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

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 271 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
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Albert R. Vogeler Papers

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
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Alexander Mark Collection

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
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Alford Family Papers

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
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Almon W. Johnston Collection

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
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / American Legion of New Jersey Papers

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
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Amiri Baraka / Leroi Jones collection

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
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Angelo DeCarlo: Transcripts

Banister Shoe Company Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Banister-(Fileroom)
Abstract

This collection consists of records from the James A. Banister Shoe Company of Newark, NJ from 1890-1935, as well as research on the company from 2016

Dates: 1890 - 1935; 2016 - 2019
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Banister Shoe Company Collection

Barbara J. Kukla Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Kukla
Scope and Contents This collection consists of the collected papers of Barbara J. Kukla, who has worked in Newark for over fifty years as an author and reporter. These materials were collected by Barbara, both through her work and for personal interest. Some of the significant topics represented in these files are: music, theater, poetry, fine arts, books, African-American heritage and history, African-American life, women’s issues, women’s history, public schools, charter schools, universities, colleges,...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1970 - 2012; 1901 - 2018
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Barbara J. Kukla Papers

Berg picture collection

 Collection — Object Vol. 1-15
Identifier:  974.932 B453 v.1-15
Scope and Contents The Berg Picture Collection contains more than 2,800 photographs, mostly Newark street scenes, taken by Samuel Berg, MD between 1960 and 1968. The bulk of the collection consists of fifteen binders of black and white, 4" x 3" prints and a one-volume index. The index lists the images by roll and exposure number, and by unique image number. Also included is the date the photograph was taken and a very specific description of the image; for example, photograph #1165, roll 47, exposure 14, taken...
Dates: 1960 - 1968
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Berg picture collection

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