Presentation of the History of South River

Photograph

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South River Historical & Preservation Society

Name/Title

Presentation of the "History of South River"

Entry/Object ID

2021.011.099

Description

Photograph of Paul A. Schack accepting a copy of his "History of South River" from Joyce Weinheimer, President of the South River Woman's Club, during the opening event held in the Council chambers in the Borough Hall on November 6, 1970 for the celebration of South River's 250th anniversary. Taryn Thomas is visible in the background at the left. The identity of the girl at the right is unknown. A note handwritten on the back in blue ink reads "November 1970; Presentation of the "History of South River," by Paul Schack; to Paul Schack by Mrs. Fred Weinheimer, President - South River Woman's Club; opening ceremonies 250th Anniversary - Nov. 6, 1970, Borough Hall." "Photograph by Booraem" is stamped on the back in black ink. Black and white photograph measures 5" x 7" and is in good condition with some water damage.

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Schack, Paul A., Weinheimer, Joyce Combs, Thomas, Taryn

Subject Place

Building

Borough Hall / Police Headquarters / Criminal Justice Building

Street

Main Street

City

South River

State/Province

New Jersey

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Acquisition

Accession

2021.011

Source or Donor

South River Borough

Acquisition Method

Collected by Staff

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Booraem, Raymond Dudley Jr.

Role

Photographer

Studio

Photographs by Booraem

Date made

Nov 6, 1970

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Photograph, Black-and-White

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Hub Sorting

Other Number

099.capsule.001

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Part of a collection of photographs found in a water-damaged box in the time capsule. See items 2021.011.001 and 002, as well as items 2021.011.060 to 114.

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

The "Fred" mentioned in the note on the back of the photograph is thought to be an error. Joyce Combs was married to Edward Weinheimer.