Bring some of your scholastic memories to the map!
Whether dragging their feet or rushing through the doors, most kids in New York will be heading back to the classroom on September 13th. And now, after more than a year of virtual learning, we’re thinking about our schoolyard memories as well. What we’ve decided: is that we want yours!
What does that mean? It means we want images of you at prom in the ’90s, your parents attending pep rallies in the ‘60s, lounging in the schoolyard in the ‘70s, or even your grandparents playing hooky in the ’20s. We’ll compile them into a #BackToSchool story that captures the varied spirit of New York City schools throughout the years. In addition to living on Urban Archive, eligible submissions will also have the chance to be featured on LinkNYC kiosks for the month of September.
Here are a few examples of what we’re looking for:
Traveling Library Station — A travel library station of children’s books at the New York Parental School, a year round boarding school for habitual truants and troublemakers, founded in 1909.
“Kiddie calisthenics–… At P. S. 29, Henry and Baltic Sts., health eduction teacher Rosalie Gioia puts her [kindergarten] group through the paces of a calisthenics drill. …”
Children getting on a school bus, leaving the Gareiss property.
Want to get in on the fun?
Submissions will be accepted from September 1st, 2021 - October 1st, 2021. Don’t be afraid to submit more than one or follow the theme as it fits for you! To submit, use the form below or send us an email at team@urbanarchive.nyc.
If you prefer to send us your submission via email, please include the following:
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