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Date Created
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- Title
- Clinton Avenue Players
- Summary
- Rudy Adams (Right; Standing) leads the Clinton Avenue Players (center) portraying african Slaves down the asile in a historical pagent at the Clinton Ave. Presbyterian Church
- Subjects
- Theater, Newark (N.J.), Churches, African Americans
- In Collection(s)
- Barbara J. Kukla Papers, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- "Money" & Pin
- Date Created
- 2017-12-13
- Summary
- From the fight against the garbage incinerator in Ironbound in the 1980s.
- Subjects
- Ironbound (Newark, N.J.), Newark (N.J.), St. James Church (Newark, N.J.), Churches
- In Collection(s)
- Newest Americans Ironbound History Harvest, Newark Community Photograph Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- "PACCNJ Membership Awards 16 September 2003"
- Subjects
- Community organization, Palestinian Americans
- In Collection(s)
- Barbara J. Kukla Papers, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- "Positively Black" Photo
- Creator(s)
- Heningburg, Gus
- Date Created
- 1991
- Summary
- Gustav Heningburg interviewing General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. (to Gus's left) and other Members of the Tuskegee Airmen circa 1991.
- Subjects
- Television broadcasting, Veterans, Heningburg, Gus, 1930-2012
- In Collection(s)
- Gus Heningburg Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- "River Niger"
- Creator(s)
- Brinson, Carl, 1917-2015
- Summary
- Esther Rolle played the grandmother in "The River Niger" opening last week at TUI with reception preceding. Secret drinking, four letter words, gang vengeance characterize the play about a Harlem family.
- Subjects
- African Americans, Portraits, Actresses, Newark (N.J.), Theaters
- In Collection(s)
- Tiny Prince Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- "Sensational Soul Cruisers"
- Summary
- Group of 11 men in suits posing for a photo; 7 standing and 4 sitting.
- Subjects
- Musicians, African Americans
- In Collection(s)
- Barbara J. Kukla Papers, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- "Theats" Debbie Ross
- Creator(s)
- Brinson, Carl, 1917-2015
- Summary
- Young girl in a dress standing on stairs.
- Subjects
- Girls, African Americans, Stairways
- In Collection(s)
- Tiny Prince Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- mods_note_ms
- On back of print: Irving Overby, Photographer
- Title
- #105 Roseville Ave. Sculptured bust on facade.? Mar 1959
- Creator(s)
- Berg, Samuel, Dr., c. 1898-1990
- Date Created
- 1959-03
- Summary
- Shoe service; street parked cars; beauty salon
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), Berg, Samuel, Dr., ca. 1898-1990, Streets, Shoe stores, Automobiles, Beauty shops, North Ward (Newark, N.J), Stores & shops, Roseville (Newark, N.J.)
- In Collection(s)
- Berg Picture Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- #20 Hill St, Masonic Hall
- Creator(s)
- Berg, Samuel, Dr., c. 1898-1990
- Date Created
- 06/27/1960
- Summary
- masonic hall; street parked cars; brick road
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), Berg, Samuel, Dr., ca. 1898-1990, Streets, Masonic buildings, Automobiles
- In Collection(s)
- Berg Picture Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- #210-208-206 Market St. from opp Beaver St
- Creator(s)
- Berg, Samuel, Dr., c. 1898-1990
- Date Created
- 06/24/1960
- Summary
- Charm school; Wohlmuth; for rent sign; superior stamps; Hersh's
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), Berg, Samuel, Dr., ca. 1898-1990, Stores & shops, Signs (notices), Schools
- In Collection(s)
- Berg Picture Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- #248-250 Mulberry
- Creator(s)
- Berg, Samuel, Dr., c. 1898-1990
- Date Created
- 07/02/1961
- Summary
- capitol restaurant; coca cola sign; cafe; row of businesses; fire escape
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), Berg, Samuel, Dr., ca. 1898-1990, Streets, Restaurants, Coca-Cola Company, Signs (notices), Restaurants, Stores & shops, Fire escapes
- In Collection(s)
- Berg Picture Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- #40 Central Avenue
- Creator(s)
- Berg, Samuel, Dr., c. 1898-1990
- Date Created
- 07/21/1960
- Summary
- volunteers of america; street parked car; multi level building
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), Berg, Samuel, Dr., ca. 1898-1990, Streets, Charities, Automobiles, Buildings
- In Collection(s)
- Berg Picture Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- #601 W. Market, former home of Dr. Granger
- Creator(s)
- Berg, Samuel, Dr., c. 1898-1990
- Date Created
- 07/02/1961
- Summary
- Andrew's; luncheonette; house; porch
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), Berg, Samuel, Dr., ca. 1898-1990, Streets, Porches, Houses, Restaurants
- In Collection(s)
- Berg Picture Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- #65-63 Roseville Ave Roseville Masonic Temple
- Creator(s)
- Berg, Samuel, Dr., c. 1898-1990
- Date Created
- 04/26/1962
- Summary
- masonic temple
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), Berg, Samuel, Dr., ca. 1898-1990, Streets, Masonic buildings, North Ward (Newark, N.J), Roseville (Newark, N.J.)
- In Collection(s)
- Berg Picture Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- #7 Fire Home at Hudson St. and Wallace Pl. looking E
- Creator(s)
- Berg, Samuel, Dr., c. 1898-1990
- Date Created
- 07/02/1961
- Summary
- fire station; fire trucks; american flag; luncheonette; coca cola sign
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), Berg, Samuel, Dr., ca. 1898-1990, Streets, Fire stations, Fire engines, Flags, Restaurants, Coca-Cola Company, Signs (notices)
- In Collection(s)
- Berg Picture Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- $100-A-Plate
- Creator(s)
- Brinson, Carl, 1917-2015
- Summary
- Group in Princeton home of N.J. Director of Higher Education for benefit to Martin Luther King Center in Atlanta, listens to Andrew Young's brief talk, including Coretta Scott King, center
- Subjects
- Princeton (N.J.), King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968, King, Coretta Scott, 1927-2006, Young, Andrew, b. 1932, Fund raising, Public speaking, African Americans
- In Collection(s)
- Tiny Prince Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- mods_note_ms
- Maria Martinez Foto
- Title
- $5,000,000 Man to Wed Fiancée
- Creator(s)
- Brinson, Carl, 1917-2015
- Date Created
- 1983
- Summary
- Curtis Sharpe, of Newark, who hit the lottery for $5 million wed his wife Jackie Bernabella at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in late June. Here couple is presented at Lucy Somer's fashion show at E.O. Holiday Inn.
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), East Orange (N.J.), African Americans, Hotels, Mount Calvary Baptist Church (Newark, N.J.)
- In Collection(s)
- Tiny Prince Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- mods_note_ms
- Webb Foto
- Title
- 0006
- Creator(s)
- Newark (N.J.). Board of Education.
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), Schools
- In Collection(s)
- Newark School Photograph Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- Title
- 0007
- Creator(s)
- Newark (N.J.). Board of Education.
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), Schools
- In Collection(s)
- Newark School Photograph Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- mods_note_ms
- Almon Johnston, photographer
- Title
- 0008
- Creator(s)
- Newark (N.J.). Board of Education.
- Subjects
- Newark (N.J.), Schools
- In Collection(s)
- Newark School Photograph Collection, Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
- mods_note_ms
- Almon Johnston, photographer