Montauk Military Collection

Montauk Library

A.W.V.S., Montauk Unit members packing gifts, c. 1944 - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:

Dates of Original:

1898-1980

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Historical Context

Because of its strategic location, Montauk has been used as an Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force base throughout its history.

Scope of Collection

The collection consists of historic photographs documenting various military activities following American wars from the late 19th Century to the Cold War.

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By Subject:

Voluntarism -- New York (State) -- Montauk

Creator Attribution:

Strohmeyer & Wyman

Ed Crasky

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