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Digital image of b+w photo of Hoboken Colonials Fife & Drum Corp, Pershing Field, Jersey City, N.J., Americanization Day, ca. 1952-53.
Photograph
Digital image of b+w photo of Hoboken Colonials Fife & Drum Corp, Pershing Field, Jersey City, N.J., Americanization Day, ca. 1952-53. 3-1/2" x 5" high. Photographer not known. Exact location not indicated. Reverse has holographic ink notes with several names but not keyed to individuals.
Reverse reads: Hoboken Colonials | Gene Kuhn | O'Brien, Ken Nodes, Jr., Pellegrino | Barry Walker, Devlin, Nodes, Sr. | Bobby Dempsey, Jack McKennas | Andy McGovern | NJ 1st Ancient | Fife & Drum Corps.
Donor Jack O'Brien, who dated this image, is seen in this group dressed in traditional colonial uniforms. Also imaged with this photo is another copy, a photostat, with holographic ink notes by O'Brien on the reverse giving location and date.
In 2013, Robert K. Webb (see notes) provided these additional identifications:
In this picture is my Uncle Kenny Nodes, 3rd from left, and my Grandfather, John K. Nodes, is in the second row far right.
2004.045.0008
2004.045
O'Brien, Jack
Donation
Gift of Jack O'Brien
n/a
1952 - 1953
Jersey City
Date: 1952-1953
Display Value: Fair Notes: In March 2013, Kenneth Webb provided the following information by email: Kenneth Nodes, Sr. was my Grandfather and Kenneth Nodes, Jr.is my Uncle. Also in one picture is Pete Nodes, also my Uncle. Original or Copy: Digital Copy Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2004-07-16