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Photographer’s Images Capture a Slice of Sag Harbor Life

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Governor Nelson Rockefeller greeting well-wishers during a visit to Sag Harbor on July 18, 1962. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Governor Nelson Rockefeller greeting well-wishers during a visit to Sag Harbor on July 18, 1962. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Mel Jackson when he was a busy photographer in Sag Harbor. COURTESY ANNE FAGAN

Mel Jackson when he was a busy photographer in Sag Harbor. COURTESY ANNE FAGAN

Governor Nelson Rockefeller speaking at the entrance to the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum during a visit on July 18, 1962. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Governor Nelson Rockefeller speaking at the entrance to the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum during a visit on July 18, 1962. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Cars parked on Bay Street with the Sag Harbor Yacht Club in the distance on Labor Day weekend in 1957 when the village celebrated its 250th anniversary. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Cars parked on Bay Street with the Sag Harbor Yacht Club in the distance on Labor Day weekend in 1957 when the village celebrated its 250th anniversary. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

A view looking south on Main Street when Sag Harbor Village held a parade to celebrate its 250th anniversary on Labor Day weekend in 1957. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

A view looking south on Main Street when Sag Harbor Village held a parade to celebrate its 250th anniversary on Labor Day weekend in 1957. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Young boaters at Windmill Beach in 1957. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Young boaters at Windmill Beach in 1957. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

A beauty contest. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

A beauty contest. COURTESY JOHN JERMAIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

authorStephen J. Kotz on Apr 30, 2024
A glimpse of Sag Harbor’s past in the form of a collection of more than 30 photographs captured through the lens of photographer Mel Jackson has opened at the Sag... more

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