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Newark Audio Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Audio-(Main)

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 33.5 rpm and 45rpm phonograph records in 7", 10" and 12" formats. The collection also consists of 1/4" audio reel to reels and cassette tapes.

Dates

  • 1953 - 2008

Conditions Governing Access

The NJ Room currently has no equipment to play the phonographs and reel to reel audio. Cassette tapes can be digitized in the NJ Room, for digital playback, upon request.

Extent

2.0 Linear Feet (7 Boxes (2 Phonograph Record Boxes, 1 hollinger box, 4 flat cassette boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The exact provenance of these audio materials is unknown and the collection is considered an artificial collection comprised of many past donors. The bulk of these materials were acquired between the 1970's and 1980's. 2000's era recordings of library programs and Newark History Society talks were likely recorded by library staff.

Related Materials

Audio and Video DVD Collection is searchable via catalog.npl.org and these media files are playable in the NJ Room

Status
Completed
Author
Beth Zak Cohen, Vanessa Castaldo
Date
2025
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository

Contact:
3rd Floor
Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark NJ 07102 United States
973-733-7775