Newark History Society Collection

Collection

Identifier: MG NWK HistSoc-(Main)

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection includes program flyers, invitations, programs, and transcripts from over 100 programs sponsored by the Newark History Society. These materials range from the founding of the society in 2002 to the present day. All programming and associated materials are related to Newark history, covering subjects from the colonial period to the 21st century.

This collection is organized in three series:

Series I: Program Flyers, 2002-2025
Bulk dates: 2002-2025
Series I contains over 100 flyers promoting programs sponsored by the Newark History Society, including all past programs since its founding. This series also includes one newspaper clipping, filed with the related 2016 programs.

Series II: Special Programs, 2012-2022
Bulk dates: 2012-2013, 2017, 2022
Series II contains flyers, invitations, and programs related to special programs sponsored by the Newark History Society. These programs are primarily Newark History Society anniversary celebrations, also including the launch of the Newark Archives Project website.

Series III: Transcripts, 2002-2019
Bulk dates: 2009-2012
Series III contains eleven transcripts of lectures and remarks from Newark History Society programs.

Dates

2002 - 2025
Majority of material found within 2012 - 2022

Conditions Governing Use

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

Biographical / Historical

Founded in 2002 by historians Warren Grover, Charles F. Cummings, and Timothy J. Crist, the Newark History Society organizes regular public programs, encourages new research, and sponsors the Newark Archives Project. The aim of the society is to “expand knowledge of Newark’s past so that we may better understand the present.” Initially, most of the society’s programs were paid events, with admission including dinner and membership in the Newark History Society. Since 2006, their programs have been free and open to the public. These programs are usually held at NJPAC, the New Jersey Historical Society, and the Newark Public Library. Programs since 2008 have been recorded and posted on the Newark History Society’s YouTube channel as well as on DVD in the NJ Reference collection.

Extent

0.417 Linear Feet (1 Box) : 1 Hollinger Box

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Newark History Society Collection consists of flyers, programs, and speaker transcripts from the Newark History Society.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The items in this collection were donated by Warren Grover, Nancy Zak, and Vanessa Castaldo. Missing flyers and transcripts were printed from the Newark History Society website and added to the collection.