75 10 4241 https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/3701f11055d8b284a5246e32f2d4c6e1.jpg 727f1e84cfa207d1239026dc49f143c5 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 Hedges Family Papers Subject The topic of the resource Hedges, Daniel (c. 1740-1831) Hedges, John Daniel (1783-c. 1856) Hedges, Stephen (?-?) Hedges, Wilkes (1775-c. 1849) Clark, Moses (1960-1841) Indentures. Correspondence Commercial correspondence. East Hampton, NY Sag Harbor, NY Southampton, NY Description An account of the resource Members of the Hedges family (sometimes spelled “Hodges”) were among the original settlers of Southampton, Bridgehampton, and East Hampton, Long Island. This collection contains papers of Daniel, Huntting M., Wilkes, and John Hedges. Included are business letters/notes, deeds, indentures, and ledger sheets. 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 1770 – 1868 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 Business Correspondence from Albert Dibble (1794) Subject The topic of the resource Hedges, Daniel (c. 1740-1831) Commercial correspondence. East Hampton, NY Sag Harbor, NY Description An account of the resource A letter pertaining to a shipment of wheat being shipped toe Daniel Hedges from Albert Dibble via Sag Harbor, NY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Albert Dibble Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Hedges Family 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 April 25, 1794 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 Letter Language A language of the resource English business correspondence Daniel Hedges Hedges Family Papers Collection Sag Harbor https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/7a5b9bbc5c63817e31c023c154287097.jpg 98c523da1200e661580be7b83ae938e2 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 Business Section – Bit of Main Street, Riverhead, L.I. – Residential Section Subject The topic of the resource Main Street (Riverhead, N.Y.); Business districts--New York (State)--Riverhead; Streets Description An account of the resource Two images of different portions of Main Street. The image on the left is an exterior view of a commercial building in the business section, and the image on the right is a view looking down a residential portion of the street. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (B&W) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Published by J.H. Brown, Riverhead, L.I. No. 643. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published Date: c.1908; Postmarked Date: Dec. 17, 1908? 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 RC024 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 business districts Main Street streets https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/ea53660751f88e3a509bc87ce63f5fa6.jpg f60c74ec57c42fcb7b04c06952fb71be 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 Business section of Fulton Street, Freeport, L.I. Subject The topic of the resource Fulton Street (Freeport, N.Y.) Thomas Johnson Laboratories (Freeport, N.Y.) Business districts Business enterprises Description An account of the resource Exterior view of a building in the business section of Fulton Street. Businesses in the building are Thomas Johnston Laboratories and an automobile garage. Message on the front, addressee information on verso, both handwritten. (B&W) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Pub. By Thomas Johnston, Freeport, L.I.; 3483. Photograph by Stafford. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Date Published: 1906; Date Postmarked: Sep. 3, 1906 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 FK035 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Freeport, N.Y. business districts Business enterprises freeport Fulton Street Thomas Johnson Laboratories https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/7c370b3238397126aef433d7786c90b6.jpg 1d467c29ad0dfab6fb7b3802e12a8021 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 Business section, Bellmore, Long Island, N.Y. Subject The topic of the resource Bedford Avenue (Bellmore, N.Y.) Business districts--New York (State)--Bellmore Commercial buildings--New York (State)--Bellmore Description An account of the resource View of the business section on Bedford Avenue. Commercial buildings line both sides of the street; cars are parked at the curbs. (B&W) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Made by the Tomlin Art Company, Northport, Long Island, N.Y. Tomlin Greeting Cards. Natural View Postcard. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Published Date: c.1940 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 BO003 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Bellmore, NY Bedford Avenue business districts Commercial buildings https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/11c96ea2f0e34651fef081a22f20ac97.jpg a7d7eb8512bef164c129496f157d08c6 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 Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead Hempstead (N.Y.) Photographs Description An account of the resource The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets. The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals. The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections. This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photo by Alex Unidentified Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1900s-c.1960 c.1880s-c.1930s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource O'Connor, Michael Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Relation A related resource Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Hempstead, N.Y. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core 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 Businesses on Main Street Description An account of the resource Businesses on Main Street. Pictured (l-r): Heller’s (clothes maker), stationery store, the Betty Shop, Arthur’s Auto Supplies, Main Street Quality Bakery; Miller Cords is located on second floor. Note: Portrait of unidentified woman and child on verso. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photo by Alex Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1910s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael O'Connor Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 8" x 10" Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hempstead Photographs 1-14 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Hempstead, N.Y. Subject The topic of the resource Arthur’s Auto Supplies (Hempstead, N.Y.) Betty Shop (Hempstead, N.Y.) Heller’s (Hempstead, N.Y.) Main Street Quality Bakery (Hempstead, N.Y.) Bakeries--New York (State)--Hempstead Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead Arthur’s Auto Supplies bakeries Banks Betty Shop Business enterprises businesses clothing stores Franklin Street Front Streets Fulton Avenue Heller's Hempstead hotels Main Street Main Street Quality Baker restaurants retail stores Stores https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/d0da3f9d01417eb3e951eae1d9c46111.jpg f4e988825f1ee0fa42df6a021ed378cb 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 Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead Hempstead (N.Y.) Photographs Description An account of the resource The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets. The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals. The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections. This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photo by Alex Unidentified Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1900s-c.1960 c.1880s-c.1930s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource O'Connor, Michael Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Relation A related resource Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Hempstead, N.Y. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core 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 Businesses on Main Street Description An account of the resource Businesses on Main Street. Pictured (l-r): New York Bakery, unidentified retail store, Federal System of Bakeries, The Reliable Jeweler Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1919 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael O'Connor Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 8" x 10" Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hempstead Photographs 1-15 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Hempstead, N.Y. Subject The topic of the resource Federal System of Bakeries (Hempstead, N.Y.) New York Bakery (Hempstead, N.Y.) The Reliable Jeweler (Hempstead, N.Y.) Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead bakeries Banks Business enterprises businesses Federal System of Bakeries Franklin Street Front Streets Fulton Avenue Hempstead hotels Main Street New York Bakery restaurants retail stores Stores The Reliable Jeweler https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/36f270a13cfb0e512b705efe7a31d430.jpg 4e4cc42ea27c91ef97dac8149eef56db 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 Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead Hempstead (N.Y.) Photographs Description An account of the resource The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets. The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals. The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections. This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photo by Alex Unidentified Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1900s-c.1960 c.1880s-c.1930s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource O'Connor, Michael Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Relation A related resource Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Hempstead, N.Y. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core 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 Businesses on North Side of Main Street, West of Fulton Avenue. Description An account of the resource Facsimile of a c.1910s photograph of businesses on the north side of Main Street, west of Fulton Avenue. Pictured (l-r): a gas station, Wm. L. Kitchell (optometrist), a tire service shop, and a bakery. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photo by Alex Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael O'Connor Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 8" x 10" Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hempstead Photographs 1-16 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Hempstead, N.Y. Subject The topic of the resource Kitchell, William L. Optometrist (Hempstead, N.Y.) Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead Banks Business enterprises businesses Franklin Street Front Streets Fulton Avenue Hempstead hotels Main Street optometrist restaurants retail stores Stores tire shop William L. Kitchell https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/5a6a671ad45a117aab4b63d8ca5f948f.jpg 7ab9eb389f0ab4cac19f7338849de06d 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 Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead Hempstead (N.Y.) Photographs Description An account of the resource The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets. The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals. The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections. This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photo by Alex Unidentified Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hofstra University Library Special Collections Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c.1900s-c.1960 c.1880s-c.1930s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource O'Connor, Michael Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Relation A related resource Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections Type The nature or genre of the resource Photographs Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Hempstead, N.Y. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Dublin Core 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 Businesses on south side of Front Street, just west of Main Street Description An account of the resource Businesses on south side of Front Street, just west of Main Street. Pictured (l-r): Braggs Men’s Clothing, Arthur’s Auto Supply, unidentified, a delicatessen, and a hardware store. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Photo by Alex Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. 1920s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Michael O'Connor Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 8" x 10" Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hempstead Photographs 1-13 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Hempstead, N.Y. Subject The topic of the resource Arthur’s Auto Supply (Hempstead, N.Y.) Braggs Men’s Clothing (Hempstead, N.Y.) Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead Arthur’s Auto Supply Banks Braggs Men’s Clothing Business enterprises businesses Franklin Street Front Street Front Streets Fulton Avenue Hempstead hotels Main Street restaurants retail stores Stores https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/d82f2067259428eb678b33178b7695f9.jpg 9c6d3220b8ed2b042272f84e30f86c48 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 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 Busy Street Corner in Richmond Hill Subject The topic of the resource Building-exterior. Richmond Hill (N.Y.)-history. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. 1913. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Elise M. Barbeau Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Hofstra University Library Special Collections Box 8, Item 45 https://omeka.hofstra.edu/files/original/91b6b5854047b63775cdad5356a3030b.jpg 224b9b465937acff7a2c3332e9f81300 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 Walter’s Laundry Service, Inc. Collection Subject The topic of the resource South Side Laundries, Inc. Walter’s Laundry Service, Inc. Walter’s South Side, Inc. Dry cleaning Dry cleaning industry Incorporation. Laundries Laundry Laundry industry Laundry industry--New York (State)--New York. Laundry, Steam Public laundries Self-service laundries Baldwin, NY Hempstead, NY Account books. Accounts payable Accounts receivable. Business records. Correspondence. Ephemera. Photographs. Printed materials. Description An account of the resource The collection is composed of a binder entitled “Walter’s Laundry Service, Incorporated” that details its inception in 1926 through its dissolution in 1970. It includes the history of those individuals who held the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The items contained in this binder include incorporation documents, meeting minutes, letters and business documents. Other items in the collection include a payables/receivable ledger, stock book/stock ledger, correspondence, two photographs and ephemera. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jeff Baker Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Walter’s Laundry Service, Inc. 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 1926-1971 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 Account books. Accounts payable Accounts receivable. Business records. Correspondence. Ephemera. Photographs. Printed materials. 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 By-Laws of South Side Launderers, Inc (excerpt) Subject The topic of the resource South Side Laundries, Inc. Laundry industry Laundry industry--New York (State)--New York. Baldwin, NY Hempstead, NY Business records Description An account of the resource One page from the By-Laws of South Sider Launderers, Inc. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource South Side Launderers, Inc Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Walter’s Laundry Service, Inc. 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 Business records Language A language of the resource English business records businesses Hempstead South Side Laundries Inc.