R. M. Hartley [graphic] / Holmes, 289 Broadway. [between 1850 and 1859]

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R. M. Hartley [graphic] / Holmes, 289 Broadway. [between 1850 and 1859]

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Photograph shows portrait of Robert Milham Hartley, secretary of the New-York City Temperance Society for 10 years and the first executive secretary of the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor.

1 photograph : sixth-plate ambrotype ; 9.4 x 8.1 cm (case)

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Hartley, Robert Milham, 1796-1881

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New York Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor

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New-York City Temperance Society

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The New York City Temperance Society was established during the first quarter of the 19th century as an auxiliary society to the New York State Temperance Society. The primary objective of the New York City Temperance Society was to promote total abstinence from alcoholic beverages. They accomplished their objectives via speeches, publications, membership drives and pressure upon the legislative bodies of New York State. From the guide to the New York City Temperance Society minutes ...

Holmes, S. A. (Silas A.), 1819 or 1820-1886

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Silas Avery Holmes (1819 or 20-1886) was a New York City photographer who was a contemporary of Matthew Brady. He operated five studios, one of which was located at 596 Broadway between Houston and Prince Streets. Another was at 303 Broadway between Duane and Reade Streets. From the guide to the Malcolm F. Birch family collection, circa 1840-1886, (Brooklyn Historical Society) ...