Guide to the Leslie H. Newman photographs of the Manhattan skyline V1988.005
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Brooklyn, NY, 11201
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Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Newman, Leslie H. |
|---|---|
| Title: | Leslie H. Newman photographs of the Manhattan skyline |
| Dates [inclusive]: | Circa 1950s and 1960s |
| Quantity: | 0.04 Linear feet in two folders. |
| Graphic materials [Box]: | Prints by Accession 65 |
| Call Phrase: | V1988.005 |
| Sponsor: | This collection was processed and described as part of the project, "Uncovering the Secrets of Brooklyn's 19th Century Past: Creation to Consolidation," funded by the Council on Library and Information Resources, with additional support from The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. |
Biographical note
Leslie H. Newman (1908-1982) was an amateur photographer and resident of Brooklyn during the mid 20th century.
Scope and Contents note
The Leslie H. Newman photographs of the Manhattan skyline date from circa 1950 to 1969 and contain 36 items. All photographs in the collection appear to have been taken from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade facing west. The most prominent subjects in the photographs are high-rise buildings in Lower Manhattan facing Brooklyn. The photographs also show the East River and New York Harbor, the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn and Manhattan piers, and the Lower Manhattan and Wall Street skyline.
Access Points
Document Type
- Cityscapes
- Photographs
Subject Topics
- Buildings -- New York (State) -- New York
- Piers -- New York (State) -- New York
Subject Places
- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
- Brooklyn Bridge (New York, N.Y.)
- Brooklyn Heights (New York, N.Y.)
- East River (N.Y.)
- Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
- New York Harbor (N.Y. and N.J.)
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access note
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use note
Based on the creator's date of death, all items will enter the public domain by 2052. For information on securing rights to publish or reproduce, please see the Brooklyn Historical Society Reproduction Rights Policy.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Leslie H. Newman photographs of the Manhattan skyline, V1988.005, Box number, Object ID number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Other Finding Aids note
Item-level description and digital versions of images from the collection are available for searching via the image database in the library.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Gift of Theodora W. Newman, 1988.
Processing Information note
Fully processed to the item level.