Name/Title
Bill Akin Family CollectionEntry/Object ID
ARC.1823Scope and Content
A collection consisting of photographs, brochures, and ephemera from Bill Akin. One series of photographs records recreational and tournament fishing in Montauk and Bimini during the 1950s and 1960s. Photographs include portraits of Bill pictured with his catch, Deep Sea Club awards dinners, tournament result signs, fishing from the dock and boat, dock life, and damage from Hurricane Carol in 1954 on the Montauk Yacht Club and Port Judith, Rhode Island. Another series depicts Akin's home at the former summer cottage of Carl Fisher. Documents and ephemera include brochures from Deep Sea Club, Montauk Sportfishing Magazine, and International Fishing Championships. The collection also includes an identification card for Bill Akin's father, Robert Akin, and a World War II ration book from 1943.Archive Details
Creator
Bill Akin, Dave EdwardesDate(s) of Creation
circa 1950 - circa 1965Archive Size/Extent
3 folders.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
EnglishAcquisition
Acquisition Method
GiftAcquired From
Bill AkinCopyright
Type of License
In copyright: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Copyright Holder
Montauk LibraryCopyright Details
Researchers assume all responsibility for copyright questions. Fair use is permitted. For all other uses please contact archives@montauklibrary.org.General Notes
Note Type
Folder ListNote
A series of digital photographs donated in 2024 documents Montauk parklands and trails, including Montauk County Park, Montauk Downs State Park, Camp Hero State Park, Hither Hills State Park, Shadmoor State Park, and the Montauk Point Lighthouse. Photographs capture trails, wooden bridges, and natural spaces in different seasons from 2010-2024.