119 10 4241 https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/64b353bc5691304b6626679504fac8bc.jpg d6f8b95347ec46ee85acf6d90ec62f96 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 Financial Record (Bond) 1853 Subject The topic of the resource Nelson, William H. Lumber trade--New York (State)--History. Sag Harbor, N.Y. Financial Records Description An account of the resource A bond between John Williamson and William H. Nelson issued in 1853. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Williamson 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 August 10, 1853 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 Financial Records Language A language of the resource English business records John N. Williamson Sag Harbor William H Nelson https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/3a39678cfd1668d8afa885d6ce6e8edb.jpg 933e2915f27b3e430dd7fb0d8866b30a 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 Financial Record (Itemized Invoice) 1841 Subject The topic of the resource Nelson, William H. Lumber trade--New York (State)--History. Sag Harbor, N.Y. Financial Records Description An account of the resource An itemized invoice written by William H. Nelson. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William H. Nelson 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 1841-1842 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 Financial Records Language A language of the resource English financial records invoices William H Nelson https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/b7b3d08336c6d4fd2fbd7bc2ab5752ae.jpg c53a23d7cbfaaef07ce5696a6a550c18 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 Financial Record (Itemized List) 1835 Subject The topic of the resource Nelson, William H. Lumber trade--New York (State)--History. Sag Harbor, N.Y. Financial Records Description An account of the resource An itemized list, perhaps an invoice, of materials purchased by William H. Nelson from Nelson & Edwards. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nelson & Edwards 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 c. 1835 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 Financial Records Language A language of the resource English financial records Nelson & Edwards William H Nelson https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/147f01b1c6cf1ec45b93d6ed8f6bf164.jpg 47d3b2c42803071deacc9e46e9afa2c5 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 Financial Record (Itemized List) 1847 Subject The topic of the resource Nelson, William H. Lumber trade--New York (State)--History. Sag Harbor, N.Y. Financial Records Description An account of the resource An itemized list, perhaps an invoice, issued by William H. Nelson. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William H. Nelson 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 May 8, 1847 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 Financial Records Language A language of the resource English financial records invoices William H Nelson https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/31c2a997ea066a23ff2264bcd49e3a56.jpg 7d2084ff5370eb37c0682f318d837f29 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 Richard Jackson Papers Subject The topic of the resource Jackson Richard (c. 1720s-1783) Account books, Financial records, Ledgers Legal notices Wantagh, NY Description An account of the resource The collection is comprised mostly of Robert Jackson's financial records that include account books, business notes, receipts, and ledger pages. Also included in the collection is a particularly noteworthy handwritten booklet on land surveying. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M O'Connor 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 1751 – 1805 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 Financial Record (undated) Subject The topic of the resource Jackson, Richard (c. 1720s-1783) Financial records, Wantagh, NY Description An account of the resource A financial document pertaining to the business affairs of Richard Jackson. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richard Jackson Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Richard Jackson Papers 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 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 Financial document Language A language of the resource English business records businessmen Richard Jackson Richard Jackson Papers Collection https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/c89dbbfff185da7ecf88bcb16225a840.jpg 2b73507a8430583142d428c8a9ed04af 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 Pearsall, Louis. Collection Subject The topic of the resource Pearsall, Louis P. (1903-1985) Boatbuilding Fishers--New York (State)--Long Island--History. Great South Bay (N.Y.)--History. Seining--New York (State)--Long Island--History. Sewage disposal--New York (State) Oceanside, N.Y. Description An account of the resource The focus of the collection is local life on Long Island in the early-to-mid-20th century, when Pearsall worked as a carpenter, shipbuilder, and bay man. Boatbuilding on Long Island is one of the main topics of the collection. The documents in the collection cover many topics relevant to life on Long Island’s south shore including the community garden and high school in Oceanside. There is also a short oral history of Oceanside, as well as materials related to a proposed sewage treatment plan. The collection also contains an oral history with Oscar Terrell and a short history of the Pearsalls. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J. Boucher Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Pearsall, Louis. 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 1890 – 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. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Correspondence Diaries Flyers Maps Newsclippings Photographs Work Orders 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 Finished Boat on LIRR Railcar Subject The topic of the resource Pearsall, Louis P. (1903-1985) Boatbuilding Description An account of the resource A photograph of a completed boat loaded on a LIRR railcar for transport. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Louis Pearsall Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Pearsall, Louis. 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 Photograph boatbuilding Long Island Rail Road Louis Pearsall Pearsall Collection photographs https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/6a848d6550056ef53da65cee4df0b6c1.jpg 60c40272ee2ef880c8160ee119e3267e 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 Robert L. Harrison Long Island Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Cemeteries--New York (State)--Long Island Churches--New York (State)--Long Island Fire stations--New York (State)--Long Island Historic Buildings--New York (State)--Long Island Historic sites--New York (State)--Long Island Monuments & memorials- -New York (State)--Long Island Parks- -New York (State)--Long Island Plaques- -New York (State)--Long Island Railroads--New York (State)--Long Island Sculptures- -New York (State)--Long Island Statues- -New York (State)--Long Island Long Island (N.Y.) Description An account of the resource The collection contains color photographs of Long Island taken by photographer Robert L. Harrison between 2000 and 2007. Included are photographs of historic sites and buildings, graveyards, monuments, plaques, statues, sculptures, parks, firehouses, wildlife, churches, railroads, nature scenes, and candid shots of Long Islanders. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Harrison, Robert L. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000-2007 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Booth, Jeanne Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Hofstra University is the copyright holder of this photograph. Permission to copy or publish any portion of the Hofstra University collection must be given by Hofstra University. 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. 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 Fire Bell. Subject The topic of the resource Fire stations--New York (State)--Long Island Farmingville (N.Y.) Description An account of the resource A photograph of a fire bell at the fire house in Farmingville, N.Y. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Harrison, Robert L. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. 2004. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Booth, Jeanne. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Hofstra University is the copyright holder of this photograph. Permission to copy or publish any portion of the Hofstra University collection must be given by Hofstra University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hofstra University Library Special Collections 2-420. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Farmingville, N.Y. https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/1ad9b56df5a2af66c256923564004e22.jpg b6d0e3bb0d35dd855da93ff6a77b0cc7 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 Fire Department and Bank, Cedarhurst, L.I. Subject The topic of the resource Bank buildings--New York (State)--Cedarhurst Banks--New York (State)--Cedarhurst Fire departments--New York (State)--Cedarhurst Fire stations--New York (State)--Cedarhurst Description An account of the resource View of the multi-story fire department and bank building, as seen from across the street. (B&W) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource F.R. Jennings Pharmacist, Cedarhurst, L.I. No. 9 Made in Germany. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published Date: c.1909 Postmarked Date: Sep. 9, 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 CF006 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Cedarhurst, NY Bank buildings Banks fire departments fire stations https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/68e5956a4ac56e11b02806f94a08f55b.jpg 3ffa626312279f1b4ff2aeaa8c0706af 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 Fire Department Building. Hempstead N.Y. Subject The topic of the resource Hempstead (N.Y.). Fire Department Fire departments Fire stations Description An account of the resource Exterior view of the Hempstead Fire Department building. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (B&W) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y., H. Agnew, Stationer, Hempstead, N.Y. 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 HH090 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 fire departments fire stations Hempstead Fire Department https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/9d3dbd19536365b320197d2d2b8335d2.jpg 686203b968307752503a7ef0c68b300e 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 Fire Department, Bay Shore, L.I. Subject The topic of the resource Bay Shore (N.Y.) Fire Department Fire departments--New York (State)--Bay Shore Fire stations--New York (State)--Bay Shore Fire engines & equipment--New York (State)--Bay Shore Description An account of the resource View of the Bay Shore Hose Company No.1 fire station (Bay Shore Fire Department) with a fire wagon out in front. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (B&W) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource By the H. Hagemeister Co., N.Y. Made 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: Jan. 24, 1921 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 BH008 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Bay Shore, NY Bay Shore Fire Department Bay Shore Hose Company No.1 fire departments Fire equipment fire stations Fire wagons