139 10 4241 https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/11b789c34c1ceffcb87ffb89bf53a31d.jpg 09742fb8e0fc510dc83cd40c2ce437b3 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 Gentzlinger Point, Wyandanch, L.I. Subject The topic of the resource Gentzlinger Point (Wyandanch, L.I.) Description An account of the resource View of Gentzlinger Point, at the southern triangle formed by Straight Path and Mount Avenue. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (Sepia) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published Date: c.1915; Postmarked Date: July 8, 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 WV001 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Wyandanch, NY https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/8c9320408039bde7dea97390ddf50f69.jpg ce82305eb8247853eee3cec86244c902 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 Woodward Bros. Business Records Subject The topic of the resource Financial statements. General stores--New York (State)--Long Island--1890-1900. Sag Harbor (N.Y.) Correspondence Business Statements Business Receipts Business Records Grocers. Description An account of the resource The collection is mostly composed of statements and receipts received from merchants that supplied the Woodward Bros. store with inventory. The collection also contains correspondence with other merchants and pages from an auction catalog. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M. Curtis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Woodward Bros. Business Records 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 1895-1897 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 Business Statements Business Receipts 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 Geo. B. Brown & Son Statement (1.12.1897) Subject The topic of the resource Woodward Bros. Grocers and General Store Geo. B. Brown & Son Business Statements Sag Harbor (N.Y.) Description An account of the resource A statement issued to the Woodward Bros. from Geo. B. Brown & Son, a dry goods merchant in Sag Harbor, NY. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Geo. B. Brown & Son Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Woodward Bros. Business Records 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 January 12, 1897 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 Business statement Language A language of the resource English business records businesses Geo. B. Brown & Son Sag Harbor Woodward Bros https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/2d1ac464a7b01048c863cb2f6c65eb8a.jpg f416cde94755c4f9f42e0abd4f113238 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 Woodward Bros. Business Records Subject The topic of the resource Financial statements. General stores--New York (State)--Long Island--1890-1900. Sag Harbor (N.Y.) Correspondence Business Statements Business Receipts Business Records Grocers. Description An account of the resource The collection is mostly composed of statements and receipts received from merchants that supplied the Woodward Bros. store with inventory. The collection also contains correspondence with other merchants and pages from an auction catalog. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M. Curtis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Woodward Bros. Business Records 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 1895-1897 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 Business Statements Business Receipts 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 George Campbell Receipt (7.25.1896) Subject The topic of the resource Woodward Bros. Grocers and General Store George Campbell Business Receipts Sag Harbor (N.Y.) Description An account of the resource A receipt issued to the Woodward Bros. from George Campbell, a fruit and produce merchant in New York City. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Woodward Bros. Business Records 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 July 25, 1896 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 Business Receipt Language A language of the resource English business records businesses George Campbell receipts Sag Harbor Woodward Bros https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/f490e77ea816e97cf86a267a13153d87.jpg 32ffcc55f042361d1f6a0e9f864b0c10 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 Woodward Bros. Business Records Subject The topic of the resource Financial statements. General stores--New York (State)--Long Island--1890-1900. Sag Harbor (N.Y.) Correspondence Business Statements Business Receipts Business Records Grocers. Description An account of the resource The collection is mostly composed of statements and receipts received from merchants that supplied the Woodward Bros. store with inventory. The collection also contains correspondence with other merchants and pages from an auction catalog. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M. Curtis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Woodward Bros. Business Records 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 1895-1897 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 Business Statements Business Receipts 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 George Campbell Receipt (8.8.1896) Subject The topic of the resource Woodward Bros. Grocers and General Store George Campbell Business Receipts Sag Harbor (N.Y.) Description An account of the resource A receipt issued to the Woodward Bros. from George Campbell, a fruit and produce merchant in New York City. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource George Campbell Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Woodward Bros. Business Records 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 August 8, 1896 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 Business Receipt Language A language of the resource English business records businesses George Campbell receipts Sag Harbor Woodward Bros https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/8c5c63bdf9e484dab7591999a498e136.jpg 67a51ddc1a19a1dd414e1e64652dd303 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 Real Estate Collection Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic--Designs and plans. Real estate business--New York (State)--History. Real estate development--New York (State)--History. Real property--New York (State)--Long Island--History. Description An account of the resource The collection spans the years 1881 through 1989 and includes architectural papers, brochures, auction sale notices, books, maps, news clippings, newspapers, photographs, business postcards, promotional mailings, certificates, and reports of proceedings. The bulk of the collection is comprised of real estate brochures (many with price quotes attached) from 1952 and 1953. The brochures are largely from real estate developments in western Nassau and eastern Queens Counties. 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 1881-1989 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource George Washington Apartments Building Subject The topic of the resource Architecture, Domestic--Designs and plans. Forest Hills, NY Real estate business--New York (State)--History. Real estate development--New York (State)--History. Real property--New York (State)--Long Island--History. Description An account of the resource A photograph showing the exterior of the George Washington Apartments building in Forest Hills, NY. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carol Management Corp. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Long Island Real Estate 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 December 9th, 1949 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 Apartment houses Forest Hills. Queens Long Island Homes Long Island Real Estate Collection photographs Real estate https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/0e71438a950c10c82b81c6aa2e178977.jpg 472d5ed151ae729dcdeca403c2774e22 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 Brown Studio Collection Subject The topic of the resource World War II Description An account of the resource The collection, donated by Brown’s grandson Scott Brown, is composed of three hundred and fifty four photographs and some newspaper prints ranging from the post-World War I period to just after World War II. Leaders, dignitaries, soldiers, popular places, and many other subjects are depicted throughout the collection. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Eileen R. Dennis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Brown Studio Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. 1920 to c. 1950 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Scott Brown Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Relation A related resource War, politics, World Leaders Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photographs. Language A language of the resource English, German, Italian. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant World War II. Date Created Date of creation of the resource. 2019 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 Georges Bonnet, Camille Chautemps, and Leon Blum Subject The topic of the resource French Politics Description An account of the resource Georges Bonnet (1889-1973) was a French politician and minister of finance, pictured with 47th French Prime Minister Camille Chautemps (1885-1963) on the left, and with Leon Blum (1872-1950), another French Prime Minister. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Eileen R. Dennis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Brown Studio Collection Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. 1937 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Scott Brown Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 081 of 354 France Interwar Minister of Finance Prime Minister https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/c1a7ac4882518f163784da6649b15225.jpg 42d0280cc805dee16a810c160c66f29e 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 Hempstead Block-by-Block Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Schwartz, Arthur Buildings--New York (State)--Hempstead Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead Streets--New York (State)--Hempstead Hempstead (N.Y.) Photographs Description An account of the resource In 1853, Hempstead became the first incorporated village in what is now Nassau County, New York. At the time of its incorporation, this centrally located area had already become an established mercantile center. It continued expanding over the years, eventually becoming home to hundreds of commercial enterprises as well as to a growing population of residents. The collection contains one hundred and forty-seven 8” x 10” black and white photographs, all but four of which were taken on June 1, 1960, by Arthur Schwartz. The photographs, taken in a sequential block-by-block fashion, document buildings and businesses (mostly retail stores) on a number of Hempstead Village’s commercial streets, including Front, Main, and Franklin Streets, as well as Fulton Avenue. Notable are images of a number of Hempstead businesses that were established in the 19th century, including A.L. Frank’s, Gutowitz Jewelers, and Lush Pharmacy. Arrangement: Names of streets are arranged alphabetically and then by geographical location (north, south, east, west). This collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Schwartz, Arthur 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 1957, 1960 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 Block-by-Block 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 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 Georges Fine Furniture (Georges Building), south side of Fulton Ave., near Washington St. Subject The topic of the resource Georges Building (Hempstead, NY) Georges Fine Furniture (Hempstead, N.Y.) Buildings--New York (State)--Hempstead Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead Description An account of the resource View of Georges Fine Furniture (Georges Building), south side of Fulton Ave., near Washington St. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Arthur Schwartz Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 1, 1960 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 Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hempstead Block-by-Block Photographs 2-16 buildings Fulton Avenue furniture Georges Building Georges Fine Furniture Hempstead retail stores https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/2e6e1afb988df3ae0ead452855863faf.jpg c690b832356b410666cbc2035c99e9ae 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 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 German Mission Church, Wantagh, New York, c.1865 Subject The topic of the resource German Mission Church (Wantagh, N.Y.) Cemeteries--New York (State)--Wantagh Church buildings Churches Description An account of the resource View of the German Mission Church and surrounding cemetery. Note: The c.1865 date represents the approximate year in which the church was built. Two copies. (Color) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource 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 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 WC020 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Wantagh, 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. https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/f2584b74a71eaec988c64442328ec50a.jpg 3e47283952d5301d8941420e240253e2 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 Ashtray Collection Subject The topic of the resource Marketing. Smoking--New York (State)--New York--1940-1950. Smoking--New York (State)--New York--1960-1970. Smoking--New York (State)--New York--1970-1980. Smoking Paraphernalia Bay Shore (N.Y) Bethpage (N.Y.) East Meadow (N.Y.) Elmont (N.Y.) Greenvale (N.Y.) Hauppauge (N.Y) Hempstead (N.Y.) Manhasset (N.Y.) Montauk (N.Y.) Oyster Bay (N.Y.) Southampton (N.Y.) Ephemera. Description An account of the resource This collections contains glass, ceramic, and metal ashtrays produced by business and organizations for advertising purposes and for the use of their clientele. The businesses responsible for these objects include hotels, bars, restaurants, political parties, supermarkets, auto mechanics, fire departments, public utilities, real estate agents, and more. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M. Curtis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Ashtray 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 1940’s – 1980’s 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 Ashtrays PDF documents 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 Gil Clark's Subject The topic of the resource Bay Shore (N.Y.) Marketing. Smoking--New York (State)--New York--1970-1980. Smoking Paraphernalia Description An account of the resource A ceramic ashtray from Gil Clark's in Bay Shore, NY. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gil Clark's Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Ashtray 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 c. 1970s 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 Ashtray Ashtray Collection ashtrays Bay Shore Gil Clark's promotional materials restaurants smoking paraphernalia https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/ea4f81f31137e0308913ba09cc6aa39d.jpg 4c48e552db3e9696d247f3124bc84f83 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 Giles Shell Rest Subject The topic of the resource Giles Shell Rest (Merrick, N.Y.) Advertising postcards Automobile service stations Business enterprises Description An account of the resource Advertising card for Giles Shell Rest automobile service station. Front of the card has information (printed in red and black ink) about the station, and color graphics of the the front of an automobile and a Shell Motor Oil logo. Verso contain typewritten addressee information. 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 MN003 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Merrick, NY advertising postcards Automobile service stations Business enterprises businesses Giles Shell Rest Merrick postcards