Newark Library Association (N.J.)

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The Newark Library Society was formed circa 1789, and was one of the first attempts by the citizens of Newark, along with the formation of the Institutio legalis, to have a circulating library in the city. In 1847, the organization was revived as the Newark Library Association.

From the description of Newark Library Association records, 1789-1914. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 54019903

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creatorOf Newark Library Association (N.J.). Records, 1789-1914. New Jersey Historical Society Library
referencedIn Houghton Library. Houghton Library printed book provenance file, L-Q. 1942. Houghton Library
creatorOf Newark Library Association (N.J.). Newark Library Association records, 1789-1914. New Jersey Historical Society Library
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associatedWith Boudinot, Elisha, 1749-1819. person
associatedWith Bradley, Joseph P., 1813-1892. person
associatedWith Coe, Benjamin, of Newark, N.J. person
associatedWith Frelinghuysen, Frederick T. 1817-1885. person
associatedWith Houghton Library. person
associatedWith McWhorter, Alexander C. 1771-1808. person
associatedWith Newark Library Society. corporateBody
associatedWith New Jersey Historical Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Ward, Marcus L. 1812-1884. person
associatedWith Whitehead, William A. 1810-1844. person
associatedWith Wright, William A., fl. 1848. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Newark (N.J.)
New Jersey--Newark
New Jersey
Subject
Libraries
Private libraries
Subscription libraries
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Activity

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Active 1789

Active 1914

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