Newark Historic Celebrations Collection, 1905-1998.

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Newark Historic Celebrations Collection, 1905-1998.

1916: Newark Posters, pennant, "Newark Poetry Competition," program of year long events, medals & badges, "The Newark Pageant & The Celebration," "The Pageant of Newark 1916" (booklet), National Wrestling Championships (flyer & correspondence), "Newark 1916" (leaflet), "Newark-250 Years Old," address by Franklin Murphy, "Historic Ceremonies and Exercises," "Committee of One Hundred"; 1926: 150th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, "Newark-1666-1776-1926," Independence Day Celebration, program; 1936: 100th Anniversary-Newark City charter, Address by Thomas McCarter, The Newarker (semi-monthly periodical, during celebration, published by the Citizens' Committee of 100), Poster by the Fidelity Union Trust Co. with sketches of historic event in Newark since 1836 (1936), Military Bell & Pageant with Parade Order (program, May 2, 1936), "Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Incorporation of The City of Newark" (program), Newark's Women; Program guide (Opening meeting 1836-1936 Newark Charter Celebration, program); 1966 I: 300th Anniversary-Founding, Founder's Day dinner, "Pride in Newark" (exhibit of water colors by Henry Gasser, catalog), Flag: "Pride in Newark" (kept separately in box in Archives Room), "1666-1966", "Continental House" (300th Anniversary Committee Headquarters), Newark's 300th News (newsletter, no. 4 & 5), "Founder's Day" (program, May 18, 1966); 1966 II: 300th Anniversary-Founding, "Konrad: an artist looks at Newark" (catalog), Newark Museum (newsletter, 1966 issues), The Museum (Spring & Winter 1966); Misc.: Museum items, Newark's 300th News, nos. 1-12 (no. 7 missing), Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Dedication Ceremony (pamphlet, memorial breakfast), Service Flag Dedication (brochure, Sept. 20, 1942), Columbus Day Celebration (brochure, 1941), Essex County Court House, National Historic Site (commemoration, invitation, April 30, 1976), Essex County Court House dedication speeches by P. Rodino, B. McGuire, Newark Founder's Day (invitation, May 17, 1976), Newark Holiday Church Tours (Dec. 1976-Jan. 1977), Arbor Day (pamphlets), "Newark 1836," 150th anniversary of incorporation of the City of Newark, N.J. (1986), First Night bell (1998), badge, calendar of events, "Bicentennial Fever" by Tom Murray, Fourth of July (program, 1912), Birth of Abraham Lincoln (program, 1909), Birth of George Washington (1931), Dedication of City Hall (medals, 1906), Efforts of President Roosevelt to end the Russo-Japanese War (Resolution of the Common Council, 1905), "Newark-1666-1776-1926" (booklet), Fourth of July (Proclamation from Mayor, 1975), etc.

0.42 linear ft. (1 Hollinger box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8100704

Newark Public Library, Main Library

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