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New Jersey Nationality Groups Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG NJ Nationality Groups-(Main)

Scope and Contents

Box 1:

Germans: Nordland, Independence Day Celebration, German American Bund Auxiliary, program (1939); "The Germans of New Jersey: An Exhibition", The New Jersey Historical Society, flyer and poster, (1980); German Language School - Deutsche Sprachschule, Inc. (1985-86);

Indians: India in America Conference, County College of Morris, Program (1994); India Festival (Middlesex County College) (1994) "Coming from India: A Radio Documentary," 1999);

Irish: The First Annual Irish Festival, Program, (c. 1971); "The Charm of Ireland in Music, Song & Dance," Program (1976); "6th annual Fortnight of Lectures and Performances" presented by the Irish American Cultural Institute and Seton Hall Program, (1977); Irish Festival Program (1978); Irish American Cultural Institute Membership flyer and application form (c. 1980); John B. Keane’s Moll, Irish American Cultural Institute Program (1981); Ancient order of Hibernians In America “W.B. Yeats and That Terrible Beauty” Program (1983); 5th Annual Feis, The Irish American Assn., (1986); 29th Annual Irish Heritage Festival Program (1999); Friendly Sons of St. Patrick 34th Annual Dinner Program (2007); 12th Annual Union County St. Patricks Day Parade Ad Journal (2008); Union County Police & Fire Pipes and Drums 9th Annual Pub Night Ad Journal (2009); 39th Annual Irish Festival Program (2009); Irish American Cultural Institute history (undated)

Italians: "An Exhibition on Americans: The Italians in New Jersey," The New Jersey Historical Society, (1979); "Italian American Awareness Day," Italian Tribune, newspaper clipping (1980); New Jersey Italian-American Awareness Day '80, program (1980); New Jersey Alliance of Italian-Americans, membership application (undated); "The Italians of New Jersey: A Research Guide", Dennis J. Starr PhD (1983); "Brief History of the Central Jersey Chapter American Italian Historical Association" by Robert B. Immordino (1984);

Jews: Jewish Historical Society of MetroWest (7th anniversary cocktail party program, 1997);

Latinos/Hispanic: “New Jersey En Sus Manos: Directorio Comercial Profesional Y Social”, Professional and Social Business Directory, (1970); "Data Profile: Hispanics in New Jersey" (1977); “Unity Through Art: First Art Exhibit of the Puerto Rican Statewide Parade of NJ”, Exhibit Program (1980);

Portuguese: Portuguese American Congress of New Jersey brochure, (1985)

Scandinavians: Scandinavian Americans: copies of NJ pages from Norsk Lutherske Menigheter i Amerika (1918) and Nordmaedene i Amerika (1907)

Scottish: 12th Annual Scottish Heritage Festival Program, (1984); Scottish Heritage Festival (1990)

Ukrainians: Ukrainian National Association Building, Jersey City brochure including floorplan (c. 1979)

Misc: New Jersey Ethnic Festival Programs (1989, 1991)

Box 2:

Misc: "History of Ethnic and Racial Groups in Trenton New Jersey: 1900-1960" by Dennis J. Starr, (c. 1986); Indexed Newspaper articles for “History of Ethnic and Racial Groups in Trenton New Jersey: 1900-1960” By Dennis J. Starr (c. 1986); Indexed Newspaper articles from Daily True American, for “History of Ethnic and Racial Groups in Trenton New Jersey: 1900-1960” By Dennis J. Starr, (c. 1986)

Dates

  • 1938 - 2009

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopying of materials is limited and no materials may be photocopied without permission from library staff. Researchers wishing to publish, reproduce, or reprint materials from this collection must obtain permission.

Extent

.63 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger box, 1 half Hollinger)

Language of Materials

English