LaGuardia and Wagner Archives
@laguardiawagner.bsky.social
The LaGuardia and Wagner Archives was established in 1982 to collect, preserve, and make available primary materials documenting the social and political history of New York City, with an emphasis on the mayoralty and the borough of Queens.
We're closed up for the holidays! Feel free to send us research requests and any questions you may have, but we're out of office until the new year. See you then!
December 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
We're closed up for the holidays! Feel free to send us research requests and any questions you may have, but we're out of office until the new year. See you then!
It's the last week before we're off for the holidays... and we're feeling a bit like Hizzoner here. 💤
As a note, the Archives Office will be closed from Monday, December 22nd until January 5th, 2026.
We hope you have a happy and safe rest of the year, and we'll see you next year!
As a note, the Archives Office will be closed from Monday, December 22nd until January 5th, 2026.
We hope you have a happy and safe rest of the year, and we'll see you next year!
December 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
It's the last week before we're off for the holidays... and we're feeling a bit like Hizzoner here. 💤
As a note, the Archives Office will be closed from Monday, December 22nd until January 5th, 2026.
We hope you have a happy and safe rest of the year, and we'll see you next year!
As a note, the Archives Office will be closed from Monday, December 22nd until January 5th, 2026.
We hope you have a happy and safe rest of the year, and we'll see you next year!
Today is #WorldAIDSDay, remembering all those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS. The history of these diseases is intrinsic to the history of New York City, and the legacy of activism on behalf of those suffering from them is reflected across our collections.
December 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Today is #WorldAIDSDay, remembering all those who have been affected by HIV and AIDS. The history of these diseases is intrinsic to the history of New York City, and the legacy of activism on behalf of those suffering from them is reflected across our collections.
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Education is a powerful tool in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Today, CUNY joins the global community on #WorldAIDSDay to support awareness, prevention, and care. ❤️
December 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Education is a powerful tool in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Today, CUNY joins the global community on #WorldAIDSDay to support awareness, prevention, and care. ❤️
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, the Archives is pleased to announce that the vast majority of the documents in our LGBTQ Collection are now digitized and available to view on our website!
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, the Archives is pleased to announce that the vast majority of the documents in our LGBTQ Collection are now digitized and available to view on our website!
The LaGuardia and Wagner Archives is proud to take part in a new grant-funded project at the College, Voices from the Past: The Veterans of Cypress Hills National Cemetery.
November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The LaGuardia and Wagner Archives is proud to take part in a new grant-funded project at the College, Voices from the Past: The Veterans of Cypress Hills National Cemetery.
A happy Veterans Day to all New Yorkers who have or are currently serving in the Armed Forces; we thank you for your service!
November 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A happy Veterans Day to all New Yorkers who have or are currently serving in the Armed Forces; we thank you for your service!
It's Election Day! If you haven't already, we hope you've got a plan to vote!
November 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It's Election Day! If you haven't already, we hope you've got a plan to vote!
Happy Halloween from all of us at the Archives! Have a fun, safe, and spooky night!
October 31, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Happy Halloween from all of us at the Archives! Have a fun, safe, and spooky night!
A very happy 90th birthday to Robert Caro, who wrote everyone's favorite New York tome, The Power Broker, about Robert Moses and the built environment of New York City. We'll be continuing to read it, and waiting eagerly for the next volume of LBJ!
October 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A very happy 90th birthday to Robert Caro, who wrote everyone's favorite New York tome, The Power Broker, about Robert Moses and the built environment of New York City. We'll be continuing to read it, and waiting eagerly for the next volume of LBJ!
A very happy Diwali to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights this week!
October 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A very happy Diwali to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights this week!
Big thanks to those who came to the grand reopening of our offices and exhibit space in the C-Building! to schedule class visits and tours in our new space, or to learn more about our collections go to the link in our bio.
@council.nyc.gov @cmjuliewon.bsky.social
#nyc #nychistory #archives
@council.nyc.gov @cmjuliewon.bsky.social
#nyc #nychistory #archives
October 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Big thanks to those who came to the grand reopening of our offices and exhibit space in the C-Building! to schedule class visits and tours in our new space, or to learn more about our collections go to the link in our bio.
@council.nyc.gov @cmjuliewon.bsky.social
#nyc #nychistory #archives
@council.nyc.gov @cmjuliewon.bsky.social
#nyc #nychistory #archives
This event will celebrate the official reopening of our new facility. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the new archives, and will also feature the launch and signing of the book "Women in New York Government: Student Work Inspired by the First Female Majority in the @council.nyc.gov."
New building, new offices, new logo! We're very excited to announce that we are reopening to the public one week from today, October 15th!
We would love for you to join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony; please RSVP at the link below.
We look forward to seeing you!
We would love for you to join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony; please RSVP at the link below.
We look forward to seeing you!
October 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This event will celebrate the official reopening of our new facility. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the new archives, and will also feature the launch and signing of the book "Women in New York Government: Student Work Inspired by the First Female Majority in the @council.nyc.gov."
New building, new offices, new logo! We're very excited to announce that we are reopening to the public one week from today, October 15th!
We would love for you to join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony; please RSVP at the link below.
We look forward to seeing you!
We would love for you to join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony; please RSVP at the link below.
We look forward to seeing you!
October 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
New building, new offices, new logo! We're very excited to announce that we are reopening to the public one week from today, October 15th!
We would love for you to join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony; please RSVP at the link below.
We look forward to seeing you!
We would love for you to join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony; please RSVP at the link below.
We look forward to seeing you!
Archival processing is essentially, making order out of chaos; while these are by no means the messiest files we've ever received, getting them safely rehoused and stored on our shelves is always satisfying, and ensures they remain available to the people of New York City for the future.
October 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Archival processing is essentially, making order out of chaos; while these are by no means the messiest files we've ever received, getting them safely rehoused and stored on our shelves is always satisfying, and ensures they remain available to the people of New York City for the future.
👟 Lace up your running shoes! Join us for our 4th Annual #LaGuardiaCommunityRun on Sunday, Oct 19!
To register and for more info, please visit 🔗 www.laguardia.edu/5K.
#LaGuardia5K #CommunityRun
To register and for more info, please visit 🔗 www.laguardia.edu/5K.
#LaGuardia5K #CommunityRun
September 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
👟 Lace up your running shoes! Join us for our 4th Annual #LaGuardiaCommunityRun on Sunday, Oct 19!
To register and for more info, please visit 🔗 www.laguardia.edu/5K.
#LaGuardia5K #CommunityRun
To register and for more info, please visit 🔗 www.laguardia.edu/5K.
#LaGuardia5K #CommunityRun
Shana Tova! The Archives wishes a sweet and happy New Year to all those who are celebrating today.
September 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Shana Tova! The Archives wishes a sweet and happy New Year to all those who are celebrating today.
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Through October 15th, make sure to check out the many events at @laguardiacc.bsky.socialand in the community, as well as the many, many records in our collections about the incredible history of the Hispanic community in New York City.
September 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Through October 15th, make sure to check out the many events at @laguardiacc.bsky.socialand in the community, as well as the many, many records in our collections about the incredible history of the Hispanic community in New York City.
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24 years after 9/11, we pause to remember the thousands of lives lost, honor those still living with its impacts, and stand with the families forever changed.
We hold in our hearts their memory and the resilience of New Yorkers who came together in the face of tragedy.
May we Never Forget.
We hold in our hearts their memory and the resilience of New Yorkers who came together in the face of tragedy.
May we Never Forget.
September 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
24 years after 9/11, we pause to remember the thousands of lives lost, honor those still living with its impacts, and stand with the families forever changed.
We hold in our hearts their memory and the resilience of New Yorkers who came together in the face of tragedy.
May we Never Forget.
We hold in our hearts their memory and the resilience of New Yorkers who came together in the face of tragedy.
May we Never Forget.
On this day in 1839, John Herschel took the first glass plate photograph, then a revolutionary technique that created much sharper and focused images than previously possible. The Archives holds many such items, such as this photograph from the Queens Collection. (Copyright @qplnyc.bsky.social)
September 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
On this day in 1839, John Herschel took the first glass plate photograph, then a revolutionary technique that created much sharper and focused images than previously possible. The Archives holds many such items, such as this photograph from the Queens Collection. (Copyright @qplnyc.bsky.social)
Welcome back LaGuardia! Whether you're a new student, continuing student, or coming to us from outside campus, we're very excited about the new school year, and our new offices in the C-building. We look forward to welcoming your research requests, teaching classes again, and seeing you all soon.
September 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Welcome back LaGuardia! Whether you're a new student, continuing student, or coming to us from outside campus, we're very excited about the new school year, and our new offices in the C-building. We look forward to welcoming your research requests, teaching classes again, and seeing you all soon.
Congratulations to @mets.com first baseman Pete Alonso on becoming the Mets' new home run king! The Polar Bear hit number 253 and 254 last night to pass Daryl Strawberry, an immense achievement.
In celebration, here's a few of the Mets-related items in our collections... and we're looking for more!
In celebration, here's a few of the Mets-related items in our collections... and we're looking for more!
August 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Congratulations to @mets.com first baseman Pete Alonso on becoming the Mets' new home run king! The Polar Bear hit number 253 and 254 last night to pass Daryl Strawberry, an immense achievement.
In celebration, here's a few of the Mets-related items in our collections... and we're looking for more!
In celebration, here's a few of the Mets-related items in our collections... and we're looking for more!
We're working away at getting our new offices set up, under Mayor Wagner's watchful eyes, of course!
August 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We're working away at getting our new offices set up, under Mayor Wagner's watchful eyes, of course!
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The storm coming today in NYC is forecast to be intense.
As much as 5 inches of rain could fall between 2 and 5 pm., at a rate of as much as *3 in/hour.*
This would be a storm of historic proportions for NYC. Significant risk of flooding in subway, streets etc. 1/2
As much as 5 inches of rain could fall between 2 and 5 pm., at a rate of as much as *3 in/hour.*
This would be a storm of historic proportions for NYC. Significant risk of flooding in subway, streets etc. 1/2
July 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The storm coming today in NYC is forecast to be intense.
As much as 5 inches of rain could fall between 2 and 5 pm., at a rate of as much as *3 in/hour.*
This would be a storm of historic proportions for NYC. Significant risk of flooding in subway, streets etc. 1/2
As much as 5 inches of rain could fall between 2 and 5 pm., at a rate of as much as *3 in/hour.*
This would be a storm of historic proportions for NYC. Significant risk of flooding in subway, streets etc. 1/2