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STEP ONE: PRESERVATION (STEP TWO: RESTORATION)
We have been so lucky to be a part of NYU's Regional Media Legacies Project (RML), made possible with support from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. RML fellows Robert Anen and Claire Fox have been working on a collection of 16-mm and 8-mm films dating from 1925 to 1964 from the Shelter Island Historical Society's archive. Their work has helped preserve the films, and protect them from mold damage and other forms of film decomposition. This work has allowed us, for the first time, to see what is on the film! Some of the subjects include, the aftermath of the 1938 hurricane, Beach Club footage at the Prospect Hotel from the 1930s, home movies of Shelter Island families, the 1964 groundbreaking of the Shelter Island Library, and more. We are so grateful for their contribution to the preservation of our Island's history. Robert Anen considered the work on this film collection a great privilege because his family has deep ties to Shelter Island. His grandparents, Louis and Pat Abruzzino, spent many years living on West Neck Road during the summer through the 1950-1970s. Anen is also related to the Gulluscio family through his grandfather’s sister, JoAnn, who is married to Robbie Gulluscio. |
Now is where you come in!
If you recognize any of the folks in the slideshow, please email Archivist Rachel Lucas at archivist@shelterislandhistorical.org. Thank you! |
Visiting the archives is easy and fun!
If you have a question about the history of Shelter Island, all you need to do is email us or give us a call and we will set up an appointment. We can also work with you on the phone or via a video call if you are not able to come visit in-person.
Common inquiries involve researching properties with our House Registry, looking up family members, or even just certain periods of time on Shelter Island. We have over 100,000 maps, deeds, diaries, letters, photos and other historical documents as well as artifacts such as artwork, furniture, tools, textiles, vehicles, and house wares spanning the 17th through 21st centuries.
We look forward to your visit!
Please use the form below, send an email to: archivist@shelterislandhistorical.org, or call 631-749-0025 with your inquiry.
If you have a question about the history of Shelter Island, all you need to do is email us or give us a call and we will set up an appointment. We can also work with you on the phone or via a video call if you are not able to come visit in-person.
Common inquiries involve researching properties with our House Registry, looking up family members, or even just certain periods of time on Shelter Island. We have over 100,000 maps, deeds, diaries, letters, photos and other historical documents as well as artifacts such as artwork, furniture, tools, textiles, vehicles, and house wares spanning the 17th through 21st centuries.
We look forward to your visit!
Please use the form below, send an email to: archivist@shelterislandhistorical.org, or call 631-749-0025 with your inquiry.
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The Shelter Island History Center's main floor and lower level are ADA accessible.
Only Service Animals are welcome at The Shelter Island History Center. | ||