Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I research in the museum’s online database including on my mobile device?

2. Is everything in the collections in the online catalog?

3. Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use? 

4. What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?

5. How do I order a print?

6. Will it have a watermark on it?

7. Can I get a framed print to give as gift?

8. Can I find a picture of where I live?

9. Is there a way to find someone who once lived here?

10. There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file.” Where is it?

11. I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?

12. Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?

13. Can I visit the Museum and see the collections?

14. Can I research in materials that are not catalogued?

1. How do I research in the museum’s online database?

Our on-line catalog is at hobokenmuseum.org/collection-items/ top

2. Is everything in the collections in the online catalog?

The database represents over a third of our holdings with cataloging work diligently proceeding on the other materials along with digitization and transcription. We believe that the offerings available provide a respectable overview of the collections and, as a small museum with typical limited resources, useful detail regarding Hoboken history. top

3. Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use?

Yes, we can make prints for most items with some subject to copyright, donor or technical restrictions. For usage other than personal use, contact Museum collections (collections@ hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2240) for availability, current pricing and any restrictions. top

4. What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?

All prints are digital inkjet prints on a semi-gloss paper, without a matte or frame.We offer a variety of sizes, from 8×11 to 24×36 or even larger.

Prints up to 24” wide can be made for some images and the price will be quoted upon request. Special requirements regarding cropping or sizing for mattes can be considered, although charges may be made depending on the project. top

5. How do I order a print?

In the database, note the catalog # of thephoto you’re interested in, and share that with collections@hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2240. we will contact you to arrange payment.) Generally, orders are fulfilled within a week of receiving it. top

6. Will it have a watermark on it?

No, the watermark only appears on the web images which are low resolution and not intended for printing. top

7. Can I get a framed print for myself or to give as a gift?

We have some 11×17 and 16×20 black frames. Reach out if you’re interested. Local pick-up only and stock is limited. top

8. Can I find a picture of where I live?

Not every building or address in Hoboken will be found in our catalogue. top

9. Is there a way to find someone who once lived here?

Try the name as a KEYWORD SEARCH using quotes around the name. Also under ADVANCED SEARCH make sure to click the PEOPLE box at the top. Remember that the spelling of names often varied over the years as well as first names (i.e. Philip – Phillip or nicknames, Dom for Dominic or Dominick.) Genealogy is one use for the database that we are constantly trying to improve. top

10. There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file”, but it is not available. Where is it?

Some of these files are available in the on-line database along with video, audio and similar files. Note that some of these are large files and may take a while to download or display; your capability with mobile devices will vary. Due to our conversion to a new databasde sysem, some of these files may not be linked. Reach out if interested.  top

11. I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?

Yes, note the catalog # and send an email to collections@hobokenmuseum.org.  After our review, the information may be compiled in the record and credited as appropriate. top

12. Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?

Off course! Share the page from your browser. top

13. Can I visit the Museum and see the collections?

You can see selected items from the collections that are on exhibition in the current main exhibition, but the collections themselves are not on permanent display. The Museum’s home is dedicated to changing exhibitions and programs and regrettably does not have room for permanent displays. Collections are housed off-site in a secure, non-public space. top

14. Can I research in materials that are not catalogued?

Due to limited space and staff, research access is restricted. While all inquiries receive attention, we are unable to allow access to the storage areas. It is not a browsing collection as most items are boxed, shelved and stored in an appropriate manner; they can be retrieved for specific need. top

Online Database

Explore the Hoboken Historical Museum’s Online Archive, featuring detailed information and images of photographs, newspaper clippings, cataloged items, artwork, and artifacts spanning the last 250 years. Our database is continuously updated and serves as a growing resource for researchers, historians, and the community.

Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive

For further information about the collection or to order images, please contact Rand Hoppe at archives@hobokenmuseum.org or call (201) 656-2240.

Images are also available for media or publishing use—please reach out for details.

Ordering Custom Prints

We offer high-quality prints of collection images in various sizes. Image proportions may not always fill the page, and a minimum 1-inch white border will be present. Payment must be made in advance of printing.

Pricing

• 8.5″ × 11″ — $30
• 11″ × 17″ — $45
• 13″ × 19″ — $50
• 17″ × 22″ — $60
• 18″ × 24″ — $80
• 20″ × 30″ — $90
• 24″ × 36″ — $120

If an image requires a new scan or resizing, an additional $100 fee applies.

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B+W photo of Louise Clem with her dog, Randy, near 5th & Hudson Sts., Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1983-1988.

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B+W photo of Luis Rivera, construction worker, 8th and Washington Streets, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1983-1988.

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B+W photo of M.S. Oslofjord, Norwegian-America Line, seen listing in drydock, Bethlehem Steel Hoboken Shipyard, ca. Jan. 9 or 10, 1957

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B+W photo of MV Grand Justice with repaired rudder & prop in dry dock at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., April-May 1975.

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B+W photo of MV Grand Justice with repaired rudder & prop in dry dock at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., April-May 1975.

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B+W photo of MV Grand Justice, stern view, in dry dock at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., early Feb. 1975.

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B+W photo of MV Grand Justice, stern view, in dry dock at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., early Feb. 1975.

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B+W photo of Mamie O'Malley with 2 girls on Willow Terrace North, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940-1945.

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B+W photo of Marty Sinatra, Rocky Marciano, Toots Shor & John J. Grogan, at Toots Shor's Restaurant, N.Y. N.d., ca. late 1940s to late 1950s.

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B+W photo of Marty Sinatra, Rocky Marciano, Toots Shor et al, Toots Shor's Restaurant, N.Y. N.d., ca. late 1940s to late 1950s.

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B+W photo of Mary Anne Amoroso in Elysian Park, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1950-1951.

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B+W photo of Mary Anne Amoroso with baby sister Dolores in carriage, 818 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. late 1940s.

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B+W photo of Mary Anne Amoroso, Easter Sunday, in yard at 818 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, 1953.

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B+W photo of Mary Anne Amoroso, grade school graduation from SS Peter & Paul R.C. School, Hoboken, 1957.

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B+W photo of Mary von Artzingen (on Garden St. between 4th & 5th Sts.?), Hoboken, Aug. 27, 1917.

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B+W photo of Maxwell House Coffee plant employees getting first aid on street after exposure to gas fumes, Hoboken, May 8, 1957.

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B+W photo of Mayor John Grogan cutting the ribbon at the Grand Opening of Marcus Jewelers, Hoboken, April 3, 1954.

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B+W photo of Mayor John J. Grogan (center) & 2 men on reviewing stand, Hoboken City Hall, Hoboken Centennial Parade, March 27, 1955.

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B+W photo of Mayor John J. Grogan (right) with John F. Kennedy et al, no place, no date, ca. late 1950's - early 1960's.

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B+W photo of Mayor John J. Grogan throwing a ceremonial pitch at the Little League Field, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1955-1960.

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B+W photo of Mayor John J. Grogan with family in Mayor's Office, City Hall, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1957-1961.

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B+W photo of Mayor Steve Cappiello and others entering a building probably on election night, Hoboken, [ June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Mayor Tom Vezzetti with a school class in his office, City Hall, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1985-1987.

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B+W photo of Maypole parade, Hoboken, June 2, 1923.

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B+W photo of Maypole parade, Hoboken, June 2, 1923.

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B+W photo of Maypole parade, Hoboken, June 2, 1923.

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B+W photo of Maypole parade, Hoboken, June 4, 1921.

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B+W photo of Maypole parade, Hoboken, June 4, 1921.

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B+W photo of Maypole parade, Hoboken, June 4, 1921.

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B+W photo of McGorty's Hoboken House, in Hoboken, N.J., no date (ca. 1968-1972).

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B+W photo of Mildred Marion "Molly" Pescatore on the roof near a covered deck at 325 Madison St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1935-38.

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B+W photo of Mildred Marion "Molly" Pescatore on the roof-top deck at 325 Madison St., Hoboken, Sunday, June 7, 1936.

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B+W photo of Muhammed Ali in boxing pose; inscribed to Mike [Yaccarino] (of Hoboken), no place, Jan. 28, 1976.

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B+W photo of Myra Halseth of Hoboken posed with 1st tulip bulbs arriving from Holland on S.S. Westerdam, Hoboken, Aug. 4, 1947.

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B+W photo of NJ Governor Chris Christie et al after arriving at Pier A Park, Hoboken, by helicopter, Nov. 4, 2012.

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B+W photo of Nancy Barbato Sinatra & Frank Sinatra at restaurant or nightclub, probably N.Y., n.d., ca. 1944-1945.

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B+W photo of Nathan Marcus & store staff inside Marcus Jewelers, Hoboken, April 2, 1954.

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B+W photo of Nathan Marcus, his wife and store staff posing behind a counter at the Grand Opening of Marcus Jewelers, Hoboken, April 3, 1954.

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B+W photo of Nathan Marcus, his wife and store staff posing in front of the ribbon at the Grand Opening of Marcus Jewelers, Hoboken, April 3, 1954.

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B+W photo of Nathan Marcus, right, of Marcus Jewelers shaking hands with Mayor John Grogan at its Grand Opening, Hoboken, April 3, 1954.

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B+W photo of New Jersey plaza ceremony for opening of Lincoln Tunnel, Dec. 21, 1937.

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B+W photo of New York plaza ceremony for opening of Lincoln Tunnel, Dec. 21, 1937.

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B+W photo of Newark St. window of State of N.J., Div. of Employment Security, Hoboken, n.d., ca.1960s.

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B+W photo of Omero Catan waiting to be 1st through new Lincoln Tunnel, Weehawken, N.J., Dec. 21, 1937.

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B+W photo of Op Sail tall sailing ships as seen from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, July 4, 1976

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B+W photo of Our Lady of Grace Church, Willow Ave. at 4th St., Hoboken, n.d., 1940-1950.

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B+W photo of Our Lady of Grace Church, northwest corner of Willow Ave. at 4th St., before steeple was added. ca. early 1930's.

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B+W photo of Our Lady of Grace Parochial School basketball team, Hoboken, no date, circa 1945-1950.

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B+W photo of Our Lady of Grace School group photo of girls & boys with Mabel Bolles, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1907.

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B+W photo of Our Lady of Grace School group photo of girls with Mabel Bolles, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1906.

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B+W photo of PSCT streetcar No. 3592, Passaic Line, on a Hoboken trestle, Feb. 2, 1936.

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B+W photo of Pat Rooney II & Janet Reade being married in Hoboken City Hall, July 21, 1942.

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B+W photo of Patty Prince performing, no place, no date, circa 1940-50. Inscribed to Biggie.

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B+W photo of Paul Crone on crutch being assisted up front stairs by sister Constance, street address not known, Hoboken, March 27, 1935.

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B+W photo of Paul E. Mayer showing WWI German war decorations on arrival by ship at Hoboken, March 27, 1940.

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B+W photo of Peter (Alvin P.) Roland working at a desk, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1960-1970.

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B+W photo of Pier 4 fire on second day, Hoboken, April 30, 1941.

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B+W photo of Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy with Congressman Neil Gallagher & County Sheriff Bill Flanagan, ca. Sept. - Oct. 1960.

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B+W photo of Public Service Buses terminal; taxi stand; PATH entrance; on Hudson Pl. at River St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1965-1969.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway 14th St. Ferry Terminal switches and frogs looking west, Hoboken, May 27, 1914.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway Hudson PlaceTerminal loading platform on the second floor, Hoboken, July 23,1910.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway Hudson PlaceTerminal loading platform with trolley/streetcar on the second floor, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1910.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway Terminal in background; Teams in line to board D.L.& W. ferry, Hoboken, March 23, 1905.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway elevated structure (trestle)on Ferry St., Hoboken, August 1,1911.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway elevated structure (trestle)on Ferry St., Hoboken, August 1,1911.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway of streetcars west of the Hudson PlaceTerminal loading platform, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1909-1910.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway of streetcars west of the Hudson PlaceTerminal loading platform, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1910-1911.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway streetcar rails and street work on Washington St. looking north from 6th St., Hoboken, Saturday, Oct. 25, 1913.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway streetcar rails on Washington Street looking north from Eighth St., Hoboken, Friday, August 22, 1913.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway streetcar rails on Washington Street looking north from Ferry St., Hoboken, Friday, August 22, 1913.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway streetcar rails on Washington Street looking north from Fourth St., Hoboken, Friday, August 22, 1913.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway streetcar rails on Washington Street looking north from Second St., Hoboken, Friday, August 22, 1913.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway streetcar rails on Washington Street looking north from Third St., Hoboken, Friday, August 22, 1913.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway streetcar/trolley 1691 on the turntable at the 14th St. Ferry Terminal, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1913.

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B+W photo of Public Service Railway trestle on the White Line, southeast from W.S. Rail Road track, Hoboken, November 6,1910.

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B+W photo of Public Service elevated streetcar railway running to Jersey City Heights, Jersey City, n.d., ca. late 1940s.

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B+W photo of Public Service streetcar 3585 with "Grove" destination sign, Hoboken(?), July 8, 1938

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B+W photo of Public Service streetcar on elevated line, Hoboken, 1945.

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B+W photo of Public Service, Hudson Place Terminal - looking east from temporary elevated loop, Hoboken, February 9, 1910.

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B+W photo of Public Service, Hudson Place Terminal - looking southwest on Hudson Place, Hoboken, February 9,1910.

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B+W photo of QE2 penthouse unit being constructed, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Bayonne, Oct.-Nov. 1977.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. b--- house, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. blacking shop, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. buffing and splitting department, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. color house and laboratory, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. color house gang, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940-50.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. color house, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. cutting room, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. doping department, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. driver with trucks outside building on Ferry St., Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. drying department, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. embossing department, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. embossing department, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. emerying and dry splitting department, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. executive seated at desk, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-60.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. executives posed at a holiday luncheon or dinner, n.p., December 1968.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. executives posed in President's office, Neumann Leather plant, 300 Observer Hwy., Hoboken, Dec. 1968.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. factory - office, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. glazing and seasoning department, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. glazing department, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. graining and measuring department, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. graining shop, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. grip division, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. group of employees called 'setters out,' Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. hide house and beam house, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. main office, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. maintenance department, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. maintenance department, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. sales office, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. seasoning department, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. setting out and wet splitting departments, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. shaving department, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. shaving department, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. shipping department, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. sorting department, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. sorting department, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. spraying shop, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. stafing and trimming departments, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. staking department, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. tacking department, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. tan house, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. tan house, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. trimming department, Hoboken, August 7, 1939.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co. warehouse department, Hoboken, December 12, 1950.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co., three men in an office, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-60.

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B+W photo of R. Neumann & Co., three men in an office, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-60.

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B+W photo of Rabbi Hersch Kohn inspecting coffee at Maxwell House Coffee plant, Hoboken, March 23, 1949.

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B+W photo of Regina O'Malley on Willow Terrace, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1935-1940.

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B+W photo of Reverend Fr. Brennan; flag raising ceremony at 122 Willow Ave., Hoboken, Aug. 1942.

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B+W photo of Rex's Beer Garden exterior, Fifth & Jefferson Sts., with a group of men lined up outside.

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B+W photo of Richard J. Hughes, James F. Quinn et al at Meyer's Hotel, Oct. 19, 1961.

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B+W photo of Robert Armstrong & Vidalina Milan on Washington St. discussing Elysian Apartment rehabilitation, Hoboken, Sept. 11, 1972.

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B+W photo of Robert Foster doing interior demolition at 63 Willow Terrace, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1993-1994.

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B+W photo of Robert Kirchgessner with a United Decorating Co. Model T truck, Hoboken, 1917.

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B+W photo of Romex wire wear test at U.S. Testing Co. facility, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1975-1980.

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B+W photo of Rose Beck & fiance George Jaxel in his U.S. Army uniform, backyard garden, 600 Monroe St.?, Hoboken, Sun., Aug. 18, 1918.

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B+W photo of Rose Beck, age 13, in her confirmation dress, posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, March 1910.

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B+W photo of Rosedale Boat Club (left) & Atlantic Boat Club clubhouses on Hudson River between 4th & 5th Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1890-1900.

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B+W photo of Rosemary Gilligan, 1955 National Tulip Queen, posed with tulip bulbs aboard the S.S. Westerdam, Holland America Line, Hoboken, Sept. 27, 1955.

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B+W photo of Rotterdam & Nieuw Amsterdam maneuvered by Moran tugs near 5th St. Pier, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1959-1961.

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B+W photo of Russian fishing trawler S'Andreev in dry dock at Bethlehem Steel Hoboken Shipyard, Hoboken, Jan. 6, 1972.

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B+W photo of S.S. Eagle Courier rudder being rebuilt at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1974-1976.

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B+W photo of S.S. Exchester of American Export Lines at a Hoboken pier, Jan. 1949.

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B+W photo of S.S. Flying Cloud, Isbrandtsen Steamship Co., departing Hoboken, Jan. 13, 1950.

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B+W photo of S.S. Leviathan leaving Hoboken to be scrapped, Jan. 25, 1938.

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B+W photo of S.S. Macalester Victory at American Export Lines Hoboken pier, Apr. 1948.

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B+W photo of S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam, Holland America Line, docking at the Fifth St. Pier, Hoboken., n.d., probably May 16, 1938.

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B+W photo of S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam, S.S. Veendam & S.S. Volendam docked at Holland America Line, 5th & 6th St. piers, Hoboken, Feb. 26, 1951.

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B+W photo of S.S. President Coolidge (2) engine room, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Dec. 24, 1957.

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B+W photo of S.S. President Coolidge (2) engine room, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Dec. 24, 1957.

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B+W photo of S.S. President Coolidge (2) engine room, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., ca. Dec. 24, 1957.

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B+W photo of S.S. President Coolidge (2) engine room, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d., ca. Dec. 24, 1957.

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B+W photo of S.S. Republic, U.S. Lines, berthed at Hoboken, n.d.; between 1924-1931.

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B+W photo of S.S. Veendam being raised after sinking at dock due to harbor collision, Hoboken, ca. May 21-23, 1928.

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B+W photo of Sadie F. Leinkauf School graduating class, Hoboken, June 23, 1954.

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B+W photo of Saint Ann's Church at Jefferson & Seventh Sts., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.

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B+W photo of Saint Mary Hospital 1977 Charity Ball committee, Hoboken, 1977.

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B+W photo of Saint Matthews, 8th & Hudson Sts., ca. 1877.

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B+W photo of Sam Sloan Statue with ferry section of Lackawanna Terminal in background, Hoboken, n.d., ca. early 1970s.

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B+W photo of Scandinavian immigrants arriving in America aboard the S.S. United States, Scandinavian America Lines, Hoboken(?), June 10, 1909.

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B+W photo of Schoning's City Hall Bake Shop float in Hoboken Centennial celebration parade on Washington St. near 1st St., Hoboken, 1955.

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B+W photo of Second National Bank building at 77-81 River Street, Hoboken, no date, circa 1920s.

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B+W photo of Second National Bank building at 77-81 River Street, Hoboken, no date, circa 1920s.

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B+W photo of Sir Thomas Lipton in his office at the Lipton Tea plant, Hoboken, N.J., Nov. 25, 1930.

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B+W photo of Smith girls on roof of Smith home, No.15 Willow Terrace, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1948.

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B+W photo of Sol Fisher (of S. Fisher & Co., Hoboken), n.p.(probably Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1930s.

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B+W photo of Soldiers & Sailors Monument, Elysian Park, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1983-1988.

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B+W photo of St. Ann Church feast.....

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B+W photo of St. Mary Hospital School of Nursing graduates, Hoboken, July 10, 1949.

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B+W photo of St. Mary's Hospital exterior, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.

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B+W photo of St. Paul's Episcopal Church at northwest corner of Third & Hudson Sts., ca. 1850-1860.

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B+W photo of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hudson St. between 8th & 9th Sts., ca. 1880s-1890s.

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B+W photo of Steve Cappiello & 8 men at a hot dog roast, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1983-1988.

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B+W photo of Stevens Institute of Technology athletic field, Castle Point, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1965-1969.

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B+W photo of Stevens Institute of Technology students posed at passenger car at Lackawanna Terminal before leaving to break strike, Hoboken, Apr.14, 1920.

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B+W photo of Stevens Institute of Technology students receiving diplomas in their Army uniforms at commencement during WWI, Hoboken, ca. Apr. 6-7, 1918.

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B+W photo of Stevens Institute students celebrating legalization of 3.2 pct beer, at 6th & River Sts., Hoboken, Apr. 7, 1933.

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B+W photo of Stevens Institute students in snake line celebrating legalization of 3.2 pct beer, at 4th & Hudson Sts., Hoboken, Apr. 7, 1933.

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B+W photo of Stevens Institute students in snake line celebrating legalization of 3.2 pct beer, on Washington St. north of First St. Hoboken, Apr. 7, 1933.

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B+W photo of Stop sign and Frank Sinatra Dr. street sign , probably at Fourth or Fifth Sts., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1995-96.

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B+W photo of Temple Adath Emuno, Garden St. between 6th & 7th Sts., ca. 1910-1920.

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B+W photo of Terry Gastelu, Isidro Gastelu, Linda Kruess, 4th & Washington Sts., Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1983-1988.

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B+W photo of Todd Shipyards workers praying for military forces on D-Day, Hoboken, June 6, 1944.

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B+W photo of Tom Olivieri (left) and a Mr. Romero on the stoop of 919 Willow Ave., Hoboken, January 1975.

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti campaign supporters in Union Club ballroom on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti speaking to campaign supporters in Union Club ballroom on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti supporters in front of City Hall on the eve or day of his mayoral inauguration with a Cappiello effigy, Hoboken, July, 1985.

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti supporters outside his campaign headquarters, 536 Washington St., on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti supporters outside his campaign headquarters, 536 Washington St., on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti supporters outside his campaign headquarters, 536 Washington St., on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti supporters outside his campaign headquarters, 536 Washington St., on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti supporters outside his campaign headquarters, 536 Washington St., on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti with four men, location not given , Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1983-1988.

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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B+W photo of Tom Vezzetti with supporters on election night, Hoboken, [June 11, 1985].

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Archives & Research Center

Collections of artifacts and documents are the heart and soul of any museum. The public sees glimpses of it in the items and images on display during our one or two themed exhibits each year, but most are carefully stored away for posterity.

The Hoboken Museum’s first exhibition, “Hoboken’s Changing Scenes,” opened in November 1986 in display cases at City Hall, featuring vintage postcard views of early 1900s Hoboken, side-by-side with present-day photographs. Museum founder Jim Hans donated the postcards to inaugurate the Museum’s permanent collection.

Catalogued, digitally scanned and packed in archival boxes by David Webster, our former Collections Manager, the Museum’s collections grew to over 100,000 items during his tenure. After David passed away in 2015, the Museum created the David Webster Memorial Fund to begin raising funds to expand and modernize our collections operations.The Museum’s collections have been growing ever since, through generous donations, strategic purchases and salvage, such as racks of police mug shots from the 1920s, or business signs like Apicella’s leaping swordfish and the 12-foot-high neon “Last Drop” from the iconic Maxwell House Coffee sign. Our space (pictured above) is maxed out.

To date, we have raised over $40,000, with a goal of raising $100,000 to create The Hoboken Museum Archives and Research Center (conceptual rendering at left), where we can welcome visitors and researchers to explore Hoboken’s history, and our new Collections Manager, Randolph Hoppe, can continue cataloguing and digitizing our ever-expanding collections. 

Any amount is appreciated, just choose one of the categories below. To donate your own amount; simply scroll down to click on the button in the lower right corner. 

PS – David will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. His legacy lives on in the highly searchable online collections catalogue on our website.

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