Category: History - American
=This compilation is an attempt by a busy library staff to put into form convenient for use a large group of such facts and figures as experience shows are often asked for. The notes which follow tell how we happen to be so interested in Newark's story, why so many questions o...
=This compilation is an attempt by a busy library staff to put into form convenient for use a large group of such facts and figures as experience shows are often asked for. The...
2. Part 2_Deaf, Public School Classes for_: First class organized in Chestnut St. School with 11 pupils, 1910. In Oct., 1915, classes in lip-reading for adults were organized as part of...
3. Part 3_Little Mother's League_: Organized in Belmont Ave. School, May 10, 1915, with 46 members, and in Montgomery School, May 26, 1915, with 29 members. Under direction of Health Bd....
5. Part 5_250th Anniversary_: The first settlers, led by Robert Treat, came to Newark from Connecticut, May 17, 1666. In 1916, from May 1 to Oct. 31, the city celebrated its 250th birthd...
4. Part 4Public School Safety Patrol established April, 1917. A member of the city police force has charge of this work under attendance department of Bd. of Education. Members are appoi...
6. Part 6"Safety First" and the Schools 32 School Houses as Social Centers 33 School Names Changed 33 School Savings Banks 34 School Survey 35 Schools, Parochial 35 Schools, Public 35 Sh...