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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
Nassau County Trust Co. and Village Hall, Mineola, L.I.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Nassau County Trust Company (Mineola, N.Y.)
Village Hall (Mineola, N.Y.)
Banks
Business enterprises
Municipal buildings
Description
An account of the resource
View of the Nassau County Trust Co. and Village Hall buildings. (B&W)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The Ess and Ess Photo Co., 19 E. 17th St., New York, N.Y.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Date Published: c.1910s
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 MS048
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Mineola, N.Y.
Banks
Business enterprises
businesses
Mineola
municipal buildings
Nassau County Trust Company
postcards
Village Hall
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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
Town of Hempstead Town Hall
Description
An account of the resource
Town of Hempstead Town Hall, exterior front view. Three men and a dog are standing in front of the main entrance.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1920s
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 1-63
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
Town of Hempstead Town Hall (Hempstead, N.Y.)
Buildings--New York (State)--Hempstead
Municipal buildings--New York (State)--Hempstead
Banks
Business enterprises
businesses
Franklin Street
Front Streets
Fulton Avenue
Hempstead
hotels
Main Street
municipal buildings
restaurants
retail stores
Stores
Town Hall
town halls
Town of Hempstead Town Hall
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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
Town Hall, Manhasset, L.I.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Town Hall (Manhasset, N.Y.)
Municipal buildings
Description
An account of the resource
View of Town Hall, with two people standing in entrance. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (B&W)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
The Ess an Ess Photo Co, 19 E. 17th St., New York, N.Y.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published date: c.1910s; Postmarked 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 MC004
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Manhasset, NY
municipal buildings
Town Hall
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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
Town Hall, Islip, L.I.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Town Hall (Huntington, N.Y.)
Municipal buildings
Description
An account of the resource
Exterior view of the Town Hall building. Also pictured are the adjacent First National Bank building and the Star Picture Parlor (theater). Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (Color)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Pub. by Allen’s Pharmacy. Islip, L.I. Printed in Germany.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Pub. by Allen’s Pharmacy. Islip, L.I. Printed in Germany.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published date: c.1910s; Postmarked Date: July 3, 1919
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 ID003
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Islip, NY
municipal buildings
Town Hall
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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
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Title
A name given to the resource
Town Hall. Huntington, L.I.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Town Hall (Huntington, N.Y.)
Municipal buildings
Description
An account of the resource
Exterior view of the Town Hall building. There is a car parked at the sidewalk and another one in the street. Two people are standing on the sidewalk. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (Color)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Made for The Gildersleeve Shop. Hand-colored.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: c.1910; Postmarked Date: Aug. 1914
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 HQ032
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, NY
municipal buildings
Town Hall
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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
Town Hall, Huntington, Long Island, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Town Hall (Huntington, N.Y.)
Municipal buildings
Description
An account of the resource
Exterior view of the Town Hall building. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (B&W)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Published by D. W. Trainer, Huntington, L.I.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: c.1915; Postmarked Date: July 7, 1915
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 HQ012
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, NY
Huntington Town Hall
municipal buildings
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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
Town Hall, Huntington, Long Island, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Town Hall (Huntington, N.Y.)
Municipal buildings
Description
An account of the resource
View of the Town Hall building from across the street. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (Color)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Pub. by Louis Dormand, Riverhead, L.I., N.Y. Made Direct from Kodachrome and Ansco Color by Dexter Press, Pearl River, N.Y.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: c.1951; Postmarked Date: Apr. 23, 1951
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 HQ001
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, NY
municipal buildings
Town Hall
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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
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Old Hempstead Town Hall Hempstead, New York. c.1929
Subject
The topic of the resource
Old Hempstead Town Hall Building (Hempstead, N.Y.)
Municipal buildings
Description
An account of the resource
Exterior view of the Old Hempstead Town Hall Building. Note: The c.1929 date represents the approximate year in which two major additions were added to the original structure, which was built in 1918-1919. Two copies. (Color)
Creator
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99/ Economi Color Co. Inc. Oceanside, New York. 99 Magic Color Combinations.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: 1976
Contributor
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Michael O'Connor
Rights
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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 HH017
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, NY
Provenance
A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource.
The postcard was part of a pack that featured historic buildings, homes and sites in the Town of Hempstead. The packs were sold by the Town of Hempstead American Revolution Bicentennial Committee for a $1.00 donation. All contributions were to be used to support the Hempstead Town Bicentennial Program.
municipal buildings
Old Hempstead Town Hall Building
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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
Municipal Building, Freeport, Long Island, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Freeport Village Hall (Freeport, N.Y.)
Municipal Building (Freeport, N.Y)
Municipal buildings
Description
An account of the resource
View of the exterior of the Municipal Building from across the street. There are a few cars parked at the curb on both sides of the street. Note: The building is also known as "Freeport Village Hall." (Color)
Creator
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Made by the Tomlin Art Company, Northport, Long Island, N.Y.
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 FK025
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
Freeport Village Hall
Municipal Building
municipal buildings
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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
Municipal Building, Amityville, Long Island, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Municipal buildings--New York (State)--Amityville
Description
An account of the resource
Exterior view of the Municipal Building. Printed text on verso provides a brief description of Amityville. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (Color)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Made by the Tomlin Art Company, Northport, Long Island, N.Y. Tomlin Greeting Cards.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: c.1940s
Postmarked Date: November 28, 1953
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 AD015
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Amityville, NY
buildings
municipal buildings