Class Photograph collection
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Abstract
The Class Photograph Collection consists of group photographs from Brooklyn schools, spanning the years 1904-2002.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged alphabetically by school name.
Scope and Contents
This small collection documents graduating classes at various public and private schools in Brooklyn. Additionally, there are two photographs of the staff of Boys High School's student publication, the Recorder. Some photographs list student names on the verso, but most do not.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to researchers without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Class Photograph collection, BCMS.0029, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This is an artificial collection that has had several accruals. The original group was purchased from Brian Merlis in April of 2013.
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Alexander Hamilton Vocational High School, 1947 June
Arthur S. Somers JHS, 1941-1952, inclusive
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Class 9BR, June 1941.
Class 9B5, June 1942. Winifred Kaplan second row, 4th from right.
Class 9-SP1, June 1949.
Class 9-SP1, June 1952.
Boys High School, 1904-1940, inclusive
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1906; 1919 June [oversize]; 1940 January.
Staff of the Boys High School Recorder, c. 1904 and 1906.
Boody Junior High School, 1939 June
General
Class 9B5
Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, undated
Dewey Junior High School, 1945
General
Class 9B1
Intermediate School 227 (E.B. Shallow), 1934 January
Intermediate School 252K, 2002
Junior High School 66, 1937 January
Junior High School 84, 1930
General
Class RD1
Our Lady of Guadalupe School, 1935
Public School 26, 1936 January
General
Class 8B1
Public School 40, 1937 January
Public School 44, 1916
Public School 50, 1921 January, 1923 January, inclusive
Public School 76, 1951 April
Public School 84 (Glenmore Junior High School), 1924 January
Public School 89, 1924 June
Conditions Governing Use
This photo is rolled up and requires the assistance of a staff member to view.
Public School 104, 1917 June, 1918 February, inclusive
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June 1917: 2nd row, first person on left is Rafael Vilhelm Forslund, born 6 December 1900, Forsby, Uusikaarlepyy, Vassa, Finland. Died 6 June 1951, Brooklyn.
February 1918: 3rd row, seventh person from left is Hildar Johanna Forsland, born 22 August 1903, Forsby, Finland. Resided in Brooklyn until 1979 and died in Whiting, New Jersey.
Both arrived in New York with their parents and other siblings 15 July 1909.
Public School 114, 1918 February
Public School 115, 1927 January
Public School 130, 1944 January
Public School 136 (copy of 1914 original), 2016
Public School 145, 1922 June
Public School 167, 1930 June
Public School 175, 1955-1962, inclusive
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One folder containing 15 8x10 class photographs and candid classroom photographs.
