New Jersey -- History -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 99 Collections and/or Records:
Newark Evening News Morgue & Materials
Collection
Identifier: Microfilm & Indexes
Scope and Contents
The library was given the archives of the Newark Evening News at its closing. This includes:1. Newark News Morgue Subject File (bulk 1920s-1970s, some earlier): 100,000+ subjects of microfilmed clippings files (11 file drawers of microfilm).See "External Links" section below for links to subject file index. 2. Newark News Photo Collection (Bulk offsite, bulk 1930s-1970s, but some earlier):...
Dates:
c. 1900-1972
Newark Invitations Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Invitations-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
This collection contains invitations received by Charles F. Cummings and, occasionally, other librarians and community members.Events include Newark and New Jersey events, including musical performances, nonprofit events, historical events, galas, etc. Organizations include La Casa De Don Pedro, UVSO (Unified Vailsburg Service Organization), LISC, St. Vincent's Academy, Aljira, YMCA, Greater Newark Conservancy, Newark Arts Council, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, and Beth Israel...
Dates:
1982 - 2023
Newark Memorial Tablet Evaluation Forms
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Tablets-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
This small collection contains evaluation forms for commemorative tablets and plaques in Newark, compiled for the Newark Historic Inventory in 1990-1992 by the city's official historian, Charles F. Cummings (1937-2007). Information collected in the inventory includes: name or title of historical tablet; location/address; a photocopy of documentation and/or wording of tablet; condition of tablet and/or site; description of site; photograph of tablet and/or site; name of evaluator; name of...
Dates:
1990 - 1992
Newark Municipal Government Investigation Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Govt-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
This small collection contains materials related to several municipal investigations of governmental corruption and other controversial issues in Newark, including: Documents relating to an Essex County Grand Jury investigation of Reginald Parnell, Director of Revenue and Finance for the City of Newark, for failure to collect taxes in the sale of certain properties and other instances of malfeasance in office (1936), including testimony before Mayor Ellenstein's Investigating...
Dates:
1936 - 1985
Newark Programs Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Programs-(Main)
Scope and Contents
This collection includes programs, invitations, and announcements for theatrical performances, festivals, art exhibits, and other public events primarlily held in Newark. The Non-Newark Series, includes programs, invitations, and announcements for theatrical performances, festivals, art exhibits, and other public events across all other areas of NJ. The collection is arranged alphabetically by event type or organization.
Dates:
1961 - 2025
Newark Public Library (CFCNJIC) Picture and Poster Collection
Collection
Identifier: Main & Offsite
Scope and Contents
Cataloged Photos (onsite, c. 35,000 photos): searchable at http://catalog.npl.org:81/ -- the cataloged photos include photocopied or cut out paper photos, postcards (2 full file drawers) and photos in books but are mostly glossy photos.Posters: Posters are offsite and are also cataloged at http://catalog.npl.org under location code "Main NJ Ref Posters", call number "Poster" and Fiction Call Number "Poster"...
Dates:
Majority of material found within Bulk 1880-1995, some before and after
Newark Public Library Maps Collection
Collection
Identifier: Card file
Scope and Contents
The Newark Public Library has many historical Newark Maps. The majority of Newark large flat maps have been digitized.The library also has many historical maps of New Jersey which are searchable via card file in the New Jersey room (Basement).The library also has a collection of folded and street maps, viewable in the NJ Room (Map Drawer at Main and 500 Broad).The library also has a collection of NJ atlases (Wooden cabinet at Main, and 500 Broad)....
Dates:
Representing the town in 1666 - 2000s (actual documents no older than 19th century)
Newark Streets Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Streets-(Main)
Scope and Contents
Halsey Street (reminiscences by Mrs. Middleton, and other newspaper clippings)"Broad Street & Neighboring Streets Seventy Years Ago" (1930)"History of Broad Street", typed manuscript (undated)"A History of South Orange Ave.," (compiled by pupils of Newton Street School for the Book of Newark, ca. 1933), including "South Orange Ave." (a remembrance of life in Newark from 1849 through 1919 by Mr. Washington Cort), "West Market Street: A Few...
Dates:
1930 - 1989
Newark Wards and Sections Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Wards-(Main)
Abstract
The collection consists of miscellaneous materials on Newark wards and neighborhoods.
Dates:
1916 - 2024
Newark's 300th Anniversary Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk 300th-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
The Newark 300th Anniversary Corporation was established in September of 1965 to create and co-ordinate events commemorating Newark's anniversary on Founders' Day (May 18th), and throughout the year of 1966. The Corporation included President Frederick H. Groel, a retired vice-president of the Prudential Insurance Company; Administrator John N. Pannullo, a Newark native, and an associate of the public relations firm William G. Hetherington and Co.; and honorary co-chairmen Mayor Hugh J....
Dates:
1965 - 1966