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Sepia-tone group photo of a volunteers meeting at the Hoboken YMCA Hut, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1918-21.
Photograph
Sepia-tone group photo of a United Service Organization meeting at the Hoboken YMCA Hudson Hut, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1918-21.
8" x 10" wide print. Holographic ink inscription on the reverse of copy 1. Photographer's ink stamp on reverse: R. Magnus 422 Washington St. None of the individuals are identified. Four copies; all have inkstamp; only 1 has the ink note.
Later ink inscription reads: The old U.S.O. During World War I in the Hoboken Y Hut.
The Hudson Hut opened in 1918 and was located at 4th and River Streets where the Little League baseball field is now. It was a predecessor to the YMCA at 13th & Washington which was built in 1927. The inscription appears to be added later.
2001.126.0002
2001.126
Staff, Collected by
Field Collection
Museum Collection.
Magnus, R.
1918 - 1921
Hoboken
Date: 1918-1921
8 in
10 in
Display Value: Good Original or Copy: Original Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2003-04-02