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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:

Newark Panoramas

 Digital Record
Identifier: Newark Panoramas

Newark Picture Collection: Public Digitized Files

 Digital Record
Identifier: Very small selection from cataloged photo collection

Newark Police Department and Police Records Collection

 Digital Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Police (Main) and MG Nwk Police Dept (Main)

Newark Poster Collection

 Digital Record
Identifier: Newark Poster Collection

Newark Printing and Publishing Collection

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

The collection consists of a selection of materials published in New Jersey, many of them by small or short-lived publishing enterprises. The contents include periodicals, pamphlets, catalogues, advertisements, and small books.

Dates: 1798; 1913 - 1971

Newark Programs Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Programs-(Main)
Scope and Contents This is a collection of programs, invitations, and announcements for theatrical performances, festivals, art exhibits, and other public events in New Jersey. This is a collection of collection of programs, invitations, and announcements for theatrical performances, festivals, art exhibits, and other public events in New Jersey. Newark-related organizations and institutions represented in the collection include: Columbus Day Celebration Committee of New Jersey (1961); Newark...
Dates: 1961 - 2023

Newark Public Library (CFCNJIC) Picture and Poster Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Main & Offsite
Scope and Contents Cataloged Photos (onsite, c. 35,000 photos): searchable at http://catalog.npl.org:81/ -- the cataloged photos include photocopied or cut out paper photos, postcards (2 full file drawers) and photos in books but are mostly glossy photos.Posters: Posters are offsite and are also cataloged at http://catalog.npl.org under location code "Main NJ Ref Posters", call number "Poster" and Fiction Call Number "Poster"...
Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk 1880-1995, some before and after

Newark Public Library Maps Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Card file
Scope and Contents The Newark Public Library has many historical Newark Maps. The majority of Newark large flat maps have been digitized.The library also has many historical maps of New Jersey which are searchable via card file in the New Jersey room (Basement).The library also has a collection of folded and street maps, viewable in the NJ Room (Map Dreawer, 500 Broad).The library also has a collection of NJ atlases (Wooden cabinet, and 500 Broad).Newark atlases...
Dates: Representing the town in 1666 - 2000s (actual documents no older than 19th century)

Newark Rebellion Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Rebellion Coll.-(Main)
Scope and Contents Box #1: Draft of history of the rebellion by Essex Catholic High School students; local press accounts [SEE ALSO IF and Newark News Morgue files]; Essex County Grand Jury, "Findings and action taken in their investigation of 26 deaths occurring during the civil disturbances in Newark, July 13 through July 18, 1967."; "Riot in their Hearts," by John Winslow (Suburban Life, 1967, 3 copies); Fliers; Rev. Estelle David, "How My Life Changed in 1967," a reminiscence of Newark in the 1960s and the...
Dates: 1967 - 2017