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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Guests & Entertainers
Description
An account of the resource
The preeminent reputation of the Waldorf Astoria on the world stage is shaped by the illustrious and ordinary who have passed through it. Elite travelers, celebrities, artists, heads of state, royalty, diplomats and numerous others from diverse social strata have enjoyed the glamour and renowned service of the hotel. Some have stayed for short periods, while others have called the hotel their permanent home. Guests of the Waldorf-Astoria rely on the deep privacy and security the hotel provides; therefore the archive houses a limited amount of material pertaining to notable guests. The photographs and other materials presented in this collection reflect the public experiences of some of the notable and newsworthy guests at the Waldorf=Astoria. Many of the photographs were taken at Friar’s Club dinners, the annual Alfred E. Smith Dinner and various high-profile balls and dinners.
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Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
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black-and-white photographs
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
8x10
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
President Herbert Hoover meets with the press on his 86th Birthday, Waldorf Towers, August 1960
Subject
The topic of the resource
Hoover, Herbert; 1874-1964
Presidents - United States
Description
An account of the resource
Black and white photograph depicting a Herbert Hoover press event at the Waldorf Towers on his 86th birthday, August 1960.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Waldorf Astoria Archive
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
August 10, 1960
Relation
A related resource
Photographs | Biographical | Political
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
image | jpeg
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
8x10
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
black-and-white photographs
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
StillImage
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1960 - 1969
1960
After Conrad Hilton
Herbert Hoover
Politicians
Presidents
Waldorf Astoria Towers
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Guests & Entertainers
Description
An account of the resource
The preeminent reputation of the Waldorf Astoria on the world stage is shaped by the illustrious and ordinary who have passed through it. Elite travelers, celebrities, artists, heads of state, royalty, diplomats and numerous others from diverse social strata have enjoyed the glamour and renowned service of the hotel. Some have stayed for short periods, while others have called the hotel their permanent home. Guests of the Waldorf-Astoria rely on the deep privacy and security the hotel provides; therefore the archive houses a limited amount of material pertaining to notable guests. The photographs and other materials presented in this collection reflect the public experiences of some of the notable and newsworthy guests at the Waldorf=Astoria. Many of the photographs were taken at Friar’s Club dinners, the annual Alfred E. Smith Dinner and various high-profile balls and dinners.
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Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Portrait of General Coleman du Pont, 1934
Subject
The topic of the resource
Du Pont, T. Coleman (Thomas Coleman), 1863-1930
Description
An account of the resource
Black and white photograph. Press slip on the reverse reads: "June 14th, 1934. Life-size portrait of the late General Coleman du Pont, which now hangs in the South Lounge of the famous Peacock Alley of The Waldorf-Astoria, in commemoration of his close association with the original Waldorf-Astoria"
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1934-06-14
Relation
A related resource
Photographs | Biographical | Guests / Entertainers
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
image | jpeg
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
8x10
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
black-and-white photographs
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
StillImage
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
06.05.122
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1931-present
Peacock Alley
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1931 - 1939
Gilded Age
Industry
Lucius Boomer
Politicians
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Events
Description
An account of the resource
The Waldorf=Astoria has cultivated a long tradition of hosting high-profile events and providing a stage for major musicians and performers from all over the world. The photographs and other materials in this collection cover a wide variety of special events and celebrations of important moments in history. Everything from Guy Lombardo’s annual New Year’s Eve Galas to a celebration of the end of Prohibition to Economic Club Luncheons to the height of elegant New York City night life is represented here. The Starlight Roof, Empire Room and Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel have all served as a platform for an impressive list of entertainers, musicians, comedians as well as politicians.
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Still Image
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Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
contact sheets
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
President Ronald W. Reagan greets Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher
Subject
The topic of the resource
Reagan, Ronald
Thatcher, Margaret
Description
An account of the resource
Black and white photograph magnified from a contact sheet depicting President Ronald Reagan greeting Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at what is believed to be the reception of the state dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria given by President Ronald Reagan for visiting allied leaders, the day of his addressing the United Nations General Assembly in October, 1985.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Star Black
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
[1985-10-24]
Relation
A related resource
Photographs | Biographical | Political
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
image | jpeg
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
black-and-white photographs
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
StillImage
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
06.05.037
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1931-present
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1980 - 1989
Margaret Thatcher
Politicians
Ronald Reagan
United Nations
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Title
A name given to the resource
Portraits
Description
An account of the resource
A collection of dozens of autographed photographs and portraits given to Oscar of the Waldorf. It seems that Oscar brought these with him when he moved into the hotel in 1939 after the death of his beloved Mrs. Tschirky. In his biography, of the portraits he said “with them about me I feel more or less at home”. These portraits are of notable men in industry, finance, philanthropy, politics and more, who whether based in New York City or who had traveled from overseas, clearly felt they had a home at the Waldorf Astoria.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
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black-and-white photographs
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
Oversize
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Portrait of Philip Elting, to Oscar, 1927.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Tschirky, Oscar, 1866-1950
United States. Collector of Customs (New York, N.Y.)
Description
An account of the resource
Black and white autographed photograph of Philip Elting, given to Oscar Tschirky, with an inscription reading: "To my friend "Oscar", Philip Elting, July 26. 1927".
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Pennington, Kingston N.Y.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1927
Relation
A related resource
Photographs | Biographical | Staff / Entertainment / Owners
Photographs | Biographical | Political
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
image | jpeg
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
Oversize
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
black-and-white photographs
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
StillImage
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
06.X3.002
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1893 - 1928
Government
Oscar Tschirky
Politicians
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Description
An account of the resource
The original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel began as two hotels, the Waldorf and the Astoria, built by feuding cousins William Waldorf Astor and John Jacob Astor IV in 1893 and 1897 respectively. They were located on Fifth Avenue, where the Empire State Building stands today and were built based on specifications by proprietor George C. Boldt so that the two hotels could be connected by what came to be known as Peacock Alley.
Much like its modern counterpart, the original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel set a new standard for service and luxury, establishing itself as the social center for New York’s well-to-do and attracted notable visitors from around the world.
The images in this collection cover the original Waldorf-Astoria during the peak of its popularity.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Philippe Bunau-Varilla, to Oscar, 1933
Description
An account of the resource
Signed photograph from Philippe Bunau-Varilla to Oscar Tschirky, reading: "To Oscar, the great manager of the greatest and best hotel in the world, the Waldorf Astoria, where in room 1162 were laid the foundations of the Republic of Panama in October 1903 and which therefore became the cradle of the Panama Canal the gigantic undertaking which united the Atlantic with the Pacific. With gratitude for 32 years of constand and friendly affections, P. Bunau-Varilla, Paris 10th of May 1933"
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1933
Date Created
Date of creation of the resource.
1933
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Public domain
Relation
A related resource
Photographs | Biographical | Staff / Entertainment / Owners
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
image | jpeg
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
black-and-white photographs
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
StillImage
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
06.04.067
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1893 - 1928
Old Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Oscar Tschirky
Politicians
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
America's Palace
Description
An account of the resource
In October of 1931, President Herbert Hoover took to the airwaves to announce to the opening of the Park Avenue Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. This historic national radio broadcast set the tone for the new hotel and its role in international politics and culture.
The Waldorf=Astoria has often been referred to as America's Palace. It's no wonder how the hotel acquired this moniker, having hosted major heads of state and dignitaries from all over the world since it opened in the early 1930s.
Guests of the Waldorf-Astoria rely on the deep privacy and security the hotel provides; therefore the archive houses a limited amount of material pertaining to notable guests. The photographs and other materials presented in this collection reflect the public experiences of some of the notable and newsworthy guests at the Waldorf=Astoria.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
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black-and-white photographs
Physical Dimensions
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8x10
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
The Presidential Suite Living Room, c. 1962
Subject
The topic of the resource
United States. President.
Description
An account of the resource
Black and white photograph depicting the living room of the Presidential Suite circa 1962. Toward the right is John F. Kennedy's rocking chair, now a permanent part of the Suite. As part of the 1978 redecoration, a brass plaque was added to identify the chair as having belonged to President Kennedy.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
[c. 1962]
Relation
A related resource
Photographs | Buildings Collection
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
image | jpeg
Extent
The size or duration of the resource.
8x10
Medium
The material or physical carrier of the resource.
black-and-white photographs
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
StillImage
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
06.01.031
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1931-present
Presidential Suite
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1960 - 1969
1960s
After Conrad Hilton
National Football Foundation Gold Medalist
Politicians
Presidential Suite
Presidents
Waldorf Towers
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Title
A name given to the resource
America's Palace
Description
An account of the resource
In October of 1931, President Herbert Hoover took to the airwaves to announce to the opening of the Park Avenue Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. This historic national radio broadcast set the tone for the new hotel and its role in international politics and culture.
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Guests of the Waldorf-Astoria rely on the deep privacy and security the hotel provides; therefore the archive houses a limited amount of material pertaining to notable guests. The photographs and other materials presented in this collection reflect the public experiences of some of the notable and newsworthy guests at the Waldorf=Astoria.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data
color photographs
Physical Dimensions
The actual physical size of the original image.
8x10
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Presidential Suite plaque, 1978
Subject
The topic of the resource
United States. President.
Description
An account of the resource
Color photograph depicting a plaque with the names of thirteen notable guests of the Presidential Suite. Created in 1978 on the occasion of a rehabilitation of the space, this plaque is nine inches by fifteen inches and made out of satin brass.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1978-09
Relation
A related resource
Photographs | Buildings Collection
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The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
image | jpeg
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The size or duration of the resource.
8x10
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The material or physical carrier of the resource.
color photographs
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
StillImage
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An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
06.01.031
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The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1931-present
Presidential Suite
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Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1970 - 1979
1970s
After Conrad Hilton
Politicians
Presidential Suite
Presidents
Royalty
Waldorf Towers
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Title
A name given to the resource
America's Palace
Description
An account of the resource
In October of 1931, President Herbert Hoover took to the airwaves to announce to the opening of the Park Avenue Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. This historic national radio broadcast set the tone for the new hotel and its role in international politics and culture.
The Waldorf=Astoria has often been referred to as America's Palace. It's no wonder how the hotel acquired this moniker, having hosted major heads of state and dignitaries from all over the world since it opened in the early 1930s.
Guests of the Waldorf-Astoria rely on the deep privacy and security the hotel provides; therefore the archive houses a limited amount of material pertaining to notable guests. The photographs and other materials presented in this collection reflect the public experiences of some of the notable and newsworthy guests at the Waldorf=Astoria.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
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black-and-white photographs
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Title
A name given to the resource
President Reagan's mirror and table in the Presidential Suite
Subject
The topic of the resource
United States. President.
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An account of the resource
Black and white photograph depicting the gold oval mirror and eagle-based table in the reception hall of the Presidential Suite, date unknown. These pieces were donated to The Waldorf=Astoria Hotel by President Ronald Reagan.
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A related resource
Photographs | Buildings Collection
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image | jpeg
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The size or duration of the resource.
8x10
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black-and-white photographs
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The nature or genre of the resource
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An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
06.01.037
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The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1931-present
Presidential Suite
Temporal Coverage
Temporal characteristics of the resource.
1980 - 1989
After Conrad Hilton
National Football Foundation Gold Medalist
Politicians
Presidential Suite
Presidents
Ronald Reagan
Waldorf Towers