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Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive
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Phonograph record album ""Having Wonderful Time, Wish you would hear..."' includes "Over the Rainbow" sung by Frank Sinatra, 33 rpm
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Phonograph record, "Hoboken Baby" sung by Pat Boone on "'Pat" On Mike." Dot Records, Inc. (1956), 45 rpm. 7"
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Phonographic recording, spoken word, "Talk to Gertrude" by Daddy Reiner, no place, December 25, 1939.
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Phonographic recording, spoken word, "Talk to Mama" by Daddy Reiner, no place, December 25, 1939.
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Photo identification badge of John Schmidt from L.O. Koven & Bro., Inc., [Jersey City], no date, ca. 1940-50.
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Photo identification badge of Joseph Santancello for the Tietjen and Lang Dry Dock Co., no date, ca. 1920.
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Photo identification badge of Martin Veth from Bethlehem Steel Co., Hoboken Shipyard, n.d, ca. 1940s.
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Photo postcard of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Terminal, Hoboken, N.J., n.d., ca. 1907-1909.
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Pilot balloon marine theodolite, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, 1943 for U.S. Navy.
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Pin badge commemorating Hoboken, Baseball's Birthplace for the USA/USSR 1988 Goodwill [Games] Tournament.
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Pin button: Elect Hoboken United, May 8. Roberts, Ramos, Marsh, Soares. Hoboken, [2001].
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Pin button: Elect Senator Kenny, For Assembly Romano Garcia. [Hoboken?, no date, circa early 1990's.]
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Pin button: For Hoboken. Raia 9A for Mayor. Burns 1B, Mussara 2B, Rosenberg 3B. Hoboken, 2005.
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Pin button: People for People. Romano, Leahy, Duroy, Russo. Hoboken, no date, ca. 1989.
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Pin button: Quincentenary Celebration. Puerto Rico Discovery 1493 - 1993. Hoboken School District. Hoboken, 1993.
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Pin button: The Choice for Change. Mario Mercado, Renee Bolsius Turonis, Jon Gordon. [Hoboken?, no date, circa 1990-2000.]
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Pin button: Turn the Tide For Hoboken. Elect Richard Del Boccio, Second Ward Council. Hoboken, 1995.
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Pin button: Turn the Tide For Hoboken. Elect Rosanne Andreula, Third Ward Council. Hoboken, 1995.
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Pin: 29th Division Association, Past Post Commander. Frank Anthony Lannvier, Hoboken veteran, WWI, ca. 1925-1950.
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Pin: Continental Hotel & Passenger Transfer Co., 101 Hudson St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1910-1915.
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Pin: New Jersey State Firemen's Association, 36th Annual Convention, Sept. 11, 1913.
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Pin: Thanks.......But No Tanks. Button issued by Hoboken Environment Committee, no date [1974].
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Pin: Veterans of World War I, U.S.A.. Frank Anthony Lannvier, Hoboken veteran, WWI, ca. 1945-1960.
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Pin: enamel finish American Flag pin distributed by Elysian Federal Savings Bank, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1990.
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Pint beer glass imprinted with logo of the Hoboken Brewing Company, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1995.
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Plaid men's necktie with label of Bragg & Co., 302 Washington St., Hoboken, no date, circa 1950-1960's.
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Plaque: Honor Roll for R. Neumann & Co. employees who served in World War II, 1941-1945. (Dedicated) Feb. 1947.
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Plastic pencil pointer stock no. 3505 made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1954-1965.
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Plate: "Hoboken in New Jersey" (Steven's House). Blue Staffordshire plate made by Joseph Stubbs ca. 1825-1829. Alfred E. Busch association.
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Playbill ca. 1960 for the Fabian Theater, Newark & Washington Sts., advertising films "Journey to the Lost City" and "The Goddess of Love."
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Playbill for the German-language version of the motion picture "On the Waterfront," ca. 1955.
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Pocket calendar for 1930 issued by the Keuffel & Esser Co., General Offices and Factory, Hoboken, N.J., 1929-1930.
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Pocket calendar for 1956 from Haven Savings and Loan Association, 41 Newark St., Hoboken.
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Pocket calendar for 1960 from Haven Savings and Loan Association, 41 Newark St., Hoboken.
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Pocket compass, watch pattern, 5613R, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1920-1940.
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Pocket compass, watch pattern, model 5666, 1-3/8", distributed by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. N.d., ca. 1900-1915.
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Pocket diary for 1944 imprinted: Jaeger & Misner, Insurance & Accountants, 332 Hudson St., Hoboken, N.J.
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Pocket folder imprinted: Marcus Jewelers, Inc. Official Railroad Watch Inspectors, 106 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J., N.d, ca. 1950s.
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Pocket folder with metal nail file imprinted: Regal Radio & Television Service, 74 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J., N.d., ca. 1950s.
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Pocket knife imprinted William N. Applegate, Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1910s-1920s.
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Pocket mirror advertising Willow Pharmacy, 904 Willow Ave., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-60.
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Pocket mirror advertising Willow Pharmacy, 904 Willow Ave., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-60.
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Pocket mirror advertising Willow Pharmacy; Seligman Pharmacy, 900 Willow Ave., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-60.
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Pocket watch movement; face marked G.Meiners & Son, Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1900-1915.
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Political advertising item: holiday potholder imprinted "Warmest Holiday Wishes. Freeholder Maurice Fitzgibbons."
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Political advertising: rain hat in vinyl sleeve imprinted Re-Elect - Mayor De Pascale; Vote-for Councilmen... (Hoboken, ca. 1969 or 1973.)
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Political button: "Stablility. With Progress for Hoboken." Re-elect Mayor Steve Cappiello; Council at Large, Ranieri, Duroy, Crimmins. (Hoboken, n.d., probably 1977 or 1981.)
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Political button: "Stablility. With Progress for Hoboken." Re-elect Mayor Steve Cappiello; Council at Large, Ranieri, Duroy, Crimmins. (Hoboken, n.d., probably 1977 or 1981.)
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Political button: ...And Justice for All. Elect Vezzetti Mayor in '85. [Hoboken, 1985.]
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Political button: 2nd Ward, Wassman, Vote Row "1-B". "Independent for the People. (Hoboken, [1971].)
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Political button: Elect John Giacchi, 6th Ward Councilman. (Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1981.)
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Political button: Elect John Link 2nd Ward Councilman. (Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1979.)
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Political button: For Councilman, V. Connors, 2nd Ward. (Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1979.)
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Political button: For Mayor, Cappiello; Councilman at Large, Scrivani, Leahy, Ranieri; Cramer, 2nd Ward. (Hoboken, ca. 1973.)
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Political button: Hoboken Schools Election. Challenger, Feb. 14, 1978. (Hoboken), 1978.
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Political button: I'm for Damato in the 3rd Ward. (Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1981.)
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Political button: I'm for Ira, Karasick for Mayor; DePascale, Manogue, Lopez. (Hoboken, 1993.)
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Political button: James J. Farina, Councilman-at-Large. (Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1981.)
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Political button: Let's Work Together. Roy Huelbig, 7B. (Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1981.)
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Political button: Louie "D" in '73 [for re-election of Mayor Louis DePascale, Hoboken], 1973.
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Political button: Our Choice for City Commissioners, (Hoboken), no date, ca. 1930-1940.
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Political button: Our Choice for Mayor, John J. Fallon. (Hoboken, no date, circa 1901-1912.)
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Political button: Peggy Burke Councilwoman 2nd Ward. (Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1979.)
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Political button: Re-elect Edward A. McLaughlin. Vote Column "A." (Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1971-1981.)
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Political button: Re-elect Edward A. McLaughlin. Vote Column "A." (Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1971-1981.)
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Political button: Re-elect Mayor Cappiello; Councilman-at-Large, Scrivani, Ranieri, Kennedy. (Hoboken, n.d., probably 1977 or 1981.)
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Political button: Re-elect Walter Cramer . 2nd Ward Councilman. 1-F. (Hoboken, n.d., circa 1973-1981.)
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Political button: Re-elect [Walter] Cramer Column B. (Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1979.)
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Political button: Rosario de la Torre Padilla For Councilmen At Large. (Hoboken, n.d., ca.1971-1981.)
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Political button: Sarullo, Thorpe, Hauck, Councilmen at Large. (Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1981.)
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Political button: Vote Hoboken's Ruben Ramos, Jr. for N.J. Assembly. (Hoboken, 2007.)
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Political button: Vote for "Action Now." James J. Farina, Councilman at Large. (Hoboken, no date, circa 1973-1981.)
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Political button: Vote for Mayor DePascale; Councilman at Large, Wilson, Palmieri, Camporeale. (Hoboken, n.d, probably 1973.)
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Political campaign ad sponge: Nov. 4, Elect Joe Lisa, First Ward Councilman. (Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1986 or 1997.
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Political campaign button: Elect De Sapio, Pflugh, Gallo, Harper, Borelli. Hoboken, no date, ca. 1951-53.
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Political campaign literature "Hoboken United" poster with handle issued on behalf of David Roberts and slate in his campaign for Hoboken Mayor, 2001
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Political pin: Cappiello Makes Sense! "Stability. With Progress for Hoboken." (Hoboken, n.d. ca. 1973-1985.)
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Political pin: Hoboken N.J. Mayor David Roberts Inaugural July 1st 2001. Issued Hoboken, 2001.
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Political pin: Ruben Ramos, Jr. N.J. Assembly. No place (Hoboken or Trenton), ca. 2007-2008.
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Political ribbon: Official Challenger; Cappiello, Freeholder, 6th Distr., Regular Dem. Org., Primary Election, June 6, 1978.
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Political ribbon: Official Challenger; Cappiello, Mayor, Hoboken, Municipal Election, May 10, 1977.
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Political ribbon: Official Challenger; Fusilli, Miszkiewicz, Dworzanski; Freeholders, Democratic; General Election, Nov.7, 1972.
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Political ribbon: Official Challenger; Ranieri, Councilman at Large, Hoboken, Municipal Election, May 10, 1977.
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Political ribbon: [Steve] Cappiello, 1A; Councilmen At-Large, Scrivani 9-B, Ranieri 10-B, Kennedy 11-B. (Hoboken, ca. 1973-1985.)
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Political ribbons, 4, for Walter Cramer, City Council candidate for the Second Ward, Hoboken, 1979.
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Political sticker for Jim Fusilli for Freeholder, Hudson County, n.d., ca 1972-1980.
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Political sticker for Walter Cramer, City Council candidate for the Second Ward, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1973-1979.
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Political sticker: "Let's Begin Anew." Elect Fred Mezzina. 2nd Ward Councilman, May 8th. (Hoboken, n.d., either 1973 or 1979.)
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Political sticker: Re-elect Mayor Steve Cappiello; Councilmen-at-Large Scrivani - Ranieri - Kennedy. (Hoboken, probably May 1977 election.)
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Political sticker: Vote for Mayor Cappiello; Councilmen-at-Large Scrivani, Leahy, Ranieri; 2nd Ward Councilman Cramer (Hoboken, ca. 1973.)
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Polyphase (Mannheim) Slide Rule 4053-3, 10", made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., , n.d., ca.1914-1915.
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Port Security Card issued by the the United States Coast Guard to Charles H. Kosbab, Rigger, Bethlehem Steel Corp., June 1, 1962.
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Portrait of James Smith, Treasurer, City of Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1910s-1950s? Pastel from 1890s photo portrait?
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Postal cachet issued by the Hoboken Post Office for the 150 Anniversary of Hoboken and commemorating the 1846 baseball game at Elysian Fields, Hoboken
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Postal cachet: "Greetings from Hoboken" postcard with March 28, 2005 cancellation; signed by Mayor & City Council.
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Postal cachet: Francis Albert Sinatra, 'Greetings from Hoboken'; cancellation Frank Sinatra Station, Hoboken, May 16, 2003.
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Postal cachet: Holland-America Line. S.S. Statendam. Maiden Voyage Feb. 6, 1957. Hoboken postmark Feb.16, 1957.
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Postcard "Greetings from Hoboken, New Jersey" with gold-edge city seal on front, 1908.
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Postcard "Little Bremen, N.J."; film premiere about German immigration to Hoboken, HHM, Sept., 2002.
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Postcard announcement "Tim Daly at Maxwell's; New Paintings and Prints," Hoboken, 2002.
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Postcard for Reading & Booksigning by Florence Wetzel, author of "Madeline" at the Hoboken Historical Museum, June 22, 2003.
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Postcard for ordering replacement drug labels, found in Stemple Pharmacy, 266 Seventh St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-1960.
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Postcard image: digital scan of postcard "Shaft Elevator, McAdoo Tunnel, New York," no date, ca. 1905.
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Postcard with images of S[aint] Anna venerata in Monte San Giacomo, [Italy] and S[aint] Giacomo; related to feasts celebrating St. Ann & St. James the apostle, ca. 1960.
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Postcard with scenes of Monte San Giacomo, Italy and feasts celebrating St. Ann & St. James the apostle, ca. 1960.
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Postcard with scenes of Monte San Giacomo, Italy and feasts celebrating St. Ann & St. James the apostle, ca. 1960.
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Postcard with scenes of Monte San Giacomo, Italy related to feasts celebrating St. Ann & St. James the apostle, ca. 1960.
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Postcard, private mailing: Hudson Square Park; Prof. Morris Loewy, 1251 Garden St., Hoboken, N.J. Postmarked Feb. 16, 1901.
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Postcard: "Greetings from Hoboken, New Jersey" 2008 revision of 2005 postcard by Hoboken artist Raymond Smith, Hoboken, 2008.
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Postcard: "Greetings from Hoboken, New Jersey" created by and printed for Hoboken artist Raymond Smith, Hoboken, 2005.
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Postcard: "L" Road, Jersey City, N.J. to Hoboken, N.J. (Hand Painted.) Postmarked Sept. 4, 1909.
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Postcard: "S.S. Statendam." Holland-American (sic - America) Line. No date, circa 1916-1917; unposted.
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Postcard: #437 U.S. Transport Leviathan c[copyright symbol] I.P.S. from N. Mosey, N.Y. No date, circa 1918-1919; unposted.
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