SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (CBPL 1051, CBPL 1052, CBPL 1053, CBPL 1049, CBPL 1048), some of which may also be described in this new record; Six interior views, in three different sizes, of John A. Humphrey, director of Brooklyn Public Library in 1965.1048 is a studio portrait. 1049 shows him speaking to a group of people, all back to camera. 1050 (typed caption) "Installation ceremonies, 11/23/64: left to right: Henry Q. Middendorf; Charles J. Mylod; John Ames Humphrey, and Frederick Fuller, Jr." Middendorf, Mylod, and Fuller were library trustees.1051 shows him standing with unidentified man holding open book beside book display. 1052 (typed caption): "Norman Rosten presents autographed collections of poetry to John A. Humphrey, library director, December 2, 1965." 1053 shows him standing with two unidentified men. The location is the Central Library. Three of the images are not dated.
NoteStamped on verso of 1050: "Jay Sharp, photographer." Title from inscription on verso of 1048.
SubjectHumphrey, John A ; Rosten, Norman, 1913-1995 ; Brooklyn Public Library. Central Library ; Gifts -- New York (State) -- New York ; Library administrators -- New York (State) -- New York ; Library trustees -- New York (State) -- New York ; Public libraries -- New York (State) -- New York
Cite AsBrooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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