Miscellaneous items (P) relating to Newark (N.J.), 1826-1983.

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Miscellaneous items (P) relating to Newark (N.J.), 1826-1983.

Box #1. Photography: William F. Cone (various papers and sundry items given by Dr. Berg), A Photo Documentary (Eddie Johnson, Jr. & Mansa K. Mussa), Jimmie Richardson (biography pamphlet), Harry Dorer documents, Broadwell ("An Overview of William H. Broadwell Photograph Collection," preliminary container list, identification), Harry C. Dorer (Natl. Press Photographers Assoc. Certificate, 1960, U.S. Certificate of Honor) ; Physicians: Henry Coit (various items), Lyndon Arthur Peer ("The Collection of Dr. Lyndon Arthur Peer," booklet, 1980), Samuel Berg (transcript of interview, mostly on life in Newark in the early 20th Century, Maria Haring (brief bio.), Merit Vail (announcement of office opening, 1860), E. Mae. McCarroll, M.D. 1898-1990 (biographical material, including newspaper clippings, etc.) ;Poetry: "Twenty More with Thought and Feeling" (by E. Alma Flagg), "Military Park" and "The Sexton's Dream" (by J.F. Fulsom, 1919 and 1923), "The Hiker Monument" (Span.-Amer. War memorial, 1914), "Newark Bay" (by H.G. Dwight, 1916), A revolutionary poem read at Barringer H.S. at unveiling of memorial tablet (1916), Statues in the Park - Newark, New Jersey" (by F. Higgins, 1980), "The Test of Faith" (by Walter Prichard Eaton, 1919, printed by The Library Press, Newark Public Library, Newark, N.J.), "Newark Settlers' Thanksgiving Hymn" (by F.J. Urquhart, 1909), "A Song for Newark" and "Military Park" (Two More Poems of City Anniversary Contest, Newark Anniversary celebration, 1916), The Newark Review (a quarterly journal of poetry & prose, 1983). Box #2. Population: 1940 ("Newark Population by Races and Wards" from U.S. Census 1940), 1950 ("Newark Census Now 437,833," Pravda newspaper clippings), 1960 ("Population Trends in Newark," Planning Information Report, 1961, v.1); , "Port Newark: Newark Port Terminal (U.S.) (sale, 1931, maps and brochure), List of what records are available and their numbers, re wreck reports, licenses of vessels, custom house records, etc., compiled by Barbara Lipton (5/74) at Federal Records Center, NYC. The center is moving to Military Ocean Terminal, Bayonne, Ink blotter (advertisement), Census 1826 (Statistical Information on population re. race, sex, age, work, etc. in pub., "The First Jubilee of American Independence and Tribute of Gratitude to the Illustrious Adams and Jefferson, Newark, N.J.," Newark: M. Lyons & Co., 1826, "census, etc. as taken by Isaac Nichols, assessor," p. 33-36); Public Assistance: "Relief in Newark, 1929-1933" (by Warren Grover, photocopy of thesis, 1962); Public Safety Department (Dog license, 1934); Public Utilities: Public Service Electric and Gas Company (ground breaking ceremonies, April 17, 1978), "The Works of the East Jersey Water Company for the Supply of Newark, N.J." (Boston, 1893, maps from book located in Map coll.), Citizens' Gas Light Company (bills, advertisements, 1892).

0.83 linear ft. (2 Hollinger boxes)

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Newark Public Library, Main Library

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