Newark Health Collection

Collection

Identifier: MG NWK Health-(Main)

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Newark Health Collection is a miscellaneous collection containing materials related to Newark hospitals, physicians, medical practice, and public health. Included in this collection are materials related to Babies Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, Bethany Presbyterian Hospital, Community Hospital, Martland Medical Center, Newark City Hospital, and Saint Michael’s Hospital. Also included are materials related to the Newark Department of Health including notices and blank forms for various divisions including the Bureau of Contagious Diseases and the Division of Bacteriology. The collection also includes papers and talks written by Newark pediatrician and founder of Babies Hospital, Dr. Henry Coit. Also included are ledgers belonging to Dr. Haring, a Newark Eclectic Physician that focused on botanical remedies.

Dates

1854 - 2020
Majority of material found within 1900 - 1919

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers wishing to publish, reproduce, or reprint materials from this collection must obtain permission.

Extent

3.299 Linear Feet (6 Boxes: Main) : Box # 1-3: Hollinger Box; Box #4: Half Hollinger Box; Box #5-6: Drop Front Flat Box (Medium)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Newark Health Collection is a miscellaneous collection containing materials related to Newark hospitals and public health.

Related Materials

Harrison S. Martland Collection

UMDNJ Collection

Newark City Hospital School of Nursing Collection

CFCNJIC Documents Collection

Medical Practice and Hospital Development in Newark NJ, 1850-1887, as reported in the Newark Daily Advertiser compiled by Dr. Samuel Berg

Public Health in Newark, 1832-1918 NYU Thesis by Stuart Galishoff

On Duty: Power, Politics, and the History of Nursing in New Jersey by Frances Ward

Processing Information

This miscellaneous, artificial, collection is comprised of multiple donations from many different donors over time. The collection was reorganized in 2025 and multiple items were extracted and included into the Newark City Documents collection.