7
Gladys Lusk Gump, 134 Ascan Avenue 1941 - Roaming house affair
Box 7
H - 1941 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 7
Help - 1941 - Personnel, esp. temporary
Box 7
Theo W. Hager - 1941 - Misc. correspondence
Box 7
I - 1941 - Misc. correspondence
Box 7
Insurance - 1941 - Claims, policies, misc. correspondence
Box 7
J - 1941 Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 7
K - 1941 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 7
Kiendl - 1936-1940 - Misc. correspondence (a director)
Box 7
Lampposts - 1941 - Damage, replacements, etc.
Box 7
L - 1941 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 7
M - 1941 - Misc. "M" correpsondence
Box 7
Moore - 1941 - Misc. correspondence
Box 7
Mc - 1941 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 7
McMulin - 1941 - Misc. correspondence (a director)
Box 7
N - 1941 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 7
News of Forest Hills Gardens Corporation - Work in design of new Bulletin
Box 7
Orders - 1941 - Office, plant maintenance, etc.
Box 7
O - 1941 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 7
Parks - 1941 - Maintenance, security
Box 7
P - 1941 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 7
Publicity - 1941 - Press releases to local papers, esp. FH-KG Post re: current events
Box 7
R - 1941 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 7
S - 1941 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 7
Seward - 1938-1941 - Misc. correspondence, a director
Box 7
Streets - 1941 - Closings, pavings (some photographs), misc. correspondence
Box 7
Trial Balance - 1941 - Bookkeeping
Box 7
Treasurer's Reports - 1941 - Bookkeeping details and audit for 1941
Box 7
T - 1941 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 7
Taxi Ass'n. - 1941 - Misc. correspondence
Box 7
Taxi Ass'n Matters - 1932-1941 - Misc. correspondence esp. with regard to booth
Box 7
Treasurer's Reports - 1947 - Bookkeeping and audit 1947
Box 8
T - 1941 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 8
R - 1947 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 8
Trial Balance - 1947 - Bookkeeping
Box 8
U - 1947 - Empty file
Box 8
Upkeeping Committee - 1947 - Reports, payrolls, inventories, etc.
Box 8
V - 1947 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 8
W - 1947 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 8
Waivers - 1946-1947 - For various homeowners (architecture)
Box 8
XYZ - 1947 - Misc. correspondence
Box 8
Lampposts - ? 1942
Box 8
Locations and pole numbers (?) 1942 - also copy of Three Year Report 1942, 1943, 1944, Jas. A. Burke, president Borough of Queens
insurance - 1947 - Claims, contracts, policies, etc. and misc. correspondence
Box 8
I - 1947 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 8
J - 1947 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 8
K - 1947 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 8
L - 1947 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 8
Mc - 1947 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 8
M - 1947 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 8
N - 1947 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 8
O - 1947 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 8
Orders - 1947 - Misc. invoices, notices of annual meeting
Box 8
P - 1947 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 8
Parks - 1947 - Park card records, etc.
Box 8
Q - 1947 - Misc. "Q" correspondence
Box 8
Streets - 1947
Box 8
Correspondence re: traffic control buses, signs, lighting (opinion of corporation counsel re: expense dated July 19, 1447
S - 1947 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 8
Burns Street Wall
Box 8
Correspondence re: repairs to retaining wall behind 92 and 98 Beach Knoll Road (blueprints) 1947
C - 1947
Box 8
Mics. "C" correspondence, also copies of S.F. Hanes Co. - NY and Queens Electric L and P agreements for electric current dated June 12 and July 4
Circulars - 1945 , 1946 , 1947 - Misc. commercial fliers
Box 8
Committee Resports - 1947 - Law, architecture, annual meeting (agenda and meeting)
Box 8
D - 1947 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 8
E - 1947 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 8
F - 1947 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 8
G - 1947 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 8
H - 1947 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 8
Treasurers Reports - 1946 - Bookkeeping and audit for 1946
Box 8
Trial Balance - 1946 - Bookkeeping records
Box 8
T - 1946 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 8
Unemployment Insurance - 1936-1938 inc. - Various documents, forms, correspondence
Box 9
Misc. Vouchers - 1938-1943 - E.g.: Welsbach Lighting, office and plant repairs
Box 9
A - 1938 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 9
B - 1938 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 9
Committee Reports - 1938 - Architeture, law, annual meeting
Box 9
Boyce - 1938 - Law committee correspondence, and other misc. correspondence
Box 9
C - 1938 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 9
D - 1938 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 9
Davidson - 1938 - Misc. correspondence Morris Davidson, a director 1938-1943
Box 9
E - 1938 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 9
F - 1938 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 9
G - 1938 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 9
H - 1938 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 9
Home Owners Loan Corp.
Box 9
Correspondence with HOLC (which owned several FHG homes) re: dues, maintenance of property, etc.
Insurance - 1938 - Policies, claims, misc. correspondence
Box 9
Parks - 1937 - Park records for 1937, and misc. correspondence
Box 9
P - 1937 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 9
Q - 1937 - Misc. "Q" correspondence
Box 9
R - 1937 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 9
S - 1937 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 9
Seward - 1936 - Misc. correspondence, a director, 1936-1937
Box 9
F.H. Sincerbeaux - Misc. correspondence, a director
Box 9
Streets - 1937 - Misc. correspondence re: sewers, closings, traffic, paving, buses, etc.
Box 9
Treasurers Reprots - 1937 - Bookkeeping and audit 1937
Box 9
Trial Balance - 1937 - Bookkeeping ledger sheets
Box 9
T - 1937 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 9
W - 1937 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 9
XYZ - 1937 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 9
U - 1937 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 9
Upkeep Committee Reports - 1937 - Payrolls, time sheets, inventories, etc.
Box 9
V - 1937 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 9
Waivers of Restrictions - 1937 - Agreements with various homeowners
Box 9
Collection of Maintenance Charges - Arrears from Judge Boyce's files 1938 (some prior)
Box 9
A - 1944 - Misc. "A" correspondnece
Box 10
B - 1944 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 10
Boyer - 1944 - Law committee reports for Judge Boyce
Box 10
C - 1944 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 10
Committee Reports - 1944 - Committee reports and minutes of Board Meetings
Box 10
Circulars - 1944 - Objections to distribution in Gardens
Box 10
D - 1944 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 10
E- 1944 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 10
F - 1944 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 10
G - 1944 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 10
H - 1944 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 10
Hof 1938-1945
Box 10
Misc. correspondence re: Mr. Hof arrears and foreclosure in various properties
Help - 1944 - Misc. correspondence re: Gardens' employees and contractors
Box 10
I - 1944 - Empty file
Box 10
Insurance - 1944 - Misc. correspondence
Box 10
J - 1944 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 10
K - 1944 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 10
L - 1944 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 10
Lampposts - 1944 - Empty file
Box 10
M - 1944 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 10
Mc - 1944 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 10
N - 1944 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 10
O - 1944 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 10
Orders - 1944 - Misc. correspondence re: office equipment, etc
Box 10
P - 1944 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 10
Parks - 1944 - Lists of card holders, apartment tenants, etc.
Box 10
R - 1944 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 10
S - 1944 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 10
Streets - 1944 - Correspondence re: use of private streets
Box 10
Mr. Stokes - 1943 - Single letter re: "Victory tax"
Box 10
Treasurers Reports - 1944 - Audit and accounting statements, inventories
Box 10
Trial Balance - 1944 - Work sheets for Treasurers Reports
Box 10
T - 1944 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 10
U - 1944 - Single Upkeep Committee Report
Box 10
V - 1944 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 10
W - 1944
Box 10
Misc. "W" correspondence - Survey map of West Side Tennis Club, Stadium concerts correspondence
Waivers of Restrictions - 1944 - Waivers pertaining to various restrictions
Box 10
XYZ - 1944 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 10
U - 1930 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 10
V - 1930 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 10
W - 1930 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 10
E.B. Wilson - Misc. Director's correspondence ( 1927-1930 )
Box 10
XYZ - 1930 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 10
Sanitarium - 1930
Box 10
Correspondence and legal matters concerning use of 392/394 Burns Street as a "Sanitarium"
Upkeep Committee - 1930 - Reports, estimates, costs, misc. correspondence
Box 10
Atterbury Reports - 1930 - Reports on construction for various owners
Box 10
B - 1932 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 10
Judge Boyce - 1932 - Misc. correspondence
Box 10
C - 1932 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 10
Committee Reports - 1932 - Various reports and minutes of Committees and Annual Meeting
Box 11
D - 1932 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 11
E - 1932 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 11
Earle Wall -
Box 11
Correspondence and matters relating to 399 Greenway Terrace; development of house and wall on Earle property - includes photos
F - 1932 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 11
A - 1932 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 11
Lampposts - 1932 - Correspondence re: suit and settlement regarding damaged lamppost
Box 11
L - 1932 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 11
Mc - 1932 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 11
Mr. Mcmillin - 1932 - Misc. correspondence (Director)
Box 11
M - 1932 - Misc. "M" correspondence; mosquito control
Box 11
4 - Mill Agreements 1932 - Correspondence re: increase in assessment
Box 11
G - 1932 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 11
H - 1932 - Misc. "H" orrespondence
Box 11
Insurance - 1932 - Misc. claims, correspondence, etc.
Box 11
I - 1932 - Empty folder
Box 11
J - 1932 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 11
K - 1932 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 11
Speir - 1931 - Director's correspondence - mostly upkeep (2 folders)
Box 11
Union Turnpike - 1932
Box 11
Widening of Union Turnpike and connection to Interboro Parkway and Grand Central Parkway
Upkeep Committee - 1932 - Time sheets, reports, misc. correspondence
Box 11
V - 1932 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 11
W - 1932 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 11
Trial Balance - 1932 - Work sheets for Treasurers Reports
Box 11
T - 1932 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 11
Treasurers Reports - 1932 - Accounts, reports, financial statements, etc.
Box 11
N - 1932 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 11
Newspaper Clippings - 1932 - Misc. clippings
Box 11
O - 1932 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 11
Orders - 1932 - Catalogs, receipts, etc.
Box 11
Publicity Committee - 1932 - News items for Men's Club, some newspaper clippings
Box 11
P - 1932 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 11
Q - 1932 - Misc. "Q" correspondence
Box 11
R - 1932 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 11
S - 1932 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 11
Streets - 1932 - Widening of Union Turnpike
Box 11
A - 1932 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 11
Arrears - 1932 - Lists and correspondence
Box 11
B - 1935 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 11
Block 12 -
Box 11
Development of Block 12 (now Leslie Apts.) 1931-1937 - includes sketches of original G. Atterbury concept of apartment building
Boyce - 1935 - Misc. correspondence
Box 11
Gardens Corp. Permits - Permits to open streets 1925-1939
Box 11
Committee Reports - 1935 - Reports of Corporation Committees and Minutes of Annual Meeting
Box 11
D - 1935 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 11
C - 1935 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 11
E - 1935 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 11
Earle - 1935 - Misc. projects of Mr. Earle, a builder and developer
Box 11
F - 1935 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 12
G - 1935 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 12
H - 1935 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 12
I - 1935 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 12
Insurance - 1935 - Claims, etc.
Box 12
J - 1935 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 12
K - 1935 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 12
Lampposts - 1935 - Damage claims, orders for new posts, etc.
Box 12
L - 1935 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 12
M - 1935 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 12
N - 1935 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 12
O - 1935 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 12
Orders - 1935 - Receipts, estimates, orders, etc.
Box 12
P - 1935 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 12
R - 1935 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 12
Bus Petitions - 1935 , 1936 - To bar buses from FHG
Box 12
S - 1935 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 12
Streets - 1935 - Use of streets, permits, complaints about buses
Box 12
T - 1935 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 12
Treasurers Reports - 1935 - Accounts, inventories, receipts, expenses, reports, audit, etc.
Box 12
Trial Balance - 1935 - Work sheets for Treasurers Report
Box 12
U - 1935 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 12
Upkeep Committee - 1935
Box 12
Reports, catalog, misc. correspondence re: maintenance, demolition of Hanks House in Block 12
V - 1935 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 12
W - 1935 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 12
Waivers of Restrictions - 1935
Box 12
Modification agreements with various property owners
XYZ - 1935 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 12
A Permits - 1923-1939
Box 12
To open streets or curb plots for making connections or repairs ("A" owners)
B Permits - 1925-1939 as above for "B" owners
Box 12
D Permits - 1924-1939 as above for "D" owners
Box 12
E Permits - 1923-1939 as above for "E" owners
Box 12
F Permits - 1925-1939 as above for "F" owners
Box 12
G Permits - 1923-1939 as above for "G" owners
Box 12
H Permits - 1926-1938 as above for "H" owners
Box 12
I Permits - 1927-1936 as above for "I" owners
Box 12
J Permits - 1923-1937 as above for "J" owners
Box 12
K Permits - 1924-1939 as above for "K" owners
Box 12
L Permits - 1924-1939 as above for "L" owners
Box 12
Mc Permits - 1923-1938 as above for "Mc" owners
Box 12
M Permits - 1924-1939 as above for "M" owners
Box 12
N Permits - Empty file
Box 12
O Permits - 1926-1939 as above for "O" owners
Box 12
P Permits - 1923-1937 as above for "P" owners
Box 12
Q Permits - 1929-1930 as above for "Q" owners
Box 12
R Permits - 1923-1939 as above for "R" owners
Box 12
Misc. Permits I 1923-1939
Box 13
Various openign of Garden's property, i.e.: streets, curb plots, parks, Station Square, etc. for connections, repairs, etc.
Misc. Permits II - as above
Box 13
Misc. Permits III - as above, includes "S" owners
Box 13
T Permits 1926-1926
Box 13
To open streets or curb plots for making connections or repairs - "T" owners
U - XYZ Permits 1923-1939
Box 13
as above for "U" through "XYZ" owners
Extension Agreement for Restictions - 1936
Box 13
ending 1950, unless renewed (agreement dated Aug. 24, 1944) - copies, working copies (no originals)
A - 1936 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 13
Arrears - 1936 - Foreclosures, delinquent accounts, etc.
Box 13
B - 1936 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 13
Boyce - 1936
Box 13
Misc. correspondence of Law Committee - beginnings of Block 12 controversy
C - 1936 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 13
Committee Reports - 1936 - Committee Reports and Minutes of Board Meeting
Box 13
D - 1936 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 13
Dartt - 1936 - Misc. Director's correspondence
Box 13
E - 1936 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 13
Earle - 1936 - Correspondence with Mr. Earle (builder and developer) re: various projects
Box 13
F - 1936 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 13
G - 1936 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 13
H - 1936 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 13
I - 1936 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 13
Insurance - 1936 - Misc. correspondence re: various claims and policies
Box 13
J - 1936 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 13
K - 1936 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 13
L - 1936 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 13
Lampposts - 1936 - Estimates, catalogs, invoices, claims for damage
Box 13
Mc - 1936 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 13
M - 1936 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 13
N - 1936 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 13
O - 1936 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 13
Orders - 1936 - Receipts, orders, etc.
Box 13
P - 1936 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 13
Printing - 1936 - Reprint from New York Times re: handbill advertising (nuisance)
Box 13
Publicity Book - 1936
Box 13
Correspondence and working papers for proposed publicity booklet re: FHG by Mr. M. M. Davidson, a Director and former President. (no finished copies found) was to contain phototgraphs
Q - 1936 - Misc. "Q" correspondence
Box 13
R - 1936 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 13
S - 1936 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 14
Sewers - 1923-1937
Box 14
Problems and propsed additions to sewer system suggested because of proposed new addition to Forest Hills Inn (1937) - In addition, surveys and reports dealing with adequacy of system as new building proceeded
Streets - 1936
Box 14
Paving (some photos), complaints, use of street (celebrations), numbering of houses, etc.
Trial Balance - 1936 - Work sheets for Treasurers Report
Box 14
Treasurers Reports - 1936
Box 14
Audit, Statements of Income, expenses, cash, work sheets, inventories, etc.
"79 Beautification Fund" - Brochure ( 1979) ) for fund raisier
Box 14
A - 1934 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 14
Arrears - 1934 - Misc. correspondence re: arrearages
Box 14
B - 1934 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 14
Judge Boyce - 1934 - A Director, misc. correspondence
Box 14
Committee Reports - 1934 - Law, Architecture, Annual Meeting
Box 14
C - 1934 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 14
D - 1934 - Misc."D" correspondence
Box 14
E - 1934 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 14
F - 1934 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 14
G - 1934 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 14
H - 1934 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 14
Insurance - 1934 - Claims, etc. and misc. correspondence
Box 14
I - 1934 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 14
J - 1934 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 14
K - 1934 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 14
Lampposts - Street signs, etc. 1933 Misc. claims, correspondence
Box 14
L - 1934 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 14
Mc - 1934 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 14
M - 1934 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 14
N - 1934 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 14
Newspaper Clippings - 1934-1938 - Misc. clippings
Box 14
Orders - 1934 - Misc. invoices and correspondence
Box 14
O - 1934 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 14
P - 1934 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 14
Q - 1934 - Misc. "Q" correspondence
Box 14
R - 1934 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 14
S - 1934 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 14
Streets - 1934
Box 14
Misc. correspondence re: buses, closings (many photos), naming of Station Square
Treasurers Reports - 1934 - Bookkeeping details and Audit
Box 14
T - 1934 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 14
Trial Balance - 1934 - Ledger sheets
Box 14
Taxpayers Association - 1934
Box 14
Misc. correspondence especially relating to overvaluation of property of values for tax purposes, 1921-1935; report of organizational meeting; 1932, Constitution and By-Laws
U - 1934 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 14
Upkeep Committee - 1934
Box 14
Costs, worksheets, reports, inventories, payrolls, Dutch Elm disease, new Burns Street sewer contract, survey of FHG streets: types, present conditions and requirements
V - 1934 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 14
W - 1934 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 14
Woodward - 1934 - Misc. correspondence (Director)
Box 14
XYZ - 1934 - Empty file
Box 14
K - 1930
Box 15
(Contains the prospectus for The Greenway) - Misc. "K" correspondence, esp. Kresse-Atterbury
Law Committee - 1930
Box 15
Newspaper clippings, esp. re: proposed By-Laws amendment increasing dues and approval of new purchasers (Forest Hills - Kew Gardens Post)
S - 1930 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 15
T - 1930 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 15
Treasurers Reports - 1930
Box 15
Trial Balance - 1930 - Misc. correspondence
Box 15
Traffic - 1930
Box 15
Misc. correspondence 1928 and 1929, re: lights, signals, etc. (nothing from city)
N - 1930 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 15
Orders - 1930
Box 15
P - 1930 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 15
Q - 1930 - Misc. "Q" correspondence
Box 15
Mr. Stowe - 1930 - Misc. correspondence (1926-1930) - Pres. FHGC
Box 15
R - 1930 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 15
H - 1930 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 15
I - 1930 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 15
Insurance - 1930 - Misc. correspondence
Box 15
J and L - 1930 - Misc. "J" and "L" correspondence
Box 15
Lampposts and street signs - 1930 - Misc. correspondence
Box 15
M and Mc - 1930 - Misc. "M" and "Mc" correspondence
Box 15
Newspaper Clippings
 Box 15
Misc. clippings, esp. re: origins of FHG, "Block 12" dispute with Hariss (Leslie, apt. site), and Resolution to restrict memebership (passed)
Committee Reports - 1930
Box 15
Minutes of Directors' Meetings and Annual Committee Reports, Minutes of Ann. Meeting
C - 1930 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 15
Judge Davies - 1930 - Misc. correspondence
Box 15
E - 1930 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 15
F - 1930 - Misc. "F" and some "G" correspondence
Box 15
D - 1930 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 15
Hanavan - 1930
Box 15
Misc. correspondence 1927-1930 (Treasurer and Chm. of Law Committee)
Atterbury Reports - 1930
Box 15
A and B - 1930 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 15
Annual Meeting - May 1930 - Program of May 13th meeting
Box 15
Architectural Submissions - Pending or approved (blue form) 1926-1930
Box 15
Taxicab Matters - 1930 - Misc. correspondence
Box 15
Mr. Speir - Misc. correspondence 1926-1930
Box 15
Judge Boyce - Misc. correspondence 1927-1930
Box 15
R - 1939
Box 16
Misc. "R" correspondence, esp. welcoming letters and architectural permits
Streets - 1939
Box 16
Sewer connections, Triboror Coach Corp. bus routes - photos "private streets closed" and paving pictures (Tarvia lithic) changes in street names - Nuden Rd., Whitson, etc. changed to numbered streets in city maps made by topographic bureau - proposed uniformity vetoed by Mayn (la G.) esp. Tennis Place (Tennis Road)
S - 1939 - Misc. "S" correspondence, architectural matters mostly
Box 16
T - 1939 - Misc. "T" correspondence, architectural matters
Box 16
Taxpayers Association - 1935 - Misc. correspondence 1935-1939
Box 16
Treasurer's Reports - 1939 - Monthly balance sheets and expenses
Box 16
Trial Balance - 1939 - Handwritten balance sheets
Box 16
Upkeep Committtee - 1939 - Monthly reports, misc. correspondence
Box 16
U - 1939
Box 16
Welcoming letter to Roderick Fields as a member of Gardens Corp. - and reply with thanks (2 sheets of papers in this file)
V - 1939 - Valiquette garage request
Box 16
W - 1935 - Misc."W" correspondence, compliants, requests
Box 16
Waivers of Restrictions - 1939 - Empty file
Box 16
Proxy - Letters - Sic
Box 16
Q - 1939 - Complaint from Mrs. Quillin (1 pc.)
Box 16
Rooming houses - 1939 - Misc. correspondence, esp. with regard to World's Fair
Box 16
O - 1939 - Misc. "O" correspondence, requests
Box 16
P - 1939 - List of proxies for Annual Meeting, misc. correspondence
Box 16
Parks - 1939
Box 16
Park card records (admissions cards), agreements modifying covenants with individual owners
Kay, F.C. - 1938 - Correspondence with Kay re: maintenance charges
Box 16
L - 1939 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 16
Lampposts - 1939
Box 16
Correspondence re: damaged lampposts (accident), letter to Mr. Webb (probably misfiled), correspondence re: lighting
Latshaw - 1939
Box 16
Lawsuit re: tenant's violation, also candy manufacturing and other violations of covenants and restrictions
M - 1939 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 16
Mc - 1939 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 16
N - 1939
Box 16
Misc. correspondence "N" owners - letter referring to maintenance of street lights from N.Y. and Queens Electric Light and Power CO.
Newspaper Clippings - esp. World's Fair and Japanese beetles
Box 16
Orders - 1939
Box 16
Orders for spraying addressograph plates, street signs, etc. and associated correspondence with vendors
"Block 12" - Misc. correspondence 1928-1929 , re: proposed Leslie Apt. construction
Box 17
Misc. - 1951-1954 - Correspondence
Box 17
A and B - 1929 - Misc. "A" and "B" correspondence
Box 17
Atterbury Reports - 1929
Box 17
Boundary Markers - 1929
Box 17
Misc. correspondence - also Atterbury blueprint for Groton St./Continental Ave. marker
Judge Boyce - Misc. correspondence 1927-1929
Box 17
C - 1929 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 17
Committee Reports - 1928 and 1929
Box 17
Committee House - 1927-1930 - Misc. correspondence
Box 17
D - 1929 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 17
E - 1929 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 17
Four-Mill Agreements - 1929
Box 17
G and H - 1929 - Misc. "G" and "H" correspondence
Box 17
I and J - 1929 - Misc. "I" and "J" correspondence
Box 17
Insurance - 1929 - Misc. correspondence
Box 17
K - 1929 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 17
L - 1929 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 17
Lampposts - 1929 - Misc. correspondence re: lampposts and street signs
Box 17
M and Mc - 1929 - Misc. "M" and "Mc" correspondence
Box 17
N - 1929 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 17
Publicity Committee - 1929
Box 17
O and P - 1929 - Misc. "O" and "P" correspondence
Box 17
Q - 1929 - Misc. "Q" correspondence
Box 17
R - 1929 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 17
S - 1929 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 17
T - 1929 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 17
Teague - 1926-1930 - Misc. correspondence by chmn. of Architectural Committee
Box 17
Treasurers Report - 1929
Box 17
Trial Balance - 1929 - Misc. correspondence
Box 17
Upkeep Committees Report - 1929
Box 17
V and W - 1929 - Misc. "V" and "W" correspondence
Box 17
U - 1928 - Misc. correspondence and Upkeep Committee Reports
Box 18
V - 1928 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 18
Orders - 1928
Box 18
O and P - 1928 - Misc. "O" and "P" correspondence
Box 18
Publicity Committee - 1928 - Misc. correspondence and newspaper clippings
Box 18
Rhodes Reports, June 1928 - Daily office log for this month (FHGC)
Box 18
S - 1928 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 18
T - 1928 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 18
Treasurer's Report - 1928 - inc. trial balance
Box 18
K and L - 1928 - Misc. "K" and "L" correspondence
Box 18
Lampposts - 1928 - Misc. correspondence
Box 18
M and Mc and N - 1928 - Misc. "M," "Mc," and "N" correspondence
Box 18
E and F - 1928 - Misc. "E" and "F" correspondence
Box 18
Four-Mill Agreements - 1928
Box 18
G - 1928 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 18
H - 1928 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 18
Insurance - 1928 - Misc. correspondence
Box 18
I and J - 1928 - Misc. "I" and "J" correspondence
Box 18
A - 1928 - Misc. "A" correspondence inc. some Atterbuy letters
Box 18
Atterbury Reports - 1928
Box 18
B - 1928 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 18
C and D - 1928 - Misc. "C" and "D" correspondence
Box 18
Vanderveer (tract) A
 Box 18
Misc. correspondence inc. some Atterbury, 1923-1930
Vanderveer B
 Box 18
Misc. correspondence inc. some Atterbury, 1924-1930
Vanderveer C
 Box 18
Misc. correspondence inc. Atterbury, 1923-1930
Vanderveer E and F and G
 Box 18
Misc. correspondence inc. Atterbury, 1923-1930
Vanderveer H
 Box 18
Misc. correspondence inc. Atterbury, 1923-1930
Vanderveer I, J, K, L
 Box 18
Misc. correspondence inc. Atterbury, 1923-1930
Vanderveer M, Mc, N, O, P
 Box 18
Misc. correspondence inc. Atterbury, 1923-1930
Vanderveer R
 Box 18
Misc. correspondence inc. Atterbury, 1924-1930
Vanderveer S
 Box 18
Misc. correspondence inc. Atterbury, 1923-1930
Vanderveer T
 Box 18
Misc. correspondence inc. Atterbury, 1923-1930
Vanderveer U, V, W, XYZ
 Box 18
Misc. correspondence inc. Atterbury, 1923-1930
Board of Estimates Petition (Legal Size Folder) -
Box 18
Petition to Board of Estimates and Apportionment, City of NY for Zoning Change of Certain Property in FHG, 1928
A - 1950 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 19
Architectural Submissions - 1945-2949 , blue forms
Box 19
Annual Meeting - 1950
Box 19
B - 1950 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 19
C - 1950 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 19
Committee Reports - 1950 - Reports and minutes of Committees and FHGC
Box 19
D - 1950 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 19
Disability Insurance - 1950
Box 19
E and F - 1950 - Misc. "E" and "F" correspondence
Box 19
G - 1950 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 19
Gardens Committee - By-Laws of Gardens Assoc. of FHG, minutes of meetings ( 1948 )
Box 19
Grass - 1950 - Lists of those who received grass seed
Box 19
H - 1950 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 19
Hager - 1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Heuston - 1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Infringements of Restrictions - 1945-1947 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Insurance - 1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
J,K, and L - 1950 - Misc. "J," "K," and "L" correspondence
Box 19
Lampposts - 1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Law Committee - 1950 - Reports and misc. correspondence
Box 19
M and Mc and N - 1950 - Misc. "M," "Mc," and "N" correspondence
Box 19
Newspaper Clippings - 1942-1950
Box 19
O and P - 1950 - Misc. "O" and "P" correspondence
Box 19
Paint Approvals - 1936-1950
Box 19
Offical Documents - 1948-1949-1950
Box 19
Vanderveer agreement dated May 17, 1923; permits for dump; service contracts; misc. correspondence re: owners' use of Gardens' property as their own
Orders - 1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Parks - 1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Mr. Priest - 1949-1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Publicity - 1947-1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Printing - 1948-1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Renewal of Restrictions - 1950
Box 19
Copies of renewal agreement dated August 24, 1944, and notice of extension
R and S - Misc. "R" and "S" correspondence
Box 19
Restriction Inquries - 1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Treasurer's Reports - 1950
Box 19
T - 1950 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 19
Upkeep Committee - 1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Mr. Wagner - 1938-1950 - Misc. correspondence by chm. of Architectural Committee
Box 19
Renewal of Restrictions - Vanderveer 1949
Box 19
V and W and XYZ - Misc. "V," "W," and "XYZ" correspondence
Box 19
Social Security - 1942-1950 - Misc. correspondence
Box 19
Men's Club of Forest Hills - 1921-1922 - Misc. lists and correspondence
Box 20
Atterbury - 1922
Box 20
Letter to G. Corp. re: suggestions in matters of "Aesthetic Control" (4 pgs.)
Organization of Gardens Corp. - 1922
Box 20?
Correspondence re: transferral of rights and obligations from the Homes Company to an as yet unnamed Corporation; copy of Roland Park (Baltimore, MD) Corporation Papers
A and B - 1923 - Misc. "A" and "B" correspondence, esp. Atterbury
Box 20
C - 1923 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 20
D - 1923
Box 20
Mics. "D" correspondence; misc. Men's Club lists and correspondence; additionally, excerpts from FHG Bulletin 1915-1923 (four typed pages) and misc. 1928 correspondence esp. re: Block 12 controversy (apt. house)
D - 1923 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 20
E - 1923 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 20
F - 1923 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 20
G - 1923 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 20
H - 1923 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 20
I - 1923 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 20
Insurance - 1923-1925 - Correspondence re: politics
Box 20
J - 1923 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 20
K - 1923 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 20
L - 1923 - Misc."L" correspondence
Box 20
M - 1923 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 20
Mc - 1923 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 20
N - 1923 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 20
O - 1923
Box 20
Letter from Olmstead Bros. (landscape architects) acknowledging receipt of Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws of Gardens Corp. (1 page)
P - 1923 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 20
R - 1923 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 20
S - 1923 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 20
Streets - 1923 and 1924
Box 20
Memo affecting Union Turnpike frontage (2 pages)
T - 1923 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 20
W - 1923 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 20
A - 1924 - Misc. "A" correspondence; Atterbury letter re: architectural supervision
Box 20
B - 1924 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 20
C - 1924 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 20
D - 1924 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 20
H - 1924 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 20
M - 1924 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 20
Mc - 1924
Box 20
Misc. "Mc" correspondence - newspaper clippings re: barring of 2 family homes in Union Turnpike (by Bloodgood)
N - 1924
Box 20
Misc. "N" correspondence, esp. with Newton Gas Co. re: permission to open streets at various locations
Printing - 1924
Box 20
Copies of printed notices sent to lot owners contemplating building re: restrictions, etc.
S - 1924 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 20
Forest Hills Gardens - Maps
 Box 21
Map - 1911
Box 21
Blueprint map of FHG dated April 1911. Sage Foundation Homes Company showing of orginial street names, Block and Lot Nos.
Map #3 - Progress map dated Sept. 10, 1914
Box 21
Map #6 - Corrected to Feb. 1921
Box 21
Map fragment - Undated, showing portion of FHG and Vanderveer Tract
 Box 21
Map of Forest Hills Court -
Box 21
Auction map with lots to be sold Oct. 6, 1923 , Continental, Roman, Ascan Avenues; Harrow, Ingram and Juno Streets
Tract 2 Development
Box 21
Between Kessel Street and Metropolitan Avenue, Puritan and Ascan Avenues
Map #6 - Showing by color properties under 4 mill agreement
 Box 21
Map #6 - Showing Parks and Lanes and City Tax Map Blocks
 Box 21
Map #5
 Box 21
Commercial Brochures - Misc. advertising booklets from 1930 's and 1940 's
Box 21
Publications
Box 21
  • 1. The Flushing Meadow Improvement, Jan. 1937.
  • 2. Neighborhoods for the City of Tomorrow in the World's Fair District - 1937 (from Mayor's Office).
  • 3. Jan. 1944issue of Architectural Record containing articles about the Leslie Apartment
Forest Hills Dwellings vs. FHGC 1934
Box 21
Architectural Submissions - 1930 - Blue forms
Box 21
A and B and C - 1924
Box 21
Misc. "A," "B," and "C" correspondence inc. sales brochure from Leslie Apartments
Committee Reports - 1942
Box 21
D, E, F, G - 1942 - Misc. "D," "E," "F," and "G" correspondence
Box 21
Laura M. Green - Misc. correspondence 1936-1939 inc. "News of Gardens Corporation, Nov. 1938
Box 21
H, I, J, K, L, Lampposts - 1942 - Misc. "H," "I," "J," "K," "L," "Lampposts" correspondence
Box 21
M, N, O, P, Q, R - 1942 - Misc. "M," "N," "O," "P," "Q," "R" correspondence
Box 21
Orders - 1942 - Misc. invoices and receipts
Box 21
Insurance - Misc. correspondence inc. condition survey of FHG streets dated May 19, 1934
Box 21
Treasurer's Reports - 1942 - inc. trial balance
Box 21
Streets - 1942 - Misc. correspondence inc. photos of July 4 celebration
Box 21
T, U, V, W, XYZ - 1942 - Misc. "T," "U," "V," "W," "XYZ" correspondence
Box 21
Upkeep Committee - 1942
Box 21
Willsin - 1942
Box 21
Development of Willsin plot, corner of Terraces and Middle May Place includes architectural rendering, also plans for Cook, Albert Homes, Inc. and Dietsche (agreements modifying restrictions)
Upkeep Brochures - Misc. commercial brochures, 1940 's
Box 21
Publicity - 1942
Box 21
Misc. correspondence, also complete collection of News of Gardens Corporation 1931-1941
K, L, M, N - 1943 - Misc. "K," "L," "M," "N" correspondence
Box 21
Orders - 1943 - Misc. invoices and receipts
Box 21
O, P, Q, R - 1943 - Misc. "O," "P," "Q," "R" correspondence
Box 21
S - 1943 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 21
Streets - 1943 - Misc. correspondence
Box 21
Parks - 1942 and 1943 - Misc. correspondence
Box 21
Misc. Corres. - 1932-1943
Box 22
Esp. Notices of violations of coveneants and restrictions
E - Vanderveer
Box 22
Correspondence re: Ehrlich residence ( 1932 ), (Atterbury correspondence), (N.E. corner Harrow St. and Stafford Ave.)
Misc. Corres. - 1934-1942
Box 22
Mostly from Mr. Spicer, and attorney and Director of the FHG Corp
Treasurer's Reports - 1940 - Balance sheets
Box 22
Trial Balance - 1940 - Handwritten sheets
Box 22
T - 1940 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 22
Upkeep Committee - 1940 - News entries, reports, etc.
Box 22
U - 1940 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 22
V - 1940 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 22
W - 1940 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 22
Waivers of Restrictions - 1940
Box 22
XYZ - 1940 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 22
Zoning - 1935-1940
Box 22
City Planning Commission, Boad Estimates, correspondence (very large file)
Treasurer's Reports - 1938 - Balance sheets
Box 22
Trial Balance - 1938 - Handwritten sheets
Box 22
T - 1938 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 22
Teague - 1934 - Misc. correspondence with Teague, an architect
Box 22
U - 1938 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 22
Upkeep Committee - 1938 - Vouchers, time sheets, inventories
Box 22
V - 1938 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 22
W - 1938 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 22
Waivers of Restrictions - 1938 - Also list of waivers 1928-1931
Box 22
A - Vouchers 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 22
Atterbury Vouchers - 1938-1940
Box 22
B - Vouchers 1934-1943 - Misc. receipts
Box 22
B - Vouchers 1938 - Misc. receipts
Box 22
Vouchers - 1939 - Misc. receipts
Box 22
C Vouchers - 1938-1939 - Misc. receipts
Box 22
Misc. Corres. - 1930-1939
Box 23
Primarily with vendors, employees of FHG, estimates from vendors
H - 1939 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 23
Hawkins, Glenwood - 1938 - re: arrears
Box 23
Hill, T.C. - 1938 - re: arrears
Box 23
Insurance - 1939 - Misc. correspondence, policies and liability claims, etc.
Box 23
J - 1939 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 23
K - 1939 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 23
Adsit Reports - Office activity sheets, itemized Aug. 14-Aug. 25, 1939 (Mrs. Carl Adsit)
Box 23
A - 1939
Box 23
Misc. "A" correspondence; also a list (Apr. 13, 1939) of photographs of Gardens with index numbers: Station Square, Streets and Eleves, Gateways and Doorways, Lanterns and Street Signs, Parks, Church-in-Gardens, July 4 celebration
B - 1939 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 23
Block 12 - 1937
Box 23
Matters pertaining to development of Block 12 apartment (Atterbury correspondence) The Leslie
Boyce - 1939
Box 23
Law committee reports 1939; change of name from Gardens Corp, to FHG Corp.; President's address 1939 annual meeting
C - 1939 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 23
Committee Reports - 1939 - Reports on various committees
Box 23
E.W. Clark - 1933-1934 - A director, misc. correspondence 1934-1939
Box 23
D - 1939 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 23
E - 1939 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 23
F - 1939 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 23
G - 1939 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 23
Freak Letters - Misc.
Box 23
Treasurer's Report - 1943 - Balance sheets
Box 23
Trial Balance - 1943 - Handwritten sheets
Box 23
T - 1943 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 23
Upkeep Committee - 1943 - Time sheets, invetory and misc. correspondence, reports
Box 23
U - 1943 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 23
V - 1943 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 23
W - 1943 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 23
Waivers of Restrictions - 1943 - Smith, Zand, Doppel, Paley, Jean, Moeller, Connolly
Box 23
XYZ - 1943 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 23
A - 1927 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 24
Bulletin - 1926 - Draft copies
Box 24
Atterbury Construction Reports - 1927 - Memoranda on various homes under construction
Box 24
B - 1927 - Misc. "B" correspondence, Bulletin of Burns St. Assoc.
Box 24
C - 1927 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 24
D - 1927 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 24
E - 1927 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 24
F - 1927 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 24
G - 1927 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 24
H - 1927 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 24
Dr. Hume - 1927 - Misc. correspondence 1924-1927, a director
Box 24
I - 1927 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 24
J - 1927 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 24
K - 1927 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 24
L - 1927 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 24
Lampposts - 1927
Box 24
Correspondence re: Gardens Corp. vs. Durlewanger-Koedenberg (accident)
M - 1927 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 24
Mc - 1927 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 24
N - 1927 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 24
O - 1927 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 24
Orders - 1927 - Misc. correspondence
Box 24
P - 1927 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 24
Printing - 1927 - Proofs for notices prepared by printer
Box 24
R - 1927 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 24
Treasurer's Reports - 1927 - Monthly reports
Box 24
S - 1927 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 24
T - 1927 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 24
V - 1927 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 24
W - 1927 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 24
XYZ - 1927 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 24
Waivers of Restrictions - 1927 - agreements with various homeowners
Box 24
Lampposts - 1931
Box 25
Misc. correspondence re: broken lampposts, replacements, etc.
L - 1931 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 25
M - 1931 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 25
Mc - 1931 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 25
N - 1931 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 25
O - 1931 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 25
Orders - 1931 - Correspondence re: misc. invoices
Box 25
P - 1931 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 25
Publicity Committee - 1931
Box 25
Drafts of newsletter and some newspaper clippings
Q - 1931 - Misc. "Q" correspondence
Box 25
R - 1931 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 25
S - 1931 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 25
Special Committee on Payment of Dues - 1931 - Reports on Arrears
Box 25
Specifications - 1931
Box 25
For all buildings to be erected in FHG (additional) no date (?1931) also additional Vanderveer specs (no date ?1931)
T - 1931
Box 25
"T" correspondence esp. with Walter Teague (a director), tax assessments on parks, sewers, private walks and lanes
Treasurer's Reports - 1931 - bookkeeping, reports, audits, inventories
Box 25
Trial Balances - 1931 - Ledger sheets and audits (8 copies)
Box 25
Taxicab Matters - 1931
Box 25
FH Taxi Ass'n. booth rental and misc. correspondence
Upkeep Committee - 1931 - Reports, inventory and misc. correspondence
Box 25
U - 1931 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 25
V - 1931 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 25
Forest Arms - 1931 - Misc. correspondence
Box 25
Forest Hills Inn Apartment - 1931
Box 25
Misc. correspondence (2 folders) year of construction
G - 1931 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 25
H - 1931 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 25
I - 1931 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 25
Insurance - 1931 - Misc. correspondence, policies, etc.
Box 25
J - 1931 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 25
K - 1931 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 25
Assents to Agreement Renewing Restrictions -
Box 26
For 1950 renweal, some assenting property owners agreements, working block maps, misc. working papers
Agreement Renewing Restrictions -
Box 26
(for 1950 ) correspondence, maps, ALSO: original copy of Agreement to Renew Restrictions and Covenants dated Aug. 24, 1944
A - 1945 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 26
B - 1945 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 26
Boyce - 1945
Box 26
(A director), a few Law Committee reports, and misc. correspondence
Car Licenses - 1945 - Misc. correspondence
Box 26
C - 1945 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 26
Committee Reports - 1945 - Law, architecture, annual meeting
Box 26
Director's Meeting - 1929-1945
Box 26
Misc. correspondence and large blueprint: Progress Map of FHG and Vanderveer Tract dated Apr. 1, 1926, with revisions of June 1, 1927, May 1, 1928, Jan. 15, 1931; also, a sheet detailing history of ownership of island in Station Square 1928-1931, taken from minutes of Director's Meetings (Deed to FHG recorded)
D - 1945 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 26
E - 1945 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 26
F - 1945 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 26
G - 1945 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 26
H - 1945 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 26
I - 1945 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 26
Infringement of Restrictions - 1945 - Misc. complaints and correspondence
Box 26
Insurance - 1945 - Misc. correspondence
Box 26
J - 1945 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 26
K - 1945 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 26
L - 1945 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 26
Lampposts - 1945 - Misc. correspondence, repairs, claims for damage
Box 26
M - 1945 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 26
Mc - 1945 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 26
Men's Club - 1945 - Misc. correspondence
Box 26
O - 1945 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 26
Orders - 1945 - Misc. correspondence
Box 26
P - 1945 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 26
Parks - 1945 - Park records, cards, misc. correspondence
Box 26
R - 1945 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 26
Gasoline Rationing - 1945
Box 26
Misc. correspondence, applications for coupons, T coupons, R3 coupons, etc.
T - 1945 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 26
S - 1945 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 26
Treasurer's Reports - 1945
Box 26
Bookkeeping details and audit 1945, misc. correspondence
Trial Balance - 1945 - Ledger sheets
Box 26
Upkeep Committee - 1944-1945 - Inventories, paving, spraying, payroll, etc.
Box 26
V - 1945 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 26
W - 1945 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 26
Waivers of Restrictions - 1945 - Agreements with various homeowners
Box 26
XYZ - 1945
Box 26
Misc. "XYZ" correspondence and correspondence re: zoning changes in MacDonold Park area outside FHG
A - 1945 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 26
B - 1945 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 26
C - 1945 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 26
Committee Reports - 1945 - Architecture, annual meeting
Box 26
Community House - Misc. correspondence 1940-1946
Box 26
D - 1945 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 26
E - 1945 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 26
F - 1945 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 26
G - 1945 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 26
H - 1945 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 26
I - 1945 - Misc. "I" correspondence
Box 26
J - 1945 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 26
K - 1945 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 26
The Leslie Apts. - Block 12 - Misc. correspondence 1942-1947 (brochure)
Box 26
L - 1945 - Misc. "L" orrespondence
Box 26
M - 1945 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 26
N - 1945 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 26
O - 1945 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 26
P - 1945 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 26
Parks - 1945 - Misc. lists and correspondence
Box 26
R - 1945 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 26
A - 1926 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 27
Atterbury Reports - 1926
Box 27
B - 1926 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 27
C - 1926 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 27
Committee Reports - 1926
Box 27
D - 1926 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 27
E - 1926 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 27
F - 1926 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 27
G - 1926 - Misc. "G" correspondence inc. Laura Green Vouchers
Box 27
H - 1926 - Misc. correspondence inc. copy of 4-Mill Agreement dated Oct. 1, 1923
Box 27
I, J, K, - 1926 - Misc. "I," "J," "K" correspondence
Box 27
L - 1926 - Misc. "L" correspondence inc. one Atterbury letter
Box 27
M and Mc - 1926 - Misc. "M" and "Mc" correspondence
Box 27
Men's Club - 1926 - Misc. correspondence (inc. some 1925)
Box 27
N - 1926
Box 27
Misc. correspondence inc. Electric Service Agreement for 8 Mazda Type lamps in FHG - also permits for installation of these
O and P - 1926 - Misc. "O" and "P" correspondence
Box 27
Orders - 1926 - Misc. orders and reciepts
Box 27
R - 1926 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 27
S - 1926 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 27
Treasurer's Reports - 1926 - Inc. trial balance
Box 27
T, U, V - 1926 - Misc. "T," "U," "V" correspondence
Box 27
W, XYZ - 1926 - Misc. "W" and "XYZ" correspondence
Box 27
Forest Hills Flower Shop - 1926 - Bills and receipts (inc. some 1923-1925)
Box 27
Gardens Casino (proposed) - 1926
Box 27
Community Council A-G - 1926
Box 27
Misc. correspondence 1923-1924, inc. copy of History and Constitution
Community Council J-S - Misc. correspondence 1923-1924
Box 27
Utility Invoices - 1924-1925
Box 27
Electric (for installations and current for particular lamps in FHG, numbering 1 to 4 locations) and telephone
Forest Hills Gardens Booklets -
Box 27
Booklets containing preliminary information for buyers, published by Sage Foundation, 1916
Forest Hills Gardens Bulletins - 1923-1924 - esp. Christmas Number Dec. 13, 1924
Box 27
Upkeep Committee - 1936 - Bill, corespondence and reports re: maintenance
Box 28
U - 1936 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 28
V - 1936 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 28
V - Vanderveer - 1937
Box 28
Correspondence re: Vanderveer land in Stafford Avenue between Groton and Harrow Streets
W - Vanderveer - 1936 - Misc. "W" correspondence re: Vanderveer land
Box 28
W - 1936 - Misc. "W" correspondence
Box 28
T - 1936 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 28
Tax Matters - 1935-1937
Box 28
Misc. correspondence re: taxes and assessments - (some from 1931 "T" file)
T - Vanderveer 1933-1935
Box 28
Misc. "T" correspondence re: building in Vanderveer land, esp. near Herrick and Harrow Streets
S - Vanderveer 1931-1943
Box 28
Misc. "S" correspondence re: building in Vanderveer Tract and some misc. "S" correspondence 1931 and 1932
R - Vanderveer 1931-1946
Box 28
Misc. "R" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
P - Vanderveer 1931-1947
Box 28
Misc. "P" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
O - Vanderveer 1931-1937
Box 28
Misc. "O" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
M - Vanderveer 1935-1941
Box 28
Misc. "M" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
L - Vanderveer 1933-1936
Box 28
Misc. "L" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
K - Vanderveer 1931-1943
Box 28
Misc. "K" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
J - Vanderveer 1932-1946
Box 28
Misc. "J" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
I - Vanderveer 1938-1943
Box 28
Misc. "I" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
H - Vanderveer 1931-1939
Box 28
Misc. "H" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
R - Vanderveer 1931-1946
Box 28
Misc. "R" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
P - Vanderveer 1931-1947
Box 28
Misc. "P" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
O - Vanderveer 1931-1937
Box 28
Misc. "O" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
M - Vanderveer 1935-1941
Box 28
Misc. "M" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
L - Vanderveer 1933-1936
Box 28
Misc. "L" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
K - Vanderveer 1931-1943
Box 28
Misc. "K" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
J - Vanderveer 1932-1946
Box 28
Misc. "J" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
I - Vanderveer 1938-1943
Box 28
Misc. "I" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
H - Vanderveer 1931-1939
Box 28
Misc. "H" correspondence re: property in Vanderveer Tract
Office Procedures and Policies - 1959 - Information for FHG office assistants
Box 29
Beggs Correspondence - 1950
Box 29
re: building of house in Olive Place and Groton Lane
Summons and Injunctions - 1927-1939
Box 29
Various court actions, FHG vs. Misc. defendants
Foreclosure for Collections in Arrears - 1934
Box 29
Complaint to foreclosure maintenance lien against "James Jones et al" (draft of proposed form of action), action against various owners
Cantoni Plans -
Box 29
Complete plans for house built at #244 Greenway North ( 1952 ) - architectural drawings, permits, correspondence (3 folders)
Board of Estimate Petitions - 1929
Box 29
To change from a "D" to an "F" district to preserve "existing high class type of residential development" and prevent building of apartment on Block 12
Proposed Atterbury Development of Block 12 - 1923-1929
Box 29
Legal actions, correspondence, etc. (picture)
R - 1924 and 1925
Box 29
Misc. "R" correspondence - mostly in architectural matters
Block 12 - Harriss - 1925 -
Box 29
Papers relating to the application re: Block 12 (Atterbury scheme) - also shows earlier "Hanks Plan" of private homes for Block 12 (picture and article in FHG Bulletin Aug. 25, 1923)
Block 12 Suit and Trial - 1929 -
Box 29
To prevent Hariss' apartment development
Block 12 Suit - 1928
Box 29
Various legal papers and correspondence
J - 1948 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 29
Captain Gerald MacDonald - A Biographical Memorial -
Box 29
Leather bound volume prepared for MacDonald Family and privately printed by the American Historical Society, Inc. N.Y. 1930. Former Forest Hills resident (house may have been on site of present Kennedy House on Queens Boulevard)
Glass plate negatives
A collection of early views of Forest Hills Gardens, 1913 to approximately 1920, primarily of the Forest Hills Inn, Station Square and Flag-pole Green at the time of the July 4th celebrations. Observance of this Holiday was very important and was a day long event beginning with a sunrise proclamation by a Town-crier dress in costum (see photo) and continuing with a parade, games, dances, speeches, and a flag raising ceremony at Flag-pole Green
The Perry Collection #3442, 7-74 case 3, has a box with a collection of 37 lantern slides used by Mr. Perry for lectures on city planning Aug. 1, 1946. Fourteen of these slides are of Forest Hills Gardens, showing early views of Station Square dated July 1914 and of the July 4, 1914 celebration (similar to #28-41 in Box 30, #2775). Also, included is an early landscape overview of the Terraces (and Block 12) looking east from the Forest Hills Inn and an early view of the Olivia Park. A slide of an entrance gate to the Gardens is also included
1 - The town crier
 Box 30
2-27 - Spectators, games, races, flag raising ceremonies in Flag-pole Green on occasion of 4th of July celebration 1920 or earlier - some Atterbury row houses visible on Greenway Terrances
Box 30
28-41 - July 4th celebration observances in Station Square and Forest Hills Inn area, 1920 or earlier - speaker shown in #28 and #29, may be Teddy Roosevelt, a frequent visitor to Forest Hills Gardens
Box 30
42-72 - Young dancing girls performing outdoors in July 4th celebration events, 1920 or earlier
Box 30
73 - B of 4 section Pamorama
 Box 30
74-76 - Early view Station Square ca. 1913
Box 30
77 - View from Burns Street towards Square - 1930 or earlier
Box 30
78 - Early view from Terrances into Station Square ca. 1913
Box 30
79 - Station Square 1920 or earlier
Box 30
80 - Station Square 1920 or earlier (Christmas tree in Square)
Box 30
81-82 - Station Square 1920 or earlier
Box 30
83 - Detail of street sign
 Box 30
84 - Street lantern affixed to Forest Hills Inn in Station Square area
 Box 30
85 - Lantern light fixture near Forest Hills Inn in Station Square area
 Box 30
86 - Greenway Terrace group of row houses (Atterbury) ca. 1920 or earlier
Box 30
87 - Early house (before 1920 )
Box 30
88 - Early house (before 1920 )
Box 30
89 - Early house
 Box 30
90 - Early homes under construction - before 1920
Box 30
91 - Atterbury house corner of Greenway North and Overhill Road
 Box 30
92 - Early grandstands at West Side Tennis Club before tennis stadium was built
 Box 30
93 - Early photo of West Side Tennis Club before the stadium was built
 Box 30
94 - Playground
 Box 30
95 - Pathway and trees
 Box 30
96 - Dogwood trees - May 1913
Box 30
97 - Undeveloped property
 Box 30
98 - Cannot identify
 Box 30
A - 1933 - Misc. "A" correspondence
Box 31
Atterbury Reports - 1933 - Misc. correspondence only one brief report
Box 31
B - 1933 - Misc. "B" correspondence
Box 31
Judge Boyce - 1933 - (A director) misc. correspondence 1933 and 1934
Box 31
Committee Reports - 1933 - Law, architecture, annual meeting
Box 31
C - 1933 - Misc. "C" correspondence
Box 31
Certificates - 1928 and 1931
Box 31
D - 1933 - Misc. "D" correspondence
Box 31
E - 1933 - Misc. "E" correspondence
Box 31
Forest Hills Dwellings, Inc. - McAvoy - 1933
Box 31
Misc. correspondence with D. McAvoy, an officer of Bloodgood Real Estate, developers, 1928-1929
F - 1933 - Misc. "F" correspondence
Box 31
First Church of Christ Scientist -
Box 31
Misc. correspondence 1929-1934 esp. re: wall construction and roofing tile
G - 1933 - Misc. "G" correspondence
Box 31
H - 1933 - Misc. "H" correspondence
Box 31
Hanavan - 1931-1934 - (A director), misc. correspondence, clippings
Box 31
Insurance - 1933 - Policies, claims, misc. correspondence
Box 31
J - 1933 - Misc. "J" correspondence
Box 31
Mr. Knight - Correspondence (a director) 1929-1931
Box 31
K - 1933 - Misc. "K" correspondence
Box 31
L - 1933 - Misc. "L" correspondence
Box 31
Lampposts, street signs - 1934 - Misc. correspondence, claims, repairs
Box 31
M - 1933 - Misc. "M" correspondence
Box 31
Mc - 1933 - Misc. "Mc" correspondence
Box 31
Mr. Moore - 1932 , 1933 - (A director) misc. correspondence
Box 31
N - 1933 - Misc. "N" correspondence
Box 31
Newspaper Clippings - 1933 - Misc. clippings
Box 31
O - 1933 - Misc. "O" correspondence
Box 31
Orders - 1933 - Misc. invoices and correspondence
Box 31
Q - 1933 - Misc. "Q" correspondence
Box 31
P - 1933 - Misc. "P" correspondence
Box 31
R - 1933 - Misc. "R" correspondence
Box 31
S - 1933 - Misc. "S" correspondence
Box 31
Mr. Speir - 1933-1934 - (A director) misc. correspondence
Box 31
Streets - 1930-1934
Box 31
Misc. correspondence re: paving, closing, etc. - excerpts from minutes of Director's Meetings bearing upon streets in FHG showing a history of consistent and consecutive maintenance of streets and claimed ownership by FHGC from Jan. 1, 1923 to Aug. 1932 (25 pages)
Trial Balance - 1933 - Ledger sheets
Box 31
Treasurer's Report - 1933 - Bookkeeping details and audit
Box 31
Mr. Teague - 1933 - (A director) misc. correspondence
Box 31
T - 1933 - Misc. "T" correspondence
Box 31
U - 1933 - Misc. "U" correspondence
Box 31
Upkeep Committee Reports - 1933
Box 31
Reports, specs, inventories, costs, correspondence, etc.
V - 1933 - Misc. "V" correspondence
Box 31
W - 1933 - Misc."W" correspondence
Box 31
Waivers of Restrictions - 1933 - Misc. agreements of various homeowners
Box 31
XYZ - 1933 - Misc. "XYZ" correspondence
Box 31