367 10 4241 https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/af19971c455ca7fc53713ce89ed1a3e4.jpg 355bbe112ae48ed03b4bc2100af9e512 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 The Homestead Gardens Subject The topic of the resource Homestead Gardens (Rockville Centre, N.Y.) Advertising postcards--New York (State)--Rockville Centre Landscape nurseries--New York (State)--Rockville Centre Panoramic postcards--New York (State)--Rockville Centre Description An account of the resource Panoramic advertising postcard with view of Homestead Gardens, a nursery and landscaping business. Printed text on verso provides brief information about the company’s services. (Color) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Made by Dexter Press, Inc. West Nyack, New York. Pub. By Neumeister Color Photography Inc., Oceanside, L.I., N.Y. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published Date: c.1960s 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 OVERSIZE001 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Rockville Centre, NY advertising postcards Homestead Gardens Landscapers Landscaping Nurseries Panoramic postcards https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/773e300f7b9148926050b54ca2ac55a0.jpg 048f44721a8f0c2b6f0d7f53b895c8e8 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 The Horse grave. Subject The topic of the resource Cemeteries--New York (State)--Long Island Massapequa (N.Y.). Monuments & memorials--New York (State)--Long Island Description An account of the resource A photograph of a foot stone marking a grave for 'The Horse'. It is located on Merrick Road in Massapequa, New York. 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 2-538. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Massapequa, N.Y. https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/98b1e3c2f33686ff50c665eb444fcba9.jpg 29ef2a2de1d1f94a53d03a29659d5dc0 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 The Hotel Henry Perkins – Riverhead, Long Island, N.Y. Subject The topic of the resource Hotel Henry Perkins (Riverhead, N.Y.) Hotels Description An account of the resource View of the Hotel Henry Perkins Hotel, as seen from across the street. printed text on verso provides a brief description of the hotel. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (B&W) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published Date: c.1930s; Postmarked Date: Sep. 11, 1945 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 RC022 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Riverhead, NY Hotel Henry Perkins hotels https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/3cd2b709df548a4516d43d39b28b6c50.jpg 1d641b66f71202ffd77eaa0ee6e07eba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Long Island Photograph Collection Subject The topic of the resource Architecture- Long Island. Beaches- Long Island. Bridges-Long Island. Buildings-exterior-Long Island. Buildings-interior-Long Island. History-Long Island. Portraits. Railroads- Long Island. Description An account of the resource The Long Island Photograph Collection contains photographs of geographical features, architecture, residents, and locations of Long Island, New York. The items in this online collection provide public access to the visual record of Long Island culture. The photographs date from the early 19th century to the present day, and serve to describe the rich history of the area. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource e. 19th century-Present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Hofstra University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Barbeau, Elise M. O'Connor, Michael Relation A related resource Image Collection, Hofstra University Special Collections. Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The house of Eunice and Bernard Fixler (Hofstra University Class of 1941) and that of Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Briggs after a P-47 thunderbolt crashed into them. Subject The topic of the resource Aircraft accidents--New York (State)--Hempstead Airplanes, Military--Accidents--New York (State)--Hempstead Thunderbolt (Fighter plane) Description An account of the resource The house of Eunice and Bernard Fixler (Hofstra University Class of 1941) and that of Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Briggs after a P-47 thunderbolt crashed into them. The tail of the air plane is sticking out between the two houses. The plane, which was piloted by 1st. Lt. Daniel R.A. Duncan, crashed into the houses shortly after takeoff from Mitchel Field. Duncan was killed in the crash and the Fixler’s house, at right, was destroyed; the Briggs’ house suffered extensive damage Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 17, 1945 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource O'Connor, Michael Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hofstra University Library Special Collections Box 9, Item 33 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. aircraft accidents Hempstead military airplanes P-47 Thunderbolt plane crashes https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/e271581f84fd52ecd9489ddf599c8e8b.jpg fea174a9a358f29b2cd926c102434972 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 The Howell House, Westhampton Beach, L.I. Subject The topic of the resource Howell House (Westhampton Beach, N.Y.) Hotels--New York (State)--Westhampton Beach Description An account of the resource View of the exterior for the Howell House from the end of the driveway. Message on the front and addressee information on the back, both handwritten. (B&W) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Frances H. Toms, Publ., Bell Port, L.I. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published Date: c.1906; Postmarked Date: July 11, 1906 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 WP006 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Westhampton Beach, NY hotels Howell House https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/44f2706367ee2add2c6199c2a61f9ab5.jpg 633c278039a7aa7a8c317ed4c0887bb3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Business & Industry on Long Island Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource J. Boucher, M. O’Connor, M. Curtis Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Special Collections Department/Long Island Studies Institute Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1775 – bulk dates: 1945 - 1980 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael Curtis Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Huntington Plate & Window Glass Shop receipt Subject The topic of the resource The Huntington Plate & Window Glass Shop (Huntington, N.Y.) Business enterprises Receipts Stores, Retail Description An account of the resource Receipt from The Huntington Plate & Window Glass Shop for a glass and copper front set, sold to Mr. J. Cantwell. The receipt was for $260.00, which was the remaining balance owed on a charge of $510.00. The store was located at 300 New York Avenue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Double A Press, Phone 2000 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 31, 1929 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource O'Connor, Michael Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Receipt 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, N.Y. Business enterprises glass stores Huntington receipts retail stores The Huntington Plate & Window Glass Shop https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/e26464add6c4b01706ab16c62676e53a.jpg d8990f8ca82056d8fb6a2dd9fd788297 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 The Ingraham Building, Long Beach, L.I. Subject The topic of the resource Ingraham Building (Long Beach, N.Y.) Buildings Business enterprises Fountains Description An account of the resource View of the Ingraham Building, with an ornately decorated fountain in the foreground. Annotation on verso reads, “Aug 9 – 1919.” (B&W) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pub. by C.W. Fuller, Long Beach, L.I. Post Cards of Quality. – The Albert Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Date Published: c.1919 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 LN030 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 Beach, N.Y. buildings Business enterprises businesses fountains Ingraham Building Long Beach postcards https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/e2acc50c947107c0b7dc6da121641adf.jpg df3ffb879816295e70df427129f5bd94 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 Birchwood Park Homes Collection Subject The topic of the resource Sadkin, Herbert. Sosnow, Morris. Schwartz, Leonard R. Birchwood Garden Homes Birchwood Park Homes Birchwood Park Birchwood Garden Homes Electric engineers. Forests and forestry. Athletics Journalists. Foresters. Artists. Nassau County Suffolk County New York City New Jersey Maryland Virginia Photographs Real Estate Agent Description An account of the resource The collection is composed of Birchwood Park Homes advertisements, brochures, photographs, and clippings. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jillian Pallone Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Birchwood Park Homes 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 1948-1995, 2005. 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 Advertisements Brochures Photographs Newspaper clippings. 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 The Jericho Atrium Brochure Subject The topic of the resource Birchwood Garden Homes Real estate developments Jericho Atrium Office buildings Jericho, NY Description An account of the resource A brochure for the Jericho Atrium, an office building in Jericho, NY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Birchwood Park Homes Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Birchwood Park Homes 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. 1985 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 Brochure Language A language of the resource English advertisments Birchwood Park Homes brochures Jericho (NY) Jericho Atrium office buildings printed materials https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/55ce9bcc45e8ba05a3f34335daa4de6c.jpg d82e527bc810fdb3effe6004666d139f 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 Matchbook Collection Subject The topic of the resource Matchcovers. Matchcovers--Design. Restaurants. Bars (Drinking establishments) Hotels Motels Description An account of the resource This collection contains matchbooks of varying sizes from hotels, restaurants, and businesses on Long Island during the 1920’s through the 1990’s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource M. O’Connor M. Curtis Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Matchbook 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 April 2011 September 2020 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 Matchcovers Matchbooks 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 The Jolly Fisherman's Restaurants Subject The topic of the resource Matchcovers. Matchcovers--Design. Restaurants. Roslyn, NY Norwalk, CT Description An account of the resource A matchbook from the Jolly Fisherman's Restaurants restaurants in Roslyn, NY and Norwalk, CT. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Jolly Fisherman's Restaurants Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Matchbook 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. 1950s 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 Matchbook matchbooks matchcovers Norwalk (C.T.) restaurants Roslyn (N.Y.) The Jolly Fisherman https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/5b1758736d9f0d962045804f80d0fe9e.jpg 396b6fdbabddaab482bc431f073598d4 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 The Kuloff, Far Rockaway, L.I. Subject The topic of the resource The Kuloff (Queens, N.Y.) Far Rockaway Bay (N.Y.) Casinos--New York (State)--Queens County Hotels--New York (State)--Queens County Description An account of the resource View of The Kuloff Hotel & Casino, as seen from across Far Rockaway Bay. Message on the front and addressee information on the back, both handwritten. (Color) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Rotograph Co., N.Y., City. (Germany.) Copyright 1905 by the Rotograph Co. G 5614. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published Date: c.1905 Postmarked Date: Dec. 6, 1907 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 QNS00006 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Queens, NY Far Rockaway, NY casinos Far Rockaway Bay hotels The Kuloff