Research Catalog

Title

Joe Baum papers, 1934-1998.

Author

Baum, Joseph H. (Joseph Harold), 1920-1998.

Supplementary Content

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Details

Description

62 linear feet (158 boxes)

Summary

The collection spans Baum's career from his years with Restaurant Associates, through the creation of the varied dining facilities of the World Trade Center (including Windows on the World), and his revival of the historic Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center. Materials in the collection include business correspondence, memoranda, and reports; publicity materials, menus, photographs, and scrapbooks documenting the work of Baum and his associates in the creation and operation of his signature restaurants, as well as copies of Baum's speeches, appointment books, awards, and letters of thanks received from friends and members of the public.

Subjects

• Baum, Joseph H. (Joseph Harold), 1920-1998
• Rainbow Room (New York, N.Y.)
• Restaurateurs
• Restaurants > New York (State) > New York > History
• Rockefeller Center
• Windows on the World (New York, N.Y.)

Access (note)

• Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref

Biography (note)

• Joe Baum (1920-1998) was the celebrated restaurateur responsible for some of New York City's most well-known restaurants during the period of the 1950s-1990s.

Call Number

MssCol 6181

OCLC

607088780

Author

Baum, Joseph H. (Joseph Harold), 1920-1998.

Title

Joe Baum papers, 1934-1998.

Restricted Access

Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref

Biography

Joe Baum (1920-1998) was the celebrated restaurateur responsible for some of New York City's most well-known restaurants during the period of the 1950s-1990s.

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Finding aid

Research Call Number

MssCol 6181