Vito Marcantonio photographs

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Description: The Vito Marcantonio photographs date from 1935 to 1956 and consist of black and white prints that primarily document Marcantonio's political career. Images capture Marcantonio in his office and interacting with his constituents including unemployed constituents and trade and union leaders. Photographs pertaining to his congressional campaigns depict rallies and street scenes in his East Harlem and Yorkville district and provide a visual record of his campaign advertising.
Names: Marcantonio, Vito, 1902-1954 (Creator)
Dates / Origin: Date Created: 1930 - 1959
Library locations: Manuscripts and Archives Division; Shelf locator: MssCol 24247
Topics: East Harlem (New York, N.Y.) -- Politics and government; Yorkville (New York, N.Y.) -- Politics and government; Italian Americans -- New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 20th century; Political campaigns -- New York (N.Y.) -- 20th century; Legislators; Politicians
Genres: Photographs
Notes: Acquisition: Gift of the New-York Historical Society, 2005.; Content: Processing information: Compiled by Susan M. Kline, 2017.
Physical Description: Extent: .21 linear feet (1 box)
Type of Resource: Still image
Identifiers: NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b21270905; MSS Unit ID: 24247; Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): afa8aad0-ab8e-0139-513a-0242ac110005

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