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Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge (Passaic River) Blueprints Collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MG Nwk PRR-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 4 files of blueprints of Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge over the Passic River.
Dates:
1936
Perfecto Oyola Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2018-01
Abstract
Community and political activist in Jersey City. Perfecto Oyola founded the Puertorriqueños Asociados for Community Organization (PACO) in 1970, serving as its first Executive Director until 1987. Oyola was active in securing tenant’s rights, decreasing unemployment and increasing the visibility of Hispanics in local politics. The collection contains copies of newspaper clippings acknowledging his accomplishments, following his councilman campaign, and projects he supported. A poster for...
Dates:
1966 – 2012; Majority of material found within 1970 – 1975
Perucca Glass Negatives Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Perucca-(Main)
Abstract
This collection consists of three boxes of glass negatives from the "Newark area".
Dates:
c. 1910s-1920s
Peter Shapiro Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Shapiro-(Offsite)
Scope and Contents
The collection consists largely of material documenting Peter Shapiro's political career and interests, both in Essex County and statewide. References to Newark or to political activity and issues affecting Newark, are scattered throughout the collection. Contents are as follows:Box 1: photocopies of newspaper and magazine articles, mostly documenting Shapiro's campaigns and accomplishments in office, arranged chronologically,1975-1982 Box 2: photocopies of newspaper...
Dates:
1975 - 1986
Philip Fava Scrapbook
Collection — Container: Volume 1
Identifier: MG Fava-(Main)
Scope and Contents
The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and scorecards related to Fava and the various athletic teams on which he played in high school, college, and as an adult; newspaper clippings related to the engagement and marriage of Fava and Angie Frederici; and family photographs.
Dates:
c. 1913-1936
Philip Gordon Scrapbook Collection
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MG NWK Gordon-(Main)
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of two scrapbooks containing clippings about the Newark Civic Symphony Orchestra. The clippings feature newspaper articles about performances, much of which include Philip Gordon’s participation with the orchestra. The clippings originate from publications such as the Newark Evening News, Newark Sunday Call, Newark Star Eagle, Newark Ledger, The New York Times, The New York World Telegraph, New York Herald Tribune, and the ...
Dates:
1933 - 1937; Majority of material found in 1936 - 1936
Philip Roth Collection
Collection
Identifier: PR1
Abstract
"My decision to locate my personal library in Newark, and specifically in the Newark Public Library, was determined by a longstanding sense of gratitude to the city where I was born in 1933." – Philip Roth. Roth's gift of over 7,000 books is one of the largest personal collections to be donated to a public library. The bequest also includes awards given to Roth, honorary diplomas, furniture, and personal effects.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1946 - 2018
Found in:
Philip Roth Personal Library
Photos from Mayor Gibson's Publicity Office
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Gibson PO-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
Boxes 1 and 2 contain 6 unlabelled folders (ca. 1970-ca. 1989) containing mostly 8" x 10" black and white publicity photographs of Kenneth A. Gibson, members of his administration, and events in Newark. The bulk of the photographs were taken during Gibson's mayoralty, and in ocnnection with his official duties. Subjects include ground-breakings, inaugurations, swearing-in and award ceremonies, and other events; group photographs of the mayor with dignitaries, council members, and prominent...
Dates:
1970 - 1989
Postcard Collection
Collection
Identifier: RG8
Abstract
A collection of cards, mostly from Europe and the United States. Many vintage cards were collected beginning in 1900 to form a historic record. A Hollinger box of Information Files accompanies the collection.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1890 - 1940
Potter Glass Negatives
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Potter
Abstract
Photos by Harry G. Potter of buildings, churches, and street scenes mostly in the downtown area.
Dates:
c. 1900s-1920s
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- Newark (N.J.) -- History -- 20th century 197
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- African Americans -- New Jersey -- Newark 34
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- English 445
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- Names
- Gibson, Kenneth A. 8
- James, Sharpe, 1936- 7
- Addonizio, Hugh J., 1914-1981 5
- Baraka, Amiri, 1934-2014 4
- Dana, John Cotton, 1856-1929 4
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey 4
- Berg, Samuel, ca. 1898-1990. 3
- Essex County Jail (N.J.) 3
- Hahne & Co. 3
- Karp, Donald 3
- L. Bamberger & Co. 3
- Leyendecker, J. C. (Joseph Christian), 1874-1951 3
- Newark (N.J.). Board of Education 3
- Newark (N.J.). Police Department 3
- Newark Human Rights Commission 3
- Newark Public Library 3
- Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978 3
- Roth, Philip 3
- Villani, Ralph A. 3
- Winser, Beatrice, 1869-1947 3
- Young Women's Christian Association (Newark, N.J.) 3
- A.K. DeLemos and Company Store 2
- Ashby , William M. (William Mobile), 1889-1991 2
- Bell, Enid, 1904- 2
- Booker, Cory 2
- Borglum, Gutzon, 1867-1941 2
- Byrne, Brendan T., 1924-2018 2
- Carlin, Leo P., 1908-1999 2
- Central High School (Newark, N.J.) 2
- Clinton Hill Neighborhood Council. 2
- Cole, Timothy, 1852-1931 2
- Consumers League of New Jersey 2
- Coombs, Elizabeth Lockwood 2
- Cummings, Charles F. 2
- Curvin, Robert 2
- Dyckman, Mary L. 2
- Elizabeth Daily Journal 2
- Essex County (N.J.). Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs 2
- Gasser, Henry M., 1909-1981 2
- Grolier Club 2
- Guyot, Dorothy 2
- Henderson, Elizabeth Baker 2
- Hobbie, Lucille 2
- Housing Authority of the City of Newark (New Jersey) 2
- Ironbound Community Corporation 2
- Jenkinson, Richard C., 1853-1930 2
- Jihad Productions 2
- Kingdon, Frank, 1894-1972 2
- Konrad, Adolf, 1915-2004 2
- Landsberger, Kurt 2
- Manley, Effa, 1897-1981 2
- Murphy, Vincent J., 1893-1976 2
- Mutschler, Henry F. 2
- Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company 2
- New Jersey. Department of Transportation 2
- Newark Bears (Baseball team) 2
- Newark City Hospital (N.J.) 2
- Newark College of Engineering 2
- Newark Garden Club 2
- Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 2
- O'Neill , Juan , 1957 2
- Rabin, B. M. (Bernard M.) 2
- Republican Party (Essex County, N.J.) 2
- Rutgers--Newark 2
- Shahn, Ben, 1898-1969 2
- Urban League of New Jersey 2
- Vas, Joseph 2
- Wack, Henry Wellington, 1869-1954 2
- Zak, Nancy, 1948- 2
- AHEPA (Organization) 1
- AMAX Specialty Metals Corporation 1
- AdTek Engineering, Inc. 1
- Adam, (Biblical figure) 1
- Adams, Adam A. 1
- After Hours 1
- Alajalov, Constantin, 1900-1987 1
- Albert M. Greenfield & Co 1
- Alford, George, 1924-2000 1
- Alford, Roberta 1
- Allison, Hughes 1
- Alma-Tadema, Lawrence, 1836-1912 1
- Aloupis, James A. 1
- Alrutz, Thomas J. 1
- American Association for the United Nations. Newark Chapter 1
- American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey 1
- American Institute of Graphic Arts 1
- American Institute of Planners 1
- American Legion 1
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- Angelo, John, 1922- 1
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- Antonius, Nicholas 1
- Arion Press 1
- Art Libraries Society of North America 1
- Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750 1
- Bacher, Otto H. (Otto Henry), 1856-1909 1
- Badillo, Herman, 1929-2014 1
- Baker, Jacob (1895-1967) 1
- Baker, Mildred (1905-1998) 1
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