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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:

Hazel Bliss Finlay Collection

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

This collection contains materials related to Miss Townsend's School, a private secondary school for girls in Newark. Included are copies of the Sphinx, the school's literary magazine, from 1908 and 1909. Also included are commencement programs and invitations (1906-1909), programs from school plays and recitals, and a booklet of songs written for the school by Frances Leavitt.

Dates: 1905 - 1909
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Hazel Bliss Finlay Collection

Hellenic Heritage Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Hellenic
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs, certificates, passports, clippings, ephemera, and oral histories reflecting the Greek-American community of Newark, NJ during the 20th century.

Dates: c. 1906-2007; Majority of material found within 1925 - 1950
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Hellenic Heritage Collection

Henry F. Mutschler Manuscript

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier:  MG Nwk Mutschler-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents This typescript history, compiled by Henry Mutschler during his retirement, is filled with detailed accounts of the music teachers of Newark and surrounding towns, of music festivals, music clubs and societies, virtuoso performances, music promoters like Joseph Fuerstman, music in the schools, Works Progress Administration (WPA) music programs, theaters and vaudeville houses, and of the craze for movie theaters, with their hard-working piano accompanists. It includes photographs of the...
Dates: 1954
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Henry F. Mutschler Manuscript

Henry G. Francisco Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Francisco
Abstract

This collection was donated in three batches. The original donation, in August 2016, consists of papers related to the World War I military service of late Newark resident Henry G. Francisco. A later donation, in August 2017, contains genealogical information about the Francisco family. In March 2021, a third donation contained miscellaneous materials mostly related to Francisco's life after World War I.

Dates: 1903 - 2016
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Henry G. Francisco Papers

Henry W. Wack Scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: MG Wack-(Offsite)
Scope and Contents The collection consists of 9 scrapbooks of clippings and ephemera related to the 250th Anniversary. celebrations. Subjects include planning, the poster competition, exhibits of the posters in cities across the country, church services, speeches by local and national figures, participation by local organizations, placement of historical tablets, pageants, parades, theatrical and musical performances, sports competitions, etc. Box 1 contains:Volumes labeled 1-3:...
Dates: 1915 - 1916
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Henry W. Wack Scrapbooks

Herman Kreitler Papers and Tools

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Kreitler-(Fileroom)
Abstract

This is a collection of tools and papers from Herman Kreitler, Newark tax surveyor.

Dates: c. 1914-1959
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Herman Kreitler Papers and Tools

Historic American Building Survey (HABS) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MG HABS-(Offsite)
Scope and Contents This collection consists of 3 boxes and 3 file drawers of material related to historic buildings in New Jersey, including completed survey forms (1934-1942) and completed worksheets (1961); 1 volume: "Descriptive Narrative Report of the Historic American Buildings Survey in New Jersey"; and a small amount of correspondence, clippings, notebooks, and photographs.The three file cabinet drawers contain photocopies of architectural drawings of historic New Jersey buildings. The...
Dates: 1934 - 1971
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Historic American Building Survey (HABS) Papers

Home News Tribune Negatives

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Home News-(Main)
Abstract

This is a collection of photo negatives about Newark from the Home News Tribune archives.

Dates: 1994 - 1998
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Home News Tribune Negatives

Hughes Allison Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Allison-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents The contents of the collection are as follows:Box 1: a folder entitled "Playbills and Theater Programs" consists mostly of material on New York productions, but also includes a program for a concert by Kirsten Flagstad at the Mosque Theatre (December 21, 1938) and the "Symphony Magazine" of the Essex County Symphony Society, Stadium Festival Concerts series (June 1940), announcing the program for the first concert, which featured Marian Anderson (June 3, 1940); a small folder of...
Dates: 1930 - 1981
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Hughes Allison Collection

I-280 Records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG I-280-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents

This collection includes maps of I-280, and documents and studies about property ownership of the blocks and lots related to I-280.

Dates: c. 1988
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / I-280 Records

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