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Essex County Republican Party Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier:  MG Essex Co. Republicans -(Fileroom)

Scope and Contents

This collection includes correspondence (1938-47), flyerss, convention and dinner programs, clippings, and scrapbooks related to the Republican Party in Essex County. While much of the material relates to the suburban towns of Essex County, there are also frequent mentions of chapter officers, delegates, activists, and candidates from the ward of Newark. Several of the folders are labeled, "Alfred Harris Collection." Alfred P. Harris was a graduate of Weslyan University, Vice-President of the Elmwood Company, Secretary of the Verona Board of Health, and Chairman of the Verona Republican County Committee; he served in the State Assembly from 1943.

Dates

  • 1938 - 1959

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.

Extent

.42 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Author
No finding aid, text from catalog and nap.rutgers.edu (Newark Archives Project).
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

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