Newark Public Library (CFCNJIC) Picture and Poster Collection
Scope and Contents
Cataloged Photos (onsite, c. 35,000 photos): searchable at http://catalog.npl.org:81/ -- the cataloged photos include photocopied or cut out paper photos, postcards (2 full file drawers) and photos in books but are mostly glossy photos.
Posters: Posters are offsite and are also cataloged at http://catalog.npl.org under location code "Main NJ Ref Posters", call number "Poster" and Fiction Call Number "Poster"
http://catalog.npl.org/search~S1/?searchtype=h&searcharg=Poster+&searchscope=1&SORT=D&extended=1&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=hPoster+%28Newark+Public+Library%29+-+S
http://catalog.npl.org/search/?searchtype=c&SORT=D&searcharg=poster&searchscope=1
Email njreference@npl.org to search:
Newark Evening Photo Archive: approx. 800,000 images (c. 1900-1972).
Star Ledger Photo Archive: 200 boxes (1970s-1990s).
Please also search our other archival collections which contain photos.
Dates
- Majority of material found within Bulk 1880-1995, some before and after
Conditions Governing Use
Photocopying of materials is limited and no materials may be photocopied without permission from library staff. Researchers wishing to publish, reproduce, or reprint materials from this collection must obtain permission.
Please see npl.org/copies for information about using photographs and applicable fees.
Extent
200 Linear Feet (Linear feet estimated -- around 900,000 photos.)
Language of Materials
English
- Author
- No finding aid.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
3rd Floor
Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark NJ 07102 United States
973-733-7775
njreference@npl.org