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  • TitleHonor society additions
  • Call NumberSCHL_0301
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryCaption: "Honor society additions--The Rev. John V. Newman, C.M., dean of St. John's College, second from left [wearing clerical attire], and Frank O'Shea, retiring president of the school's Skull and Circle Honorary Society, welcomes six new members to the exclusive college organization. Members of the 26-year-old society must excel both in studies and extra-curricular activities;" crucifix on wall in background.
  • Date1954
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white, gelatin silver ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteGrease pencil cropping marks; retouched. On verso: date stamped: May 17, 1954; Brooklyn Eagle stamp; photographer's stamp. Title from caption on verso.
  • CreatorJacobellis, William N. [photographer]
  • SubjectSt. John's University (New York, N.Y.) ; Clergy -- Costume -- New York (State) -- New York ; College students -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.