David M. Spindel photographs and posters 1989-1996

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David M. Spindel photographs and posters 1989-1996

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The David M. Spindel photographs and posters consist of creations made by the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) alum. Most of the materials focus on baseball memorabilia including a collage of New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Brooklyn Dodgers objects. There are also images that center on single players such as Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Paul Rizzuto, Duke Snider, Roberto Clemente, and Pete Rose. Most items in the collection are signed by Spindel.The collection also includes a photographic print of John Lennon and a poster that highlights some of Spindel's rebuses. Creations of David M. Spindel, an American photographer. The collection includes posters and photographs created by Spindel, many of which are signed. Most of the items in the collection focus on baseball memorabilia, although there is an image of John Lennon and a sample of Spindel's rebuses.

4.0 linear feet (1 folder, 1 flat file drawer)

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8146332

RIT Library, Wallace Library

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