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B+W photo postcard of the De Pascale family flying in sleigh over model of Hoboken's "New Look," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1967-1970.
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B+W photo print as postcard view of a funnel with wood work ladder leaning against it, no date, ca. 1940.
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B+W photo print as postcard view of shipyard riggers with propeller of an unidentified vessel in drydock, no date, ca. 1940.
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B+W photo retail store display for Log Cabin Syrup featuring Jim Babcock's Buckaroo Book, apparently taken inside Fall River, MA market, winter or spring 1937.
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B+W photo showing damage on the main deck on unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 19
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B+W photo showing damage on the main deck on unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 1940.
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B+W photo showing damage on the main deck on unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 1940.
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B+W photo showing damage on the main deck on unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 1940.
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B+W photo showing damage on the main deck on unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 1940.
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B+W photo showing damage on the main deck on unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 1940.
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B+W photo showing workers inspecting damage on the main deck on unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 19
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B+W photo showing workers repairing damage on the main deck on unidentified vessel at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 1940.
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B+W photo showing workers repairing damage on the main deck on unidentified vessel at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, no date, ca. 194
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B+W photo the damaged superstructure of an unknown passenger ship (dayliner?), Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.
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B+W photo view looking west on Fifth St. towards Hoboken Public Library, Hoboken, no date (ca. 1968-72).
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B+W photo with postcard back of a canoe with sail on a lake, no location known, no date, ca. 1940.
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B+W photo, hand-colored, of United Decorating Co. decor for dance or event, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940s.
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B+W photo, hand-colored, of United Decorating Co. decor for reception, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940s.
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B+W photo, hand-colored, of United Decorating Co. decor for reception, n.p. (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1940s.
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B+W photo, movie still, from "On the Waterfront" showing Karl Malden talking to longshoremen in the hold of a ship, copyright 1959.
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B+W photocopy of a printed photo of the "Baseball NIne, 1883" baseball team, no place, no date, 1883.
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B+W photocopy of an image of American Legion Drum & Bugle Corps, Hoboken Post 107, on the steps Demarest High School, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940-1950.
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B+W photocopy of composite photo of demolition of old Pier 14, Hoboken, ca. August, 1943.
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B+W photocopy of composite photo of the north side of the 14th Street ferry terminal looking southwest, Hoboken, Nov. 3, 1942.
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B+W photocopy of composite photo of the west side of the 14th Street ferry terminal, Hoboken, Nov. 3, 1942.
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B+W photocopy of construction of the south extension of the machine shop at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, Hoboken, Dec. 4, 1943.
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B+W photocopy of photo of the "Jersey Blues" baseball team, no place, no date, ca. late 19th century.
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B+W photocopy of photo of the Hoboken Baseball Club in 1903, Hoboken, from the "Jersey Observer," April 29, 1937.
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B+W photocopy of photo of the north side of 14th Street east of Hudson St. with Lipton Tea building in the background, Hoboken, Nov. 3, 1942.
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B+W photocopy of photo of the north side of 14th Street ferry slip from the bulkhead, Hoboken, Nov. 3, 1942.
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B+W photocopy of photo of the north side of the 14th Street ferry terminal looking southwest, Hoboken, Nov. 3, 1942.
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B+W photocopy of photo of the south side of 14th Street ferry slip from the bulkhead, Hoboken, Nov. 3, 1942.
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B+W photocopy of photo of the south side of Fourteenth St. east of Hudson St., Hoboken, June 3, 1943.
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B+W photocopy of photo of the southeast corner of Hudson and Fourteenth Sts., Hoboken, Jan. 4, 1943.
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B+W photocopy of printed photo of the Knickerbocker & Excelsior baseball teams, no place, 1858.
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B+W photos of John J. Grogan (foreground) of Hoboken holding strike sign, no place, no date
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B+W photos, 10, of Pennsylvania E-6 "Atlantic" scale model made by George J. Miller, ca. late 1940s; exhibited Hoboken, Feb. 1950.
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B+W photos, 10, of Stevens Institute of Technology electrical engineering laboratories or classrooms, Oct. 1941.
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B+W photos, 10, wind load test set-up for traffic light & street lighting standards at Fairfield Airfield by United States Testing Co., Hoboken, possibly 1983.
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B+W photos, 11, of 604 Hudson St. belonging to Joseph Samperi, Hoboken, during & after renovations in 1951.
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B+W photos, 12, of foundation construction for Andrew Jackson Gardens, Hoboken , n.d. (1949 or 1950.)
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B+W photos, 12, of visitors to exhibition, Macy's Parade Studio, HHM, Hoboken, February 19, 2002.
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B+W photos, 15, of Pennsylvania R.R. Hoboken Marine Shops, Piers P, Q, R, S, Sept. 28, 1961.
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B+W photos, 16, of Instant-Crete concrete mixing plant at Jersey City-Hoboken border, near Paterson St., Hoboken, Jersey City, 1975
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B+W photos, 18, of of R. Neumann & Co. leather manufacturing operations, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940-1955.
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B+W photos, 2 of procession during Feast of Madonna Dei Martiri on Jefferson, Adams Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1948-1955.
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B+W photos, 2, documenting #12 turbo, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Mar.21; Apr. 21, 1969.
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B+W photos, 2, documenting #5 turbo damage, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Oct. 1971.
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B+W photos, 2, of 1000 hour endurance test of a U.S Army portable air compressor at United States Testing Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1970s or 1980s.
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B+W photos, 2, of High School athletic field near Columbus Park; park playground, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1965-1969.
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B+W photos, 2, of Hurricane Connie aftermath at / vicinity of 65 Paterson Ave., Hoboken, Aug. 4, 1955.
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B+W photos, 2, of Joseph Cangelosi, Supt., Bethlehem Steel Hoboken Shipyard at retirement party, Hoboken, 1981.
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B+W photos, 2, of L. Pini & Sons parade float with giant pipe wrench on trailer for March 28, 1955 Hoboken Centennial Parade.
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B+W photos, 2, of Pier 57 fire in N.Y. as seen from Christopher St. ferry coming to Hoboken, Sept. 29, 1947.
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B+W photos, 2, of Pier 57 fire in N.Y. as seen from Hoboken near Pennsylvannia R.R. Hoboken Shops, 10th St. & Hudson River, Sept. 29, 1947.
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B+W photos, 2, of S & Z Cleaners & Dyers truck on unidentified street, Hoboken, Nov. 30, 1930.
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B+W photos, 2, of Weehawken Cove & Lipton Tea / Standard Brands building, Hoboken, n.d. (1948).
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B+W photos, 2, of dinner & ceremonial cake being cut at Hoboken YMCA, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1946-1950.
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B+W photos, 2, of firemen fighting fire at lumber yard at 11th to 12 Sts. & Hudson River, Hoboken, June 17, 1937.
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B+W photos, 2, of foundation work for new factory building at R. Neumann & Co., Ferry St. west of Willow Ave., Hoboken, July 3, 1919.
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B+W photos, 2, of passenger automobile inside Model Garage?, 208-214 Clinton St.?, Hoboken, Dec. 5, 1931.
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B+W photos, 2, of procession during Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1935-1937.
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B+W photos, 2, of ruins from fire at Condenser Service & Engineering Corporation, Hoboken, Dec.14, 1940.
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B+W photos, 2, of sound absorption test at United States Testing Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1970s or 1980s.
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B+W photos, 2, of wind test of spinning sign, at Teterboro Airport by United States Testing Co., Hoboken, N.d., ca. 1960s-1970s.
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B+W photos, 21, of Bethlehem Steel Shipyard work on stern frame of S.S. Caprella, Hoboken, Aug. 1 to 9, 1966.
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B+W photos, 3, documenting #11 turbo taken for model, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, 1970.
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B+W photos, 3, documenting work on #12 turbo blower, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Nov. 15, 1962.
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B+W photos, 3, of Marie Feroldi employed at Sweets Co. of America (Tootie Roll Co.), Hoboken, Aug. 1960; May 1961.
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B+W photos, 3, of bridal shower with decor by United Decorating Co., Hoboken, n.p. (probably Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1940s-1950s.
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B+W photos, 3, of construction of Andrew Jackson Gardens, Hoboken, n.d., (ca. 1950-1951.)
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B+W photos, 3, of dance at Hoboken Y.M.C.A. for Coast Guard members, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1942-1945.
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B+W photos, 3, of on-site helium leak test at M.W. Kellogg in Jersey City by United States Testing Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1970s or 1980s.
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B+W photos, 3, of part being machined at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1955-1957.
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B+W photos, 38, of historical photo views of Hoboken, v.p., v.d. Formerly belonging to Mel Kiernan of Hoboken.
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B+W photos, 4, ceremony on with patriotically decorated dais outside entrance to Public School No. 4, Park Ave. between 5th & 6th Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1941.
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B+W photos, 4, of Keuffel & Esser Co. west plant (before renovation to Clock Tower Apartments), Hoboken, 1975-1976.
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B+W photos, 4, of World War I troop transport ships & French warship, N.Y. harbor or Hudson River (one attributed to Hoboken), 1918.
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B+W photos, 4, of a testimonial dinner of United States Testing Co. employees, n.d., ca. 1942-1950.
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B+W photos, 4, of part being machined at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1955-1957.
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B+W photos, 5 of of John J. Grogan & Bethlehem Steel Shipyard Staten Island Yard workers, July, 1954.
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B+W photos, 5, of architectural renderings for proposed buildings at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, dated Sept. 27, 1967.
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B+W photos, 5, of life test, Black & Decker circular saw torture test, at or near United States Testing Co. facility, Hoboken, N.d., ca. 1970-1980.
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B+W photos, 5, of the loading of industrial fixtures as deck cargo on unidentified Holland America Line ship, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1947-1952.
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B+W photos, 6, of Coast Guard officers & servicemen; related to Hoboken YMCA, n.d, ca. 1945-1955.
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B+W photos, 6, of Henry Martin Trucking vehicle at D.L. & W. freight building, Ferry St., Hoboken, March 5, 1932.
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B+W photos, 6, of Instant-Crete concrete mixing plant at Jersey City-Hoboken border, near Paterson St., Hoboken, Jersey City, May 1974.
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B+W photos, 6, of details of turbine rotor wear & flaws, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1955-1965.
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B+W photos, 6, of gymnasium sports activities at Hoboken YMCA, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1945-1955.
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B+W photos, 6, of procession during Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri; at St. Ann Church, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1935-1937.
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B+W photos, 7, documenting work on #11 turbo blower, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Nov. 15, 1962.
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B+W photos, 7, of of R. Neumann & Co. manufacturing operations, 300 Observer Highway, Hoboken, March 1953.
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B+W photos, 7, of procession during Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1935-1937.
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B+W photos, 8, of a Memorial Day or 4th of July parade seen marching south on Washington St. north of 5th St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1941.
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B+W photos, 9, of wave tank hull or propulsion tests, Experimental Towing Tank, Stevens Institute, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1950-1953.
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B+W photos,2, of Ducky Fontana, Jr.? &another man on motorcycles, 5th & Madison Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1950s.
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B+W photostatic copy of image of Our Lady of Grace Marching Band posed on Washington Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950.
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B+W print: North Elevation of Railroad Station. Lackawanna R.R. Terminal & Hoboken Ferry Co. Sheet No. 211. Nov. 9, 1904.
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B+W print: West & East elevations Waiting Room interior. Lackawanna R.R. Terminal & Hoboken Ferry Co. Sheet No. 211. Nov. 9, 1904; rev. 1905.
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B+W printed photo of the Georgia Children's Memorial Flag with as hung by Robert Guglielmetti at Pier A Park, Hoboken, ca. November, 2001.
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B+W printed wood engraving "View of the New Flying Ship Now Building at Hoboken" from "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion," no date, ca. 1851-
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B+W printed wood engraving: "Riot at Hoboken" from "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion," June 28, 1851.
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B+W printof Hoboken Police officers at Police Headquarters during state of emergency, Hoboken, ca. 1970-1971.
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B+W prints, 3, of Hoboken Police Dept. training of officers & auxilary officer in riot control, Hoboken, 1970-1971.
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B+W publicity photo of Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle and Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle and director Elia Kazan during filming of "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Frank Sinatra in film Reveille With Beverly; Columbia Pictures, 1943.
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B+W publicity photo of Frank Sinatra in military uniform seated on luggage, no date, circa 1962.
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B+W publicity photo of Johnny Ryan featured with Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra, ca. 1950-1955.
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B+W publicity photo of Lee J. Cobb as Johnny Friendly and Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Lee J. Cobb as Johnny Friendly and Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Lee J. Cobb as Johnny Friendly and Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Lee J. Cobb as Johnny Friendly and Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Lee J. Cobb, Karl Malden, Eva Marie Saint in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando (Terry Malloy) with Lee J. Cobb (Johnny Friendly) in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy and Karl Malden as Father Barry in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-54.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca 1953-54.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca 1953-54.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca 1953-54.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca 1953-54.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca 1953-54.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca 1953-54.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca 1953-54.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Eva Marie Saint as Edie Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Eva Marie Saint as Edie Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Eva Marie Saint as Edie Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Eva Marie Saint as Edie Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Karl Malden, Eva Marie Saint in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Karl Malden, Eva Marie Saint in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with Karl Malden, Eva Marie Saint in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy with director Elia Kazan on the set of film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca 1953-54.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy, Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy, Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy, Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy, Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy, Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy, Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy, Eva Marie Saint as Edie Doyle in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Rod Steiger as Charley Malloy and Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Rod Steiger as Charley Malloy and Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-1954.
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B+W publicity photo of Rod Steiger as Charley Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca 1953-54.
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B+W publicity photo of Tom Hanley as Tommy, Marlon Brando as Terry Malloy in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-54,
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B+W publicity photo of Tom Hanley as Tommy, Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-54,
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B+W publicity photo of Tom Hanley as Tommy, Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint in film "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1953-54,
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B+W publicity photo of band, The Insect Trust, n.p., probably Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1968-1970.
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