Page two of a newspaper published by the Community Service Society (formerly the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor) about radio personality Wythe Williams' visit to Ward Manor in 1941.
Page four of a newspaper published by the Community Service Society (formerly the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor) about radio personality Wythe Williams' visit to Ward Manor in 1941.
This page contains three photographs identified clockwise, from top, left as: "Some 'damned Sigs,' after chapel, 1915; "Two new Sigs, 1915, 'Pierre' Bleecker, and 'Maurice' Kendall;" and "Tug of War procession, alias 'parade,' 1915."
The two images on this page are cut from a book, perhaps a brochure advertising St. Stephen's College. One depicts what appears to be the conclusion of the annual 'Tug of War,' with the losing team being dragged across the waist deep Sawkill...
Three photographs depicting, clockwise from top left, the annual Freshmen 'Tug of War'; Paul Hartzell as a student; and a building identified here as the "eye sore" which no longer stands.
This letter was written by nineteen year old Samuel to his father Dr. John Bard. Samuel's ship was captured by the French as he sailed to England to pursue his medical education. Kept as a prisoner of war in the south of France, Samuel later...
In this letter written from a French prison, Samuel Bard reassures his parents that he is well, indicating that he has not yet been a victim of "seasoning," presumably a term of abuse. This letter was written during the fifth month of his...
Typewritten note found in "Riding High: America in the Cold War," from the author, Carl Solberg (Columbia University), acknowledging Hannah Arendt's influence and requesting comments.
Hyde Park Post Office Mural Panel 15. "1870-- William Meier (head of Hyde Park's caviar industry) pulls up an oversized sturgeon helped by Abe Atkins [an African American veteran who had fought in the Civil War as a member of Co. G of the 20th...
Photograph of Boy Scout Liberty Bond rally. The boys display a banner promoting the purchase of Liberty Bonds, which was the bond drive supporting the World War One effort.
Framed Ferrotype James Henry Conklin taken during the Civil War. Following the war, he lived with his wife, Marry Ann, on the Goshen road in West Chester, the little house that would late become Conservo's Real Estate office. Now, 2004, known as 93...
Photograph of Float in Chester, N.Y. Armistice Day (now called Veteran's Day) Celebration - November 11, 1918. In front of new Erie RR Station constructed in 1915. Left to right: John Bonanno, John Musumeci, Mrs. John Cavallero, Patsy Santucci and...
Photograph of James Henry Conklin & Marry Ann with their dog in front of their home.
Following his return from the Civil War, he and his wife lived in the house that became Conservo's Real Estate office, 1960's - 1980's. Now, 2007, it houses some...
Photographs; Group portraits; Farms; Soldiers; Guides & scouts;
Panoramic photograph with Brook Farm buildings in background. From May Murray's diary:
Wednesday, May 30, 1917
"On the way back from the cemetery, the parade went up to Brook Farm and had pictures taken - firemen - soldiers - Boy Scouts -...
