Category Archives: Collections
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I research in the museum’s online database including on my mobile device?
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Can I get a print of an image in the catalog for my personal use?
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What kind and size of prints are available and what do they cost?
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There is a PDF (portable document file) or other file listed as “on file.” Where is it?
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I know more about a person or a place seen in the catalog. Can I tell you about them?
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Can I send a page to someone that may be interested in what I found?
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.
Shipping & Handling: $10 minimum
Plus NJ Sales Tax
Start your search below and explore Hoboken’s rich history!
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Image: B+W photo of an unidentified vessel moored at an unidentified pier, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960.
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Image: B+W photo of the S.S. Savannah moored at an unidentified pier, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960.
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Image: Four men working on a turbine compresser shaft with two men overseeing them, no place, no date, ca. 1931-40.
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Image: MISSING. S.S. American Banker on #1 dry dock, United Dry Dock Co., Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J. no date.
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Image: S.S. American Farmer, American Merchant Line, on dry dock no.2, United Dry Dock, Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1932-39.
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Image: S.S. American Trader, United States Lines, in dry dock, United Dry Dock Co., Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J. showing propeller and rudder, no dat
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Image: S.S. Atlantic, tanker, profile view of a new stream line rudder on dry dock no.2, United Dry Dock, Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca.
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Image: S.S. Bremen of the North German Lloyd line arriving in New York on the Hudson River, 1935.
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Image: S.S. Colorado and the S.S. Cherokee in dry docks, United Dry Dock, Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1932-39.
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Image: S.S. Excalibur and the S.S. American Traveler in dry docks, United Dry Dock, Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J., 1935.
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Image: S.S. Excambion in dry dock, United Dry Dock, Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1932-1939.
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Image: S.S. Exochorda & S.S. American Banker in dry docks at United Dry Docks, Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1935-38.
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Image: S.S. Independence Hall, America France Line on dry dock no.2, United Dry Dock, Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1932-39.
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Image: S.S. Leviathan sailing south on the Hudson River, New York City in the background, 1935 (actually 1934).
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Image: S.S. Manhattan, United States Lines, steaming south on the Hudson River, New York, ca. 1932-39.
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Image: S.S. Manhattan, United States Lines, with tugboat at unidentified pier, no date, ca. 1932-39.
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Image: S.S. Robert E. Lee, Eastern Steamship Co., on dry dock no.2, United Dry Dock, Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1932-39.
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Image: S.S. Santa Marta in dry dock no. 1 for general overhaul, United Dry Dock Co., Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1932-39.
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Image: S.S. Santa Marta in dry dock no. 1, United Dry Dock Co., Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1932-39.
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Image: S.S. Sixaola, United Fruit Co., on dry dock no.2, United Dry Dock, Fletcher Plant, Hoboken, N.J., no date, ca. 1932-39.
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Image: S.S. Washington, United States Lines, leaving New York on her maiden voyage, New York, 1933.
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Image: S.S.Monarch of Bermuda, Furness-Bermuda Line, in dry dock at United Dry Docks, Morse Plant, Brooklyn, N.Y. no date, ca. 1932-1939.
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Image: Two men working on a turbine compresser shaft with two men overseeing them, no place, no date, ca. 1931-40.
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Image: black-and-white photo of Marlon Brando & 3 men on set of "On the Waterfront," Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1952-1953.
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Image: color photo looking east down 14th St, to the Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1965.
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Image: color photo of Donald "Red" Barrett (left) with fellow longshoreman on the Hoboken piers, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo of a pile driver on the construction site of Marine View Towers, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo of a pile driver on the construction site of Marine View Towers, Hoboken, no date, ca. Summer, 1974.
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Image: color photo of foundation construction for One Marine View Towers, Hoboken, no date, ca. August 1973.
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Image: color photo of foundation construction for Two Marine View Towers, Hoboken, no date, ca. August 1973.
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Image: color photo of four longshoremen working with cargo in a pier shed, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo of site preparation on the construction site of Marine View Towers, Hoboken, May, 1973.
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Image: color photo of site preparation on the construction site of Marine View Towers, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo of site preparation on the construction site of Marine View Towers, Hoboken, no date, ca.May, 1973
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Image: color photo of the demolition of Meyer's Hotel , 231 Hudson St., on the site of Marine View Towers and parking garages, Hoboken. no
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Image: color photo of the demolition of Nelson's Marine Bar, 300 River St., on the site of Marine View Towers, Hoboken, n.d. ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo of the houses that were probably on the east side of Hudson St.,somewhere between First and Fourth Sts, Hoboken, no dat
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Image: color photo of the west side of Hudson St. near Third St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo of the west side of the 200 block of River St. looking up to Fourth St,, Hoboken. no date, ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo of the west side of the 300 block of River St. looking up to Fourth St,, Hoboken. no date, ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo of the west side of the 300 block of River St. towards Third St.., Hoboken. no date, ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo of three longshoremen 'horsing around' on the Hoboken piers, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo of two longshoremen working in a cargo hold, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo of two longshoremen working in a cargo hold, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1970.
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Image: color photo the corner part of The Clam Broth House at River and Newark Sts., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1975.
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Image: color transparency of several longshoremen standing in the hold of a ship moored on the south side of Pier A, Hoboken, May, 1979.
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Image: profile view of the rudder and propeller of an unidentified vessel in dry dock, no place, no date, ca. 1932-39.
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Image: sepia-tone photograph of a girl in costume holding a sign "Which is the better half?" no date, ca. 1910-20.
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Image: unmounted 35mm color transparency of 3 longshoremen unloading sacks of coffee in a cargo hold, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1979.
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Important Facts About Cocomalt. Issued by the R.B. Davis Company, Hoboken, N.J., no date, circa 1928-1935.
ArchiveImportant Facts About Cocomalt. Issued by the R.B. Davis Company, Hoboken, N.J., no date, circa 1928-1935.
ArchiveImproving the Quality of Urban Life. A Program Guide to Model Neighborhoods in Demonstration Cities. U.S. HUD, December 1967.
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In Memoriam notice for Mrs. Frank P. Markey, mother of Florence & Madeline Miller, in "The Courier " February 1947, Women's Club of Hoboken.
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In the War at Sea. A Record of Rotterdam's Largest Merchant Fleet and Its Gallant Crews From 1940 to 1945.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Hoboken, Questions; membership application records, 1868-1911.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Hoboken, Questions; membership application records, 1888-1910.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Hoboken, Questions; membership application records, 1897-1938.
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Index map plate with street index from Plat Book of Hudson County. Vol. 2. Philadelphia: G.M. Hopkins Co. (1923).
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Index volume for Exempt Firemen of Hoboken with names & certificate number for period 1849-ca. 1910; creation date ca. 1908-1910.
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Ink bottle holder, model 3019, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1900-1940.
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Ink bottle: Columbia Scarlet Indelible Drawing Ink. Keuffel & Esser Co., New York. (Manufactured in Hoboken.)
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Insignia pin: U.S. Army, 29th Division, WWI, Frank Anthony Lannvier of Hoboken, 1917-1919.
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Inspection Card. (Immigrants & Steerage Passengers.) Issued Rotterdam; Noordam, Holland-America Line, 1912.
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Instruction pamphlet for Both's Patent Section Liner & Scale Divider, no. 1159, issued by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca.1891-1894.
ArchiveInstruction pamphlet for objects 2009.006.0211, Leroy Height & Slant Control Scriber, made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., 1966-1968.
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Instructions & report: Macy's Parade Studio Balloon Quality Control Card; Bullwinkle instructions and history. 2000-ca. 2011.
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Inter/VIEW. Volume 1, No. 1, 1969. With Hoboken residents & creators of HAIR, James Rado & Gerome Ragni in photos.
ArchiveInterior advertising sign, hand painted, from the Clam Broth House, Hoboken, n.d. (ca. 1960-70's.)
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Intrastate refund 5 cent refund coupon, H.& M. R.R. for travel in New Jersey; issued Lackawanna & Hoboken station, ca. 1944-1951.
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Inventory and Appraisement of the Personal Estate of Mary M. Miller, Deceased. Dec. 12, 1867.
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Invitation & program: for Graduation Exercises of the Senior Class, Academy of the Sacred Heart, Hoboken, June 11, 1909.
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Invitation (tickets) for Annual Ball of Henry H. Futterer Assn., Odd Fellows Hall, Jan. 21, 1888.
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Invitation from Court Stevens No. 9, Foresters of America, to Board of Alderman of Hoboken to attend 26th annual ball, April 6, 1907.
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Invitation from U.S. Volunteer Life Savings Corps, Hoboken Div. to Common Council to attend the Grand Annual Monster Pic-Nic, June 2, 1906.
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Invitation from the Hoboken Quartett-Club to the Mayor and City Council to attend Grand Masquerade Ball, March 10, 1879.
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Invitation letter to Common Council of Hoboken for the Inauguration of the new Hoboken Academy building, Feb. 4, 1861.
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Invitation of June 18, 1901 to Hoboken Common Council from the Castle Point Cyclers to their 6th Annual Picnic.
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Invitation received by Madeline Miller, Hoboken, for Mass of Thanksgiving...Rev. William T. Tallon, Fordham Campus, Sept. 12, 1948.
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Invitation to 95th Birthday Reception & Family Reunion of Constance Stanton Cooke, September, 1993.
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Invitation to Board of Police Commissioners, Hoboken from Jersey Schuetzen Corps, Hoboken, for festival, Aug. 12, 1876.
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Invitation to Board of Police Commissioners, from Court Stevens, No. 7113, A.O.F., Hoboken, Nov. 14, 1888, to 4th Annual Ball.
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Invitation to Board of Water Commissioners, Hoboken from Board of Chosen Freeholders, Hudson County to attend opening of Alms House, County Farm, July 1, 1863.
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Invitation to Hoboken Mayor & City Council to attend Annual Invitation Ball of Joseph J. Ryan Assn., Odd Fellows Hall, Feb. 20, 1888.
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Invitation to Madeline Miller to attend a coffee party for Mayor Grogan and his candidates, April 14, 1957.
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Invitation to Mask & Civic Ball of Lackawanna Tribe 249, Improved Order of Red Men, Odd Fellows' Hall, Hoboken, Jan. 15, 1908.
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Invitation to Mayor and City Council from Hoboken Schutzen Corps, Jan. 31, 1882 to attend their 11th Annual Ball.
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Invitation to Mayor and City Council, Hoboken for 2nd Anniversary of United Schutzen Cadets, Schutzen Park, Sept. 18, 1878.
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Invitation to Mayor and City Council, Hoboken for 3rd Anniversary of United Schutzen Cadets, Schutzen Park, Sept. 10, 1879.
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Invitation to Mr. A.B. Hartell from Joseph Nixon to attend opening 23rd Intl. Convention, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Metropolitan Opera House, Oct. 20th 1886.
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Invitation to art exhibition, Trees of Hoboken: 20 Paintings by Bill Curran, at Hoboken City Hall, June 18, 2012. Digital files.
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Invitation to the Board of Police Commissioners, Hoboken from Gesang-Verein Schutzen "Lyra" (Lyra), June 1, 1886 to attand annual picnic and Summer nights festival to be held at Pohlmann Park, Monday, June 14, 1886.
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Invitation to the Thirteenth Annual Metzelsuppe on Tuesday, November 19, 1895 by Charles F. Kaegebehn, 802 Washington St., Hoboken.
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Invitation to the dedication ceremony for the Frank Sinatra Station, Hoboken Post Office, 89 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030, May 16, 2003.
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Invitation to the inauguration and swearing-in of Mayor David Roberts and Council members, Hoboken, July 1, 2005.
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Invitation: 17th Annual Reception & Ball, James J. Fox Assn., Feb. 11th, 1902, at Odd Fellows' Hall, 412-414 Washington St., Hoboken.
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Invitation: Commencement Exercises of David E. Rue Junior High School, Hoboken, June 26, 1929.
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Invitation: First Solemn Mass by the Rev. Thomas G. Smith, Church of Our Lady of Grace, Hoboken, May 6, 1945.
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Invitation: Grand Annual Ball of D.H. Stuhrmann Assn., Odd Fellows' Hall, 412-414 Washington S., Hoboken, N.J. Oct. 27, 1902.
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Invitation: Hoboken Schuetzen Corps. to Mayor & City Council, for 32nd Annual Ball at Quartett Club Hall, 1013-1017 Washington St., Hoboken, Jan. 19, 1903
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Invitation: Inauguration of Peter Cammarano as Mayor; Council Members, Hoboken, July 1, 2009.
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Invitation: The North Hudson Sewerage Authority for opening of H1 Hoboken Wet Weather Pump Station, Hoboken, Oct. 17, 2011.
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Invitation: To Board of Councilmen from K.U.V. "Unter Uns" for Grand Masquerade & Civic Ball, Odd Fellows' Hall, Hoboken, March 6, 1903.
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Invitation: lecture at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 829 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, Nov. 22, [1981].
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Invitation: to a Confirmation Social by The Junior Young People's Society, Saint John's Lutheran Church, Hoboken, April 9, 1928.
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Invoice from Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, N.J., March 29, 1918 for products sold to Dansville & Mt. Morris R.R., Dansville, N.Y.; paid May 24, 1918. Child labor notice.
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Invoice: American Lead Pencil Co., 43 West Fourth St., N.Y.; Pencil & Lead Works, Hoboken, N.J.. Oct. 19, 1909.
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Invoices, 2, for Tootsie Roll products sold by Sweets Co. of America, 1515 Willow Ave., Hoboken, N.J., Feb. 8 & March 8, 1939.
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Invoices, 3, from Van Leer Chocolate Corporation to Schnackenberg's Luncheonette, 1110 Washington St., Hoboken, Feb. & March, 1975.
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Invoices, 5, for Tootsie Roll products sold by Sweets Co. of America, 414-422 West 45th St., N.Y., N.Y., May 1937.
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Iron mortar & pestle used for pharmaceutical preparations by Dr. Junius Zenneck of Hoboken, n.d, ca. 1900-1940.
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Irregular (french) curve, 57 1007-1, made by Keuffel & Esser Co., no date, circa late 1950s - 1960s.
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Irregular (french) curve, 8823-G, "Star Quality", made by Keuffel & Esser Co., no date, circa late 1940s - 1950s.
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Irregular (french) curves, set of 29, 57 1005 (old 1860S), made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1960-1968.
Object/ArtifactItinerary and related ephemera from Moveable Fall Feast Walking Tour sponsored by Hoboken Historical Museum, Oct. 18, 2003.
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Jacket: American Legion Post No. 107, Hoboken, belonging to Vinnie Wassman of Hoboken; Commander, 1955-1956.
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Jar: Instant Maxwell House Coffee. 6 Oz. Maxwell House Div., General Foods Corp., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950-1960.
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Jar: Instant Maxwell House Coffee. Giant Economy 10 Oz. Maxwell House Div., General Foods Corp., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1954-1960.
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Jar: Kaffee-Hag Coffee. All-purpose Grind. General Foods Corp. (Maxwell House), Hoboken. 1lb. N.d., ca. 1940-1950.
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Jar: Sanka Instant Coffee. 2 oz. size. Maxwell House Coffee Div., General Foods Corp., Hoboken. N.d., ca. 1962-1965.
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Jersey City Street Guide; Including Hoboken, Bayonne and Patterson (sic). Eleventh Edition, 1925
ArchiveJob Descriptions for the Confectionery Industry. United States Employment Service. Washington: GPO, 1939.
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John J. Grogan of Hoboken addressing a union convention in Chicago from the floor, no date, ca.1950.
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Journal of a Frau Johanne Gernhofer, 117 (old number) Grand Street, Hoboken, N.J., 1888-1891.
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Jukebox America. Down Back Streets and Blue Highways in Search of the Country's Greatest Jukebox.
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Jumper, Brownie (Girl Scouts of America), worn by Nora Martinez DeBenedetto of Hoboken, N.J., ca.1985.
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Jury Summons, United States District Court, Newark, N.J., for a Hoboken resident, March 2010.
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K & E Ever-There Slide Rule No. 4097D. Simple Instructions for Use. Published by Keuffel & Esser Co., New York & Hoboken. Cpyrt 1937.
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K&E 3-Time Winner 'E' Award. Booklet re presentation ceremony of Nov. 4, 1942. Issued by Kueffel & Esser, Hoboken, ca. late 1942.
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K&E Auto-Flow Mark II drafting machine made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Morristown, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1975-1980.
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K&E College Field Book 360C. Made by Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, 1935. Used by Univ. of Cincinnati student, 1935-1936.
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K&E College Field Book 360C. Made by Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, 1948. Used by Dawson College student, 1948.
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K&E Draft-Clean Powder, 58 0680; old N3036, distributed by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., 1956-1965.
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K&E Leroy Lead Holder N3238-1 made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1940s.
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K&E Leroy Lettering Pen made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1940-1945.
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K&E Leroy Lettering Pen made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1945-1960
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K&E Leroy Socket Holder 3234-1made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Hoboken, N.J.), n.d., ca. 1940s.
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K&E Manual: Abney Levels. Uses & Applications with Appropriate Tables. Published by Keuffel & Esser Co., cpyrt 1950; issued ca. 1950-1960.
ArchiveCamp 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.
Activities – Facilities – Staff
Here are some PDFs with Tamaqua song lyrics, enjoy!
Camp Tamaqua Songs #1 – Camp Tamaqua Songs #2 – Camp 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: 1955-1965Archives & 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.