Newark (N.J.)
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:
America's Bicentennial Census 1790-1990 // Census '90, 1990
Item — Box OV_SZ 4, Folder: Section 3. Middle Level., Object: 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This subseries contains 96 pin-back buttons; 94 of which are unique, two of which are duplicates (the Junius Williams Campaign Button and the United Nations’ 1975 Year of Women Button). The buttons in this subseries are the product of numerous activities and campaigns that Dr. Hidalgo was involved in or supported. There are also buttons that reflect Dr. Hidalgo’s sense of humor, social issues she was passionate about, and even musicians who she enjoyed, like Bob Marley. Of note are the...
Dates:
1990
Amilkar Velez-Lopez Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2011-03
Abstract
Judge, attorney, social worker, and community activist. The collection documents Amilkar Velez-Lopez‘s personal life and career as a Municipal Court Judge of Newark, New Jersey. Velez-Lopez became a founding member for La Casa de Don Pedro, the New York Association of Puerto Rican Social Service Workers, and the Newark Borinquen Lions Club. He was also an active member of the Puerto Rican Educators Association (PREA). Velez-Lopez was appointed as Municipal Court Judge by Mayor Sharpe James...
Dates:
1958 – 2011; Majority of material found within 1970 – 1990
ASPIRA, Inc. of New Jersey Records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2008-01
Abstract
“The ASPIRA Association, a 501(C)(3) organization, is the only national Hispanic organization dedicated exclusively to developing the educational and leadership capacity of Hispanic youth… ASPIRA has been working at the grass-roots level to provide programs that encourage Hispanic students to stay in school, prepare them to succeed in the educational arena, develop their leadership skills, and to serve their community… The ASPIRA Association is a confederation of ASPIRA statewide...
Dates:
1967 – 2003; Majority of material found within 1996 – 2000
Census '90 // Answer the Census, 1990
Item — Box OV_SZ 5, Folder: Section 4. Bottom Level., Object: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This subseries contains 96 pin-back buttons; 94 of which are unique, two of which are duplicates (the Junius Williams Campaign Button and the United Nations’ 1975 Year of Women Button). The buttons in this subseries are the product of numerous activities and campaigns that Dr. Hidalgo was involved in or supported. There are also buttons that reflect Dr. Hidalgo’s sense of humor, social issues she was passionate about, and even musicians who she enjoyed, like Bob Marley. Of note are the...
Dates:
1990
Donald Malafronte Papers
Collection
Identifier: MG NWK Malafronte-(Fileroom)
Abstract
This collection was donated in July 2020. It consists mostly of material related to Malafronte's time as a top advisor to Newark Mayor Hugh Addonizio in the 1960s. A small portion of the collection is related to Malafronte's work before and after his time at Newark City Hall.
Dates:
1952 - 2003
Elect // Frank Addonizio // Councilman-at-Large, c. 1950s – 1960s
Item — Box OV_SZ 4, Folder: Section 2. Top Level., Object: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This subseries contains 96 pin-back buttons; 94 of which are unique, two of which are duplicates (the Junius Williams Campaign Button and the United Nations’ 1975 Year of Women Button). The buttons in this subseries are the product of numerous activities and campaigns that Dr. Hidalgo was involved in or supported. There are also buttons that reflect Dr. Hidalgo’s sense of humor, social issues she was passionate about, and even musicians who she enjoyed, like Bob Marley. Of note are the...
Dates:
c. 1950s – 1960s
Elpidio Laguna-Diaz and Asela Rodriguez-Laguna Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2014-05
Abstract
Dr. Elpidio Laguna Diaz was an Associate Professor at Rutgers-Newark, where he founded and directed the Hispanic Civilization and Language Studies program. He also advised numerous Rutgers student organizations such as the Spanish Club, the Portuguese American Club, and the Peruvian Americans Student Organization. Dr. Asela Rodriguez de Laguna was a Professor of Spanish at Rutgers-Newark and served as Director of Hispanic Civilization & Language Studies Program from 1992-1999. She also...
Dates:
1957 – 2016
Evelyn Simpson Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Simpson-(Main)
Abstract
The Evelyn Simpson Collection contains materials illustrating the work of Evelyn Simpson (1931-2021), a ceramic artist, space planner and Newark city employee whose commitment to arts education and urban revitalization led to a number of successful initiatives. Most materials in this collection concern planning and execution of a neighborhood festival called July Fest, held in Newark’s Lincoln Park in 1979, 1980 and 1981.
Dates:
1974 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1979 - 1981
Everyone Counts! // Census '90, 1990
Item — Box OV_SZ 4, Folder: Section 1. Middle Level., Object: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
This subseries contains 96 pin-back buttons; 94 of which are unique, two of which are duplicates (the Junius Williams Campaign Button and the United Nations’ 1975 Year of Women Button). The buttons in this subseries are the product of numerous activities and campaigns that Dr. Hidalgo was involved in or supported. There are also buttons that reflect Dr. Hidalgo’s sense of humor, social issues she was passionate about, and even musicians who she enjoyed, like Bob Marley. Of note are the...
Dates:
1990
Halsey-Seymour Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Halsey-(Main)
Abstract
The collection documents the genealogy and history of the Halsey-Seymour families and their business, personal and professional activities.
Dates:
1765 – c. 1991; Majority of material found within 1765 – 1800; c. 1880 – c. 1919