Sepia-tone group photo of a volunteers meeting at the Hoboken YMCA Hut, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1918-21.
Entry/Object ID
2001.126.0002
Description
Sepia-tone group photo of a United Service Organization meeting at the Hoboken YMCA Hudson Hut, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1918-21.
8" x 10" wide print. Holographic ink inscription on the reverse of copy 1. Photographer's ink stamp on reverse: R. Magnus 422 Washington St. None of the individuals are identified. Four copies; all have inkstamp; only 1 has the ink note.
Later ink inscription reads: The old U.S.O. During World War I in the Hoboken Y Hut.
The Hudson Hut opened in 1918 and was located at 4th and River Streets where the Little League baseball field is now. It was a predecessor to the YMCA at 13th & Washington which was built in 1927. The inscription appears to be added later.
Acquisition
Accession
2001.126
Source or Donor
Staff, Collected by
Acquisition Method
Field Collection
Credit Line
Museum Collection.
Made/Created
Artist
Magnus, R.
Date made
1918 - 1921
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1918-1921
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Width
10 in
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2003-04-02
