Guide to the John Albok Negatives, 1933-1968

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Guide to the John Albok Negatives, 1933-1968

1933-1968

http://dlib.nyu.edu/findingaids/html/tamwag/photos_063/photos_063.html

Hungarian immigrant photographer John Albok (1894-1982) is known for his sensitive depiction of Central Park, children, and New York City street life during the Depression. Less well known are his images of political protest. The collection includes 433 black and white negatives shot in New York City, between 1933 and 1968, that document May Day and Labor Day parades and demonstrations against the Vietnam War.

3.0 linear feet 433 4x5 black and white negatives

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