Sharpe James Photograph Collection
About this Collection
This is a small collection of digital photos of Mayor Sharpe James donated to the library by the City of Newark. The photos show the Mayor at various events around the city.
Sharpe James (b. 1936) served as mayor of Newark from 1986-2006, Newark's second African American mayor after Kenneth Gibson. He also served as a State Senator from 1999-2008.
Photos are included of police, City Hall events, oaths of office, and more.