Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I research in the museum’s online database including on my mobile device?

2. Is everything in the collections in the online catalog?

3. Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use? 

4. What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?

5. How do I order a print?

6. Will it have a watermark on it?

7. Can I get a framed print to give as gift?

8. Can I find a picture of where I live?

9. Is there a way to find someone who once lived here?

10. There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file.” Where is it?

11. I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?

12. Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?

13. Can I visit the Museum and see the collections?

14. Can I research in materials that are not catalogued?

1. How do I research in the museum’s online database?

Our on-line catalog is at hobokenmuseum.org/collection-items/ top

2. Is everything in the collections in the online catalog?

The database represents over a third of our holdings with cataloging work diligently proceeding on the other materials along with digitization and transcription. We believe that the offerings available provide a respectable overview of the collections and, as a small museum with typical limited resources, useful detail regarding Hoboken history. top

3. Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use?

Yes, we can make prints for most items with some subject to copyright, donor or technical restrictions. For usage other than personal use, contact Museum collections (collections@ hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2240) for availability, current pricing and any restrictions. top

4. What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?

All prints are digital inkjet prints on a semi-gloss paper, without a matte or frame.We offer a variety of sizes, from 8×11 to 24×36 or even larger.

Prints up to 24” wide can be made for some images and the price will be quoted upon request. Special requirements regarding cropping or sizing for mattes can be considered, although charges may be made depending on the project. top

5. How do I order a print?

In the database, note the catalog # of thephoto you’re interested in, and share that with collections@hobokenmuseum.org or 201-656-2240. we will contact you to arrange payment.) Generally, orders are fulfilled within a week of receiving it. top

6. Will it have a watermark on it?

No, the watermark only appears on the web images which are low resolution and not intended for printing. top

7. Can I get a framed print for myself or to give as a gift?

We have some 11×17 and 16×20 black frames. Reach out if you’re interested. Local pick-up only and stock is limited. top

8. Can I find a picture of where I live?

Not every building or address in Hoboken will be found in our catalogue. top

9. Is there a way to find someone who once lived here?

Try the name as a KEYWORD SEARCH using quotes around the name. Also under ADVANCED SEARCH make sure to click the PEOPLE box at the top. Remember that the spelling of names often varied over the years as well as first names (i.e. Philip – Phillip or nicknames, Dom for Dominic or Dominick.) Genealogy is one use for the database that we are constantly trying to improve. top

10. There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file”, but it is not available. Where is it?

Some of these files are available in the on-line database along with video, audio and similar files. Note that some of these are large files and may take a while to download or display; your capability with mobile devices will vary. Due to our conversion to a new databasde sysem, some of these files may not be linked. Reach out if interested.  top

11. I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?

Yes, note the catalog # and send an email to collections@hobokenmuseum.org.  After our review, the information may be compiled in the record and credited as appropriate. top

12. Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?

Off course! Share the page from your browser. top

13. Can I visit the Museum and see the collections?

You can see selected items from the collections that are on exhibition in the current main exhibition, but the collections themselves are not on permanent display. The Museum’s home is dedicated to changing exhibitions and programs and regrettably does not have room for permanent displays. Collections are housed off-site in a secure, non-public space. top

14. Can I research in materials that are not catalogued?

Due to limited space and staff, research access is restricted. While all inquiries receive attention, we are unable to allow access to the storage areas. It is not a browsing collection as most items are boxed, shelved and stored in an appropriate manner; they can be retrieved for specific need. top

Online Database

Explore the Hoboken Historical Museum’s Online Archive, featuring detailed information and images of photographs, newspaper clippings, cataloged items, artwork, and artifacts spanning the last 250 years. Our database is continuously updated and serves as a growing resource for researchers, historians, and the community.

Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive

For further information about the collection or to order images, please contact Rand Hoppe at archives@hobokenmuseum.org or call (201) 656-2240.

Images are also available for media or publishing use—please reach out for details.

Ordering Custom Prints

We offer high-quality prints of collection images in various sizes. Image proportions may not always fill the page, and a minimum 1-inch white border will be present. Payment must be made in advance of printing.

Pricing

• 8.5″ × 11″ — $30
• 11″ × 17″ — $45
• 13″ × 19″ — $50
• 17″ × 22″ — $60
• 18″ × 24″ — $80
• 20″ × 30″ — $90
• 24″ × 36″ — $120

If an image requires a new scan or resizing, an additional $100 fee applies.

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B+W repro photo of Frank Sinatra with Presidential nomination candidate, Sen. John F. Kennedy, outside Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, NV, ca. Feb. 7 , 1960.

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B+W repro photo of Sammy Davis, Jr., Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin performing onstage during a tour, n.p., n.d. (ca. 1960-1965.)

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B+W reproduction photo of Frank Sinatra getting into a car, no place, no date, ca. 1950.

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B+W reproduction photo of Frank Sinatra holding his Oscar statuette (Academy Award) for Best Supporting Actor, Hollywood, CA, March 25, 1954.

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B+W reproduction photo of troops arriving at the Port of Embarkation, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1916-1918.

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B+W studio photo of Cunning children, l-r: Eddie, Bernadette, Helen, John, & Danny, Hoboken?, 1962.

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B+W studio photo of Mildred Marion "Molly" Pescatore used as her engagement notice photo, Hoboken, [1938].

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B+W velox of photo of the interior of a barbershop at 1312 Washington Street, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1940.

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B+W wirephoto of Frank Sinatra at Stevens Institute of Technology commencement giving speech at podium after receiving honorary degree, Hoboken, May 23, 1985.

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B+W wirephoto of Frank Sinatra onstage with birthday cake at Bally's Grand Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ, Dec. 13, 1987.

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BLU+W Postcard: Fischer's Hotel, Hoboken, NJ, 1992

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BLU+W Postcard: Geismar's, Hoboken, NJ, 1958

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BLU+W Postcard: Naegeli's Hotel, Hoboken, NJ

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Back cover from a Y.M.C.A. publication with a tribute to Railroad Y.M.C.A.'s from Warren S. Stone, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, ca. 1920.

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Back to Yesterday: A Memoir...

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Back to Yesterday: A Memoir...

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Badge for 50th Anniversary Columbia Lodge No. 63 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), [Hoboken], 1947.

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Badge for Clam Diggers Club of Hoboken N.J., no date, ca. 1900-1910.

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Badge for Sponsor of the Association Devoted to Maria SS. Di Montevergine Inc. of S. Francis R.C. Church, Hoboken, NJ No date. C. 1900-1910

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Badge of the Holy Name Society Grand Marshall.

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Badge, ca. 1920, lettered "Mayor's Aide"

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Badge, license: Public Hack Driver, City of Hoboken, N.J. 541. Expires March 31, 1933.

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Badge, paper, for an Official Challenger, Special Municipal Election, March 31, 1992 for a Proponent, Public Question, Hoboken, 1992.

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Badge: 1891 - 1916. V.S.V. of H.C. [Vereinigte Schweizer-Vereine von Hudson County.]

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Badge: Assn. Exempt Firemen, Hoboken, N.J., 51. Allentown, Penn. Sept. 2, 3, 4, 1911.

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Badge: Balloon Test Flight, Macy's Parade Studio, Bill Barton. N.d., ca. 2011.

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Badge: Delegate, Liquor Dealers' Protective League...of N.J., 20th Annual Convention, Hoboken, N.J., Sept. 8th, 1904.

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Badge: Hoboken 74 B.P.O.E.; Outing and Clam Bake, Sept. 29, 1901.

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Badge: Hoboken Lodge No. 317, L.O.O.M. (Loyal Order of Moose); reversible. N.d., ca. 1900-1920.

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Badge: Save Rent Control. Vote No. Nov 6 2012. Public Question 2.

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Badge: Societa' S. Donato, Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1910-1925.

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Bag: Cafe Aroma Premium Expresso Coffee; made by Aroma Coffee Co., Hoboken, N.J., 2009.

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Bag: Campus Music Shop, Inc, 632 Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1970s.

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Bag: Maxwell House Coffee. Regular Grind. High Grade. One Pound. Unused. N.d., ca. 1944-1952.

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Baggage tag: North German Lloyd. Cabin. Stateroom. N.d., ca. 1900-1920. Unused.

Archive

Baker's Coconut 'Banner' brand lithographed metal box; Franklin Baker Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1924-1928.

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Baker's Coconut Animal Cut-Up Cakes. Published by General Foods Corp., White Plains, N.Y. Copyright 1959.

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Baker's Coconut Cut-Up Cakes. Published by Franklin Baker Div., General Foods Corp., Hoboken, 1956, 1st ptg.

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Baker's Coconut Cut-Up Cakes. Published by Franklin Baker Div., General Foods Corp., Hoboken, 1956, 2nd ptg.

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Baker's Coconut Recipes. Issued by Franklin Baker Co., 15th & Bloomfield Streets, Hoboken, N.J. Copyright 1924.

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Baker's Coconut Recipes. Issued by Franklin Baker Co., Domestic Science Dept., Hoboken, copyright 1926.

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Baker's Coconut cookbook: Southern Style Coconut Recipes. Issued by Franklin Baker Div. of General Foods Corp. Copyright 1937.

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Baker's Coconut promotion: Package insert: Man-Dazzlin Beauties - Coconut Dream Cakes! General Foods Corp., cpyrt 1948.

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Baker's Coconut recipes: Coconut Dishes That Everybody Loves. Issued by General Foods (Hoboken), copyright 1931.

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Baker's Coconut recipes: The New Coconut Treasure Book. Issued by General Foods (Hoboken), copyright 1934.

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Baker's Coconut: Baker's Favorite Chocolate Recipes. A Handbook of Chocolate Cookery. 1943.

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Ballistics comparison microscope formerly owned by the Hoboken Police Department.

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Bandana: Hoboken Pet Parade, Hoboken New Jersey. 2008.

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Bank check: Columbia Trust Company of New Jersey, Hoboken, N.J. Ca,, 1910-1919.

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Bank check: First National Bank of Hoboken, N.J. Draft by W. N. Applegate, Jan 5, 1933.

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Bank check: Hoboken Water Commissioners, First National Bank of Hoboken to Hackensack Water Co. Reorg., March 28, 1896.

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Bank check: Time Machine Magazine, 108 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. 07030. Ca. 1976-1978.

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Bank check: account of Gail Dresses, Inc, 134 Washington St., Hoboken, June 19, 1961. Hudson County National Bank.

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Bank deposit pouch from Seaboard Trust Company, Hoboken, N.J., no date, circa 1940-1950.

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Bank note, 3 dollars, N.J. Manufacturing & Banking Co., Hoboken, issued June 19, 1828.

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Bank, mechanical: Steneck Trust Company, Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1923 to 1931.

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Bankbook: Columbia Trust Company of New Jersey, Hoboken, N.J.; account holder First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hoboken, 1915-1924.

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Bankbook: Columbia Trust Company of New Jersey, Hoboken, N.J.; account holder First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hoboken, 1918-1919.

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Bankbook: Columbia Trust Company of New Jersey, Hoboken, N.J.; account holder First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hoboken, 1918.

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Bankbook: Columbia Trust Company of New Jersey, Hoboken, N.J.; account holder First Church of Christ, Scientist, Hoboken, 1920-1926.

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Bankbook: Hoboken Bank for Savings, Washington St. corner First St., Hoboken, N.J.; Kochendorfer; 1958-1972.

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Bankbook: Hudson County National Bank, Hoboken, N.J.; account holder Edward Stover, Hoboken; 1946-1962

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Bankbook: The First National Bank of Jersey City, Hoboken Branch, Hoboken, N.J.; account holder Edward Stover, Hoboken; 1946-1962

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Bankbook: The Trust Co. of N.J., Hoboken Branch, Hoboken, N.J.; account holder Edward Stover, Hoboken; 1946-1962

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Bankbook: Washington Savings Bank, Washington St. at First St., Hoboken, N.J.; Hans;1977-1978.

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Banknote from the First National Bank of Hoboken, 1905.

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Banknote: Reichsbanknote, 1910, denomination, 1000. 4-3/8" high x 7-3/8" wide.

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Banner celebrating the centennial of the incorporation of the City of Hoboken, 1855-1955. Signed by the patrons of the Port Hole Bar on March 21, 1956

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Banner for Madonna procession of the Society of La Madonna Dei Martiri, Hoboken, N.J., 1950 used to 1970s.

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Banner: Societa' Cattolica Maria SS. del Popolo Avvocata di Sessa Aurunca, Hoboken, N.J.

Object/Artifact

Baptism certificate for Dorothy Florence Van Keuren at St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church, W.N.Y., N.J., June 5, 1927.

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Bar beer coaster: Mile Square; (Hoboken Brewing Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1995.)

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Bar beer coaster: Mile Square; Hoboken Brewing Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1995.

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Bar menu from Duke's House, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1933-40.

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Bar spoon with lettering: Nationwide Consumer Testing Institute, Hoboken, New Jersey. N.d., ca. late 1960s -1989.

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Barber shop union price cards, two, framed; from shop operated by Nick Balassone, 1106 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J.; ca. 1954-1968.

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Barch-Payzant Lettering Pen Set, no. N3255, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1943-1954.

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Bark gauge: Swedish Bark Measuring tool, model 4340. Sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, N.J., n.d., ca. 1950-1962.

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Barometer, aneroid wall model 512-1, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., New York, n.d., ca. 1875-1890.

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Baseball (1845-1881): From the Newspaper Accounts.

Book

Baseball cards, 8, of Jack (Jon Thomas) Lazorko, pitcher; 1985-1989; born Hoboken 1956.

Archive

Baseball career of Tom Carey described by his widow, Mrs. Grace Carey, 1972, for the National Baseball Library, National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc., Cooperstown, N.Y.

Archive

Baseball in the Garden of Eden: The Secret History of the Early Game.

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Baseball letter sweater from Stevens - Hoboken Academy, 1957.

Art

Baseball-style cloth cap with embroidered logo of the Hoboken Dog Association, Hoboken, no date, ca. 2000-2004.

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Basic Optics and Optical Instruments.

Book

Bass drum from Girls Scouts, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1925.

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Bavarian chalet ornament from unknown German restaurant, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.

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Beanie for Brownies uniform (Girl Scouts of America), worn by Nora Martinez (DeBenedetto) of Hoboken, N.J., ca. 1985.

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Beer bottle: A.H. Meyer. Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1890-1910.

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Beer tap pull handle: Mile Square Premium Quality Golden Ale, Hoboken Brewing Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1992-1998.

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Beginner's Slide Rule 4058, 10 inch, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. & Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1915-1922.

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Beginnings of the Biograph: The Story of the Invention of the Mutoscope and the Biograph and Their Supplying Camera.

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Bell stamped "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"; "Tramm's Shoes, 828 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J." N.d., ca.1920s.

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Ben, The Battle Horse; A Story of the Great War.

Book

Benson's Wild Animal Farm.

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Benson's Wild Animal Farm.

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Berkeley Albadure Engineers' Steel Tape measure, 100 ft. open reel, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1955-1965.

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Bethlehem Review; Annual Report to Employees for 1949." Softcover, 20pp plus wrapper.

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Bethlehem Steel Co. Hoboken Yard 'Red Cross' identification badge. N.d., ca. 1940s.

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Bethlehem Steel Company, Hoboken Yard employee identification badge, no date, circa 1950-1980

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Bethlehem Steel Company, Hoboken Yard, Hoboken, 17 employee identification file cards, Hoboken, ca. 1938-1950.

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Bethlehem Steel Hoboken Shipyard piers & drydocks in book: 1990 Tide and Slack Water Tables.

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Bethlehem Steel Shipyard employee ID card of Christoforo Bini, 807 Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1966-1982

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Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Employee badge, Joe Lombardi. Used from 1961 onward.

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Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Div. employee ID card of Monserrate Mora, 1037 Clinton St., Hoboken, n.d. ca. 1970-1982.

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Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, employee record cards; this record only includes names starting with B, C, D, E, L or Q, Hoboken, ca. 1938-1965.

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Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, employee record cards; this record only includes names starting with R, Hoboken, ca. 1938-1965.

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Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, employee record cards; this record only includes names starting with S, Hoboken, ca. 1938-1965.

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Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken Division, employee record cards; this record only includes names starting with T, V, W, Y or Z, Hoboken, ca. 1938-1965.

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Bethlehem Structural Shapes. Information and Tables for Architects, Engineers and Designers of Buildings and Other Steel Structures. Catalog S-51.

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Better Baking. Domestic Science Dept., R. B. Davis Co., [Hoboken, copyright 1924.]

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Bible bookmark in presentation sleeve from O.O. Lauckner, Inc., 68-70 Hudson St., Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1950-1960.

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Bicentennial Comes to Hoboken, The.

Book

Big Day Coming: Yo La Tengo and the Rise of Indie Rock.

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Big Day Coming: Yo La Tengo and the Rise of Indie Rock.

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Bill for cleaning materials used by First Church of Christ, Scientist, 829 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, 1948-1949.

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Bill for groceries from A.H. Brandt, Fancy Groceries, Etc., 532 Washington St., Hoboken, July 7(?), 1905.

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Bill for repairing window at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 829 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, 1949.

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Bill from Allison Mather, Real Estate, Insurance & Coal, 53 Washington St., Hoboken, March 2, 1900, to City for insurance.

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Bill from C. Schuemann, Boots & Shoes, 516 Clinton St., (Hoboken), March 14, 1903.

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Bill from Charles Hoffman & Co., Undertakers and Embalmers, 109-111-113-115 Jackson St., Hoboken, Dec. 11, 1904 for interment.

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Bill from E. Nelson, 210, 212 & 214 Washington St., Hoboken to Mr. Barck for clothing & fabric, May 23, 1908.

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Bill from F. Cordts, Furniture, etc., 111 & 133 Washington St., to Mr. Edw. Kiel, July 30, 1896.

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Bill from Frank Cordts Furniture Co., Carpets, Oil Cloths Bedding Etc.. 200 Washington St., Hoboken, to Thomas Laud, 927 Park Ave., August 17, 1896.

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Bill from George F. Burger, Apothecary to Mayor and Council, City of Hoboken, Feb.13, 1907.

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Bill of John F. O'Hara, Funeral Director, 309 Washington St. to George Malone, 225 Clinton St., Hoboken, May 11, 1906.

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Bill of Lading. Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R.R. Co. Received at Hoboken City. N.d.: April 2, no year (circa 1903-1905).

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Bill of lading: iron ore from Sterling Iron & Railway Co. shipped on barge William Murtagh to Morris & Essex R.R., Hoboken, Oct. 8, 1867; shipment to Roberts Iron Co., Allentown, Pa.

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Bill to Anton Lefebre from Charles Hoffman & Co., Funeral Directors, Hoboken, June 2, 1911.

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Bill to Engine House, Washington & First St. (Hoboken), from The Jersey City & Hoboken Gas Light Co., July 1860.

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Bill to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 829 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, from Gross Sign Co. for gold leaf lettering, 1949.

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Bill to First Church of Christ, Scientist, 829 Bloomfield St., Weehawken [actually Hoboken}, from Geo. Lambert for exterior painting, 1950

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Bill to and receipt for James Miller from "The Avery Farm Land Company," Buffalo, N.Y., Nov. 1901 for mortgage interest.

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Bill to and receipt for James Miller from "The Avery Farm Land Company," Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 1,1904 for mortgage interest.

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Bill to and receipt for James Miller from "The Avery Farm Land Company," Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 1902 for mortgage interest.

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Bill, dated Nov. 7, 1913, from Ivins D. Applegate, Funeral Director to Mrs. Annie Henry for the funeral of John F. Henry.

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Bill: Ferguson Brothers Mfg. Co., Office & Factory, Hoboken, N.J. to The Peck Furniture House, Cortland, N.Y., Sept. 22, 1906.

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Bill: Hotopp & Co., Manufacturers of Varnishes, Hoboken, N.J., April 4, 1895.

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Bill: New Jersey Bell Telephone Company, 80 Broad St., Newark, N.J. to Mrs. A. K. Allen, 1110 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J., Sept. 11, 1934.

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Bill:Rudolf Holze, Painter - Decorator & Paper Hanger, Hoboken for work at 218 Bloomfield St.., Hoboken, July 1953.

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Billhead of John Runton & Son, Carpenters and Builders, Hoboken, dated September 9, 1904 with plot plan of 511 Park and 508 or 510 Garden St.

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Billhead of Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, June 14, 1914.

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Billhead of S. Fisher & Co., Incorporated, Clinton, 11th and Grand Streets, Hoboken, March 5, 1925.

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Billhead: Charles Wolff, Horseshoer, Blacksmith & Wheelwright, 90, 92 & 94 Grand Street, Hoboken, N.J. May 4, 1910.

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Billhead: Davis' O.K. Baking Powder. Leaves No Bad Taste in the Food. Over 12,000,000 people are Regular Users.

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Billhead: Geo. W. Travers Co., Importers of Toys & Dolls; Manufacturers of Childrens' & Dolls Vehicles, Chairs, Etc.; Office & Warehouse, 15th & Adams Sts., Hoboken, N.J., July 23, 1920.

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Billhead: Kostelecky Bros. Garage, Repairs and Overhauling, 216-218 Bloomfield St., (Hoboken), August 21, 1940.

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Billhead: We Sell Davis' O.K. Baking Powder. Issued 1890s.

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Billhead: Wolffs [sic - Wolff's] Hoboken Bazar, 1118 Washington St., Hoboken to Mrs. Stover, 1037 Bloomfield St.; window shades & gas globes, 1897.

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Bills & receipts for goods & services bought by First Church of Christ, Scientist, 829 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, 1949-1987.

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Biographical Sketch of the Late William Cooper of Hudson County, New Jersey.

Publication

Biographical material about Calvin Peck (1848-1923) and family.

Archive

Bird-Lore. Volume XIX, No. 1, January-February, 1917.

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Bird-Lore. Volume XVII, No. 5, September-October, 1915.

Publication

Birds of Hoboken

Book

Birth certificate for Arthur E. Miller, born Dec. 20, 1914, Hoboken; certified duplicate issued June 14, 1939.

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Birth registration certificate of Mary Ellen Stevens issued Hoboken, July 28, 1954.

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Birthday card sent to Madeline Miller from "Portia", June 11, 1954.

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Birthday postcard sent to Madeline Miller, Hoboken from "Cousin Etta", postmarked Hoboken, June 11, 1912.

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Biscuit cutter: Davis Baking Powder, no date, ca. 1910's -1920's.

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Biscuit cutter: Davis Baking Powder, no date, ca. 1910's -1920's.

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Biscuit cutter: for Davis Baking Powder. Issued by by R. B. Davis Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1910s-1920s.

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Black metal desktop double date perforator from Hoboken City Hall, ca. 1880.

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Black photograph album with 22 different images showing damages and repair work on an unidentified vessel, Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, no date,

Archive

Black push button single line Bell telephone formerly at 732 Willow Ave., Hoboken from 1982-2007.

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Black-and-white aerial photo of northern waterfront looking west - southwest, Hoboken, Jan. 21, 1955.

Photograph

Black-and-white candid photo of "On the Waterfront" filming in Hoboken: preparation/rehearsal for a scene, Hoboken, no date, ca. late 1953-early 1954.

Photograph

Black-and-white contact print of 11 images of Jeanne Valentin, Hoboken, 1998.

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Black-and-white contact print of 11 images of Jeanne Valentin, Hoboken, 1998.

Photograph

Black-and-white copy photo of a young Frank Sinatra singing at a microphone with sheet music for "That Old Black Magic", no place, no date, ca. 1945.

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Black-and-white copy photo, movie still, of Frank Sinatra & Gene Kelly in film "Anchors Aweigh", no place, no date, ca. 1945.

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Black-and-white digital print of photo of buildings on east side of Madison Street, 200 block, Hoboken, 1943.

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Black-and-white group photo of 10 American Red Cross Volunteers, World War II, outside an unidentified building, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1942-45

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Black-and-white group photo of Class of 1954, Wallace Grammar School, Hoboken,

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Black-and-white group photo of Class of 1954, Wallace Grammar School, Hoboken,

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Black-and-white group photo of the Our Lady of Grace [Church, Fife, Drum & Bugle] Columbus Cadet Corps, Hoboken?, 1935.

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Black-and-white negative of three boys and a girl posed on a front stoop, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1930-40.

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Black-and-white negative of two boys posed in front of an apartment building, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1930-40.

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Black-and-white negative strip with four images of a woman and man on a rooftop with garden, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1930-40.

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Black-and-white negative strip with four images of a woman and man on a rooftop with garden, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1930-40.

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Black-and-white panoramic goup photo of Stevens Cadets posed outside a Stevens Institute of Technology building, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1910.

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Black-and-white photo negative of Hudson Hut, YMCA, no date, circa 1919-1920.

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Black-and-white photo of F.R. Roland, Manufacturer Fine Segars & Dealer in Tobacco; Newark Street (Eagle House) near ferry, Hoboken. No date, circa 1880s.

Photograph

Black-and-white photo of Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra in tuxedo on stage at Carnegie Hall with microphone, New York, no date, ca. 1963.

Photograph

Black-and-white photo of Frank Sinatra and Jane Powell in a posed radio studio 'candid' publicity shot, New York, no date, ca. 1946-47.

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Black-and-white photo of Frank Sinatra in a check jacket & dark tie, no place, no date, ca. 1950.

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Black-and-white photo of Frank Sinatra in a check jacket and striped tie, no place, no date, ca. 1950.

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Black-and-white photo of Frank Sinatra in a dark jacket & tie, no place, no date, ca. 1960.

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Black-and-white photo of Frank Sinatra in dark suit and tie,signed and inscribed in image, no place, no date, ca. 1950.

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Black-and-white photo of Frank Sinatra in jacket and loose tie, no place, no date, ca. 1970.

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Black-and-white photo of Frank Sinatra in performance wearing a leisure suit, no place, no date, ca. 1975.

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Black-and-white photo of Frank Sinatra in sweater and open shirt collar with cigarette, no place, no date, ca. 1955.

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Black-and-white photo of Frank Sinatra in tuxedo on stage with cigarette, no place, no date, ca. 1965.

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Black-and-white photo of Frank Sinatra, reindeer sweater, & Jane Powell in a posed radio studio 'candid' publicity shot, N.Y., no date, ca. 1946-47.

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Black-and-white photo of Japanese Girl Guide doll on a table at Hoboken's Girl Scout house, Hoboken, 1951.

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Black-and-white photo of Marlon Brando with Joey Lisa (left) & "Dice" (right), Pier C, Hoboken, during filming of On the Waterfront, Hoboken, no date, ca. late 1952-early 1953.

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Black-and-white photo of Michael Samperi, wife (not yet identified) and young baby, probably Hoboken, no date, circa 1950.

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Black-and-white photo of S.S. City of Perth with damaged bow berthed at Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, May 8, 1963.

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Black-and-white photo of Washington Street after the March Blizzard of '88, Hoboken, March 1888.

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Archives & Research Center

Collections of artifacts and documents are the heart and soul of any museum. The public sees glimpses of it in the items and images on display during our one or two themed exhibits each year, but most are carefully stored away for posterity.

The Hoboken Museum’s first exhibition, “Hoboken’s Changing Scenes,” opened in November 1986 in display cases at City Hall, featuring vintage postcard views of early 1900s Hoboken, side-by-side with present-day photographs. Museum founder Jim Hans donated the postcards to inaugurate the Museum’s permanent collection.

Catalogued, digitally scanned and packed in archival boxes by David Webster, our former Collections Manager, the Museum’s collections grew to over 100,000 items during his tenure. After David passed away in 2015, the Museum created the David Webster Memorial Fund to begin raising funds to expand and modernize our collections operations.The Museum’s collections have been growing ever since, through generous donations, strategic purchases and salvage, such as racks of police mug shots from the 1920s, or business signs like Apicella’s leaping swordfish and the 12-foot-high neon “Last Drop” from the iconic Maxwell House Coffee sign. Our space (pictured above) is maxed out.

To date, we have raised over $40,000, with a goal of raising $100,000 to create The Hoboken Museum Archives and Research Center (conceptual rendering at left), where we can welcome visitors and researchers to explore Hoboken’s history, and our new Collections Manager, Randolph Hoppe, can continue cataloguing and digitizing our ever-expanding collections. 

Any amount is appreciated, just choose one of the categories below. To donate your own amount; simply scroll down to click on the button in the lower right corner. 

PS – David will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. His legacy lives on in the highly searchable online collections catalogue on our website.

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