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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:

Newark Department Store Catalogs Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG NWK Dept. Cat-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of advertisements and catalogues of Newark department stores, including: two folders of advertisements cut from the pages of the Newark City Directory (1882) and the New Jersey State Gazetteer and Business Directory (1885), with ads for many Newark businesses; two folders of Bamberger's catalogues (1977-1978); two folders of Haynes' catalogues (1977-1982); and a number of loose catalogues for Haynes' and Bamberger's (1983- 1984, and undated).

Dates: 1882 - c. 1984
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Department Store Catalogs Collection

Newark Department Stores Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Dept. Stores-(Main)
Scope and Contents Box #1. Hahnes folder: "My little red Indian book" (children's booklet); Gallery of Fame (leaflet of American heroes); Catalog (1976); KRESGE: Christmas catalogs (1954, 1963); various issues of magazine (1945-46); ad for Christmas folders [n.d.]; L.S. PLAUT: Pocket calendar and stamp case (1 1/2" x 2", 1916); Urban League "nigger brown" case (William Ashby memoirs and letter from L. S. Plaut, 1921); "Home Talk" (July 1899 issue); 40th anniversary celebration, The Bee Hive Musical Monthly...
Dates: 1896 - 1976
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Department Stores Collection

Newark Eagles Records

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Eagles-(Main)
Abstract

The Newark Eagles Records consist of correspondence, minutes, player contracts, team schedules and results, publicity material and financial records related to the Newark Eagles, a professional baseball team owned by Abe and Effa Manley. The Newark Eagles, based in Newark, New Jersey, played in the second Negro National League from 1936 through 1948. The records also include material related to the Manley’s involvement with the Negro National League.

Dates: 1935 - 1947
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Eagles Records

Newark Elections Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Elections
Abstract

The collection consists of miscellaneous materials relating to Newark municipal elections, and to Newark involvement in state and national elections.

Dates: c. 1865-2021
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Elections Collection

Newark Evening News Employee Files

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk News-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents This collection contains some historical information about the Newark Evening News (Newark News), followed by alphabetical employee files from c. 1942-1967. Each page is titled, "Biographical Materials for Files". Forms vary by year but ask for information including employee name, address, birthplace, date of birth, parents' names, addresses and occupations, spouse's name, wedding date, names and addresses of family members (children and siblings), education with dates. present position,...
Dates: c. 1942-1967
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Evening News Employee Files

Newark Evening News Morgue & Materials

 Collection
Identifier: Microfilm & Indexes
Scope and Contents The library was given the archives of the Newark Evening News at its closing. This includes:1. Newark News Morgue Subject File (bulk 1920s-1970s, some earlier): 100,000+ subjects of microfilmed clippings files (11 file drawers of microfilm).See "External Links" section below for links to subject file index. 2. Newark News Photo Collection (Bulk offsite, bulk 1930s-1970s, but some earlier):...
Dates: c. 1900-1972
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Evening News Morgue & Materials

Newark Fire Department Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG NWK Fire Dept
Scope and Contents Box #1. History. "Historical Facts about the Fire Department, Newark, N.J." compiled by R. Wittick (typewritten chronology of major events), "General History of Newark Fire Dept.", misc. notes, excerpts from newspapers. Fireboat. "Newark's fire fighting navy" (1961), Crew members (1931), rules concerning jurisdiction over harbor fires (1927), Newspaper articles (1918, 1920). Chemical Engine Company No. 1, Chronology of events (1887-91), Running schedules (1936). Engine Company No. 1 (Hand...
Dates: 1807 - 2017
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Fire Department Collection

Newark Fire Department Negatives

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Fire Dept N-(Main)
Abstract

These negatives show fire trucks, firemen, fires and more from the history of Newark Fire Department.

Dates: 1867 - 1967
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Fire Department Negatives

Newark Garden Club Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Garden
Scope and Contents Organized in 5 boxes : Box #1. Correspondence, scrapbooks ("The Original Newark Garden Club Publicity Book, 1926-1935," and in recognition of the 300th anniversary of the founding of New Jersey, 1965-66), fliers (1972-75), programs (1932-35,) photographs & negatives, newspaper clippings, awards, etc.; Box #2. Scrapbooks ("Newark Garden Club, 1935-63," "Newark Garden Club Civic Project, Continental House 2 Park Place, Newark, N.J. Restoration of Garden (1966),"...
Dates: 1927 - 1977
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Garden Club Collection

Newark Glass Negatives Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Glass-(Main)
Abstract

Glass plate negatives showing the Newark Library (and one school library) in the early 20th century, then misc. glass negatives, then several negatives by William F. Cone.

Dates: 1886-1926, undated
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Glass Negatives Collection

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