Newark Evening News Morgue & Materials

Collection

Identifier: Microfilm & Indexes

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The library was given the archives of the Newark Evening News at its closing.

This includes:

1. Newark News Morgue Subject File (bulk 1920s-1970s, some earlier): 100,000+ subjects of microfilmed clippings files (11 file drawers of microfilm).See "External Links" section below for links to subject file index.

2. Newark News Photo Collection (Bulk offsite, bulk 1930s-1970s, but some earlier): Partially searchable in our photo catalog

3. Newark News Indices

1892-1907: Microfilmed, 12 reels, Drawer 10.

1900-1912: Microfilmed, 17 reels.

Vital Records Indices 1912-1914: Microfilmed, 3 reels, includings deaths/wills and marriages.

1914-1972: Physical, handwritten.

Dates

c. 1900-1972

Extent

50 Linear Feet (Linear feet unknown.)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Subject file microfilm, file cabinet. Photo collection, bulk offsite, some integrated into photo collection. Indices 1900-1912 in Drawer B. Indices 1892-1907, and Vital Records Indices in Drawer 10. Indices 1914-1972, back wall.