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James Hamilton was one of the great chroniclers of the cultural history of America. For over four decades working as a staff photographer, Hamilton captured some of the most remarkable people and stories of the last half century. He never stopped amassing a stunning visual chronicle of his beloved New York City in all its grit and glory. Hamilton's remarkable body of work exemplified the paper's provocative merging of art and journalism. His story and vast archive offer a singular window into the heyday of alternative print media.