Newark (N.J.) -- History -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 281 Collections and/or Records:
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 Elections Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Elections
Abstract
The collection consists of miscellaneous materials relating to Newark municipal elections, and to Newark involvement in state and national elections.
Dates:
1865 - 2025
Newark Evening News Employee Files
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk News-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
This collection contains some historical information about the Newark Evening News (Newark News), followed by alphabetical employee files from c. 1942-1967. Each page is titled, "Biographical Materials for Files". Forms vary by year but ask for information including employee name, address, birthplace, date of birth, parents' names, addresses and occupations, spouse's name, wedding date, names and addresses of family members (children and siblings), education with dates. present position,...
Dates:
c. 1942-1967
Newark Evening News Morgue & Materials
Collection
Identifier: Microfilm & Indexes
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):...
Dates:
c. 1900-1972
Newark Fire Department Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG NWK Fire Dept
Scope and Contents
Box #1. History. "Historical Facts about the Fire Department, Newark, N.J." compiled by R. Wittick (typewritten chronology of major events), "General History of Newark Fire Dept.", misc. notes, excerpts from newspapers. Fireboat. "Newark's fire fighting navy" (1961), Crew members (1931), rules concerning jurisdiction over harbor fires (1927), Newspaper articles (1918, 1920). Chemical Engine Company No. 1, Chronology of events (1887-91), Running schedules (1936). Engine Company No. 1 (Hand...
Dates:
1807 - 2017
Newark Fire Department Negatives
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Fire Dept N-(Main)
Abstract
These negatives show fire trucks, firemen, fires and more from the history of Newark Fire Department.
Dates:
1867 - 1967
Newark Garden Club Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Garden
Scope and Contents
Organized in 5 boxes : Box #1. Correspondence, scrapbooks ("The Original Newark Garden Club Publicity Book, 1926-1935," and in recognition of the 300th anniversary of the founding of New Jersey, 1965-66), fliers (1972-75), programs (1932-35,) photographs & negatives, newspaper clippings, awards, etc.; Box #2. Scrapbooks ("Newark Garden Club, 1935-63," "Newark Garden Club Civic Project, Continental House 2 Park Place, Newark, N.J. Restoration of Garden (1966),"...
Dates:
1927 - 1977
Newark Glass Negatives Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Glass-(Main)
Abstract
Glass plate negatives showing the Newark Library (and one school library) in the early 20th century, then misc. glass negatives, then several negatives by William F. Cone.
Dates:
1886-1926, undated
Newark Historic Celebrations Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Historic Celebrations-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
Box #1: 1915-1936
1916: "Newark Posters"; pennant; "Newark Poetry Competition"; program of year long events; medals & badges, "The Newark Pageant & The Celebration," "The Pageant of Newark 1916" (book), "Official Programme Newark's Anniversary Industrial Exposition"; "Newark-250 Years Old," address by Franklin Murphy, "Historic Ceremonies and Exercises," "Committee of One Hundred" (invitation to exercises and listing); "Newark Anniversary Industrial Exposition Rules and...
Dates:
1905 - 2017
Newark History Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk History-(Main)
Scope and Contents
Newark City Hall. "A History of the City Halls of Newark, New Jersey and Report of the City Hall Commission 1836, 1899-1910," Blueprint, Ely, Mowbray & Uffinger, architects. Contract and bond for the construction of the new City Hall (1902); Architectural plans published in American Architecture for City Hall (competition, 1901)History: Paper Ten Cent Note, City of Newark (1862); Indian bill of sale of Newark (1667, typed copy, 1892); Souvenir of Newark, Photo-Gravures...
Dates:
1892 - 2008