B+W photos, 8, of K&E [Co.] Camera Club activities, Hoboken et al, n.d., ca. 1950s.
Entry/Object ID
2003.037.5060
Description
Leaf with eight artistically mounted black-and-white photos of Keuffel & Esser [Co.] Camera Club activities, Hoboken et al, no date, circa 1950s. Eight prints, circa 2-1/8" high x 3" wide mounted with rubber cement on white bond paper; drawn ink frames. Photographer is not indicated. People are not identified except as noted below. Reverse of mounting leaf is blank.
These materials are from the personal papers of Keuffel & Esser Co. employee Anita Heimbruch of 1217 Garden St., Hoboken, who was a member of this club and President for a period. She was a life-long photographer and worked at K&E over twenty five years.
The top two photos in the left column show a club meeting in the club or activities room at the Hoboken factory. While bowling trophies are seen on the table (there was extensive employee participation in company leagues) it was not part of the activity in the scenes here. In the top photo (1), Heimbruch is standing at the rear; in the second photo (2) from the top, is apparently an awards ceremony where she is seen presenting a small wrapped gift or award to a club member. There are other wrapped packages on the table. The club held exhibitions and awarded prizes.
The third photo (3) in the left column shows the group (Heimbruch right front) are seated at a dining table, wine glass is seen (probably not the company cafeteria.)
The other five photos (4-8) are outdoor scenes of a club outing to an amusement park or pier. Various activities are seen including two of women taking photographs.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.037
Source or Donor
Heimbruch, Anita
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Papers of Anita Heimbruch. Gift of Anita Heimbruch
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1955 - 1960
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1955-1960
Dimensions
Height
2 in
Width
3 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Notes: Previously part of the "Keuffel & Esser Company Collection". Moved to current collection on 11/19/2019 by Maria Ballas.
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2009-11-10
