B+W photo of movies being shown to children in St. Mary Hospital by Hoboken YMCA, Hoboken, Apr. 3, 1948.
Entry/Object ID
2001.126.0230
Description
Black-and-white photo of movies being shown to children in St. Mary Hospital, sponsored by Hoboken Y.M.C.A., Hoboken, April 3, 1948.
5" x 7" wide print. Photographer not indicated. Reverse has holograpic ink description with three individuals named..
Text on reverse: Sound motion pictures shown courtesy of YMCA to children at St. Mary's Hospital.
Pictured in photo - Mr. Austin Tighe, Director of St. Mary's, Sister Seraphim, Supervisor Childrens Ward, Robert H. Schmehl, Y Secretary, 4/3/48
As to which person is which: Sister Seraphim is apparently the nun holding the child in the back with Austin Tighe standing next to her. The man seated at the film projector is likely Robert Schmebl of the YMCA.
Another nun, a nurse and children of various ages are not identified.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.126
Source or Donor
Staff, Collected by
Acquisition Method
Field Collection
Credit Line
Museum Collection.
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1948
Place
Location
Hoboken
Dimensions
Height
5 in
Width
7 in
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2003-04-02
