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Newark (N.J.) -- History -- 20th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 281 Collections and/or Records:

Newark Objects Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Objects-(Main)
Abstract

This collection consists of objects relating to the city of Newark, as well as non-Newark objects. The Newark items in this collection originate from Newark organizations, businesses and entities, or they were created to commemorate Newark in some way.

Dates: 1886 - 2025; Majority of material found within 1916 - 1966
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Objects Collection

Newark Printing and Publishing Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Print -(Fileroom)
Abstract

The collection consists of a selection of materials published in New Jersey, many of them by small or short-lived publishing enterprises. The contents include periodicals, pamphlets, catalogues, advertisements, and small books.

Dates: 1798; 1913 - 1971
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Printing and Publishing Collection

Newark Programs Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Programs-(Main)
Scope and Contents

This collection includes programs, invitations, and announcements for theatrical performances, festivals, art exhibits, and other public events primarlily held in Newark. The Non-Newark Series, includes programs, invitations, and announcements for theatrical performances, festivals, art exhibits, and other public events across all other areas of NJ. The collection is arranged alphabetically by event type or organization.

Dates: 1961 - 2025
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Programs Collection

Newark Public Library (CFCNJIC) Picture and Poster Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Main & Offsite
Scope and Contents Cataloged Photos (onsite, c. 35,000 photos): searchable at http://catalog.npl.org:81/ -- the cataloged photos include photocopied or cut out paper photos, postcards (2 full file drawers) and photos in books but are mostly glossy photos.Posters: Posters are offsite and are also cataloged at http://catalog.npl.org under location code "Main NJ Ref Posters", call number "Poster" and Fiction Call Number "Poster"...
Dates: Majority of material found within Bulk 1880-1995, some before and after
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Public Library (CFCNJIC) Picture and Poster Collection

Newark Public Library Maps Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Card file
Scope and Contents The Newark Public Library has many historical Newark Maps. The majority of Newark large flat maps have been digitized.The library also has many historical maps of New Jersey which are searchable via card file in the New Jersey room (Basement).The library also has a collection of folded and street maps, viewable in the NJ Room (Map Drawer at Main and 500 Broad).The library also has a collection of NJ atlases (Wooden cabinet at Main, and 500 Broad)....
Dates: Representing the town in 1666 - 2000s (actual documents no older than 19th century)
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Public Library Maps Collection

Newark Rebellion Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Rebellion Coll.-(Main)
Abstract

The Newark Rebellion Collection contains materials relating to the July 1967 civil disturbances in Newark, known as the Newark Riots or Newark Rebellion. The materials include presentments, reports, affidavits, miscellaneous printed and manuscript items, published articles, fliers, photographs and ephemera.

Dates: 1967 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1967 - 1968
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Rebellion Collection

Newark School Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk School Photos
Abstract

Newark School Photographs, originally a Newark Board of Education collection, consists of 18 boxes of prints, plus four drawers of small-format prints, most with matching negatives.

Dates: 1888-1967, additional material added to digital collection through 2018
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark School Photographs

Newark Schools Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Schools-(Main)
Scope and Contents This artificial collection consists of a variety of materials relating to public, private, and religious schools in Newark.Box #1: Newark Public Schools Ledger (1904-13), Newark High Schools Scrapbook (1903-07, newspaper articles, typed reports, etc.). A ledger with inventories of sewing supplies by school, including the colored school (1904-1913); and a scrapbook of material relating to Newark's Board of Trade and schools, with reports on students in commercial...
Dates: 1809 - 2021
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Schools Collection

Newark Senior Citizens Oral Histories

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Valle (Digital)
Abstract

These collection consists of 6 oral histories recorded by Rutgers students.

Dates: 2019
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Senior Citizens Oral Histories

Newark Subway Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG NWK Subway -(Main)
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of Newark City Subway Emergency Ventilation Project plan, NERL Lighting Design Options drawing (2000), NERL fact sheets, and Newark City Subway Accessibilities Improvements-Washington Street Station 60% Submission papers (1997), and other architectural drawings.

Dates: 1997 - 2000
Found in: Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library / Newark Subway Collection

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