About This Item


  • Call NumberHOLI_0432
  • TitleMemorial Day rites in post office
  • SummaryThree officials standing on platform decked with wreaths and American flags; marching band at left. Typed label on verso: "Memorial Day Rites in Post Office. Postmaster Edward J. Quigley addresses veterans groups at annual memorial services for late post office employees and war dead. Rites were held in rotunda of main post office building at 271 Washington Street. At left is Rep. Francis E. Dorn, who also spoke and at right, Michael S. Alonge, chairman of program, a past commander of the Catholic War Veterans Post Office Post. Post office Band participated in ceremonies."
  • Date1954
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteTitle from typed label on verso. On verso: date stamped: June 2, 1954; Brooklyn Eagle stamp.
  • CreatorBrooklyn eagle
  • Publisher[Brooklyn Eagle]
  • SubjectMemorial Day -- New York (State) -- New York ; Wreaths -- New York (State) -- New York ; Post office stations and branches -- New York (State) -- New York ; Marching bands -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.
  • FolderFolder: Celebrations: Memorial Day: General