Category Archives: Collections

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

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

Shipping & Handling: $10 minimum
Plus NJ Sales Tax

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Hoboken Free Public Library & Manual Training School, 500 Park Ave., Hoboken, N.J. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form; draft version.
Hoboken Free Public Library & Manual Training School, 500 Park Ave., Hoboken, N.J. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form; draft version.
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Hoboken Free Public Library & Manual Training School, 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken, New Jersey. National Register of Historic Places Registration. Final version.
Hoboken Free Public Library & Manual Training School, 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken, New Jersey. National Register of Historic Places Registration. Final version.
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Hoboken Gallery Walk. This Sunday! 2-6 pm. [November 9, 2014]
Hoboken Gallery Walk. This Sunday! 2-6 pm. [November 9, 2014]
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Hoboken General Election. Nov. 2, 1909.
Hoboken General Election. Nov. 2, 1909.
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Hoboken General Election. Nov. 7, 1911.
Hoboken General Election. Nov. 7, 1911.
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Hoboken Girls Scouts Troop Registration form and roster for Cadette Troop No. 419, January, 1974.
Hoboken Girls Scouts Troop Registration form and roster for Cadette Troop No. 419, January, 1974.
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Hoboken Girls Scouts Troop Registration form and roster for Junior Troop No. 409, January, 1974.
Hoboken Girls Scouts Troop Registration form and roster for Junior Troop No. 409, January, 1974.
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Hoboken High School Course of Study, Hoboken, 1923-1924.
Hoboken High School Course of Study, Hoboken, 1923-1924.
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Hoboken High School student publication "The Tatler," Vol 1, No.3 (Jan. 1907.)
Hoboken High School student publication "The Tatler," Vol 1, No.3 (Jan. 1907.)
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Hoboken Historic Sites Walking Tour. May 1976. Issuing organization is not named, but probably the Hoboken Environment Committtee.
Hoboken Historic Sites Walking Tour. May 1976. Issuing organization is not named, but probably the Hoboken Environment Committtee.
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Hoboken Historic Sites Walking Tour. May 1976. Issuing organization is not named, but probably the Hoboken Environment Committtee.
Hoboken Historic Sites Walking Tour. May 1976. Issuing organization is not named, but probably the Hoboken Environment Committtee.
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Hoboken Historic Sites Walking Tour. No date, ca. 1985-86. Issued by Hoboken Professional & Retail Business Assn.
Hoboken Historic Sites Walking Tour. No date, ca. 1985-86. Issued by Hoboken Professional & Retail Business Assn.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Events in December (2005.) Imprinted exhibit card.
Hoboken Historical Museum Events in December (2005.) Imprinted exhibit card.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], 1987-1991. Title and series description.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], 1987-1991. Title and series description.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 1, February 4, 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 1, February 4, 1987.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 10, November 2, 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 10, November 2, 1987.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 11, December, 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 11, December, 1987.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 2, March 4, 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 2, March 4, 1987.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 3, April 1, 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 3, April 1, 1987.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 4, May 6, 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 4, May 6, 1987.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 5, June 2, 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 5, June 2, 1987.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 6, July, 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 6, July, 1987.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 7, August 3, 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 7, August 3, 1987.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 8, September 8, 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 8, September 8, 1987.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 9, October 5, 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 1, No. 9, October 5, 1987.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 12, January 5, 1988.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 12, January 5, 1988.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 13, February 2, 1988.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 13, February 2, 1988.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 14, March 1, 1988.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 14, March 1, 1988.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 15, April 5, 1988.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 15, April 5, 1988.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 16, May 3, 1988.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 16, May 3, 1988.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 17, June 14, 1988.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 17, June 14, 1988.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 18, August 9, 1988.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 18, August 9, 1988.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 19,September 13, 1988.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 19,September 13, 1988.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 20, October, 1988.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 20, October, 1988.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 21, November, 1988.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 21, November, 1988.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 22, December, 1988.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 22, December, 1988.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 23, January, 1989.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 23, January, 1989.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 24, February, 1989.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 24, February, 1989.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 25, March, 1989.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 25, March, 1989.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 26, April, 1989.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 26, April, 1989.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 27, May, 1989.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 27, May, 1989.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 28, June, 1989.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 28, June, 1989.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 29, August, 1989.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 29, August, 1989.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 30, September, 1989.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 30, September, 1989.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 31, October,1989.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 31, October,1989.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 32, November, 1989.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 32, November, 1989.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 33, December, 1989.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 33, December, 1989.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 34, January, 1990
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 34, January, 1990
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 35, February, 1990
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 35, February, 1990
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 36, March, 1990
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 36, March, 1990
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 37, April, 1990
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 37, April, 1990
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 38, May, 1990
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 38, May, 1990
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 39, June, 1990
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 39, June, 1990
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 40, July, 1990
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 40, July, 1990
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 41, September, 1990
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 41, September, 1990
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 42, October, 1990
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 42, October, 1990
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 43, November, 1990
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 43, November, 1990
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 44, December, 1990
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 44, December, 1990
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 45, January, 1991.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 45, January, 1991.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 46, February, 1991.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 46, February, 1991.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 47, March, 1991.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 47, March, 1991.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 48, April, 1991.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 48, April, 1991.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 49, May, 1991.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 49, May, 1991.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 50, June, 1991.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [First Series], Volume 2, No. 50, June, 1991.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], 1995+. Title and series description.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], 1995+. Title and series description.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 1, March - April 1995.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 1, March - April 1995.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 2, May - June 1995.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 2, May - June 1995.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 3, July - August 1995.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 3, July - August 1995.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 4, September- October 1995.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 4, September- October 1995.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 5, November - December 1995.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 5, November - December 1995.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 6, January - February 1996.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 1, Number 6, January - February 1996.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 1, January - February 2004
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 1, January - February 2004
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 2, March - April 2004
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 2, March - April 2004
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 3, May - June 2004
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 3, May - June 2004
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 4, July - August 2004
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 4, July - August 2004
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 5, September - October 2004
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 5, September - October 2004
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 6, November - December 2004
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 10, Number 6, November - December 2004
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 1, January - February 2005
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 1, January - February 2005
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 2, March - April 2005
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 2, March - April 2005
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 3, May - June 2005
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 3, May - June 2005
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 4, July August 2005
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 4, July August 2005
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 5, September-October 2005
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 5, September-October 2005
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 6, November - December 2005
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 11, Number 6, November - December 2005
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 1, January - February 2006
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 1, January - February 2006
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 2, March - April 2006.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 2, March - April 2006.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 3, May - June 2006.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 3, May - June 2006.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 4, July - August 2006.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 4, July - August 2006.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 5, Sept.-Oct. 2006.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 5, Sept.-Oct. 2006.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 6, Nov.-Dec. 2006.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 12, Number 6, Nov.-Dec. 2006.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 1, Jan.-Feb. 2007.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 1, Jan.-Feb. 2007.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 2, March-Apr. 2007.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 2, March-Apr. 2007.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 3, May-June 2007.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 3, May-June 2007.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 4, July-Aug. 2007.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 4, July-Aug. 2007.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 5, Sept.-Oct. 2007.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 5, Sept.-Oct. 2007.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 6, Nov.-Dec. 2007.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 13, Number 6, Nov.-Dec. 2007.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 1, Jan.-Feb. 2008.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 1, Jan.-Feb. 2008.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 2, March-April 2008.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 2, March-April 2008.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 3, May-June 2008.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 3, May-June 2008.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 4, July-August 2008.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 4, July-August 2008.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 5, Sept.-Oct. 2008.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 5, Sept.-Oct. 2008.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 6, Nov.-Dec. 2008.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 14, Number 6, Nov.-Dec. 2008.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 1, Jan.-Feb. 2009.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 1, Jan.-Feb. 2009.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 2, March-April 2009.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 2, March-April 2009.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 3, May-June 2009.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 3, May-June 2009.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 4, July-Aug. 2009.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 4, July-Aug. 2009.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 5, Sept.-Oct. 2009.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 5, Sept.-Oct. 2009.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 6, Nov.-Dec. 2009.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 15, Number 6, Nov.-Dec. 2009.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 16, Number 1, Jan.-Feb. 2010.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 16, Number 1, Jan.-Feb. 2010.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 16, Number 2, Spring 2010.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 16, Number 2, Spring 2010.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 16, Number 3, Summer 2010.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 16, Number 3, Summer 2010.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 16, Number 4, Fall 2010.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 16, Number 4, Fall 2010.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 17, Number 1, Winter 2011.
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 17, Number 1, Winter 2011.
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 1, March - April 1996
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 1, March - April 1996
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 2, May - June 1996
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 2, May - June 1996
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 3, July - August 1996
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 3, July - August 1996
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 4, September - October 1996
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 4, September - October 1996
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 5, November - December 1996
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 5, November - December 1996
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 6, January - February 1997
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 2, Number 6, January - February 1997
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 1, March - April 1997
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 1, March - April 1997
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 2, May - June 1997
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 2, May - June 1997
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 3, July - August 1997
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 3, July - August 1997
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 4, September - October 1997
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 4, September - October 1997
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 5, November - December 1997
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 5, November - December 1997
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 6, January - February 1998
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 3, Number 6, January - February 1998
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 1, March - April 1998
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 1, March - April 1998
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 2, May - June 1998
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 2, May - June 1998
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 3, July - August 1998
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 3, July - August 1998
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 4, September - October 1998
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 4, September - October 1998
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 5, November - December 1998
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 5, November - December 1998
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 6, January - February 1999
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 4, Number 6, January - February 1999
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 1, March - April 1999
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 1, March - April 1999
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 2, May - June 1999
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 2, May - June 1999
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 3, July - August 1999
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 3, July - August 1999
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 4, September - October 1999
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 4, September - October 1999
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 5, November - December 1999
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 5, November - December 1999
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 6, January - February 2000
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 5, Number 6, January - February 2000
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 1, March - April 2000
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 1, March - April 2000
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 2, May - June 2000
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 2, May - June 2000
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 3, July - August 2000
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 3, July - August 2000
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 4, September - October 2000
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 4, September - October 2000
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 5, November - December 2000
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 5, November - December 2000
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 6, January - February 2001
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 6, Number 6, January - February 2001
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 1, March - April 2001
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 1, March - April 2001
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 2, May - June 2001
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 2, May - June 2001
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 3, July - August 2001
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 3, July - August 2001
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 4, September - October 2001
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 4, September - October 2001
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 5, November - December 2001
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 5, November - December 2001
Publication
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 6,January - February 2002
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 7, Number 6,January - February 2002
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 1, March - April 2002
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 1, March - April 2002
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 2, May - June 2002
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 2, May - June 2002
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 3, July - August 2002
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 3, July - August 2002
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 4, September - October 2002
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 4, September - October 2002
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 5, November - December 2002
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 5, November - December 2002
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 6, January - February 2003
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 8, Number 6, January - February 2003
Publication
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 9, Number 1, March - April 2003
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 9, Number 1, March - April 2003
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 9, Number 2, May -June 2003
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 9, Number 2, May -June 2003
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 9, Number 3, July - August 2003
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 9, Number 3, July - August 2003
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 9, Number 4, September - October 2003
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 9, Number 4, September - October 2003
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Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 9, Number 5, November - December 2003
Hoboken Historical Museum Newsletter [Second Series], Volume 9, Number 5, November - December 2003
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Hoboken Historical Museum appeal letter & related materials, 1988. Solicitation of support for forthcoming Ocean Liner exhibit.
Hoboken Historical Museum appeal letter & related materials, 1988. Solicitation of support for forthcoming Ocean Liner exhibit.
Archive
Hoboken Historical Museum. Annual Report 1986.
Hoboken Historical Museum. Annual Report 1986.
Archive
Hoboken Historical Museum. Annual Report 1987.
Hoboken Historical Museum. Annual Report 1987.
Archive
Hoboken Historical Museum. Exhibits & Events. January - June 2013. Issued Jan. 2013.
Hoboken Historical Museum. Exhibits & Events. January - June 2013. Issued Jan. 2013.
Archive
Hoboken Historical Museum. Exhibits & Events. January - June 2015. Issued Jan. 2015.
Hoboken Historical Museum. Exhibits & Events. January - June 2015. Issued Jan. 2015.
Archive
Hoboken History Magazine, 8 ea. 3.5" computer diskettes, IBM formatted.
Hoboken History Magazine, 8 ea. 3.5" computer diskettes, IBM formatted.
Archive
Hoboken History, No. 1, Autumn 1991.
Hoboken History, No. 1, Autumn 1991.
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Hoboken History, No. 10, 1994.
Hoboken History, No. 10, 1994.
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Hoboken History, No. 11, 1994.
Hoboken History, No. 11, 1994.
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Hoboken History, No. 12, 1995.
Hoboken History, No. 12, 1995.
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Hoboken History, No. 13, 1995.
Hoboken History, No. 13, 1995.
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Hoboken History, No. 14, 1995.
Hoboken History, No. 14, 1995.
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Hoboken History, No. 15, 1996.
Hoboken History, No. 15, 1996.
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Hoboken History, No. 16, 1996.
Hoboken History, No. 16, 1996.
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Hoboken History, No. 17, 1997.
Hoboken History, No. 17, 1997.
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Hoboken History, No. 18, 1997.
Hoboken History, No. 18, 1997.
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Hoboken History, No. 19, 1997.
Hoboken History, No. 19, 1997.
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Hoboken History, No. 2, Winter 1992.
Hoboken History, No. 2, Winter 1992.
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Hoboken History, No. 20, 1997.
Hoboken History, No. 20, 1997.
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Hoboken History, No. 21, 1998.
Hoboken History, No. 21, 1998.
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Hoboken History, No. 22, 1998.
Hoboken History, No. 22, 1998.
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Hoboken History, No. 23, 1999.
Hoboken History, No. 23, 1999.
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Hoboken History, No. 24, 1999.
Hoboken History, No. 24, 1999.
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Hoboken History, No. 25, 2000. Last issue of this publication.
Hoboken History, No. 25, 2000. Last issue of this publication.
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Hoboken History, No. 3, Spring 1992.
Hoboken History, No. 3, Spring 1992.
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Hoboken History, No. 4, Summer 1992.
Hoboken History, No. 4, Summer 1992.
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Hoboken History, No. 5, Autumn 1992.
Hoboken History, No. 5, Autumn 1992.
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Hoboken History, No. 6, Winter 1993
Hoboken History, No. 6, Winter 1993
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Hoboken History, No. 7, Spring 1993
Hoboken History, No. 7, Spring 1993
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Hoboken History, No. 8, 1993.
Hoboken History, No. 8, 1993.
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Hoboken History, No. 9, 1994.
Hoboken History, No. 9, 1994.
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Hoboken Illustrated. New York Dawn, Special Edition, January, 1909.
Hoboken Illustrated. New York Dawn, Special Edition, January, 1909.
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Hoboken Land & Improvement Co., Hoboken, Volume 1, Property Sheets, 1885. Index key map. Maps 1 to 30-1/2.
Hoboken Land & Improvement Co., Hoboken, Volume 1, Property Sheets, 1885. Index key map. Maps 1 to 30-1/2.
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Hoboken Land & Improvement Co., Hoboken, Volume 2, Property Sheets, 1885. Index key Map. Maps 31 to 61.
Hoboken Land & Improvement Co., Hoboken, Volume 2, Property Sheets, 1885. Index key Map. Maps 31 to 61.
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Hoboken Land & Improvement Co., Hoboken, Volume 3, Property Sheets, 1888. Maps 62 to 81a, b.
Hoboken Land & Improvement Co., Hoboken, Volume 3, Property Sheets, 1888. Maps 62 to 81a, b.
Map
Hoboken Light and Geometry: selections by Peter Ziebel.
Hoboken Light and Geometry: selections by Peter Ziebel.
Book
Hoboken Lions Club bound Man of the Year program
Hoboken Lions Club bound Man of the Year program
Object/Artifact
Hoboken Lions Club bound Man of the Year program honoring Maurice Fitzgibbons
Hoboken Lions Club bound Man of the Year program honoring Maurice Fitzgibbons
Object/Artifact
Hoboken Master Plan. August 1954-Feb. 1956. Summary Report plus eleven supporting reports.
Hoboken Master Plan. August 1954-Feb. 1956. Summary Report plus eleven supporting reports.
Archive
Hoboken N.J. Taxi Directory to New Jersey-New York, Connecticut-Pennsylvania. Suggested Rates & Routes. 1966 Edition.
Hoboken N.J. Taxi Directory to New Jersey-New York, Connecticut-Pennsylvania. Suggested Rates & Routes. 1966 Edition.
Archive
Hoboken Numbers & Map. Courtesy of Murphy Realty, 100 Washington St., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1995-1997.
Hoboken Numbers & Map. Courtesy of Murphy Realty, 100 Washington St., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1995-1997.
Archive

Camp Tamaqua

Bob Calabro published his book “Tamaqua: Remembering Hoboken Y’s Camp Tamaqua 1955-1965” in 2016. In 2017, the Hoboken Historical Museum hosted the first Camp Tamaqua Reunion. With Bob’s help, the Museum is building a Camp Tamaqua archive at the Museum πηγή του άρθρου. The first step is to present Bob’s book here, and let everyone know that I’ve set up an email address camptamaqua@hobokenmuseum.org, which you can use to send Tamaqua-specific queries and comments. Once we get moving, there will be more added to our Collections database, and I’ll make updates here, too.

I’ve set up some Albums with the photos that Bob and Alice Galmann have shared. Click the links below! If you have a Google account, you’ll be able to add comments the photos.

ActivitiesFacilities – Staff

Here are some PDFs with Tamaqua song lyrics, enjoy!

Camp Tamaqua Songs #1Camp Tamaqua Songs #2Camp Tamaqua Songs #3

Thanks to Bob Calabro and Alice Galmann, we are able to present home movies take at Camp Tamaqua in the 1960s. Click here to access a playlist on our YouTube channel.

– Rand Hoppe
Collections Manager, Hoboken Historical Museum

 

Tamaqua – Remembering Hoboken Y’s Camp Tamaqua: 1955-1965

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Collections

Our on-line catalog is at hoboken.pastperfectonline.com and as of 2015 it is mobile adaptive for use on phones and tablets. On a DESKTOP or LAPTOP, this link brings you to a SEARCH TIPS screen. To do a search, use the buttons at the top to see Random Images or enter words most likely to fulfill your interest. On PHONES, due to screen size, the SEARCH TIPS is the welcome page and you have choice of two buttons: KEYWORD SEARCH or RANDOM IMAGES. The database is also available through Google or other search providers except for the most recent records.

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

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 201-656-2260) for availability, current pricing and any restrictions.

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 13×19 at the same price: $25 per image. (Some popular images are offered in our online store.)

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.

In the database is an ORDER IMAGE email button (below every image) that can be used to order that specific image. Just fill in the form and send. (Note: you cannot order or pay for prints from the collections database in the online Museum Store; we will contact you to arrange payment.) Generally, orders are fulfilled within a week of receiving it.

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

We offer a 16×20 black frame with matte for 12×16 prints. Price: $75 including print. Local pick-up only and stock is limited.

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

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.

Some of these files are available in the on-line database along with video, audio and similar files using the MULTIMEDIA LINK. Note that some of these are large files and may take a while to download or display; your capability with mobile devices will vary.

Yes, use the SEND FEEDBACK button (at top of every page) to tell us what you know and also, what may be incomplete or incorrect. Just complete the form and send. After our review, the information may be compiled in the record and credited as appropriate.

Use the EMAIL PAGE button (at top of every page.) Just complete the form and send.

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.

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.