Montauk Manor Photographs, 1943–1945, William Boone Studios

Archive

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Montauk Library Archives

Name/Title

Montauk Manor Photographs, 1943–1945, William Boone Studios

Entry/Object ID

ARC.2579

Scope and Content

This photograph collection of 53 photographs taken by William Boone Studios, East Hampton documents the disrepair and damage of the Montauk Manor at a time when it was abandoned after serving as GI barracks during World War II. The photographs depicting the common spaces, private rooms, servants' quarters, bathrooms, and grounds, show water damage, mold, peeling paint, and ripped carpets. The photographs are dated 1943 to 1945 and include hand numbering and annotations of damage.

Archive Details

Creator

William Boone Studios

Date(s) of Creation

1943 - 1945

Archive Size/Extent

1 folder, 53 photographs.

Restrictions

The collection is open for research and can be used within the library under the supervision of the archivist. Contact archives@montauklibrary.org to schedule a research appointment.

Primary Language

English

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Found

Copyright

Type of License

In copyright: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Copyright Holder

William Boone Studios

Copyright Details

Researchers assume all responsibility for copyright questions. Fair use is permitted. For all other uses please contact archives@montauklibrary.org.