Guide to the Howard and Meital Teitelman Photograph Collection
circa 1860-1976
PR 386
New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 873-3400
New-York Historical Society
Collection processed by Marybeth Kavanagh
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on March 01, 2019
Finding aid written in English using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Teitelman, Howard |
|---|---|
| Title: | Howard and Meital Teitelman photograph collection |
| Dates [inclusive]: | circa 1860-1976 |
| Abstract: | This collection consists of 13 photographs by various photographers: Arnold Eagle, Jill Freedman, Morris Huberland, Consuelo Kanaga, and Barton Silverman. The images date from circa 1860 to 1976, and include New York City street scenes and portraits. |
| Quantity: | 1 Linear Feet in 1 box |
| Call Phrase: | PR 386 |
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 13 photographs by various photographers: Arnold Eagle, Jill Freedman, Morris Huberland, Consuelo Kanaga, and Barton Silverman. The images include New York City street scenes and portraits. Subjects include Wall Street, the Lower East Side, children, Russian Jewish immigrants, police, firemen, and portraits of Abe Birnbaum and Manuel Komroff. The images date from circa 1860 to 1976.
Arrangement
The photographs are arranged alphabetically by photographer.
Access Points
Subject Topics
- Children -- New York (State) -- New York -- History
- Street photography
Subject Places
- Lower East Side (New York, N.Y.)
- Manhattan (New York, N.Y.) -- Photographs.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Open to qualified researchers by appointment only.
Use Restrictions
Permission to reproduce any Department of Prints, Photographs and Architectural Collections holdings through publication must be obtained from: Rights and Reproductions, The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024. Phone: (212) 873-3400 ext. 282.
Preferred Citation
The collection should be cited as: Howard and Meital Teitelman Photograph Collection, PR 386, Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections, The New-York Historical Society.
Separated Materials
This material was originally included in the finding aid for the Michael Sonnenfeldt Collection of Theatre, Film, and Entertainment Photography PR 305, which was processed by project intern Brynn White in 2014. This material was separated into a discrete collection with finding aid in 2019 by processing archivist Marybeth Kavanagh.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Howard and Meital Teitelman, 2016.
Processing Information
This material was originally included in the finding aid for the Michael Sonnenfeldt Collection of Theatre, Film, and Entertainment Photography PR 305, which was processed by project intern Brynn White in 2014. This material was separated into a discrete collection with finding aid in 2019 by processing archivist Marybeth Kavanagh.
Container List
| Container 1 | Title | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box: 1 | Eagle, Arnold
Scope and ContentsJews on the Lower East Side. Men studying, woman lighting candles. 2 maquettes, 4 images in total. |
circa 1930 | ||
| Box: 1 | Freedman, Jill
Scope and Contents4 photographs of NYC street life, one featuring police, one featuring firefighters, two featuring young men. |
circa 1975 | ||
| Box: 1 | Huberland, Morris
Scope and ContentsChildren in costume, Lower East Side, NYC |
circa 1930 | ||
| Box: 1 | Kanaga, Consuelo
Scope and Contentsportrait of Abe Birnbaum portrait of Manuel Komroff |
1935 | ||
| Box: 1 | Silverman, Barton
Scope and ContentsRussian Jewish immigrant children in Brighton Beach. Caption reads "Vika Klayman 5 years of age hugs Leonard Lubarsky age 4." |
1976 | ||
| Box: 1 | unidentified
Scope and ContentsWall Street looking west toward Trinity Church |
circa 1860 | ||