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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

Hahne and Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MG NWK Hahne-(Offsite)
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 24 account books and 2 pay roll books recording the general expenses of Hahne and Co.

Dates: 1897 - 1936

Librariana

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Librariana
Abstract

The records of the Newark Public Library, known as Librariana, include manuscript and printed materials, photographs and graphics, and other materials. The bulk of it covers the years from its founding in 1889 to the present. It is arranged alphabetically for the most part.

Dates: 1846 - 2019

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

Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company Records

 Collection
Identifier: MG MBLI Records-(Offsite)
Scope and Contents This portion of the MBLI collection is comprised of 160 bound volumes of records. The records date to the founding of the company, and increasingly reflect the nationwide scope of the business. In many cases the place of residence of policy-holders is not noted. The content of the volumes is as follows: 4 Dead Annuity Registers (1951-1980), 6 books of policy forms (1845-1936), 2 cashbooks (1845-1852), 2 Policy Ledgers (1889-1890), 1 Agents Ledger (1845-1847), 4 Insurance Tables (1887-1893),...
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

Newark Insurance Companies Collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Insurance-(Fileroom)
Abstract The bulk of the material in this collection is related to the Prudential Insurance Company. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, known as the Prudential FriendlySociety until 1877, was founded in Newark by John F. Dryden in 1875. The company's first location was 812 Broad Street; in 1892 the "Main" building was constructed on the corner Broad and Bank Streets. Prudential's initial focus was on providing insurance for individuals, but group policies for businesses rapidly...
Dates: 1845 - 2001

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Manley, Effa, 1897-1981 2
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company 2
Alrutz, Thomas J. 1
Boyd, Alex, 1939- 1
Bryan, James E. (James Edmund) 1