32 10 4241 https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/5c8b43956c40214a81577c9a759ef0fc.jpg 3703bfda22d4a0b1696fc4fc6f20963b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Long Island Postcard Collection Subject The topic of the resource Advertising postcards--New York (State)--Long Island. Business enterprises--New York (State)--Long Island. Historic buildings--New York (State)--Long Island. History--New York (State)--Long Island. Industries--New York (State)--Long Island. New York (State)--Long Island. Postcards--New York (State)--Long Island. Tourism--New York (State)--Long Island. Description An account of the resource The collection is comprised of over 1,750 postcards that range from c.1890s-present. It includes canceled and unmarked postcards that cover a variety of subjects, including advertising, business and industry, historic buildings, scenic views, and popular tourism destinations. Among the types of postcards represented in the collection are undivided and divided back, white border, linen, real photo, photochrom, and large letter postcards. While the majority of the postcards feature views from either Nassau or Suffolk Counties, there are also a number of cards depicting images of Brooklyn and Queens. Many different postcard printers, including German printers, who dominated the postcard printing market up until the outbreak of World War I, are represented in the collection. All postcards in the collection were published in either sepia tone, color or black and white (B&W). Note: The collection includes more than five hundred business and industry related postcards, over one hundred of which were processed and digitized with funding from a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1890s-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource O'Connor, Michael Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Type The nature or genre of the resource Postcards Relation A related resource Postcard Collection, Hofstra University Special Collections. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Long Island, N.Y. Nassau County, NY Suffolk County, NY Brooklyn, NY Queens, NY Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Munnatawket Hotel and Cottages, Fishers Island, N.Y. Subject The topic of the resource Munnatawket Hotel (Fishers Island, N.Y.) Hotels Cottages Description An account of the resource View of the Munnatawket Hotel and cottage buildings. (Color) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource D. 14027. Pub. by W.G. Wilbur, Fishers Island, N.Y. LEIPZIG DRESDEN BERLIN (American News Co. Logo). Printed in France. Special Colored. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published Date: c.1910s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael O'Connor Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Type The nature or genre of the resource Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Postcard Collection FE004 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Fishers Island, NY cottages hotels Munnatawket Hotel https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/90010256f3fe0a81ac39d674c7efe5be.jpg a7608fe9e9266e6b378e66bf04f52858 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Long Island Postcard Collection Subject The topic of the resource Advertising postcards--New York (State)--Long Island. Business enterprises--New York (State)--Long Island. Historic buildings--New York (State)--Long Island. History--New York (State)--Long Island. Industries--New York (State)--Long Island. New York (State)--Long Island. Postcards--New York (State)--Long Island. Tourism--New York (State)--Long Island. Description An account of the resource The collection is comprised of over 1,750 postcards that range from c.1890s-present. It includes canceled and unmarked postcards that cover a variety of subjects, including advertising, business and industry, historic buildings, scenic views, and popular tourism destinations. Among the types of postcards represented in the collection are undivided and divided back, white border, linen, real photo, photochrom, and large letter postcards. While the majority of the postcards feature views from either Nassau or Suffolk Counties, there are also a number of cards depicting images of Brooklyn and Queens. Many different postcard printers, including German printers, who dominated the postcard printing market up until the outbreak of World War I, are represented in the collection. All postcards in the collection were published in either sepia tone, color or black and white (B&W). Note: The collection includes more than five hundred business and industry related postcards, over one hundred of which were processed and digitized with funding from a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1890s-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource O'Connor, Michael Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Type The nature or genre of the resource Postcards Relation A related resource Postcard Collection, Hofstra University Special Collections. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Long Island, N.Y. Nassau County, NY Suffolk County, NY Brooklyn, NY Queens, NY Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Walton Furgerson’s [misspelled] Residence, Fishers Island, N.Y. Subject The topic of the resource Ferguson, Walter Estates Houses Description An account of the resource View, from a distance, of the main house on Walter Ferguson’s estate. The Long Island Sound is visible in the background. (Color) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource D. 14030 Pub. by W.G. Wilbur, Fishers Island, N.Y. LEIPZIG DRESDEN BERLIN (American News Co. Logo). Printed in France. Special Colored. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published Date: c.1910s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael O'Connor Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Type The nature or genre of the resource Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Postcard Collection FE003 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Fishers Island, NY Estates houses Walter Ferguson https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/8104cc551472e13105d5cf2a752c7f29.jpg deed0015014b0a706aabed75424e5222 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Long Island Postcard Collection Subject The topic of the resource Advertising postcards--New York (State)--Long Island. Business enterprises--New York (State)--Long Island. Historic buildings--New York (State)--Long Island. History--New York (State)--Long Island. Industries--New York (State)--Long Island. New York (State)--Long Island. Postcards--New York (State)--Long Island. Tourism--New York (State)--Long Island. Description An account of the resource The collection is comprised of over 1,750 postcards that range from c.1890s-present. It includes canceled and unmarked postcards that cover a variety of subjects, including advertising, business and industry, historic buildings, scenic views, and popular tourism destinations. Among the types of postcards represented in the collection are undivided and divided back, white border, linen, real photo, photochrom, and large letter postcards. While the majority of the postcards feature views from either Nassau or Suffolk Counties, there are also a number of cards depicting images of Brooklyn and Queens. Many different postcard printers, including German printers, who dominated the postcard printing market up until the outbreak of World War I, are represented in the collection. All postcards in the collection were published in either sepia tone, color or black and white (B&W). Note: The collection includes more than five hundred business and industry related postcards, over one hundred of which were processed and digitized with funding from a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1890s-Present Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource O'Connor, Michael Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Type The nature or genre of the resource Postcards Relation A related resource Postcard Collection, Hofstra University Special Collections. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Long Island, N.Y. Nassau County, NY Suffolk County, NY Brooklyn, NY Queens, NY Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mansion House, Fishers Island, N.Y. Subject The topic of the resource Mansion House (Fishers Island, N.Y.) Hotels Mansions Description An account of the resource Exterior view (partially obstructed by trees) of the Mansion House hotel, with a few people and a horse drawn cart out in front. (Color) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource D. 4143. Pub. by W.G. Wilbur, Fishers Island, N.Y. LEIPZIG DRESDEN BERLIN (American News Co. Logo). Printed in Germany. Newvochrome. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published Date: c.1910s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael O'Connor Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Type The nature or genre of the resource Postcard Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Postcard Collection FE001 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Fishers Island, NY hotels Mansion House Mansions https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/55d2f22e1336f7ca46ab2be5d8b0a7ca.jpg e188a1f38007b8012e8862e2e85697c2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Business & Industry on Long Island Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J. Boucher, M. O’Connor, M. Curtis Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1775 – bulk dates: 1945 - 1980 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource D. Moss Shoe's Shoehorn Description An account of the resource A promotional shoehorn produced by D. Moss Shoes of Floral Park, NY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource D. Moss Shoes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Business & Industry on Long Island Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Shoehorn Subject The topic of the resource Advertising Marketing Promotional items Shoe stores Floral Park, N.Y. Business and Industry Collection D. Moss Shoes Floral Park promotional items shoe stores shoehorns https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/5255d18decdb4af9423021a582854bd8.jpg 73692804a7e85586d6cea27df13966bf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nelson, William H. Business Records Collection Subject The topic of the resource Loper, William H., 1801-1843. Nelson, William H. Wm. H. Loper & Co. Lumber trade--New York (State)--History. Sag Harbor, N.Y. Correspondence. Newspaper clippings. Receipts. Description An account of the resource The collection, which spans the years 1827-1885, is comprised of business records, including letters; financial records, including bills, checks, statements of account, receipts, and a small number of Nelson’s personal financial records; mortgage documents; and newspaper clippings. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M. Foster, M. O’Connor Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Nelson, William H. Business Records Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections/Long Island Studies Institute Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1827-1855 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Correspondence. Newspaper clippings. Receipts. Financial Records Language A language of the resource English Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Correspondence 1845 Subject The topic of the resource Nelson, William H. Wm. H. Loper & Co. Lumber trade--New York (State)--History. Sag Harbor, N.Y. Correspondence Description An account of the resource A letter written in regards to payment of a balance due by D. Webb (?) to William H. Nelson. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource D. Webb (?) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Nelson, William H. Business Records Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections/Long Island Studies Institute Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 8, 1845 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Correspondence Language A language of the resource English business correspondence correspondence D. Webb Greenport William H Nelson https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/adc7e5b1a00d104ee73b68b7e1e53b89.pdf 9608294d192ae6a21fe6d911f056611d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Subject The topic of the resource Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912) S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery Sea Captains Ship chandlers. Greenport (N.Y.) Correspondence Description An account of the resource The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource D.W., M.O’C Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1881–1898 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Finding Aid Subject The topic of the resource Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912) S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery Ships--Furniture, equipment, etc. Greenport (N.Y.) Description An account of the resource The finding aid for the Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource D.W., M.O’C Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1881–1898 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF document Language A language of the resource English Date Created Date of creation of the resource. July 2005 correspondence Greenport harbor master letters S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery Samuel Truman ship outfitter https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/30f78d5903ae93d616c9162d1fedafa6.jpg e7ed0d6574bb36a90937c91867bd7aca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Long Island Menu Collection Subject The topic of the resource Dinners and dining. Gastronomy. Menus--New York (State)--Long Island--History. Restaurants. Long Island (N.Y.) Menus. Description An account of the resource The collection includes Long Island restaurant, diner and inn menus from c.1940s-c.1990s. Although some of the establishments are still in operation, the majority of them are defunct. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A. Solar M. O’Connor Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Long Island Menu Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections/Long Island Studies Institute Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1930s-c.1990s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Menus Language A language of the resource English Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan's Yankee Clipper Menu (Exterior) Subject The topic of the resource Dinners and dining. Gastronomy. Menus--New York (State)--Long Island--History. Restaurants. Long Island (N.Y.) Freeport, NY Description An account of the resource The cover to a menu for Dan's Yankee Clipper restaurant. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dan's Yankee Clipper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Long Island Menu Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections/Long Island Studies Institute Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Menu Language A language of the resource English Dans Yankee Clipper Dinners and dining freeport Long Island Menu Collection menus https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/4211fb62df6eeed6c160ec25251c9eff.jpg c8bf321764320167aef3d6d8ec6f74a2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Long Island Menu Collection Subject The topic of the resource Dinners and dining. Gastronomy. Menus--New York (State)--Long Island--History. Restaurants. Long Island (N.Y.) Menus. Description An account of the resource The collection includes Long Island restaurant, diner and inn menus from c.1940s-c.1990s. Although some of the establishments are still in operation, the majority of them are defunct. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A. Solar M. O’Connor Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Long Island Menu Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections/Long Island Studies Institute Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1930s-c.1990s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Menus Language A language of the resource English Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan's Yankee Clipper Menu (Interior) Subject The topic of the resource Dinners and dining. Gastronomy. Menus--New York (State)--Long Island--History. Restaurants. Long Island (N.Y.) Freeport, NY Description An account of the resource The interior of a menu for Dan's Yankee Clipper restaurant. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dan's Yankee Clipper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Long Island Menu Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections/Long Island Studies Institute Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Menu Language A language of the resource English Dans Yankee Clipper Dinners and dining freeport Long Island Menu Collection menus https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/9b9c6751f8ee7524561b5f5f8000cc53.jpg 82de65d83bfd3325ef1f6c42443ba7a1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Long Island Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Architecture- Long Island. Beaches- Long Island. Bridges-Long Island. Buildings-exterior-Long Island. Buildings-interior-Long Island. History-Long Island. Portraits. Railroads- Long Island. Description An account of the resource The Long Island Photograph Collection contains photographs of geographical features, architecture, residents, and locations of Long Island, New York. The items in this online collection provide public access to the visual record of Long Island culture. The photographs date from the early 19th century to the present day, and serve to describe the rich history of the area. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource e. 19th century-Present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Hofstra University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Barbeau, Elise M. O'Connor, Michael Relation A related resource Image Collection, Hofstra University Special Collections. Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Suffolk Hotel Subject The topic of the resource Business enterprises--New York (State)--Riverhead Hotels--New York (State)--Riverhead Description An account of the resource View of the Suffolk Hotel, north side of Main Street. There is a man in a horse-drawn buggy at the curb, and there is a group of men sitting and standing on the porch. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dana Dowden, Photographer, Riverhead, L.I. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890s? Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource O'Connor, Michael Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" (mounted on 8 1/2" x 10" cardboard) Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Long Island Photograph Collection 9-39 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Riverhead, N.Y. Long Island, N.Y. Business enterprises businesses hotels Long Island Main Street Riverhead Suffolk Hotel https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/c8fd51b077b7144d123b33d75fb6cb89.jpg 8d8cef026459bab1961300453b920762 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Subject The topic of the resource Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912) S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery Sea Captains Ship chandlers. Greenport (N.Y.) Correspondence Description An account of the resource The collection is composed largely of letters written to Preston between 1881 and 1898 from men looking for work on fishing boats. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource D.W., M.O’C Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1881–1898 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Price Quote (April 29, 1898) Subject The topic of the resource Preston, Samuel Truman (1840-1912) S.T. Preston & Son Ship’s Chandlery Sea Captains Ship chandlers. Greenport (N.Y.) Correspondence Description An account of the resource A letter written to Captain Preston from Darrow & Comstock in regards to a price quote on Plymouth Manilla rope. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Darrow & Comstock Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Capt. Samuel Truman Preston Papers Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 29, 1898 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Letters Language A language of the resource English business correspondence Captain Samuel Truman Preston Papers Darrow & Comstock Greenport Samuel Preston ship outfitter