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Librariana

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Librariana
Abstract

The records of the Newark Public Library, known as Librariana, include manuscript and printed materials, photographs and graphics, and other materials. The bulk of it covers the years from its founding in 1889 to the present. It is arranged alphabetically for the most part.

Dates: 1846 - 2019

Newark Architecture Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG NWK Architecture
Abstract

This collection contains materials on Newark architecture from Julia Sabine, Donald Geyer, the Historic Sites and Buildings Committee of Newark and miscellaneous other sources.

Dates: copies from 19th century, 1903-2021

Sonn Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Sonn-(Main)
Abstract

The collection of consists of 15 scrapbooks of research notes, sketches, original photographs, postcards, and clippings. Most of the material relates to the history of buildings in Newark, but there is also material on other New Jersey cities, on New York architecture, and on historic preservation in other states.

Dates: c. 1936-1962

Unidentified Newark Realty Scrapbook

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Realty-(Offsite)
Scope and Contents

Large scrapbook volume (18 x 24) of newspaper clippings. Detached articles were removed, foldered and stored in the same box. Articles are from a range of newspapers and most focus on Newark realty, building, and architecture including Newark City Hospital and architect Frank Grad (1882-1968) and his role in designing the Newark City Hall Annex.

Dates: 1930 - 1937

William E. Lehman Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Lehman-(Main)
Scope and Contents The material in this collection consists primarily of scrapbooks, photographs and photographic negatives related to buildings designed by Lehman architects.Box 1: (1919-1964) Contains two scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, photographs of buildings and employees, brochures, invitations to building dedications, press releases and announcments, theatre programs, and misc. items relating to Lehman projects, particularlary urban renewal in Newark. Box 2:...
Dates: 1916 - 1977; Majority of material found within 1934 - 1959