It's a Helluva Town: Joan K. Davidson, the J.M. Kaplan Fund, and the Fight for a Better New York

by Roberta Brandes Gratz

Book Overview

Learn about key moments in New York City's development, starting with the history of the J.M. Kaplan Fund and its role in shaping the city from World War II to the present.

The J.M. Kaplan Fund was established in 1945 by Jacob M. Kaplan, and would go on to play a critical role in New York City's cultural and urban life. Kaplan's long leadership of the Fund (1945-1977) was marked by determined advocacy, including the effort to save Carnegie...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1645036863
• ISBN13: 9781645036869
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Bold Type Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.4"