66 10 1205 http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/c1c44e6f9993868e8c64de4f6de25c21.mp3 cc9f1b95a9264e606af7d61875e708d8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Freedomland U.S.A. Description An account of the resource This collection contains oral history interviews with author Michael R. Virgintino, author of Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History, about the Freedomland U.S.A. amusement park. Photographs are included to provide a visual guide to the interviews. Mr. Virgintino explains the history of the land (originially owned by the Butler family who were owners of Yonkers Raceway) and how it was transformed to Freedomland U.S.A. by real estate developer William Zuckendor. Co-Op City currently resides on top of the land that was once Freedomland U.S.A. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Freedomland U.S.A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Michael R. Virgintino Billy Collins Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 JPEG Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Freedomland U.S.A, 1960-1964. Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Michael Walsh Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Michael R. Virgintino Location The location of the interview Grinton I. Will Library Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data MP3 Time Summary A summary of an interview given for different time stamps throughout the interview 00:26-Freedomland U.S.A. lasts 5 seasons. 00:36-The 1964 World's Fair did not close Freedomland. 1:38-William Zeckendorf Sr. owner of land where Freedomland was built. 2:12-Land where Freedomland was built was originally by the Butler family who were part owners of Yonkers raceway. 3:56-Land transaction between the Butler family and Zuckendorf. 5:00-Freedomland breaks ground in 1959. 5:16-Zuckendorf's company Webb and Knapp begins losing money. 5:46-Book-keeping problems. 6:36-Zuckendorf borrowing money for mortgages and expenses. 7:28-In June 1964, Zuckendorf sells 25 million dollars of land that houses part of Freedomland to the Pension Fund of the Teamster's Union. 9:40-Plans to save Freedomland U.S.A. 11:57-Freedomland meant to last five years. 13:15-Pilings in ground to test overflow from Hudson River. 14:50-Tornado ride sold to Kennywood and then Storytown. 16:15-Ads about rides at Freedomland being available for sale. 16:55-San Francisco section part of Freedomland blocked off. 17:20-Staff informed of possible layoffs. 17:50-September 15, 1964 Freedomland files for bankruptcy. 18:55-Buccaneer and Earthquake rides sold to Cedar Point. 20:22-Storytown purchases Danny the Dragon. 21:36: Clark's Trading Post purchases Chicago Train Station and Santa Fe Train Station. 23:50-Teamster's Union Pension Fund saved with building of Co-Op City. 25:05-Plaque to Freedomland U.S.A. 26:35-"Freedomland just a placeholder for the land"-Zuckendorf quote in newspaper. 28:41- Rumor that amusement park owner Charlie Wood found Freedomland records that contradict each other. 30:00-Flooding in Co-op City. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Michael R. Virgintino Interview Part 3 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Michael R. Virgintino Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 5/13/2019 Relation A related resource Interview with Michael R. Virgintino: <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/594">http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/594</a> Interview with Michael R. Virgintino Part 2: <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/660">http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/660</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource MP3 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.029,003 Description An account of the resource Michael R. Virgintino, the author of Freedomland U.S.A.: The Definitive History, talks about the real reason why Freedom U.S.A. closed and how some of ts rides where sold to other amusement parks. Freedomland Michael R. Virgintino http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/7e55093817aa37e8a9075c3a68ac9c3c.jpg c7fefc7ee07a19b6921144f3a8eed0e2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Melvin Goldstein Photograph Collection Description An account of the resource In this collection are photographs taken by Melvin Goldstein while he was stationed in the Philippines. Included are photographs of Corregidor taken by Melvin as he explored the battlefield. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Melvin Goldstein Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Melvin Goldstein Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/17/2019 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Corregidor Island Philippines Subject The topic of the resource World War Two, 1939-1945 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mile-Long Barracks Description An account of the resource Army barracks on the Bataan peninsula. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Melvin Goldstein Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Melvin Goldstein Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.028.035 Relation A related resource <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/589"> Melvin Goldstein's oral history interview</a> <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/589"> </a> Bataan Corregidor World War Two http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/344c4d2ecb08128001d40f7544bae93f.tif 8bb2b81994bd5c5e7821e979a9976323 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Construction of the Grinton I. Will Library Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/21/2017 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIFF files Description An account of the resource Images captured of the Grinton I. Will Library being built. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Yonkers Public Library Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 35 mm slide Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Model of the Grinton I. Will Library Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Yonkers Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIFF file Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2016.000.181 http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/26efdbd8a5180772dee62dd3a55f7d3e.jpg b3810ad35d51cf445b8217e666798d5d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grinton I. Will Library Description An account of the resource Materials relating to the Grinton I. Will Library. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Joan Cela Yonkers Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/2017 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIFF/JPEG files Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Model of the Grinton I. WIll Library Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Yonkers Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2018.000.636 http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/91d0bfb222a598d85a6d9ae5b7c20d2d.jpg 2aaebf88b677c6b6dbe62b9db220a5c7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource June Hoffman Keller Collection Description An account of the resource In this collection, there are postcards of Westchester County and Yonkers. These postcards were collected by June Hoffman Keller. The estate of Leah K. Idelman donated her collection to the Yonkers Public Library. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived June Hoffman Keller Leah K. Idelman Alta Indelman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/19/2022 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2022.049 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource June Hoffman Keller Leah K. Idelman Alta Indelman Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Postcard Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Morsemere Lovers' Walk Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived June Hoffman Keller Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Published by the Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2022.049.084 Yonkers http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/3dde5e126422d803ed22219297b8f921.jpg 6203ed69adebb1004ece68bfeeafdf23 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Melvin Goldstein Photograph Collection Description An account of the resource In this collection are photographs taken by Melvin Goldstein while he was stationed in the Philippines. Included are photographs of Corregidor taken by Melvin as he explored the battlefield. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Melvin Goldstein Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Melvin Goldstein Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/17/2019 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Corregidor Island Philippines Subject The topic of the resource World War Two, 1939-1945 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mortar at Battery Way Description An account of the resource Photograph of artillery piece at <a href="http://www.corregidorisland.com/guns.html">Battery Way</a>. <a href="http://www.corregidorisland.com/guns.html"></a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Melvin Goldstein Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Melvin Goldstein Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.028.040 Relation A related resource <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/589"> Melvin Goldstein's oral history interview</a> <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/589"> </a> Corregidor World War Two http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/37d4dfb624d52a563dc6567e881f5112.jpg 96edaa759621ef5de14bee6da8058e7c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Melvin Goldstein Photograph Collection Description An account of the resource In this collection are photographs taken by Melvin Goldstein while he was stationed in the Philippines. Included are photographs of Corregidor taken by Melvin as he explored the battlefield. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Melvin Goldstein Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Melvin Goldstein Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/17/2019 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Corregidor Island Philippines Subject The topic of the resource World War Two, 1939-1945 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mortar at Battery Way on Corregidor Description An account of the resource Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Melvin Goldstein Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Melvin Goldtstein Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.028.039 Relation A related resource <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/589"> Melvin Goldstein's oral history interview</a> <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/589"> </a> Corregidor World War Two http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/9a72d8319afe9476dff44ca69ea4a1bb.jpg 44af65dd9f01b90836aac7acf4276474 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Melvin Goldstein Photograph Collection Description An account of the resource In this collection are photographs taken by Melvin Goldstein while he was stationed in the Philippines. Included are photographs of Corregidor taken by Melvin as he explored the battlefield. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Melvin Goldstein Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Melvin Goldstein Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 4/17/2019 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Corregidor Island Philippines Subject The topic of the resource World War Two, 1939-1945 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mortar used in the defense of Corregidor. Description An account of the resource This photograph was taken by Melvin Goldstein. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Melvin Goldstein Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Melvin Goldstein Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2019.028.009 Relation A related resource <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/589">Melvin Goldstein's oral history interview</a> <a href="http://archive.ypl.org/items/show/589"> </a> Corregidor World War Two http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/9787eee048cc79eba982f21ea5ed1b80.jpg a01796c6f761dfba45e66e00118dc38f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource One YPL Description An account of the resource Photographs and materials that relate to all branches of the Yonkers Public Library. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Eugene Howell Yonkers Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2/23/2018 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG files Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mother Goose Handing Out Flyers Description An account of the resource This photograph was taken at Riverfest which was held from September 23 to September 24, 2000. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Yonkers Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2018.009.041 Yonkers Riverfest http://archive.ypl.org/files/original/a9cd18999c1b586ea6f6829b55b9fa90.jpg e3856cb68a31b23326ba8dfe9c5839f2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grinton I. Will Library Description An account of the resource Materials relating to the Grinton I. Will Library. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Joan Cela Yonkers Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/1/2017 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Yonkers Public Library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource TIFF/JPEG files Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photograph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mother Goose Time 1981 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Yonkers Public Library Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Yonkers Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Yonkers Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource JPEG Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2018.000.756