Montauk Fishing Collection

Montauk Library

Montauk Fishing Collection
Sam Cox surf fishing c. early 1950s - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:
59
Dates of Original:
1909-1962

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Historical Context

Montauk is located on the eastern end of Long Island, only a couple of hours from New York City and over a hundred miles out into the Atlantic Ocean. All the fish from Long Island Sound and waters of Rhode Island and Massachusetts swim by on their annual migrations.

Scope of Collection

The collection consists of black and white photographs and a map showing recreational fishing in Montauk, Long Island.

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NYH Topic Areas:
Environment & Nature

Geography & Maps

Recreation & Sports

Collection Type:
Photographs