William A. Brief Collection

The William A. Brief Collection consists of photographs that were taken by or for William A. Brief for use in his business as a real estate appraiser and agent. Most of the photographs are external shots of buildings or other properties, mainly located in Brooklyn. Many of the photographs in this collection document urban renewal projects that took place in low-income neighborhoods beginning in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The collection also includes assessment reports, correspondence and other documents.