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B+W photo of movies being shown to children in St. Mary Hospital by Hoboken YMCA, Hoboken, Apr. 3, 1948.
Photograph
Black-and-white photo of movies being shown to children in St. Mary Hospital, sponsored by Hoboken Y.M.C.A., Hoboken, April 3, 1948.
5" x 7" wide print. Photographer not indicated. Reverse has holograpic ink description with three individuals named..
Text on reverse: Sound motion pictures shown courtesy of YMCA to children at St. Mary's Hospital.
Pictured in photo - Mr. Austin Tighe, Director of St. Mary's, Sister Seraphim, Supervisor Childrens Ward, Robert H. Schmehl, Y Secretary, 4/3/48
As to which person is which: Sister Seraphim is apparently the nun holding the child in the back with Austin Tighe standing next to her. The man seated at the film projector is likely Robert Schmebl of the YMCA.
Another nun, a nurse and children of various ages are not identified.
2001.126.0230
2001.126
Staff, Collected by
Field Collection
Museum Collection.
n/a
1948
Hoboken
5 in
7 in
Display Value: Good Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2003-04-02