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Digital image of b+w photo of Mayor Fred M. DeSapio addressing Commissioners, City Hall, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1947-51.
Photograph
Digital image of b+w photo of Mayor Fred M. DeSapio addressing Commissioners, City Hall, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1947-51. Original print 8" x 10" wide. Photographer indicated as Scully on reverse.
Reverse red-ink stamp "Observer" indicating this was a print for the newspaper Jersey Observer (ceased publication 1951) plus pencil text probably for the caption: Hoboken | Mayor DeSapio asked the | Commissioners to go along | with President Trumans | anti inflation Program | 3 Col | Jersey Observer | Photo | by Scully.
No identification key, but Mayor Sapio is seen standing. Mayor's hair style suggests it is ca. 1949-1951. Other people have not been identified.
2005.043.0008
2005.043
DeSapio, Dr. Gerard
Gift
Gift of Dr. Gerard DeSapio
Scully
1947 - 1951
Hoboken
Date: 1947-1951
Display Value: Good Notes: Museum does not own the original print. Original or Copy: Digital Copy Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2005-06-22