Melanie Einzig Purim photographs
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Abstract
This collection is comprised of 16 digital photographs of the Jewish celebration of Purim in Williamsburg. These photographs document adults and children wearing masks and costumes in public settings.
Biographical / Historical
Melanie Einzig, born in 1967, is a New York City-based photographer. She moved to NYC in 1990 and studied at New York University/International Center of Photography. She worked for the Associated Press from 1998 to 2002 and then became a self-employed photographer. Einzig focuses on street photography and her work has been featured in several publications and exhibitions.
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This collection is comprised of 16 digital photographs in .tif formats of the Jewish celebration of Purim in Williamsburg. Purim commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, an Achaemenid Persian Empire official who was planning to kill all the Jews, as recounted in the Book of Esther. These photographs document adults and children wearing masks and costumes in public settings.
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Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright retained by Melanie Einzig. All reproductions must be accompanied by a [copyright symbol]Melanie Einzig. Please consult library staff for further details and assistance.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Melanie Einzig Purim photographs, 2011.018; Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Melaine Einzig, 2011.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
This collection is comprised of digital photographs. Access to digital materials is available onsite at the Othmer Library. Please consult library staff for further details and assistance.
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This collection was donated on 1 CD, which were imaged using BitCurator-2.0.14. No viruses or personally identifying information were found during imaging.
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