Name/Title
John Keeshan Montauk Library Construction Slide CollectionEntry/Object ID
ARC.0233Scope and Content
A collection of 158 35 mm slides and negatives showing walk-through of proposed library held on the green, various stages of construction of new library, the completed library's interior and exterior, ground breaking ceremony, dedication of new library, and the old library.Archive Details
Creator
John KeeshanDate(s) of Creation
1989 - 1992Archive Size/Extent
1 binder.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.Acquisition
Acquisition Method
GiftAcquired From
John KeeshanCopyright
Type of License
In copyright: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Copyright Holder
John KeeshanCopyright 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
Historical NoteNote
John Keeshan was born in Queens, New York in 1939. He spent his youth in Queens before relocating to California at the age of 12. John joined the United States Navy out of high school and spent time on Midway Island in the Pacific. He moved back to New York, where he met his wife Eileen Gallagher. They were married in 1960 and had two children, Nancy and Edwin. John and Eileen moved to Montauk in 1973 and purchased their first property overlooking the ocean in Hither Hills. John ran his own business Keeshan Real Estate. John is very active in community organizations. He volunteered and served on the board of the Montauk Fire Department and Ambulance Service, Montauk Downtown Association, and the Montauk Chamber of Commerce. John was one of the founding members of the Montauk Library, and served on the board for many years overseeing the building and grounds. John organized the first Turkey Run for Fun on Thanksgiving that continues through the present day. John was also an active photographer capturing portraits and landscapes of people and places in Montauk.