Newark (N.J.) -- History -- 19th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 82 Collections and/or Records:
Newark Daily Advertiser Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG NWK Daily Adv-(Main)
Abstract
This collection consists of paper issues of The Newark Daily Advertiser.
Dates:
1845-12-10 - 1870-01-04; Majority of material found within 1868-05-28 - 1868-08-22
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
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
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
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
Newark Insurance Companies Collection
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MG Nwk Insurance-(Fileroom)
Abstract
The bulk of the material in this collection is related to the Prudential Insurance Company. The Prudential Insurance Company of America, known as the Prudential FriendlySociety until 1877, was founded in Newark by John F. Dryden in 1875. The company's first location was 812 Broad Street; in 1892 the "Main" building was constructed on the corner Broad and Bank Streets. Prudential's initial focus was on providing insurance for individuals, but group policies for businesses rapidly...
Dates:
1845 - 2001
Newark Music Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Music-(Main)
Scope and Contents
Box #1: Programs (1850-1900, 1900-1940, 1940- ), Cathedral Concert Series (Vierne Festival Concert, 1976 series), Morris Choral Society (concert, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart), John Weaver and Marianne Weaver (Feb. 1978), Pierre Cochreau concert (Sacred Heart Cathedral, April 2, 1978), Sacred Heart Cathedral (worship & programs of music, 1978-79), The Winchester Cathedral Choir (Sacred Heart Cathedral, Mar. 5, 1979), Michelob Jazz Series (1980, 1981), Ravi Shankar, Sitar (Cathedral...
Dates:
1850 - 2000
Newark Newspaper Photographs Scrapbooks
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MG Nwk Photos A -(Fileroom)
Scope and Contents
This collection contains 12 binders of pictures of Newark which ran in newspapers (all identified newspapers were published in Newark) from about 1933-1987. Subjects of pictures span the 1800s-1987. Binders are labelled by date of picture subject. Box #1: 1800s-1900s (2 binders), 1930s, 1930s&1940s; Box #2: 1930s&1940s, two unlabelled binders that have dates in the 1940s, and one unlaballed binder that starts in 1959. Box #3: "Mostly 1960s", unlabelled binders that start in 1966 and...
Dates:
c. 1933-1987
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
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 Dreawer, 500 Broad).The library also has a collection of NJ atlases (Wooden cabinet, and 500 Broad).Newark atlases...
Dates:
Representing the town in 1666 - 2000s (actual documents no older than 19th century)