Edward J. White Papers 1913-1958

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Edward J. White Papers 1913-1958

These papers and other materials outline the concerns of Newark businessman Edward J. White, an electrical contractor, during the decades from 1930's-through the 1950's There is some material which predates the formation of the firm Edward J. White & Company, of which Mr. White was president and founder. The collection includes information on his business activities, as president of the firm, his social activities within the Newark community, and private matters.

1.25 lin. ft. (3 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7138301

Newark Public Library, Main Library

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Newark Public Library.

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Newark Public Library. New Jersey Reference Division

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White, Edward J. (Edward Joseph), 1891-1959.

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Edward J. White was a Newark, N.J. electrical engineer and electrical contractor, founder of Edward J. White & Companuy, and publisher of the periodical: White Lines. He was born in Millburn, N.J. on June 27, 1891 of Irish-Catholic parentage. The family settled in Newark in 1899. His interest in electricity began early on with employment in the telephone department of the Lackawanna Railroad and later, with the Westinghouse Company (1909). Other employers included Public Service, General Ele...