Papers (documents)
Subject
Subject Source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Found in 56 Collections and/or Records:
Maverick Family Collection of Engravings
Collection
Identifier: Fine Prints Maverick
Abstract
This collection comprises some 300 examples of the work of engraver Peter Maverick (1780-1831) and members of his family.
Dates:
ca. 1750-1850
Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Gibson-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
Box 1: contains 1 folder of copies of 3 personal photographs of Gibson: as a young child with his brother, as a young child with his mother, and in his Army uniform; and 4 folders (ca. 1970-ca. 1980) of mostly black and white, 8" x 10" publicity photographs of Kenneth Gibson, members of his administration, and events in Newark. The bulk of the photographs reflect his official duties. Subjects include ground-breaking, swearing-in, and award ceremonies, and other events; group photographs of...
Dates:
c. 1930s-1986
Miscellaneous items (I-J) relating to Newark (N.J.), 1868 - 2005
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG NWK Misc. (Main)
Scope and Contents
Box #6:Income: contains a study by Harry B. Weiss of the Newark Housing Authority regarding income limits for affordable housing (ca. 1938) NOTE: See a related study by Weiss in MG Nwk Misc. H, under Housing - Survey of Negro Housing. Industry:Industry – Breweries: A folder of material related to the brewery P. Ballantine and Sons, including a booklet on the brewing industry in the United States and "Remarks on the inspection of the brewery," both by...
Dates:
1868 - 2005
Miscellaneous items (K-M) relating to Newark (N.J.), 1822-2009
Collection — Box 8
Identifier: MG NWK Misc. (Main)
Scope and Contents
Box #8:
Labor: Census report on Newark Labor Force, 1946; Department of Labor "New BLS Report on Newark Describes Income Labor and Unemployment in 100 Local Neighborhoods" (1963, press release) and report "Income Education and Unemployment in Nieghborhoods"Lawyers: Henry Barkhorn (Marriages solemnized, record book (1855-1870), Daybook (1867-1870), Bank books (1857 & 1867), Misc. legal documents; Samuel J. MacDonald (copy of obituary, 1947); Lawrence I. Lerner,...
Dates:
1822-2009
Nat G. Bodian Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Bodian -(Main)
Scope and Contents
This collection is divided into two series, 7 boxes of background files (or "work files") relating to the online essays and 21 binders (numbered SB 1-21) containing copies of the essays and comments from readers. The background material includes printouts of reference materials, notes, drafts of essays, clippings, printouts of lists of article references found in the New York Times online, correspondence connected to Bodian's research on a particular topic, and e-mails received from readers...
Dates:
c. 1920-2009
Newark American Revolution Bicentennial Commission collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG NWK Bicentennial
Scope and Contents
Box 1: contains 3 folders of correspondence (1975-1977), much of it consisting of routine letters soliciting donations or proposing projects; some folders of material relating to national celebrations; folders labeled "Newark Bicentennial-Scrapbook," "Bicentennial-Proposals," "Charles F. Cummings," and "Bicentennial Newsletters-Newark"; 7 folders of material related the Freedom Train; and 3 folders of budget material Box 2: contains 2 folders of correspondence (1973-1974); Newark...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1973 - 1977; 1916 - 1998
Newark Associations Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Associations-(Main)
Abstract
Organized in alphabetical order in 3 Hollinger boxes, this collection consists of invitations, programs, brochures, reports, by-laws, constitutions, membership lists, etc. related to various Newark clubs, committees, and organizations.
Dates:
1815 - 1995
Newark Civil War Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG NWK Civil War -(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
BOX #1: Lists of new recruits mustered in Newark giving the soldier's name, address, and number of dependents (book marked #11: August 6, 1862 - June 1, 1863; book #12: August 29 - September 20, 1862). Most of the soldiers mustered into unspecified 9-month regiments such as the 26th, but a 14-page list of three-year recruits into the 13th New Jersey Infantry, titled "Names of the who Received $10 from the Citizens Committee at the Post Office" (at the end of book #12). A cash book (marked...
Dates:
1861 - 1866
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'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