African Americans -- New Jersey -- Newark
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:
Al Henderson Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MG Henderson, Al-(Offsite)
Scope and Contents
The major portion of the Henderson photograph collection consists of 24 large boxes containing more 20,000 negatives. Negatives and proof prints are filed in individual envelopes, each representing a commercial job. The envelopes are labeled with the order number, the customer's name and address, and the date of the sitting. Envelopes typically contain several negatives, with proof-prints. The subjects are mostly individual studio portraits, but some events (especially weddings) are also...
Dates:
1930s-1987
Alford Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Alford
Abstract
A collection of photo albums and other materials on the family of George and Roberta Alford and Frontier’s International, Newark branch.
Dates:
1944 - 1995
Amiri Baraka / Leroi Jones collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Baraka-(Main)
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 2 folders of photocopies of articles and clippings relating to Amiri Baraka (1964-1984), "A Checklist to Primary and Secondary Sources Related to Amiri Baraka" (1971), and 18 folders of printed material. The printed material consists largely of writings of Baraka published by the Newark-based Jihad Productions and other publishers, and material by others published by Jihad Productions. Items by Amiri Baraka include: "The Dead Lecturer" (1964),...
Dates:
1961 - 1984
Barbara J. Kukla Papers
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Kukla
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the collected papers of Barbara J. Kukla, who has worked in Newark for over fifty years as an author and reporter. These materials were collected by Barbara, both through her work and for personal interest. Some of the significant topics represented in these files are: music, theater, poetry, fine arts, books, African-American heritage and history, African-American life, women’s issues, women’s history, public schools, charter schools, universities, colleges,...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1970 - 2012; 1901 - 2018
Bob Poeschl Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Poeschl-(Digital)
Abstract
This collection of photos is related to music teacher, Bob Poeschl. He is featured in many of the photos, however, that photographer is unknown.
Dates:
c. 1969-1979
Business and Industrial Coordinating Council (BICC) Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk BICC-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
Box 1: contains drafts of a history of BICC (1973); a file labeled "Task Force"; training and personnel manuals; certificates; bylaws; budgets; minutes, etc. (ca. 1967-1973)
Box 2: contains 6 binders of material labeled "Executive Director's Report" (1970-1972); " Executive Committee Minutes" (1970-1975); " Minutes" (1970-1973); " Programs" (1970-1973); "Computer Match" (1971-1972); and " Finance and Budget" (1971-1972).
Dates:
1963 - 1973
CFCNJIC Archival Material in Book/DVD Collection (Partial List)
Collection
Identifier: Book and DVD Collection
Scope and Contents
Following are a selection of archival items in the Book and DVD collections. Search our catalog for a full list at catalog.npl.org.
[Three Bamberger's videos : Christmas 1926 ; Bamberger parade 1930s ; Bamberger's Thanksgiving parade 1944] / 381.141 T4132
Newark Public Library Biographies on DVD search at catalog.npl.org for author "Voices & Visions Productions" (11 DVDs incl....
Dates:
Majority of material found within Bulk 1900s-2000s
Cory Booker and Sharpe James Photo Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk James-Booker (Digital)
Dates:
1986 - 2013