Newark (N.J.) -- History -- 20th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 281 Collections and/or Records:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In Library Use Only: Banister Collection
Digital Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Banister
In Library Use Only: Portuguese Times
Digital Record
Identifier: Portuguese Times (Periodical)
Dates:
1976 - 1980
Irish Exhibit , 2007
File
Scope and Contents
This small collection consists of material relating to an exhibit on the history of Irish-American in Newark held at the Newark Public Library, March 14-May 21, 2007. The collection consists largely of mounted exhibit captions, with biographical sketches, information on buildings, organizations, and events central to the Irish experience in Newark. Captions are filed by exhibit case. Box 1 contains captions for 5 cases of material, plus one file of background material, including lists of...
Dates:
2007