Skip to main content

African Americans -- New Jersey -- Newark

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:

Newark Eagles Records

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Eagles-(Main)
Abstract

The Newark Eagles Records consist of correspondence, minutes, player contracts, team schedules and results, publicity material and financial records related to the Newark Eagles, a professional baseball team owned by Abe and Effa Manley. The Newark Eagles, based in Newark, New Jersey, played in the second Negro National League from 1936 through 1948. The records also include material related to the Manley’s involvement with the Negro National League.

Dates: 1935 - 1947
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Eagles Records

Newark Police Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Police-(Main)
Abstract

The Newark Police Collection consists largely of documents relating to Dr. Dorothy Guyot’s research on police and crime in Newark. The collection also includes miscellaneous police research and materials not compiled by Dr. Guyot.

Dates: 1890 - 1983; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1980; Majority of material found within 1931 - 1939
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Police Collection

Newark Rebellion Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Rebellion Coll.-(Main)
Abstract

The Newark Rebellion Collection contains materials relating to the July 1967 civil disturbances in Newark, known as the Newark Riots or Newark Rebellion. The materials includes presentments, reports, affidavits, miscellaneous printed and manuscript items, published articles, fliers, photographs and ephemera.

Dates: 1967 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1967 - 1968
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Rebellion Collection

Newark Wards and Sections Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Wards-(Main)
Abstract

The collection consists of miscellaneous materials on Newark wards and neighborhoods.

Dates: 1936 - 1988
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Wards and Sections Collection

Pamela E. Goldstein Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Goldstein-(Offsite)
Abstract

The collection covers the first few terms of the Sharpe James mayoralty, 1986-2002. Pamela E. Goldstein was the press spokeswoman for Mayor James.

Dates: c. 1986-2002
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Pamela E. Goldstein Collection

Parker-Brown Papers

 Collection
Identifier:  MG Nwk Parker-Brown
Abstract

The bulk of this collection is material on Urban Voices an African American poetry group in the Newark area. It also contains material on the “Newark, a day in the city” photography project and other miscellaneous Newark events.

Dates: 1975 - 1987
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Parker-Brown Papers

Photos from Mayor Gibson's Publicity Office

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Gibson PO-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents Boxes 1 and 2 contain 6 unlabelled folders (ca. 1970-ca. 1989) containing mostly 8" x 10" black and white publicity photographs of Kenneth A. Gibson, members of his administration, and events in Newark. The bulk of the photographs were taken during Gibson's mayoralty, and in ocnnection with his official duties. Subjects include ground-breakings, inaugurations, swearing-in and award ceremonies, and other events; group photographs of the mayor with dignitaries, council members, and prominent...
Dates: 1970 - 1989
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Photos from Mayor Gibson's Publicity Office

Robert Curvin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Curvin-(Main)
Abstract

This collection consists of papers of historian Robert Curvin.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1954-2015, some copies of earlier material
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Robert Curvin Papers

St. James AME Church Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk St. James AME-(Fileroom)
Abstract

This collection consists of event programs, journals, and photographs of St. James’s AME Chur

Dates: 1944 - 2011
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / St. James AME Church Collection

Tiny Prince Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Prince
Abstract

This collection consists of the personal records of publisher, writer, promoter, talent scout and Newark city employee Carl Brinson, known as “Tiny Prince”.

Dates: 1939 - 20111
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Tiny Prince Collection

View Staff Interface | Visit ArchivesSpace.org | v3.2.0 | Hosting by LibraryHost