18th century Newark, 1996

This subseries consists primarily of itineraries, handouts, and research materials related to bus and walking tours conducted by Cummings; and a small amount of correspondence regarding arrangements for the tours including suggestions for lunch, with Forno’s being recommended most frequently. The tours were often associated with a conference or particular event in Newark. Many of the files are quite brief, including little more than the name of the organization and the date of tour, but they attest to the range of groups that Cummings led — everyone from nearby historical societies to a delegation from South Africa (2004). Among the tours with the most substantial amount of material are: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery (1980-1981, 1994), Victorian Society (1995, 1998), Philip Roth documentary — tour for German crew (1998); Skyscrapers (1998), Culinary walking tour for the New School (1999), and Portuguese Culinary Delights (1999).

Also included are three tours outside of Newark: Jersey City, Essex County-West, and Perth Amboy.

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