Newark (N.J.) -- History -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 267 Collections and/or Records:
Unidentified Newark Realty Scrapbook
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Realty-(Offsite)
Scope and Contents
Large scrapbook volume (18 x 24) of newspaper clippings. Detached articles were removed, foldered and stored in the same box. Articles are from a range of newspapers and most focus on Newark realty, building, and architecture including Newark City Hospital and architect Frank Grad (1882-1968) and his role in designing the Newark City Hall Annex.
Dates:
1930 - 1937
Walter J. Flanigan Theater / Music Notices collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Flanigan
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 14 scrapbooks, some of which appear to have been compiled by Flanigan. Two of the scrapbooks contain programs and announcement of musical performances in Newark and New York City; many of the earlier programs include annotations regarding changes in the performances or the names of friends who accompanied Flanigan to the event (1889-1917, 1939-1957)8 scrapbooks are comprised of clippings of reviews and articles regarding concerts, recitals,...
Dates:
1883 - 1957
When Newark Was Younger
Digital Record
Identifier: Information files and 974.932 St9
Dates:
1949 - 1950
Wilbur B. Driver Company Records
Collection
Identifier: MG Driver Co.-(Offsite)
Abstract
This collection comprises various internal documents and photographs relating to the Wilbur B. Driver Company (“WBD”), a manufacturer and developer of heat-resistant metal alloy wires, ribbons, and other materials.
Dates:
Circa 1900-1920 to 1985
William Ashby Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Ashby
Scope and Contents
Organized in 5 boxes :Box #1. Manuscripts of "Tales without Hate" ("Some Unimportant Incidents in the Life of An Unimportant Man Who Is Eighty and Still Alive") & "More Tales Without Hate" (2 folders)Box #2. Manuscripts of "What Are You Going To Do With Me?" "A Morning in Hell," and "Jewel Bowser" (3 folders) (1961-65), one folder of correspondance/misc. Box #3. Manuscripts of "The Harelip", "Weep 'Weep' My Beloved Land" and "Reflections on the Life of...
Dates:
1917 - 1990
William Ashby Papers & Collection
Digital Record
Identifier: MG Ashby (Main & Offsite)
Dates:
1863 - 1991
William E. Lehman Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Lehman-(Main)
Scope and Contents
The material in this collection consists primarily of scrapbooks, photographs and photographic negatives related to buildings designed by Lehman architects.Box 1: (1919-1964) Contains two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, photographs of buildings and employees, brochures, invitations to building dedications, press releases and announcments, theatre programs, and misc. items relating to Lehman projects, particularlary urban renewal in Newark. Box 2:...
Dates:
1916 - 1977; Majority of material found within 1934 - 1959
William H. Osborne Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Osborne-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
Manuscripts, I: contains a typescript copy of a novel, "The Taint in the Blood or the Taint." A literary agent's summary attached to the manuscript describes the book as "a story of business and political methods, and of a labor union." The events and characters are drawn directly from the history of Newark.Manuscripts, II: another typescript copy of "The Taint in the Blood or the Taint"Manuscripts, III: typescript copy of "Out of the Tub O' Blood...
Dates:
c. 1903-1920
William Pereuss Funeral Home Account Books
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Pereuss-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
William Pereuss (d. 1953) and his wife Grace Hankins Pereuss (d. 1985) owned the William Pereuss Funeral Home at 722 Clinton Street, Newark until William's death. Grace Pereuss kept the accounts for the funeral home. The collection consists of three account books, which list funeral accounts chronologically. An alphabetical index at the front of each ledger lists the names of the deceased with the page number of the corresponding account. The accounts include details of funeral expenses, and...
Dates:
1919 - 1953
William W May Papers
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk May
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photos of Newark Public Schools that Bill May took while working for the district. Schools include: Weequahic, Vailsburg, Peshine Avenue, Newton, Science High, West Side, and Arts.Box #1: All schools alphabetically except Peshine Avenue and Peshine Avenue 1987-1988Box #2: Peshine Avenue 1988-1991Digital material includes photos of all schools, mostly in the 2000s, as well as historical research into the Newark Public Schools and...
Dates:
1900 - 2021; Majority of material found within 1988 - 2010