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- Youngsters in Bedford Park, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <EM>New York Herald</EM>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- 1890-1915
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Youngsters in Bedford Park, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- Bedford Park Mumble-Ly-Peg, 1890-1915 - In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the <EM>New York Herald</EM>. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- 1890-1915
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Bedford Park Mumble-Ly-Peg, 1890-1915
In 1890, Jenny Young Chandler, 25 years old and recently widowed, began working for the New York Herald. As a photojournalist and feature writer, Chandler captured life in Brooklyn, New York, and vicinity. By 1922, the time of her death, she had produced over 800 glass plate negatives. Her sensitive, insightful photographs depict people from all walks of life and the world in which they lived.
- DJ Kool Herc at The T-Connection Nightclub, Bronx, New York, circa 1981 -
- circa 1981
- Collections - Artifact
DJ Kool Herc at The T-Connection Nightclub, Bronx, New York, circa 1981
- Correspondence regarding the Sunken Ford Motor Company Freighter "East Indian," April 1950 - The United States government requisitioned the Ford Motor Company's ocean-going freighter <em>East Indian</em> for wartime service. Newly fitted with anti-submarine and anti-aircraft guns, the freighter left for the Indian Ocean in May 1942. As the <em>East Indian</em> returned to America, the ship was sunk by a German U-boat. Four lifeboats with survivors were lost, but crew members on a fifth were rescued after being adrift nearly two weeks.
- 10 April 1950-20 April 1950
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Correspondence regarding the Sunken Ford Motor Company Freighter "East Indian," April 1950
The United States government requisitioned the Ford Motor Company's ocean-going freighter East Indian for wartime service. Newly fitted with anti-submarine and anti-aircraft guns, the freighter left for the Indian Ocean in May 1942. As the East Indian returned to America, the ship was sunk by a German U-boat. Four lifeboats with survivors were lost, but crew members on a fifth were rescued after being adrift nearly two weeks.
- PRO-Ked "69ers" Shoes, Worn by DJ Kool Herc, circa 1980 -
- circa 1980
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PRO-Ked "69ers" Shoes, Worn by DJ Kool Herc, circa 1980
- Limited Edition "1520 Sedgwick Ave" Sneakers, Worn by DJ Kool Herc, 2007 -
- 2007
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Limited Edition "1520 Sedgwick Ave" Sneakers, Worn by DJ Kool Herc, 2007
- Ernest L. Jones Early Aviation Scrapbook, vol. 7 of 7 (U-Z) - Ernest L. Jones transformed his early interest in aeronautics into a lifelong career devoted to civil and military aviation. Jones edited and published several aeronautical magazines, promoted and improved air transportation operations, and served in military air services during both world wars. Jones's scrapbooks document the early development of aviation in the United States.
- 1903-1917
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Ernest L. Jones Early Aviation Scrapbook, vol. 7 of 7 (U-Z)
Ernest L. Jones transformed his early interest in aeronautics into a lifelong career devoted to civil and military aviation. Jones edited and published several aeronautical magazines, promoted and improved air transportation operations, and served in military air services during both world wars. Jones's scrapbooks document the early development of aviation in the United States.
- Tierney Dining Car, "Concourse Diner," in the Bronx, New York, circa 1925 -
- circa 1925
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Tierney Dining Car, "Concourse Diner," in the Bronx, New York, circa 1925
- Apollo Beer Distributors, Bronx, New York, 1935-1950 - Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out. Beer distributors, regulated by the state, provided a variety of brands to licensed retailers. According to this postcard, this company promised prompt delivery of cold beer in barrels, bottles, and cans.
- 1935-1950
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Apollo Beer Distributors, Bronx, New York, 1935-1950
Photographic cards like this one, with their glued-on labels, were a preliminary step taken by Dexter Press before producing postcards for small-business owners to mail or hand out. Beer distributors, regulated by the state, provided a variety of brands to licensed retailers. According to this postcard, this company promised prompt delivery of cold beer in barrels, bottles, and cans.
- DJ Kool Herc at Emma's Place Nightclub, Bronx, New York, circa 1981 -
- circa 1981
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DJ Kool Herc at Emma's Place Nightclub, Bronx, New York, circa 1981