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Dublin Core
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
Lang’s Anchor Inn—250 Woodcleft Ave.—on the Canal—Freeport, L.I.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Lang’s Anchor Inn (Freeport, N.Y.)
Woodcleft Avenue (Freeport, N.Y.)
Woodcleft Canal (Freeport, N.Y.)
Business enterprises
Restaurants
Taverns (Inns)
Description
An account of the resource
Exterior view of Lang’s Anchor Inn restaurant on Woodcleft Avenue. (B&W)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
S.K. Simon, 203 E. 12th St., New York
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Date Published: c.1920s
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
Postcard
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Postcard Collection FK038
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freeport, N.Y.
Business enterprises
freeport
inns
Lang’s Anchor Inn
restaurants
Taverns
Woodcleft Avenue
Woodcleft Canal
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Hempstead Photographs
Subject
The topic of the resource
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead
Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead
Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hempstead (N.Y.)
Photographs
Description
An account of the resource
The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets.
The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals.
The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections.
This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Photo by Alex
Unidentified
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.1900s-c.1960
c.1880s-c.1930s
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.
Relation
A related resource
Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
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
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth Inn (Hotel & Restaurant)
Description
An account of the resource
Commonwealth Inn (Hotel & Restaurant) on Jerusalem Avenue, just east of Ingraham Boulevard
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Photo by Alex
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
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.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
8" x 10"
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Hempstead Photographs 1-19
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Commonwealth Inn (Hempstead, N.Y.)
Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead
Inns--Streets--New York (State)--Hempstead
Restaurants--Streets--New York (State)--Hempstead
Banks
Business enterprises
businesses
Commonwealth Inn
Franklin Street
Front Streets
Fulton Avenue
Hempstead
hotels
Ingraham Boulevard
inns
Main Street
restaurants
retail stores
Stores
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Dublin Core
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
Ardencraig Inn, Port Jefferson, L.I.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ardencraig Inn (Port Jefferson, N.Y.)
Hotels
Description
An account of the resource
Exterior front view of the Ardencraig Inn with an automobile parked out in front. Two copies, one with message and addressee information on verso. (Note: A 1917 atlas has the inn on the northeast corner of Jones Street and Arden Place.) (B&W)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Laurel wreath logo on verso.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: c.1909; Postmarked Date: 1911
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 PJ009
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Port Jefferson, NY
Ardencraig Inn
hotels
inns
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Dublin Core
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Tavern of Mother Chick, Near Huntington Bay, L.I. Where Nathan Hale Stopped the Night Before His Capture.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Hale, Nathan, 1755-1776
Historic buildings
Taverns (Inns)
Description
An account of the resource
Exterior view of the Tavern of Mother Chick, where Nathan Hale stopped the night before his capture. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (B&W)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Publ. by The Gildersleeve Shop
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 HR001
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Huntington Bay, NY
Historic buildings
inns
Mother Chick
Nathan Hale
Taverns
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Dublin Core
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
Ye Old Townsend Manor, Greenport, Long Island, N.Y. L.I.L.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Townsend Manor Inn (Greenport, N.Y.)
Ye Old Townsend Manor (Greenport, N.Y)
Hotels
Manors
Taverns (Inns)
Description
An account of the resource
Exterior view of Ye Old Townsend Manor (now known as the Townsend Manor Inn) from across the street. Text printed on verso gives a brief description of the Village of Greenport. (Color)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Made by the Tomlin Art Company, Northport, Long Island, N.Y. Color View Postcard. 9. 17,332
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published date: c.1940s
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 GO042
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Greenport, NY
hotels
inns
Manors
Townsend Manor Inn
Ye Olde Townsend Manor
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Dublin Core
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
Savoy Inn
Subject
The topic of the resource
Savoy Inn (Freeport, N.Y.)
Taverns (Inns)
Restaurants
Description
An account of the resource
View of the Savoy Inn from across the street. Message and addressee information on verso. (Color)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Tichnor Bros. Inc., New York Office - 1472 Broadway. “Tichnor Quality Views” Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. Made Only By Tichnor Bros., Inc. Boston, Mass.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published date: c.1941; Postmarked Date: July 15, 1941
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 FK034
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Freeport, NY
inns
restaurants
Savoy Inn
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Dublin Core
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
Eastport Inn. Eastport, L.I.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Hotels
Restaurants
Taverns (Inns)
Description
An account of the resource
View of the of the Eastport Inn, which is decorated with American flags. Caption on front of the card reads, “Famous for Duck Dinners.” (Hand colored)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Post Cards of Quality. – The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: c.1930s
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 ES004
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Eastport, NY
Eastport Inn
hotels
inns
restaurants
Taverns
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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
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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
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O'Connor, Michael
Rights
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
Hall’s Inn, A Famous Automobile Resort, Centerport, L.I.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Hall’s Inn (Centerport, N.Y.)
Resorts
Restaurants
Taverns (Inns)
Description
An account of the resource
View of Hall’s Inn, as seen from across the water. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (Color)
Creator
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E.C Kropp Co., Milwaukee
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: c.1928; Postmarked Date: July 11, 1928
Contributor
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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 CI004
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Centerport, NY
Hall's Inn
inns
resorts
restaurants
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Dublin Core
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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
Aerial View Mueller’s Water Mill Inn
Subject
The topic of the resource
Mueller’s Water Mill Inn (Centerport, N.Y.)
Advertising postcards
Aerial views
Restaurants
Description
An account of the resource
Advertising postcard with aerial view of Mueller’s Water Mill Inn and surrounding buildings, on Mill Pond. Printed text on verso provides brief details about the restaurant. (Hand colored)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The Finest American Made View Post Cards –The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: c.1930s
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 CI003
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Centerport, NY
inns
Mueller's Water Mill Inn
restaurants
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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
Center Moriches Inn & Post Office, Center Moriches, L.I.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Centre Moriches Inn
Hotels--New York (State)--Center Moriches
Post offices--New York (State)--Center Moriches
Taverns (Inns)
Description
An account of the resource
View of the of the Center Moriches Inn and post office, as seen from across the street. There is a banner hanging over the street in the distance. Message and addressee information on verso. Ink stain on the front of the card. (B&W)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Pub. by J.G. Hiler, Center Moriches, L.I. 6646
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: c.1910
Postmarked Date: 1912
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 CG004
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Center Moriches, NY
hotels
inns
Moriches Inn
post offices
Taverns
United States Postal Service buildings