The Bronx County Historical Society

Schedule D, Part III, Line 4

“Part iii, line 4: society's research library is unique in new york city. It houses an extensive collection of historical information on the bronx, including books, reports, pamphlets, microfilms, etc. It is a major resource center for high school and college students, journalists, business and government researchers and scholars who have a professional need, or curiosity, to learn more about the bronx. In 1974, the society's collection of historical material grew considerably when the society assumed responsibility for nearly a million items which were then established as the bronx county archives. The archives contain original documents, manuscripts, books, maps and city directories going back to pre-civil war days, covering not only bronx history but also the history of new york city and westchester county. The research library and archives also boast an enormous collection of 19th and early 20th century photographs, prints and postcards of the bronx. There is also an important collection of periodical literature and publications, beginning with the first issue of the bronx home news from 1907. Finally, there is a special collection of material on the life and works of edgar allan poe. One advantage the society's library offers researchers is direct access to the collection. They can look through historic personal papers, listen to tapes in the oral history archives, view videos or study the old photographs. The library has an easy to use cross indexed card file, full-time librarians and a quiet, personal atmosphere. Part v, line 4: the endowment funds are planned to be a source of continuing support for the operations of the society. The board is endeavoring to create a source of permanent financing to ease the financial pressures on the continuance of the society. Part x, line 2: the society evaluates the effect of uncertain tax positions in accordance with the provisions of accounting principles generally accepted in the united states of america (gaap). Management is not aware of any violation of its tax status as an organization exempt from income taxes, nor any exposure to unrelated business income tax in excess of amounts reported on the annual tax returns. The society discloses material adjustments resulting from tax examinations, if any, and reports interest and penalties resulting from such adjustments, as interest expense or other expense. There were no tax examinations or adjustments relating therefrom.”