Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Inc. New York Office Aerial Photographic Prints and Negatives of New York State Sites B1598

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Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series consists of photographic negatives and positive prints of low-altitude, oblique aerial views of a variety of New York State sites, produced by the New York office of Fairchild Aerial Surveys (a commercial firm) during the years 1946-1949, 1951, and 1957. The reason the photography was done is not known, but the firm's work was used to produce maps for the U.S. Geological Survey, among others. Images depict locations statewide, with the New York City metropolitan area predominating.

Creator:

Fairchild Aerial Surveys, inc. New York office

Title:

Aerial photographic prints and negatives of New York State sites

Quantity:

8.6 cubic feet

2053 negatives; 291 prints

Inclusive Dates:

1941-1957

Bulk Dates:

1946-1949, 1951, 1957

Series Number:

B1598

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