Newark Public Library -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Autograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG 6
Abstract
The Autograph Collection consists of over 1,000 signatures of musicians, librarians, authors, politicians, artists, and others present on photographs, letters, postcards, and other documents.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1900 - 1990; 1776 - 2019
Bookplate Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG 7
Abstract
The collection consists of thousands of bookplates (originals and facsimiles from the 18th to the 20th century from private and institutional libraries), proofs, metal plates, notes, and letters. The collection has been organized into five series (Institutions, Designers, Armorial, Newark Public Library plates, and Oversize) and includes original bookplates created by prominent engravers such J.W. Spenceley, E.D. French, W.F. Hopson, and A.N. Macdonald, as well as Dutch, German, Swedish, and...
Dates:
Majority of material found in 18th - 20th century
Librariana
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Librariana
Abstract
The records of the Newark Public Library, known as Librariana, include manuscript and printed materials, photographs and graphics, and other materials. The bulk of it covers the years from its founding in 1889 to the present. It is arranged alphabetically for the most part.
Dates:
1846 - 2019