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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:

Douglas Eldridge Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Eldridge-(Main)
Scope and Contents The collection consists of research or background files and general material relating to the United Community Corporation (UCC) and to the Newark riots of 1967. Boxes 1 and 2, United Community Corporation: contain transcripts of testimony before the City Council's investigating committee; the committee's report; a minority report by Councilman Irvine I. Turner; the full UCC statement in response to the Council's critique; and UCC documents, including statements, by-laws, reports,...
Dates: 1965 - 1969
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Douglas Eldridge Collection

Edward J. White Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG White-(Fileroom)
Abstract

Collection of financial records, photographs and personal correspondence of Edward J. White, an electrical contractor and his company, based in Newark, N.J.

Dates: 1913 - 1958
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Edward J. White Papers

Effa Manley Private Business Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Manley-(Main)
Abstract

The Effa Manley Private Business papers consist primarily of correspondence, but also include lists, and a few bills and receipts. The bulk of the material is related to an apartment building owned by Effa Manley and members of her family in Germantown, Pennsylvania, and property owned by Abe Manley in Camden, New Jersey.

Dates: 1933 - 1946; Majority of material found within 1938 - 1942
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Effa Manley Private Business Papers

Elaine Hausmann Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG NWK Hausmann-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of correspondence, clippings, programs, and other items related to Hausmann's singing career. It includes programs from the Griffith Auditorium and the Mosque Theatre (Symphony Hall), as well as other venues.

Dates: 1944 - 1950
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Elaine Hausmann Collection

Ernest Erber Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG Erber-(Offsite)
Abstract

This collection consists of the personal records of Ernest Erber, which were formed while he served in the capacity as director and/or member of the executive board of several planning organizations located in Northern New Jersey.

Dates: 1949 - 1982
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Ernest Erber Papers

Essex County College Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk ECC-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents Box #1. Class guide (1970), Student handbook (1960-70), Literary magazine "Shapes of Things" (1970-1971), Inauguration of J. Harry Smith (invitation, 1971), Student regulations (1972), Room directory (1972), "Facts About Essex County College" (1973), "Agreement by and between ECC Board of Trustees and the Office Workers Association of ECC (1975), Campus map & floor plan, George D. Harris (inauguration invitation, 1978), Educational Opportunity Fund Day 10th Anniversary Celebration...
Dates: 1960 - 1975
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Essex County College Collection

Essex County Court House collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG NWK Court House -(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents

"Programme of a Competition for the Selection of an Architect for a Court House to be erected for Essex County at Newark, New Jersey by the Essex County Building Commission" (1901); Letter from Asa Whitehead to General (Isaac) Andruss requesting a copy of the proceedings of the Bd. of freeholders re the location & building of the new court house, May, 1836; Essex County Bicentennial Commission. "Law Day: Essex County Courthouse Dedication, April 30, 1976."

Dates: 1836 - 1976
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Essex County Court House collection

Essex County Institutions Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MG Essex Co Inst-(Fileroom)
Abstract

Photographs of the Essex County Overbrook Hospital, Essex County Penitentiary, Essex County roads and bridges, and Essex County Hospital for Contagious Diseases.

Dates: 1915 - 1918
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Essex County Institutions Photographs

Essex County Parks Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MG Essex Co. Parks-(Main)
Abstract

Photos of Essex County Parks.

Dates: 1899 - 1982; Majority of material found within 1931 - 1940
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Essex County Parks Photographs

Frank E. Martin Correspondence

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Martin-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 60 letters written by Frank Everett Martin, while stationed at Camp Dix, New Jersey, and Aignay-le-Due-Cote d'Or, France. The bulk of the letters are to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Martin, who resided at 125 South 11th Street, Newark. The collection also includes dog tags, boat passes, and 39 postcards with scenes of the occupation of, and destruction in, France.

Dates: 1916 - 1919
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Frank E. Martin Correspondence

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