Research Catalog
Matthew A. Henson portrait collection
- Title
- Matthew A. Henson portrait collection [graphic].
- Publication
- 1920-1974.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schomburg Center to submit a request in person. | Still image | Use in library | Sc Photo Henson, Matthew A. | Schomburg Center - Photographs & Prints |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Description
- 3 photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w; 26 x 21 cm. and smaller.
- 2 photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w ;
- 1 photomechanical print : halftone, b&w ;
- Summary
- The collection consists of individual portraits of explorer Matthew A. Henson, a group portrait of Henson with explorer Clyde Eddy, and views of individuals paying tribute to him.
- Subjects
- Henson, Matthew Alexander, 1866-1955
- Henson, Matthew Alexander, 1866-1955 > Tomb > New York State > New York
- African American explorers
- Jordan, Nathaniel J
- Explorers > United States
- Rites and ceremonies > New York State > New York
- Silver gelatin prints > 1940-1979
- Eddy, Clyde
- Group portraits > 1940-1979
- Halftone photomechanical prints > 1920-1929
- Portrait photographs > 1920-1979
- Genre/Form
- Portrait photographs – 1920-1979.
- Group portraits – 1940-1979.
- Silver gelatin prints – 1940-1979.
- Halftone photomechanical prints – 1920-1929.
- Note
- Title devised by cataloger.
- Some photographs bear captions; some items have handwritten descriptive information on verso; one item has photo agency handstamp on verso.
- Photographers include Morgan and Marvin Smith and Acme News Pictures.
- Terms of Use (note)
- Some photographs are restricted; permission of the photographer or copyright holder is required for duplication.
- Biography (note)
- Matthew Alexander Henson, an African-American explorer, along with U.S. Navy Lt. Robert E. Perry and four Eskimos, was one of the first people to reach the North Pole, on April 6, 1909.
- Linking Entry (note)
- Forms part of the Portrait Collection.
- Call Number
- Sc Photo Henson, Matthew A.
- OCLC
- NYPG98-F66
- Title
- Matthew A. Henson portrait collection [graphic].
- Imprint
- 1920-1974.
- Terms Of Use
- Some photographs are restricted; permission of the photographer or copyright holder is required for duplication.
- Linking Entry
- Forms part of the Portrait Collection.
- Biography
- Matthew Alexander Henson, an African-American explorer, along with U.S. Navy Lt. Robert E. Perry and four Eskimos, was one of the first people to reach the North Pole, on April 6, 1909.
- Local Note
- Negatives exist for some images.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- M. Smith (New York, N.Y.)Acme Newspictures (New York, N.Y.)
- Research Call Number
- Sc Photo Henson, Matthew A.