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Hulan Jack photograph collection

Title
Hulan Jack photograph collection [graphic].
Author
Jack, Hulan E. (Hulan Edwin), 1906-1986.
Publication
[1952?]-1959.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Campbell, James C.
  • Layne, Cecil.
  • Oliver, Bob.
  • Reiss, Sam.
  • Emjay Photographers (New York, N.Y.)
Found In
p1tc Jack, Hulan E. (Hulan Edwin), 1906-1986 Hulan Jack papers, 1941-1960 (CStRLIN)NYPW04-A177
Description
  • 514 items (1.45 cu. ft., 6 boxes); 26 x 21 cm. and smaller.
  • 137 photographic prints : gelatin silver, b&w ;
  • 372 photographic prints : gelatin silver, b&w ;
  • 4 photographic prints : gelatin silver, b&w ;
  • 1 photographic postcard : gelatin silver, b&w ;
Summary
Collection documents the activities of Hulan E. Jack during a portion of his tenure as Borough President of Manhattan, New York City, from the period of 1955 to 1959.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Portrait photographs – 1950-1959.
  • Group portraits – 1950-1959.
  • Gelatin silver prints – 1950-1959.
  • Photographic postcards – 1950-1959.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Some photographs bear photographer's, photography studio's, or press agency's handstamp on verso. Many items bear handwritten notations on verso and/or printed or typewritten captions attached to verso.
  • Collection includes work by James C. Campbell, Cecil Layne, Bob Oliver, and Sam Reiss, among others.
Terms of Use (note)
  • Some items are restricted; permission of the copyright holder is required for duplication.
Biography (note)
  • Hulan E. Jack (1906-1986), St. Lucian-born politician, was the first borough president of African descent in New York City, representing Manhattan from 1954-1961.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of the Hulan Jack Papers, 1941-1960.
Call Number
Sc Photo Hulan Jack Collection
OCLC
NYPG05-F37
Author
Jack, Hulan E. (Hulan Edwin), 1906-1986.
Title
Hulan Jack photograph collection [graphic].
Imprint
[1952?]-1959.
Terms Of Use
Some items are restricted; permission of the copyright holder is required for duplication.
Biography
Hulan E. Jack (1906-1986), St. Lucian-born politician, was the first borough president of African descent in New York City, representing Manhattan from 1954-1961. He was also a member of the New York State Assembly from 1940-1953 and 1968-1972.
Linking Entry
Forms part of the Hulan Jack Papers, 1941-1960.
Local Note
Sc MG 478
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Added Author
Campbell, James C. Photographer
Layne, Cecil. Photographer
Oliver, Bob. Photographer
Reiss, Sam. Photographer
Emjay Photographers (New York, N.Y.)
Found In:
p1tc Jack, Hulan E. (Hulan Edwin), 1906-1986 Hulan Jack papers, 1941-1960 (CStRLIN)NYPW04-A177
Research Call Number
Sc Photo Hulan Jack Collection
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