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

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 275 Collections and/or Records:

Sewing Classes Scrapbooks

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Sewing-(Main)
Scope and Contents This collection consists of three scrapbooks created by the Home Economic Department of the Newark Schools: One scrapbook includes materials relating to sewing classes sponsored by the Newark Board of Education from 1912 through 1922. The volume includes patterns and instructions for embroidery; samples of fabric and embroidery thread; and lists of schools, teachers, classes taught, and items sewed.A scrapbook, entitled "Sewing Exhibit, Vol. II" contains samples of...
Dates: 1912 - 1922

Sgt. William T. Duffy Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Duffy-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents This small collection consists of two folders of photographs, newspaper clippings, and printed material, all possibly removed from a scrapbook.A folder entitled "Photographs" (ca. 1890s-1918) includes candid shots of Duffy, from childhood, with family and friends; photographs of Duffy in training and with his army buddies, and one formal, full-length portrait of Duffy in uniform. A folder entitled "Clippings" (1918-1933) contains clippings and a few cards related to...
Dates: 1918 - 1924

Sonn Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Sonn-(Main)
Abstract

The collection of consists of 15 scrapbooks of research notes, sketches, original photographs, postcards, and clippings. Most of the material relates to the history of buildings in Newark, but there is also material on other New Jersey cities, on New York architecture, and on historic preservation in other states.

Dates: c. 1936-1962

St. James AME Church Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk St. James AME-(Fileroom)
Abstract

This collection consists of event programs, journals, and photographs of St. James’s AME Chur

Dates: 1944 - 2011

Sydenham House Photographs

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Sydenham
Abstract

Photo albums and photographs of the Sydenham House, along with a small group of clippings and notes.

Dates: 1955 - 1979

The Newark Garden Club's Civic Project of the House of Prayer Episcopal Church and Rectory scrapbook

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

1 scrapbook contains photographs, planting lists, correspondence, newspaper clippings, etc., relating to the Project.

Dates: 1962 - 1963

Tiny Prince Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Prince
Abstract

This collection consists of the personal records of publisher, writer, promoter, talent scout and Newark city employee Carl Brinson, known as “Tiny Prince”.

Dates: 1939 - 20111

Tri-City Citizens Union for Progress Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier:  MG NWK TCCUP-(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents The collection includes: a folder of agendas, minutes, financial reports, and related correspondence (1962-1980); a folder of proposals, progress reports, newsletters, fliers, clippings, etc. related to various TCCUP projects (1968-1981); a work management plan and reports for the Upper West Side Neighborhood Self-Help Development Project (1978-1980); a folder of West Side Neighborhood material that includes a survey of the neighborhood's residents, an assessment of buildings in the...
Dates: 1962 - 1981

UMDNJ (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk UMDNJ-(Main)
Scope and Contents Organized in 2 Hollinger boxes: Box #1. Photocopy of stenographic transcripts of Public Hearing RE: Medical Center Urban Renewal Project Area, also known as the Blight Hearings. Book Nos. 1, 2 & 3 (1967). Box #2. RE: Medical Center Urban Renewal Project Area, Blight Hearings. Book Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 (1967). Misc. file includes "A Preview into the Political and Financial History of the College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey at Newark" (1991), correspondence, fliers and...
Dates: 1967 - 2018

Unidentified Newark Realty Scrapbook

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Realty-(Offsite)
Scope and Contents

Large scrapbook volume (18 x 24) of newspaper clippings. Detached articles were removed, foldered and stored in the same box. Articles are from a range of newspapers and most focus on Newark realty, building, and architecture including Newark City Hospital and architect Frank Grad (1882-1968) and his role in designing the Newark City Hall Annex.

Dates: 1930 - 1937