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Capobianco Family School Photographs

PhotographerPhotographed by Loring Studios (American)

Date1955-1965

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper, color photographs on paper, one in cardboard folder

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in. (19.1 x 24.1cm) or smaller Sheet (height x width): 11 x 13 3/4in. (27.9 x 34.9cm) or smaller

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco

Object number2005.180.17.1-.12

DescriptionFormal group photographs and individual graduation portraits of school children. In one photograph, children are posed in what appears to be a school auditorium with a crucifix on the wall. A sign reads "ST. PATRICK'S SCHOOL / CLASS OF / 1955." In some photographs, students wear school uniforms. In others they wear caps and gowns. Some students appear to be African-American.

NotesThe Gennaro J. Capobianco Collection consists of material relating to the history of Italian-Americans in the Hartford area, and includes: documents and manuscript items; pamphlets, bound books, and other printed materials; photograph album, unmounted photographs and postcards; posters; cassette recordings; medical equipment; plaques, statue, furniture, hat; newspaper clipping and genealogical materials.

Subject Note: Many photographs depict students at St. Patrick & St. Anthony School in Hartford.

Status

Not on view