261 Livingston St Facade of three-story, wood-frame building at 261 Livingston Street with shop on street level and apartments (?) above, two pedestrians (women) looking in store window, portions of attached, brick buildings on both sides ("Gerson Cleaning & Dyeing" store on left), and portion of brick building in background.

Signs don't mean a thing Four women standing under wooden scaffolding and leaning against railing, probably on Fulton Street; sign behind them reads, "HACK STAND, 3 TAXICABS, NO PARKING." Caption: "SIGNS DON'T MEAN A THING to nylon-seeking ladies who stood determinedly, a 'no parking' sign notwithstanding, outside Mays Department Store today, where the precious hosiery was on sale."

Bonanza day Man in suit at left handing check to woman at right, as five other women wait their turn. Caption: "BONANZA DAY: Mays, 510 Fulton St., distributes $50,000 to its 600 employees as the fiscal year ends. Above, Maj. Max L. Shulman, vice president of the department store, hands Madeline Sessa her share of the bonus as Miss Sessa's co-workers look on, waiting their turn."

Toasted in song Four young female employees of Mays department store on Fulton Street standing behind two men in suits seated at table with floral bouquet. Caption: "TOASTED IN SONG: Girl employees of Mays sing 'He's a Jolly Good Fellow' to Joseph Weinstein, president of the store, at dinner-dance at the Livingston. Harry Hershfield, seated at right, joins in the tribute."

McCrory's Image represented is one of a related set (WORK 0981, WORK 0983, WORK 0982), some of which may also be described in this new record; Four exterior views of McCrory's, a variety store, located on Fulton Street near Hanover Place. 0981 and 0982 are, although not identical, very similar, and both also include large store signs for Kitty Kelly and London's. 0983 is an architectural rendering. 0984 includes many pedestrians.

McCrory's Image represented is one of a related set (WORK 0981, WORK 0983, WORK 0982), some of which may also be described in this new record; Four exterior views of McCrory's, a variety store, located on Fulton Street near Hanover Place. 0981 and 0982 are, although not identical, very similar, and both also include large store signs for Kitty Kelly and London's. 0983 is an architectural rendering. 0984 includes many pedestrians.

McCrory's Image represented is one of a related set (WORK 0981, WORK 0983, WORK 0982), some of which may also be described in this new record; Four exterior views of McCrory's, a variety store, located on Fulton Street near Hanover Place. 0981 and 0982 are, although not identical, very similar, and both also include large store signs for Kitty Kelly and London's. 0983 is an architectural rendering. 0984 includes many pedestrians.

Hello Santa Man in Santa Claus costume sitting in open cockpit of helicopter shaking hands with man in overcoat; large crowd watching from front of department store. Caption: "HELLO SANTA: Mario Remo of Mays department store, greets St. Nick at the Glen Oaks Village Shopping Center, where Santa arrived by helicopter."

Grand opening Six men in suits at ribbon cutting ceremony; policemen and onlookers in background; floral bouquets at left and right. Caption: "GRAND OPENING: Borough President Cashmore snips the ribbon at the grand opending of the new building of Mays Department Store at Fulton St. and Hanover Place. Looking on, left to right, are Aaron Jacoby, chief clerk of the Surrogate's Court, Maj. Max L. Shulman, vice president of Mays; Supreme Court Justice Anthony J. DiGiovanna; Mr. Cashmore, County Judge George J. Joyce and Joe Weinstein, president of Mays."

No truce in price war Image represented is one of a related set (DEPT 0074), some of which may also be described in this new record; Very large crowd (mostly women, seen from behind) on street before Mays department store; images identical except for grease pencil marks and slight variantion in cropping. Caption: "NO TRUCE IN PRICE WAR: Customers seeking price-slashed bargains swarm in front of Mays, 510 Fulton St., before doors open for business."

Celebrating 1st anniversary Three men in suits lighting candle on ceremonial cake. Caption: "CELEBRATING 1ST ANNIVERSARY: Lighting candle on birthday cake to mark first anniversary of Mays department store in Queens is Acting Borough President of Queens Joseph Mafera. Watching are Leonard Bender, manager of Mays Queens, at Union Turnpike and 258th St., and Max Shulman, vice president of the Mays stores."

No truce in price war Image represented is one of a related set (DEPT 0074), some of which may also be described in this new record; Very large crowd (mostly women, seen from behind) on street before Mays department store; images identical except for grease pencil marks and slight variantion in cropping. Caption: "NO TRUCE IN PRICE WAR: Customers seeking price-slashed bargains swarm in front of Mays, 510 Fulton St., before doors open for business."

Model contestants Fashion show on roof of Mays department store on Fulton Street, with three seated models and three models standing behind them; man in suit behind "judge's bench" in background. Caption: "MODEL CONTESTANTS: These beauties are shown modeling Parisian and American styles yesterday during a mock trial at the Fashion Court of Mays Department store. French designers' ideas are represented in the costumes shown on the seated models. The standees are wearing American styles."

Looking 'em over Fashion show on roof of Mays department store on Fulton Street, with judges, audience, and ten models on platform; dome of Dime Savings Bank in background. Caption: "LOOKING 'EM OVER: A general view of the models' witness stand, the jury and, in the forefront, Max L. Shulman, vice president of Mays, who acted as judge, is shown of yesterday's mock trial of French and American fashions."

Customer councilors Five women (two with backs to camera) seated at table and examining clothing, probably at Mays department store on Fulton Street; standing man in suit observing them; second man (back to camera) standing at clothes rack in background. Caption: "CUSTOMER COUNCILORS: Mays stores of Brooklyn and Queens have instituted a new and revolutionary project concerning department store customer-relations, called the 'Customer Council Board.' Shown above is the first meeting. . . ."

Store executive honored Woman presenting plaque to two men in suits. Caption: "STORE EXECUTIVE HONORED: Rose Shimberg, president of Mays Employes' Association, presents bronze plaque to Joe Weinstein, president of Mays, commemorating the opening of the Queens Mays unit last October. The plaque will be displayed at a main entrance of the Fulton St. store. Looking on is Max L. Shulman, vice president of the store."

Bevy of beauties at ball Three young women in exotic costume; fourth woman in contemporary dress; all with hands on gift-wrapped package. Caption: "BEVY OF BEAUTIES: Halloween masquerade and fashion show at Mays Department Store at Hotel New Yorker brings out geisha girl Mary Wyatt, pixie Nancy Templeton and nauch girl Judy Ross, left to right, to aid Mrs. Scott Youmans in auctioning off 'grab box' at benefit for United Hospital Fund."

Sponsors at benefit Man in suit standing with two women in veils seated at banquet table at unknown location. Caption: "SPONSORS AT BENEFIT: Mays Department Store president Joe Weinstein greets daughters, Mrs. Max L. Shulman, left, and Mrs. Laurence B. Felmus, among socialites and stars at the ball and fashion show."

Pumpkin sculptors Woman and little girl carving papier mâché pumpking in unknown location. Caption: "PUMPKIN SCULPTORS: Mrs. Vincent Impellitteri shows Beverly Launsdon, one of younger set of fashion plates at Mays Department Store United Hospital Fund Halloween party, that twist of wrist that makes jack o'lantern."

Gobble-gobble giveaway Two men in suits presenting boxes labeled "young hen turkey" to women waiting in line. Caption: "GOBBLE-GOBBLE GIVEAWAY: Max L. Shulman, president of Mays Department Store, 510 Fulton St., left, oversees proceedings as Joe Weinstein, Mays chairman of the board, distributes Thanksgiving turkeys to store employes. Several thousand were thus passed out last Wednesday. Twelve thousand more will go to needy families at Christmas, Mr. Weinstein said."

20-year employes honored at dinner Two men in tuxedos and three women with corsages standing in unidentified location; reproduction of unicorn tapestry on wall behind them. Caption: "20-YEAR EMPLOYES HONORED AT DINNER: Max L. Shulman, president of Mays Department Store, at 11th annual dinner of store's Employes Association, presents awards to Mays Twenty-Year Club members. Receiving awards from Mr. Shulman, center, are, left to right, B. Hammer of 935 48th St., Bertha Hyman of 91 Fort Washington Ave. Manhattan; Ann Geschwind of 1502 52nd St. and Florence Conner of 670 St. Mark's Ave. . . ."

Gala opening Four men in suits standing inside of open doors at ribbon cutting ceremony; crowd of onlookers behind them. Caption: "GALA OPENING: City Council President Abe Stark cuts tape at opening of Mays Department Store, Bond and Fulton Sts., as Joe Weinstein, right, board chairman, and Max L. Shulman, president, left, and Mario Remo, vice president of the store, look on. Thousands jammed nearby streets at the opening."

20-year employes honored Woman presenting invitation to two men in suits. Caption: "20-YEAR EMPLOYES HONORED: Joe Weinstein, center, chariman of the board of Mays Department Store, accepts invitation from Mrs. Rose Shimberg, president of Mays Employes' Association, to attend the 11th annual association dinner, in honor of Mays 20-Year Club, at the Hotel St. George Saturday. Max L. Shulman, president of the store, looks on."

With cream, please! Man in suit pouring coffee for young women at Mays department store on Fulton Street. Caption: "WITH CREAM, PLEASE!: Joe Weinstein, board chariman of Mays department store, dispenses 'liquid gold' in employes' cafeteria for two cents a cup, while prices of java soar elsewhere to 15 and 20 cents. Store personnel office is swamped with applications for employment."

Y.M.C.A., Brooklyn, N.Y. Primary subject: Brooklyn Young Mens Christian Association