Subseries 2.1: Talks, 1973-2005, undated

Found here are notes, outlines, talking points, and drafts of addresses given by Cummings at a variety of professional, academic, business, or civic events including conferences, exhibits, anniversaries, tributes, dedications, etc. The topics, although primarily related to Newark history, culture, and development, also include professional library topics such as newspaper indexing and preservation.

The folder titles list the topic or title of the talk, if known, or the organization to which the talk was given. The material is arranged chronologically.