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Friedman-Abeles photographs

Title
Friedman-Abeles photographs, 1940-1981 (bulk 1954-1970).
Author
Friedman-Abeles (New York, N.Y.)
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Box 368Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 368Offsite
Box 367Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 367Offsite
Box 366Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 366Offsite
Box 365Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 365Offsite
Box 364Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 364Offsite
Box 363Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 363Offsite
Box 362Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 362Offsite
Box 361Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 361Offsite
Box 360Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 360Offsite
Box 359Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 359Offsite
Box 358Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 358Offsite
Box 357Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 357Offsite
Box 356Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 356Offsite
Box 355Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 355Offsite
Box 354Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 354Offsite
Box 353Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 353Offsite
Box 352Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 352Offsite
Box 351Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 351Offsite
Box 350Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 350Offsite
Box 349Mixed materialSupervised use *T-Vim 1992-013 Box 349Offsite

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Additional Authors
  • Friedman, Leo, 1919-2011.
  • Friedman, Sy, 1919-1985.
  • Abeles, Joseph.
  • Talbot (New York, N.Y.), photographer.
  • Joseph Abeles Collection.
Description
186 linear ft. (368 boxes)
Summary
The collection contains work from the partnership of Leo and Sy Friedman and Joseph Abeles, together the pre-eminent firm documenting Broadway theater productions in the 1950s-1970s. The Friedman-Abeles Photographs consist primarily of photographs, negatives, contact sheets, proofs, slides, and oversized prints, spanning the partnership of Leo and Sy Friedman and Joseph Abeles. While the partnership lasted from 1954-1970, the collection does contain photographs from before and after this time. These photographs are generally marked as being from Talbot Studio or the Joseph Abeles Collection, the former being the studio Abeles founded before his partnership with the Friedmans, and the latter his studio afterwards and also the name used for the archive by its last owner, Carl Marks & Co. Almost all of the images are in black and white, but there is a series of color negatives, transparencies, and slides. Images from theatrical productions comprise the majority of the collection, and the images cover various stages of production. Many shows have rehearsal, production, and publicity prints. Some also have images of set construction, costume design, backstage visits, and parties. The images are from Broadway and off-Broadway shows, as well as out of town engagements throughout the northeast, and various other productions in Connecticut and New Jersey. There is also a series of the firm's other work that contains images from events around New York City- luncheons, award events, and other commercial work. The collection also contains studio portraits of actors, actresses, producers, authors, and others involved in theater. The business records series contains paperwork related to various projects, sales, reports, bills, and more, primarily while the collection was owned by Carl Marks & Co. This correspondence is mostly from the late 1970s-early 1980s, and is specific to the Joseph Abeles Collection. A large section of this series is devoted to the publicatio and distribution of the 1980 Broadway Musical Calendar.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Business records.
  • Photographic prints.
  • Negatives (Photographic)
  • Slides (Photographs)
  • Color transparencies.
  • Contact sheets.
Access (note)
  • Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. For guidance on permission to publish, contact the Billy Rose Theatre Division by emailing theatre@nypl.org.
Cite As (note)
  • Friedman-Abeles photographs, *T-Vim 1992-013, Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Source (note)
  • Carl Marks & Co., Inc.
Call Number
*T-Vim 1992-013
OCLC
856540670
Author
Friedman-Abeles (New York, N.Y.)
Title
Friedman-Abeles photographs, 1940-1981 (bulk 1954-1970).
Access
Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. For guidance on permission to publish, contact the Billy Rose Theatre Division by emailing theatre@nypl.org.
Cite As:
Friedman-Abeles photographs, *T-Vim 1992-013, Billy Rose Theatre Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
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Added Author
Friedman, Leo, 1919-2011.
Friedman, Sy, 1919-1985.
Abeles, Joseph.
Talbot (New York, N.Y.), photographer.
Joseph Abeles Collection.
Research Call Number
*T-Vim 1992-013
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