8.5 x 10 inch brown leather photo album. German circa 1960's. 72 black and white glossy photos ranging in size from 3.5 x 5.5 to 8x10 - most appear to be professionally staged and photographed. The subject of many of the photos is Irmgard Albrecht and her professional activities related to the 1960's German film and publishing industry. There are a series of photos from a party which include numerous photos of personalities from the German film industry such as: Grethe Weiser, Hildegard Knef, and Barbara Frey; as well as many shots of Axel Springer, the German journalist and the founder and owner of the Axel Springer SE publishing company, who appears to be a good friend of Albrecht's. Included, as well, are 4 color prints that seem to be Irmgard Albrecht early in her career doing a live theatrical performance. Many of the photos have handwritten notation under them (written in German) with the names of those in the pictures, although the handwriting is illegible in places. Dates of the photos are loosely established from newspapers that can be seen in photos. There are 2 clippings from local periodicals that focus on Albrecht's hobbies. Item #34156

Original blue cloth covering with gilt lettering to spine and cover with lovely blind stamped embellishment. 1920 Reilly and Lee commercially printed, cloth bound scrapbook. Charming memory book from a Cornwall, New York girl, chronicling her early childhood and family photos, grammar school and high school (Washington Irving High School graduating class of 1928), and life as a coed at Hunter College. Throughout the book are photos fastened on page with scrapbook corners. Approximately 51 black and white prints ranging from baby pictures to girls in caps and gowns. Much of the scrapbook focuses on her time at Hunter College. Memorabilia including the commencement service program, parties, outings, entertainment, class plays, clubs, fraternities/sororities, personal letters and correspondence and newspaper clippings. Also included is the subjects telegram informing her she has been awarded her Master's Degree in English from Columbia University. The flyleaf is marked as This Record Kept by Alice Georgia Bantecas, believed to be the same Alice Bantecas mentioned in Reynold Levy's book, They Told Me Not to Take that Job: Tumult, Betrayal, Heroics, and the Transformation of Lincoln Center. The Reilly & Lee Co. published these beautifully illustrated memory books which became popular gifts. Very Good. Item #31369

[1946-1960] Post World War Two. Red leather over boards, cord tie at spine. 309 mounted photographs, 25 loose photos laid in; with miscellaneous clippings, postcards, and other printed materials, including holiday cards. This album follows a young “war bride” from the Philippines as she builds her new life in the United States after WWII. While the United States granted independence to the Philippines on July 4, 1946, it still retained dozens of military bases on the islands. The “Captain Crane” in this collection is likely an American Serviceman in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Survey and Drafting Section. This album likely belonged to, and was compiled by, Mrs. Crane, and seems to reflect her point of view. It contains photographs of her family and friends in both the Philippines and the U.S., highlights include wedding, baby and holiday photos, army base, as well as a photo of her younger brother being inducted as an ensign in the Philippines Navy. Item #35788

1920 Seminary Students. Two 8” x 6” black and white photographs dated 1920 of unidentified seminary students. The photographs are mounted in a single wooden frame. Although these photographs have detailed notation, the script is difficult to decipher. Likely, the writing is a list of names of those in the photographs. The first photograph shows men in graduation regalia holding diplomas. The second photograph shows a larger group of men posed, seated in front of a building which appears to be a Victorian Gothic building (perhaps a church, seminary or college). In both photographs, white Anglo clergy are surrounded by what appear to be South Asian students. A notation at the bottom of one photograph reads in part: “Christ Church.” What is curious is that, written on the back of the frame mounting, is a notation: “Christ Church; Port Au Prince,” although research has not been able to connect these photographs and Haiti. Item #35781

Circa 1900-1910. Small 7” x 5 ” paper photo album. 41 black and white photographs, glued in, ranging in size 1” x 1” to 4 ” x 2 ” (most photos are the larger size). A collection of family photographs which seem to be collected over time. Most of the photographs are of individuals in domestic settings, but several photos include buildings and architecture, including one which may be a photograph of Chicago at the end of the 18th century. The highlight of the album is the photograph of a young man sitting on an early production Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The man is wearing a Harley-Davidson team jersey and goggles. The motorcycle in the photo appears to be a 1907 Harley-Davidson Strap Tank. in 2015, this same model became the most expensive Harley-Davidson ever sold at auction when it sold for over $700,000. Harley-Davidson was founded in 1903. The first independent dealer opened for business in Chicago in 1905. In 1907 H-D is incorporated and dealer recruitment is targeted on New England. The young man in this photograph may have been part of that recruitment, but is likely part of an early Harley-Davidson racing team. Item #35780

This very detailed and charming diary was meticulously kept by Anna P. Howes of Brookline Massachusetts. The pages begin with Miss Howes' (known as ‘Nancy”) entries for her high school graduation from the Beaver Country Day School in June of 1944, and her coming out party that same week, all amidst the announcements of the fall of Rome and the D-Day invasion two days later. Nancy’s continues to keep her diary throughout her four years at Oberlin College, and beyond. The scrapbook contains diary entries, photos, letters, correspondence, keepsakes and newspaper clippings. Over 100 black and white prints are scattered throughout the diary/scrapbook and are captioned; these snapshot and professional prints range in size from 2x2” to 5x7”. Also included are many invitations and wedding announcements of her classmates and girlfriends at Oberlin (including her own from 1949). Ms. Howes adds notation (dated) in later years to point out interesting bits from early entries, such as nights on the town with Jack Lemmon and John Kander (at the time, unknown). Portions of the diary (sections of individual pages, and in one place, two complete leaves) have been excised from the diary by careful and precise cut-out; particularly in the early college years (possibly the diarist edits her earlier entries at the same time she is adding notation in the 1980's). Also included in this scrapbook are several letters written to Miss Howes (after her marriage to one of her professors at Oberlin); these letters are from Harrison Arlington 'Pete' Williams Jr., while he was a U. S. Congressman. The Congressman and Miss Howes evidently met while at Oberlin and kept in touch over the next several years. Years after the diary is kept, when Pete Williams was a Senator, he was convicted during the Abscam sting operation. At Oberlin, she took a philosophy course with William Kennick, and a lifelong relationship began. The two were married in June 1949. Professor Kennick later taught at Amherst College in 1956, retiring in 1999. Miss Howes was known as Nancy. At the time of her marriage to Professor Kennick, she worked as a staff member in the Hillyer Art Museum at Smith College according to one newspaper clipping. Mrs. Kennick passed away in 2014. Item #34125

Oblong contemporary photograph album 7 X 10 1/2 inches; Bound Black Leather over soft boards with black craft paper leaves; Initials: M.W.C. stamped in gold on cover. More than 300 black and white photos ranging in size from 2 x 3 inches to 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. Some glossy prints but majority are matt finish; tipped in or held by contemporary photo corners. Very few notations, but many photos are dated in ink at lower corner. Some photos have been signed by subject, and a very few indicate the individual venue: Sullivan County, Rock View, Peach Lake (New York). Although never specifically indicated, one individual (a young woman) seems to stand out as the subject of the collection along with another individual Mary A. Powell who appears to be a dear friend. There are a great many photos of groups of young women who may be classmates at a women's college. One professional photo is of Elizabeth Vera Loeb (Stern) (and signed by her) who began teaching at Hunter College in 1915 and went on to an illustrious career with that institution, Ms. Loeb Stern established the first Hunter College Theater and the Hunter College Concert Bureau; and established the first credit courses in dramatics, including the master's program in speech and dramatics at Hunter College. Two additional photos of other young women, taken in the same setting as the photo of Loeb, may be photos of teachers in the early days of Hunter College. The majority of the photos appear to be family and friends in summer recreational activities: tennis, golf, canoeing, swimming and picnicking; as well as visits and excursions to popular vacation sites such as photos dated 1917 from Coney Island and Peach Lake 1919 (possibly the Bloomerside resort). Some photos show subjects in coats, hats and furs suggesting Fall weather. The photos are crisp and clear. Item #31386

Photo book from the October 5, 1912 presentation of the "Milton Pageant" a reenactment of the early years of European settlers in the new world, specifically the settlement of Milton Massachusetts; produced as part of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the town. 36 sepia toned photos of the pageant. Costumed scenes of dubious historical accuracy. Photographs by H. Flister of 31 Milk Street Boston. Item #34146

Oblong black leather over hard boards. Front cover detached; black craft paper leaves, bound with braided cord. Photos taped in. World War Two era photo album of U.S. Navy seaman. These photos likely from the end of the war. Most photos are of scenes on ship while at sea. Good scenes of shipboard life. Photos of other ships (including USS Mispillion, AO-105, in the port of Shanghai). Photos of Navy men on shore leave and attending special events with female dates. The album also includes photos of family, including photos of children and women back home in the U.S. 56 black and white gelatin prints. Item #34128

8” x 6” Photograph Album. Perfect bound black cloth over stiff boards; intact glycine sheets separate each of the grey craft-paper leaves. 48 black and white sepia toned photos. (Not included in that number is one page of miniature photo proofs cut in strips pasted in; as well as several smaller sections of proofs laid in). Many of the album pages include the notation of dates and place names. This album seems to document a family on its travels over a period of time dating from July 4, 1903 to August 1905, from New England to St. Louis and California, visiting family and friends on more than one occasion. Locations include: Winthrop MA, a beach community and popular vacation destination at the turn of the century. It is interesting to note that the Winthrop Yacht Club was established in 1902, only one year before the dated photographs; at the time of these photographs, the Yacht Club had 291 members – and is in existence to this day. Waterworks Park, Detroit (the family likely traveled by way of Detroit on its way to St. Louis) Missouri: St. Louis, Augusta, and Kirkwood Missouri (including photographs taken at Meramec Highlands, a turn of the century health spa and resort on the bluffs of the Meramec River west of Kirkwood, Missouri). Various locations in California include: Oak Bar, Castello, Yreka (a gold rush boomtown established in 1851), and Los Angeles. Photographs of Los Angeles include: Westlake Park (now MacArthur Park) built in the 1880s; As well as several photographs taken on the grounds of the estate of Paul de Longpré; a French artist known for his floating floral paintings. de Longpré established his reputation as a painter after moving to New York in the 1890s. In 1899 de Longpré created a sensation when he relocated to Los Angeles and, in 1901, built a landmark Mission Revival style residence on his three-acre estate. The house included an art gallery to sell prints of his paintings, and was surrounded by the expansive "Le Roi de Fleur" flower gardens. Tours of the Paul de Longpré estate became a popular tourist destination and the Paul de Longpré estate is credited as being Hollywood’s first tourist attraction. (INQUIRE ABOUT ADDITIONAL PICTURES). Item #35555

Oblong quarto measuring 11 x 7 inches. Album would originally have been string-tied - but string is no longer present; black leather over stiff paper boards. Contains 200+ gelatin silver black and white or sepia toned photographs measuring between 1 x 2.5 and 6 x 3.5 inches, some with captions. Cover and first page detached but present (first page contains no photos), several pages are semi detached; small chips and tears thus good with fine photographs. Many of the photos have small pencil date on front: 1924 and the album as a whole contains photos of that decade. Most of the photos are in the larger 6 x 3.5 format and are excellent examples of fashion, sports, automobiles and travel destination of the day. The photos capture the family and scenery in different seasons. Includes scenes of boating, golf, Lake Champlain, bi-planes, Washington D. C., and battleships; also 3 photos of an eclipse of the sun. Item #34161

Two Pre- World War Two German Photo Albums. 500+ black and white photos ranging in size. Each album contains scenic photos, and photos of every day life in both the German rural countryside and city. A unique glimpse into German culture and daily life before the Nazi era, includes family vacations and retreats, farming, weddings and even a child's funeral. The first (the Vader Family Album): oblong cloth covered approximately 9 x 7 inches, contains some photos from the late 30's but most of the photos are family portraits from late 1880's - 90's and through the 1920's. Includes photos of family members in Imperial German Army dress uniforms (this album has handwritten notes taped into the album, but the tape does not touch any of the photographs, although the loose paper covers many of the photos, but is easily removed. The second album is a different, unrelated, German family. This dark leather bound oblong quarto measures approximately 18 x 10 inches, and follows a particular family during the 1920's. This family album contain several loose photos. Item #34157

Photograph circa 1890. Sepia tone. 14” x 10 ”. Matted and in frame 24” x 20”. A title on the matting reads: “Saratoga Carlsbad Springs. Saratoga, N.Y.” The photograph shows a building with a roof-sign which reads: “Carlsbad” on the portion of sign which is visible in this photograph. A man in 19th century clothing stands alongside a one-horse-shay (a two-wheel horse drawn buggy common throughout the 1800s). This photograph is believed to be of the original site of what would become the Carlsbad Hotel. Saratoga Springs is famous for its naturally occurring sparkling water and has been known as a curative spa location since colonial times. By the Victorian age, Saratoga Springs had become a widely popular resort destination. The “Carlsbad Spring” was discovered 1886. Item #35778