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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Cabinet photo of Frank Eugene Harvey (1858-1921), uncle of Mabel Bolles of Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885-1895.

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Cabinet photo of Fred. Weisenbach ca. 3-5 years old with violin in photo studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1880-1892.

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Cabinet photo of Great-Grandma Lancy posed in photographer's studio, n.d., ca. 1888-1892.

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Cabinet photo of Great-Grandmother Lancy posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1889-1892.

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Cabinet photo of Hamburg-American Line officer or crew member posed in uniform, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1899-1910.

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Cabinet photo of John Kelly, Jr. (1866-1942); Uncle Johnny to Mabel Bolles, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1893-1898.

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Cabinet photo of Katherin Szontag, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885-1892.

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Cabinet photo of Louis Matthews taken by William Manewal of Hoboken, no date, ca. 1890-1900.

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Cabinet photo of Louise J. Sanntrock (left) & Erna Sanntrock of Hoboken; Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885.

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Cabinet photo of Mabel Bolles of Hoboken, ca. 4-1/2 years old, Hoboken, ca. 1902-1903.

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Cabinet photo of Mabel Bolles of Hoboken, circa 6 months old, Hoboken, 1899.

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Cabinet photo of Sanntrock family members posed in photographer's studio; Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1896-1898.

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Cabinet photo of a German family probably related to Sanntrock family of Hoboken; Hannover, Germany, n.d., ca. 1910-1920.

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Cabinet photo of a baby posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1875-1887.

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Cabinet photo of a baby posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1875-1887.

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Cabinet photo of a baby posed in photographer's studio, a member of or related to the Sanntrock family of Hoboken; Chicago, n.d., ca. 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of a baby posed in photographer's studio, a member of or related to the Sanntrock family of Hoboken; Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1884-1892.

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Cabinet photo of a circa 2 year-old boy taken by Otto, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1895-1905.

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Cabinet photo of a family of 4 posed in a studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1895-1905.

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Cabinet photo of a girl & boy (related to Great-Grandmother Lancy) posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1890-1892.

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Cabinet photo of a girl, boy & baby (related to Great-Grandmother Lancy) posed in photographer's studio, n.d., ca. 1892-1893.

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Cabinet photo of a heavy man posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1880s.

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Cabinet photo of a man & woman posed in photographer's studio (Theo. G. Dimmers), N.Y., n.d., ca. 1865-1885.

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Cabinet photo of a man wearing glasses, a member of or related to the Sanntrock family of Hoboken; Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1895-1905.

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Cabinet photo of a man with mustache posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, October 2, 1892.

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Cabinet photo of a middle-aged woman posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1899-1910.

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Cabinet photo of a woman & baby (related to Great-Grandmother Lancy) posed in photographer's studio, n.d., ca. 1891-1892.

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Cabinet photo of a woman & baby posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1892-1900.

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Cabinet photo of a woman & two children, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1892-1899.

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Cabinet photo of a woman in fur collared coat, member of or related to Sanntrock family of Hoboken; Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1900-1910.

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Cabinet photo of a woman posed in photographer's studio, a member of or related to the Sanntrock family of Hoboken; Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1900-1910.

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Cabinet photo of a woman posed in photographer's studio, a member of or related to the Sanntrock family of Hoboken; Newark, N.J., n.d., ca. 1897-1905.

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Cabinet photo of a woman, a member of or related to the Sanntrock family of Hoboken; Chicago, n.d., ca. 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of a young child posed on chair in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1892-1894.

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Cabinet photo of a young girl, a member of or related to the Sanntrock family of Hoboken; Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1895-1905.

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Cabinet photo of a young man in formal wear, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1899-1910.

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Cabinet photo of a young man with mustache posed in photographer's studio, n.d., ca. 1892-1899.

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Cabinet photo of a young man with mustache posed in photographer's studio, n.d., ca. 1892-1899.

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Cabinet photo of a young woman posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, no date, probably 1895-1900.

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Cabinet photo of a young woman posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, no date, probably 1895-1900.

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Cabinet photo of a young woman posed in photographer's studio, n.d., ca. 1892-1899.

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Cabinet photo of a young woman posed in photographer's studio, n.d., ca. 1892-1899.

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Cabinet photo of a young woman posed in studio, Hoboken, 1903.

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Cabinet photo of a young woman, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1895-1905.

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Cabinet photo of a young woman, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1895-1905.

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Cabinet photo of a young woman, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1895-1910.

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Cabinet photo of an older man with mustache posed in photographer's studio, n.d., ca. 1892-1899.

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Cabinet photo of an unidentified man posed in studio, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900.

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Cabinet photo of an unidentified young woman posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900.

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Cabinet photo of baby in christening gown(?) taken by Christian Durstewitz, Jersey City Heights, N.J, n.d., ca. 1880s.

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Cabinet photo of boy, probably taken in Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1892-1896. Mantellos mount.

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Cabinet photo of ca. 3-4 year old boy in ethnic dress posed in studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885-1895.

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Cabinet photo of ca. 4-5 old boy posed in studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of ca. 4-5 year old boy posed in studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885-1895.

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Cabinet photo of ca. 8-10 years old boy posed in military uniform with rifle in a studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1892-1900.

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Cabinet photo of girl posed in photo studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1880-1885.

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Cabinet photo of man (Arthur) in military uniform, no date, circa 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of man (Arthur) in military uniform, no date, circa 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of man in fine dress wearing Odd Fellows medal, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1875-1887.

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Cabinet photo of man in military uniform, no date, circa 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of man in military uniform, no date, circa 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of man in military uniform, no date, circa 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of man taken by [Christian] Durstewitz, 192 Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885-1892.

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Cabinet photo of man with mustache in military uniform wearing a medal, no date, circa 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of man with mustache in military uniform wearing a medal, no date, circa 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of man with mustache in military uniform wearing several medal, no date, circa 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of man with mustache in military uniform, no date, circa 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of man with mustache in military uniform, no date, circa 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of man with mustache in military uniform, no date, circa 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of man with walking stick posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1873-1890.

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Cabinet photo of middle aged man posed in photo studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885-1892.

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Cabinet photo of middle-aged woman posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1900

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Cabinet photo of painting of the S.S. Havel, North German Lloyd Line. 1893.

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Cabinet photo of photo of Frank Szontag, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885-1892.

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Cabinet photo of studio portrait of boy, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885-1890.

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Cabinet photo of the steel hull of the ferry "Netherlands" for Hoboken Ferry Co. in T.S. Marvel & Co. shipyard, Newburgh, N.Y., Sept. 30, 1892.

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Cabinet photo of two boys posed in fine dress, New York studio, no date, circa 1895-1900.

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Cabinet photo of unidentified man, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1880-1890.

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Cabinet photo of unidentified moustached man posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1892-1894.

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Cabinet photo of unidentified small girl posing at the bottom of front stoop, no place, no date. ca. 1893-95.

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Cabinet photo of woman taken by [Christian] Durstewitz, 502 Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1892-1900.

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Cabinet photo of young Sanntrock family members posed in photographer's studio; Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885-1886.

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Cabinet photo of young boy in Teutonic costume; imprinted: "Alvary, Jr., as Siegfried." Dimmlers, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1880-1891.

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Cabinet photo of young man posed in photo studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1885-1892.

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Cabinet photo of young man posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken or Bergen Point, N.J., n.d., ca. 1895-1910.

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Cabinet photo of young man posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, N.J., n.d., ca. 1895-1910.

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Cabinet photo of young man posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, Nov. 8, 1892.

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Cabinet photo of young man posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, Nov. 8, 1892.

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Cabinet photo of young man, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1892-1900.

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Cabinet photo of young woman posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, Nov. 8, 1892.

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Cabinet photo of young woman posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, Nov. 8, 1892.

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Cabinet photo of young woman posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, Nov. 8, 1892.

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Cabinet photo of young woman posed in photographer's studio, Hoboken, Nov. 8, 1892.

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Cabinet photo of young woman taken by [Christian] Durstewitz, 192 Washington St. (old number), Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1880s-1891.

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Cabinet photo of young woman, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1892-1900.

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Cabinet photo of young woman, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1892-1900.

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Cabinet photo, mourning, of a baby, Hoboken, no date, circa 1880s.

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Cabinet photo, mourning, of a young man, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1892-1910.

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Cabinet photo: man with beard, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1892-1899.

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Cabinet photo: wedding portrait of Axel & Emma Jacobson in Dimmers Photo Studio, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1892-1899.

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Cabinet photo: young man, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1892-1902.

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Cabinet photos, 2, of Tante Haensel & her daughter, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1900-1902.

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Cablevision bill for a Hoboken resident, due Feb. 2, 2007.

Archive

Cafe Zanzibar. Recollections of Dorothy McNeil.

Publication

Cage front doors from pigeon coops used for housing racing pigeons, Hoboken, no date, circa 1960 -1980.

Object/Artifact

Calendar of the Stevens Family Papers, Stevens Institute of Technology Library, Hoboken. Preliminary Volume, March 1940.

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Calendar of the Stevens Family Papers, Stevens Institute of Technology Library, Hoboken. Vol. 1, 1664-1750. Dec. 1940.

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Calendar of the Stevens Family Papers, Stevens Institute of Technology Library, Hoboken. Volume Two, 1751-1777. Newark: Historical Records Survey, November, 1940.

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Calendar plate for 1910 issued by The Frank Cordts Furniture Co., Hoboken, N.J.

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Calendar plate for 1910 issued by The Frank Cordts Furniture Co., Hoboken, N.J.

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Calendar, Mario's Classic Pizza, 742 Garden St., Hoboken, 2006-2007

Archive

Calendar, wall, 4 leaves: Todd Shipyards Corporation, 1943.

Archive

Calendar: Hoboken Historical Museum. Paintings of Hoboken: Frank Hanavan. 2006. HHM, 2005.

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Calendar: Muller Insurance 100 Years 1906-2006. Hoboken History Calendar. Issued by Muller Insurance, Hoboken, 2006.

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Calendar: The Good Life. 1977 Appointment Calendar. Washington Savings Bank, 101 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. & 6 branches.

Archive

Calendar: Wise Vision & Hearing, 334 Washington Street, Hoboken. 2007.

Archive

Calender: Bethlehem Steel Company Shipbuilding Division, 1941.

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Call Slip for Reference and Reading Room, Free Public Library, Hoboken, no date, ca.1900-1909.

Archive

Calling cards of Miss Florence Miller & Miss Madeline Miller, (of 716 Garden St., Hoboken), n.d., ca.1905-1915.

Archive

Calling cards, 2, of Allan W. Moore (1889?-1919); resident at 1227 Garden St., Hoboken.

Archive

Campaign brochure: Kids First slate for Hoboken Board of Education election, Apr. 18, 2006.

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Campaign newspaper "The Hoboken Bullbuster," vol. 1, no.1, June 10, 1985, promoting the re-election of Mayor Steve Cappiello & City Council slate.

Archive

Can opener engraved with business name, C. & J. Willenborg, Inc., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1970.

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Can opener punch from Clam Broth House, 34 Newark St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1972-1985.

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Can, sample: Banner Brand Coconut, 25 Pounds (actual ca. 4oz.); Franklin Baker, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1925-1940.

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Can, sample: Davis OK Baking Powder. 1 oz. Sample. R. B. Davis Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1930-1950.

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Can, sample: Davis OK Baking Powder. Can (2 oz?); Free Sample. R. B. Davis Co., N.Y.; Factory: Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1906-1916.

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Can, sample: Snowdrift Brand Coconut, 25 Pounds (actual ca. 4oz.); Franklin Baker, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1925-1940.

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Can: American House Coffee. Distributed by American Grocery Company, Hoboken, N.J. 1 lb. can. N.d., ca. 1927-1940.

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Can: Anchor Brand Coconut, 10 Pounds; Franklin Baker Div., General Foods, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1928-1940.

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Can: Banner Brand Sweetened Fancy Long Thread Coconut. 25 lbs. Made by Franklin Baker Co. Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1920s.

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Can: Bliss Coffee, 1 lb., Maxwell House Div., General Foods Corp., Hoboken, n.d., ca.1970s.

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Can: Cocomalt (lid stamped), sample size, R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1927-1930.

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Can: Cocomalt. Malted Food Drink. 1 Lb. Made by R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1928-1930.

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Can: Cocomalt. Malted Food Drink. 1 Lb. Made by R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1930-1940.

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Can: Cocomalt. Malted Food Drink. 1 oz. Sample. Made by R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1928-1932.

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Can: Cocomalt. Malted Food Drink. 1 oz. Sample. Made by R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1931-1936.

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Can: Cocomalt. Malted Food Drink. 1/2 Lb. Made by R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1936-1950.

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Can: Cocomalt. Malted Food Drink. 2 oz. Sample. Made by R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1936-1950.

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Can: Davis Dry Yeast Baking Powder. R. B. Davis Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1922-1932.

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Can: Davis OK Baking Powder, 5 lb., R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1945-1955.

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Can: Davis OK Baking Powder, 8 oz., Penick & Ford, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1955-1965.

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Can: Davis OK Baking Powder. (6 oz.?) Made by R. B. Davis Co., Hoboken, N.J. Can with printed label. 1/4 lb.?. N.d., ca.1900-1910.

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Can: Davis OK Baking Powder. 1 lb.; Export package? R. B. Davis Co., N.Y.; Factory in Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1899-1910.

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Can: Davis OK Baking Powder. 10 lb. R. B. Davis Company, Hoboken, N.J., n.d., ca. 1945-1952.

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Can: Davis OK Baking Powder. 3 oz. R. B. Davis Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1931-1936.

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Can: Davis OK Baking Powder. 5 lb. Made by R. B. Davis Co., Hoboken, N.J. Can with printed label. 1/4 lb.?. N.d., ca.1900-1910.

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Can: Davis OK Baking Powder. 5 lb. R. B. Davis Company, Hoboken, N.J., n.d., ca. 1930-1940.

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Can: Davis OK Baking Powder. 6 oz. R. B. Davis Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1915-1925. Unopened.

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Can: Davis OK Double Acting Baking Powder, R. B. Davis Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1930-1945.

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Can: Four Hour Spar Varnish, Manufactured by Hotopp Varnish Co., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900-1920.

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Can: Kaffee-Hag Coffee. Regular Grind. General Foods Corp. (Maxwell House), Hoboken. 1lb. N.d., ca. 1943-1950.

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Can: Lipton's Yellow Label Brand Coffee. 1 lb. can. Packed & distributed by Thomas J. Lipton, Inc., Hoboken et al. Copyright 1920.

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Can: Lipton's Yellow Label Brand Coffee. 1 lb. can. Packed & distributed by Thomas J. Lipton, Inc., Hoboken et al. Copyright 1920.

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Can: Lipton's Yellow Label Brand Coffee. 1 lb. can. Packed & distributed by Thomas J. Lipton, Inc., Hoboken et al. Copyright 1926.

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Can: Liquid Dryer, manufactured by The Hotopp Varnish Co., Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1900.

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Can: Maxwell House Coffee, 1 lb., Regular Grind, Hoboken, n.d. ca. 1950-1960.

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Can: Maxwell House Coffee, 1 lb., drip grind, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1950's.

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Can: Maxwell House Coffee, 1 lb., drip grind, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1950's.

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Can: Maxwell House Coffee, 1 lb., regular grind, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1950's.

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Can: Maxwell House Coffee, 1 lb., regular grind, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950's.

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Can: Maxwell House Coffee, Fine Grind, two-pound container, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-1960.

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Can: Maxwell House Coffee, One pound, Regular Grind, Maxwell House Div., General Foods Corp., White Plains, N.Y., no date, ca. 1955-1965.

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Can: Maxwell House Coffee, Regular Grind, 2 pound container, fifteen cents off, General Foods Corp., New York, no date, ca. 1945-1955.

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Can: Maxwell House Coffee, Two Pounds Economy Size, Drip Grind, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1955.

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Can: Maxwell House Coffee, Two Pounds Economy Size, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1945-1955.

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Can: New Boy Coffee. 1 lb. American Grocery Co., Hoboken, N.J., n.d., ca. 1925-1935.

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Can: New Boy Orange Pekoe Tea. 12 oz. American Grocery Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1925-1935.

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Can: Par Coffee, Regular Grind, 1 pound. Distributed by General Foods Sales Co., N.Y. N.d., ca. 1939-1950.

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Can: Sanka Coffee, 1 lb., Maxwell House Div., General Foods, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1950.

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Can: Sanka Coffee, 1 lb., Maxwell House Div., General Foods, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1950.

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Can: Sanka Coffee, 1 lb., New Blend, Regular Grind, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1970s.

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Can: Snowdrift Brand Coconut, 10 Pounds; Franklin Baker Div., General Foods, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1928-1940.

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Can: Snowdrift Brand Sweetened Fancy Shred Coconut. (25 lbs.) Made by Franklin Baker Co. Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1920s.

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Can: Swel for making Fudge or Frosting. Chocolate Flavor. 3/4 lb. Made by R.B. Davis Co., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1950-1955.

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Can: Towle's Log Cabin Syrup. 1 gal. Made by Log Cabin Products Div. of General Foods, Hoboken. N.d., ca.1929-1940.

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Can: Towle's Log Cabin Syrup. Made by General Foods Corp., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1950-1955.

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Can: Windsor Glide Dance Wax; Manufactured by Windsor Wax Company, Hoboken, N.J. 07030. No date, circa 1965-1980.

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Canaries and Cage-Birds.

Book

Canary Birds. A Manual of Useful and Practical Information for Bird Keepers.

Book

Cancelled mortgage between James Miller and Mary M. Miller and the Hoboken Land Improvement Company, May 1, 1861 for property on Bloomfield Street.

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Candy, wrapped: Tootsie Fudge; Tootsie Coconut Fudge. Labeled " 2¢ " Made by Sweets Co. of America, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1950s.

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Cannon ball, four or five chain three-pound.

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Cant hook for moving timber found on the site of the former Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken. 36" long.

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Cant hook used at the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken for moving timber. 45.5" long.

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Cap, "Hoboken Festival, NJ Transit, 15th Anniversary," Hoboken, no date, ca. 1996-1997.

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Cap, beanie - style from the 1955 City of Hoboken Centennial celebration.

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Cap, sample, printed with political candidate James A. Phillips & slogan, n.p. (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1950.

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Cap: Campaign hat for Andrew Amato 1993 mayor campaign, Hoboken.

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Cap: Vote Glatt; 11-I Nov. 3rd. (Hoboken, October-November 2009.)

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Capacitor, fixed vacuum, 50 uF 32000V, made by Dolinko & Wilkens, Inc., Hoboken, N.J., n.d., ca. 1950-1960.

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Cape for Christ child on Madonna statue in procession of the Society of La Madonna Dei Martiri, Hoboken, N.J., used circa late 1940s to 1970s.

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Car bumper sticker: Grogan for U.S.Senator, no place (Hoboken), [1958.]

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Carbon paper, 3 rolls, manufactured by the Autographic Register Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1920-1940.

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Card holder commemorating the centennial of the PATH system, 2008.

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Card, United States Navy Identification; Thomas Francis Carey, no date, ca. 1943 to 1945.

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Card, advertising: Leo's Gift Baskets (Leo's Grandevous, 200 Grand St., Hoboken). 2014.

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Card, announcement: 8th Annual Hoboken Pet Fair & Parade. Sun., Oct. 7th, Maxwell Place Waterfront, 12th St. Pier.

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Card, announcement: Art from Kids Map Hoboken, Jan. 25 - March 15, 2015 Hoboken Historical Museum. [Upper Gallery]

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Card, announcement: My Way: Celebrating Frank Sinatra's Centennial. Saturday, April 25, 2015. Hoboken Elks Club, 1105 [sic - 1005] Washington St. (Hoboken, N.J.)

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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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