Albertin Collection

BRENDAN BEHAN (1923-1964). Irish writer. With Jackie Gleason in Gleasons dressing room after a production of Take Me Along in New York City. Photograph by Walter Albertin, 1960

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968). American clergyman and civil rights leader. Photograph by Walter Albertin, June 1964

AIR RAID DRILL, 1962. Children under their desks during an air raid drill at P.S. 58 in Brooklyn, New York. Photograph by Walter Albertin, 1962

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS (1911-1983). American playwright. Photograph by Walter Albertin, 1953

SCHOOL DESEGREGATION, 1958. New York City Mayor Robert Wagner meeting the Little Rock Nine. In the front row from left to right are Minnijean Brown, Elizabeth Eckford, Carlotta Walls, Mayor Wagner

CHRYSLER BUILDING, 1953. A view of the Chrysler Building from the Empire State Building in New York City. Photograph by Walter Albertin, 1953

CORE PROTEST, 1964. Ken Rice, Stan Brezenoff, and other members of the Congress of Racial Equality marching in New York City. Photograph by Walter Albertin, 1964

WAGNER, MEISTRELL, MOSES. Mayor Robert F. Wagner, Frank Meistrell and Robert Moses on a housing project tour in New York City. Photograph by Walter Albertin, 1956

PETE SEEGER (1919-2014). American folk singer and composer. Arriving at court. Photograph by Walter Albertin, 4 April 1961

FEDERICO FELLINI (1920-1993). Italian film director. Photograph by Walter Albertin, 1965

ROBERT FROST (1874-1963). American poet. Photograph by Walter Albertin, 1959

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"Albertin: Capturing the Essence of History and Culture" Step into the world of Albertin, a name synonymous with capturing iconic moments in history. From Martin Luther King Jr. 's powerful speeches to air raid drills during times of uncertainty, Walter Albertin's lens has immortalized these significant events. In 1962, children huddled under their desks during an air raid drill at school, showcasing the fear that loomed over society. Through his camera, Albertin captured not only their vulnerability but also their resilience. The struggle for equality is another theme woven into Albertin's work. In 1958, Mayor Robert Wagner met with the Little Rock Nine as they fought for school desegregation in New York City. These images serve as a reminder of the courage displayed by those who challenged societal norms. But it wasn't just social movements that fascinated Albertin; he had an eye for architectural beauty too. The Chrysler Building stood tall and majestic in his photographs from 1953, juxtaposed against its neighboring Empire State Building. Albertin's lens was not limited to American soil; he ventured beyond borders to capture international icons like Federico Fellini. His photographs reveal the essence of this renowned Italian film director and provide insight into his creative genius. Music also found its place within Albertin's portfolio. Pete Seeger, an influential folk singer and composer known for his activism through music, became one of his subjects. These images encapsulate Seeger's passion and commitment to using art as a catalyst for change. Even celebrated poets like Robert Frost were not exempt from being immortalized by Walter Albertin's camera lens. Frost's introspective gaze speaks volumes about his profound literary contributions to American culture. Through each photograph taken by Walter Albertin emerges a story—a glimpse into history frozen in time—capturing both monumental events and intimate moments alike. His ability to document diverse aspects of human experience makes him an invaluable chronicler of our collective memory.