BOX 9 - I: Indigenous Peoples - Inventors
Scope and Contents
Box # 9:
Indigenous Peoples: "The Indians of Bergen County" by Frances A. Westervelt (1923)
Interstate Transportation: The Ceremony of Breaking Ground for the Vehicular Tunnel between New York and New Jersey, invitation (1920); "The Holland Tunnel Toll Rates, Traffic Regulations, Description of Tunnel" Brochure and Reciept (1927); Dedication of the George Washington Bridge, Programs (1931); The Port of New York Authority Dedication of Lincoln Tunnel Luncheon Invitation and Entry Card (1937) Port Authority of New York, Port Preparedness Dedication Luncheon Invitation (1941)
Inventors: Edison Films - Sale List (1904); "Men of America: Thomas A Edison", small booklet, Knickerboxer Press, (1928); Thomas A. Edison, Dinner to honor Thomas Alva Edison and Mrs. Mina M. Edison Hughes, program, (1939); Thomas Edison Centennial Dinner, program, (1947); "100 Years of Industrial Research", Thomas Alva Edison, West Orange Laboratory Centennial (1987); "The Vail Connection with the Telegraph" by Davis Vail Applegate, Re: Alfred Vail - Telegraph (1972); Thomas Edison Centennial Packet, New Jersey Historical Commission, includes "Electric Light Co. Centennial" by US Dept of Interior, Edison Historic Site pamphlet, Educational Films Review catalog and reproduction photos of Thomas A. Edison (c. 1979); Thomas Edison Centennial of Light Packet, Listing nationwide activities and Smithsonian Exhibit (1979); Letter and statement from Peter Rodino about the Edison Centennial Celebrations (1979); Hannibal Goodwin, "The Preacher Who Beat Eastman Kodak" by Barbara Moran, in American Heritage of Invention & Technology (2001); Archie Frederick Collins Patents List (undated); "How to Fly as a Bird" by John P. Holland (undated)
Dates
- 1718-2023
Extent
From the Collection: 4.62 Linear Feet (11 Hollinger boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
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Newark Public Library
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