Essex County (N.J.). Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs
Organization
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Essex County Parks Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MG Essex Co. Parks-(Main)
Abstract
Photos of Essex County Parks.
Dates:
1899 - 1982; Majority of material found within 1931 - 1940
Kathleen P. Galop Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Galop-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
Much of the collection pertains to Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ, including materials related to The Newark Cherry Blossom Festival, Historic Register Nomination, Branch Brook Park Alliance, Essex County
Parks Department, and research used in Galop’s co-authored book.
There are also materials on the Essex County Park System as a whole, as well as individual parks and projects. Additionally, Galop collected some materials on preservation in Essex County.
Dates:
1867 - 2016; Majority of material found within 1976 - 2007
Parks Commission , 1887 - 2012
File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
In drawer, Parks Commission: "Possibilities for a Cherry Blossom Festival in April 1955", Minutes 1979, "Commemorating Benches" (Branch Brook Park), Act of Legislature to Organize (1899), Report of Commissioners (1894), Retrospective Report 1976-1977, A Sketch by Alonzo Church, Eagle Rock Memorial Brochure, Centennial Celebration (1994-1995), Experience the Arts (2007), misc fliers and brochures (early 2000s including Branch Brook Park...
Dates:
1887 - 2012