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Newark (N.J.) -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 267 Collections and/or Records:

Albert R. Vogeler Papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Vogeler-(Fileroom)
Abstract

This small collection consists of items related to a family that operated a leather goods and shoe fittings store in Newark from the 1890s through the first half of the 20th century. Albert R. Vogeler, Jr. (1930-2016), the grandson of the founder, was the collector of the materials.

Dates: 1893 - 2017

Alexander Mark Collection

 Digital Collection
Identifier: MG Mark (Offsite)
Dates: Majority of material found within 1954 - 1967; 1954 - 1991

Alexander Mark Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Mark -(Offsite)
Scope and Contents The collection consists of documents, correspondence, clippings, and reports related to Alexander Mark's public service. It is especially rich in material that documents the history of the Mayor's Commission on Human Relations from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s, and the unfolding history of race relations, urban renewal, and civil rights controversies in the city during the Carlin and Addonizio administrations.Box 1: contains 5 files of material on the Mayor's Commission on...
Dates: 1954 - 1966

Alford Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Alford
Abstract

A collection of photo albums and other materials on the family of George and Roberta Alford and Frontier’s International, Newark branch.

Dates: 1944 - 1995

Almon W. Johnston Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Johnston-(Main)
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of four flat boxes of black and white photographs, mostly 8" x 10" prints. A substantial number of the photographs are stamped with Johnston's name on the back. Subjects include Newark photos, photos from WNJR interviews and broadcasts, Newark Airport, military photos, sports and recreation as covered in the Newark Sunday Call, miscellaneous Associated Press photos and personal family photos, portraits and settings.

Dates: 1920-1970; Majority of material found within 1935 - 1945

American Legion of New Jersey Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG ALNJ-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents

15 volumes of the History of the American Legion of New Jersey. Box #1 : v.1-8 (1919-1935); Box #2 : v.9-15 (1935-1944)

Dates: 1919 - 1944

Amiri Baraka / Leroi Jones collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Baraka-(Main)
Scope and Contents The collection consists of 2 folders of photocopies of articles and clippings relating to Amiri Baraka (1964-1984), "A Checklist to Primary and Secondary Sources Related to Amiri Baraka" (1971), and 18 folders of printed material. The printed material consists largely of writings of Baraka published by the Newark-based Jihad Productions and other publishers, and material by others published by Jihad Productions. Items by Amiri Baraka include: "The Dead Lecturer" (1964),...
Dates: 1961 - 1984

Angelo DeCarlo: Transcripts

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG DeCarlo-(Main)
Scope and Contents

2 archival boxes contain photocopies of the transcripts of the wire taps and correspondence related to the printing of the transcripts.

Dates: 1962 - 1965

AV Collection

 Digital Collection
Identifier: DVD Collection
Dates: dates of public material 1975-2010, archived videos through present