Julius J. Spohn Collection

Collection

Identifier: MG NWK Spohn-(Main)

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Julius J. Spohn was born in Newark in 1941. Some of the photos in this collection are black and white images he took during his childhood in the West Ward. After graduating from St. James High School in Newark in 1960, he lived outside of Newark for many years. After returning to live in Newark in 2002, he began taking photos across the city. Most of the color photos in the collection were images taken by Spohn between 2002 and 2009. The two photocopied publications in the half Hollinger box are Memories of St. Antoninus [n.d.], and Monastery of St. Dominic (2004?). Spohn has added personal material to both publications. Removed from the collection were two DVDs also donated by Spohn. “Growing Up in Newark—1950s” is a 40-minute compilation of video taken by Spohn that documents his childhood in Newark and New Jersey. “St. James High School—Newark, NJ—1956-1960” is a 20-minute compilation of video taken by Louis Angelone at St. James High School during the years Spohn was a student.

Dates

1941 - 2024

Creator

Spohn, Julius J., 1941- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection. Photocopying of materials is limited and no materials may be photocopied without permission from library staff.

Conditions Governing Use

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

Extent

4.2 Linear Feet (18 scrapbooks, 1 half Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of 18 scrapbooks and a half Hollinger box. The scrapbooks house mostly photos. The vast majority of the photos were taken by Newark resident Julius J. Spohn between the 1950s and the early 21st century.

The Hollinger box holds the following: two photocopied publications; photos and information about the former Sacred Heart Church on South Orange Avenue in Vailsburg; a guide to videos shot in the 1950s and 1960s; copies of Lambda Financial Advisor, a newsletter feared toward the LGBTQ+ community that was published by Spohn during the 1980s; and information about Spohn's ancestor Owen Carlin, one of Newark's first police officers.