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Effa Manley Private Business Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Manley-(Main)
Abstract

The Effa Manley Private Business papers consist primarily of correspondence, but also include lists, and a few bills and receipts. The bulk of the material is related to an apartment building owned by Effa Manley and members of her family in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and property owned by Abe Manley in Camden, New Jersey.

Dates: 1933 - 1946; Majority of material found within 1938 - 1942

Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG MBLI-(Offsite)
Scope and Contents The collection is stored in 4 file cabinets and 3 boxes. Newark-related contents are as follows: File Cabinet 1, Drawer 1: company brochures and pamphlets; clippings and other material on anniversaries and company buildings; biographical files; exhibit material, including many photographs; and videotapes of speeches by Robert Van FossanFile Cabinet 1, Drawer 2: material on new building at 520 Broad St., including correspondence on opening ceremonies; biographical...
Dates: 1845 - 2001

Newark Baseball Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Baseball
Abstract

This collection consists of materials related to Newark baseball.

Dates: 1932 - 1999

Newark Eagles Records

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Eagles-(Main)
Abstract

The Newark Eagles Records consist of correspondence, minutes, player contracts, team schedules and results, publicity material and financial records related to the Newark Eagles, a professional baseball team owned by Abe and Effa Manley. The Newark Eagles, based in Newark, New Jersey, played in the second Negro National League from 1936 through 1948. The records also include material related to the Manley’s involvement with the Negro National League.

Dates: 1935 - 1947