Newark (N.J.) -- History -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 267 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge (Passaic River) Blueprints Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk PRR-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 4 files of blueprints of Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge over the Passic River.
Dates:
1936
Peter Shapiro Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Shapiro-(Offsite)
Scope and Contents
The collection consists largely of material documenting Peter Shapiro's political career and interests, both in Essex County and statewide. References to Newark or to political activity and issues affecting Newark, are scattered throughout the collection. Contents are as follows:Box 1: photocopies of newspaper and magazine articles, mostly documenting Shapiro's campaigns and accomplishments in office, arranged chronologically,1975-1982 Box 2: photocopies of newspaper...
Dates:
1975 - 1986
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
Potter Glass Negatives
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Potter
Abstract
Photos by Harry G. Potter of buildings, churches, and street scenes mostly in the downtown area.
Dates:
c. 1900s-1920s
Protestant Foster Home Record Book
Collection — Volume 1
Identifier: MG Nwk-PFH-(Main)
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a ledger with entries for children numbered 681 through 1151, and for three children without numbers. Each entry includes the child's name, age, dated admitted, parents' names, street address, religion, "nation," occupation, and remarks. The remarks include information regarding the child's health, parents' health (e.g., "consumptive") and habits (e.g., "drinks"), whether the parents will pay board, and dates and details of the child's discharge from the home. Most...
Dates:
1886 - 1911; 1848
Public Service Photographs
Collection
Identifier: MG PSEG-(Fileroom)
Abstract
This collection consists of photographs from Public Service equipment (telephones, substations and buses), operators, and staff groups from 1927-1960.
Dates:
1927 - 1960; 1985