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Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive
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Erasing shield N3409; stamped metal with K&E logo. Made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1942-1955.
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Erasing shield N3412; frosted plastic with K&E logo. Made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1939-1944.
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Erasing shield, stamped metal with K&E logo. Made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1950-1960.
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Erie Lackawanna Railroad Magazine, Vol. 59, No. 4, July/Aug. 1963. Last issue. (Phoebe Snow cover.)
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Erie Lackawanna Terminal Registration Form, National Register of Historic Places, March 2004.
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Erie-Lackawanna R.R. Dept., Young Men's Christian Association, Hoboken, N.J., $5 Interchangeable Coupon Book. N.d., ca. 1960-1965.
ArchiveErie-Lackawanna [Railroad / Railway] System Trackage Map. Nov. 11, 1963. Office of Chief Engineer. Rev. to Dec. 9, 1965.
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Essays by 5 Stevens Institute of Technology students about their Hurricane Sandy experience, Hoboken, Nov. 2012.
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Estimate by Claus Junge & Son, Masons, Builders and General Contractors, 320 Madison Street, Hoboken, April 5, 1909.
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Everybody Seems to Know Me by the Paper Hat: Recollections of Albert "Heget" Hegetschweiler.
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Exhibit button: Hoboken Historical Museum. Est 1986. Greetings From Hoboken. Jan 20 Jul 3 2008.
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Expect the Unexpected. How to Prepare Your Family for Times of Emergency. American Red Cross in conjunction with Maxwell House Coffee. [DC: 1986].
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Exterior Details of Restaurant & Commissary Dept. Lackawanna R.R.Terminal & Hoboken Ferry Co. Sheet No. 303. Jan. 7, 1905. Kodalith photostatic copy.
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Exterior signage from Apicella's Fish Market, 309 First St., Hoboken. Dismounted from building late 2007 (business closed 2005.) Apicella's Fish Market, 309 First St., Hoboken. Dismounted from building late 2007 (business closed 2005.)
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Exterior wall sign, painted, for United Decorating Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1960-80.
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Eyeglass case, two, imprinted: Dr. Alfred M. Portnoy, Optometrist, 1108 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1950s-1960s.
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FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) digital maps and documents related to flooding as collected June 2013.
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Fabian Theatre with Hoboken Komedy Klub Minstrels posed under the Washington Street marquee, Hoboken, 1930.
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Fabric wall panels ca. 24"w x 60"l with printed applique vignettes of women ca. 1910. Group of ca. 15 in varying condition.
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Fair copy, 2-pages, of letter received, Nov. 10, 1962, from the Internal Revenue Service and reply by Florence Miller, date uncertain.
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Family of Henry Arthur Bonynge (Sr.) and his wife, Lucy who lived at 931 Washington St., Hoboken. Compiled and written by Susan Bonynge Strange.
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Fascimile (color photocopy) of a real photo postcard. 4th of July Celebration, Hoboken, N.J. 1912.
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Favorite Farm Level, Model No. 5691, made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d, ca. 1920-1924.
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Favorite Wyteface 50' steel tape, model W7382P made by Keuffel & Esser Co., issued ca. 1945-1954.
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Feather duster, "Janitor" model, sold by C. Muzzi, 104 Jefferson St., Hoboken, no date, ca. 1900-1925.
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Felt patch from A.J. Demarest High School for Student Council 1948-1949 belonging to Katherine Marinovich, Hoboken, 1948-49.
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Felt pennant "Our Hero" with World War I soldier, an Army star on a pennant with "Ordnance" below, no place, no date, ca. 1917-1920.
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Ferro-Botanica. Prose Art Poetry. Cookie Mueller, Leon Golub, Nicanor Para, Nancy Spero. Issue 3.
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Ferro-Botanica. Prose Art Poetry. Cookie Mueller, Leon Golub, Nicanor Para, Nancy Spero. Issue 3.
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Ferry Concourse.(Elevations, Sections and Plans.) Lackawanna R.R.Terminal & Hoboken Ferry Co. Sheet probably ca. early 300's.Circa January-February 1905. Kodalith photostatic copy.
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Fife used by William H. Miller in Hudson County Boys Club Drum and Bugle Corps, Hoboken, ca. 1938-1940.
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Fifteen day excursion (roundtrip) ticket of the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Co., October 1, 1931.
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File box: The Hudson File. Manufactured by Hoboken Stationery & Printing Co., 94 Hudson St., Hoboken. no date, ca. 1900.
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File of 3 letters to Mrs. Florence Greco, 714 Bloomfield St., from Connell & Corridon at the request of Florence & Madeline Miller, 1961-1963.
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File of 6 letters regarding a mortgage on 718 Bloomfield St., Hoboken held by Florence and Madeline Miller
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File of 8 documents related to John F. Carney (1920-1977) of Hoboken & his World War II military service.
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File receipt of paid bill for City Council proceedings printed in New-Yorker Staats-Zietung for City of Hoboken, July 13, 1859.
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File receipt of paid bill for legal notice printed in Journal of Commerce for Bd. of Water Commissioners, City of Hoboken, Aug. 28, 1874.
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File receipt of paid bill for legal notice printed in N.Y. Daily News for Bd. of Water Commissioners, City of Hoboken, Jan. 19, 1860.
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File receipt of paid bill for legal notice printed in N.Y. Sun by Board of Water Commissioners, City of Hoboken, Dec. 30, 1859.
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File receipt of paid bill for legal notice printed in New York Times by City of Hoboken, Sept. 10, 1858.
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File receipt of paid bill for legal notice printed in The Evening Post for Bd. of Water Commissioners, City of Hoboken, Aug. 26, 1873.
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File receipt of paid bill for legal notice printed in The Sun for Bd. of Water Commissioners, City of Hoboken, Aug. 16, 1872.
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File receipt of paid bill for legal notice printed in The Tribune (N.Y.) by City of Hoboken, Jan. 14, 1859.
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File with 2 newsclippings & 11 photocopies of news articles related to Hoboken, various sources, various dates, mostly early 1990's.
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File with 3 brochures about Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, education programs, 2006.
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File with documents collected from Hurricane Sandy in Perspective, Seminar at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, Nov. 28, 2012.
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File with materials about Paula L. Cantor (nee Millenthal) art exhibition & Bergen County Youth Jewish Community Center, 2006.
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File with three menu promotion leaflets for Court Street Restaurant & Bar, 61 Sixth Street, Hoboken, (2007).
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File with twenty-nine menu's from Hoboken restaurants and food establishments, circa 1995-2007.
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Film (16mm): "Working Together: A Case History in Labor and Management Cooperation." 1951.
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Film: Hoboken. Public service film produced by P.S.E.& G. re Keuffel & Esser Clock Tower Apts., n.d., ca.1976-1977.
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Fire map of W. & A. Fletcher Co. plant located on Hudson St. from 12th to 14th Streets, Hoboken, at the Hudson River, 1907.
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Fire map of W. & A. Fletcher Co. plant located on Hudson St. from 12th to 14th Streets, Hoboken, at the Hudson River, 1919.
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Fire map of W. & A. Fletcher Co. plant located on Hudson St. from 12th to 14th Streets, Hoboken, at the Hudson River, 1925.
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Fire pump water pressure gauge manufactured by W. & A. Fletcher Company, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1890-1928.
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First current account of Mary Henry Miller, Executrix of the Estate of James Miller, no date, ca. Oct. 1909
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First day cover cachet issued for the dedication of Frank Sinatra Station, Hoboken Post Office, 89 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030, May 16, 2003.
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First day cover issued for 150th Anniversary of the Stevens Locomotive, Hoboken, (Hoboken Post Office, 89 River St.) Hoboken, NJ 07030, May 13,1976.
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First day cover issued for the dedication of Frank Sinatra Station, Hoboken Post Office, 89 River St., Hoboken, NJ 07030, May 16, 2003.
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First day cover: 15th Anniversary, Signing of the Armistice, Nov. 11, 1918. Postmarked Hoboken, Nov. 11, 1933.
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First day cover: 1st American Troops Arrived in France. 20th Anniv. 1917 June 26 1937. Postmarked Hoboken, June 26, 1937.
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Five B+W prints of Lackawanna Railroad tugboats from 1903-1913 as seen in various places in New York Harbor.
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Five digital images of b+w photos of 1947 election victory celebration for Fred M. DeSapio and slate, Union Club?, Hoboken, May, 1947.
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Five digital images of documents related to law enforcement actions regarding Robert Burczy posters, Hoboken, 1998 + 2004.
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Five digital images of the exterior of the former Grand Bakery, 738 Willow Ave., Hoboken, March, 2004.
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Five digital images: Poles in four Hoboken locations with Burczy posters, Hoboken, 1994-2003.
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Five newsclippings about the American Lead Pencil Company operations and site, Hoboken, 1952-1963.
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Five printed B+W photographs of Leonard Sheet Metal Works, Inc., 215-221 Grand Street, Hoboken, ca. 1905-1908.
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Five receipts for goods or services performed by various tradespeople at 716 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, 1961-1964.
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Five works from the "Suspended in Time: Works on Glass" series by artist Mckevin Shaughnessy, 2008.
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Five-page word-processor letter, signed, from Joseph J. Finnerty to Museum with reminiscences of Hoboken, Scottsdale, AZ, 2004.
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Fixed head t-square, model 8815, 18", made by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1940-1945?.
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Fixed head t-square, model 8815, 42", made by Keuffel & Esser Co., n.d., ca. 1940-1945?
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Flexible or Pocket Leveling Rod., No. 6330 (8 ft). Made by K&E Co., N.Y. & Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1900-1908.
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Flier from the Beat'N Path poetry reading series, 125 Washington St., Hoboken, 1979.
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Flier/handbill: Italian stage show presented at The Rialto Theatre, 118 Hudson St., Hoboken, Fri., June 8, 1945.
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Flier: Hoboken Italian Festival in honor of Madonna dei Martiri, 78th Anniversary, Hoboken, N.J., Sept. 9-12, 2004.
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Flier: Hoboken One-Bird Derby sponsored by Hudson County Homing Pigeon Club, 358 Newark St., Hoboken, Nov. 1, 2008.
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Flier: Hoboken to the Burbs, Saturday, April 18, (2015.) Sponsored by Empire Realty, 407 Washington St., Hoboken.
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Flier: Hudson County Walking Tours. May-June 2015. Presented by Hudson County History Advocates et al.
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Flier: Notice about restricted parking near former Maxwell House Coffee plant for filming "Analyze That", May 2002
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Flier: first open meeting of advocacy organization, ITCH (Information Technology for the City of Hoboken), March 30, 1993.
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Flower pail from Joseph La Paglia, Florist, 160 First Street, Hoboken, no date, circa 1930-1950.
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Flute, ebony-finished wood, belonging to the Hoboken Girl Scouts. No date, ca. 1950.
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Flyer for ShopRite of Hoboken, 900 Madison Street, 2nd Week of Grand Opening, Nov. 23-29, 2003.
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Folder of an illustrated article from "The Jersey Journal" Friday,October 30, 1933 about Hoboken baseball heritage.
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Folder of documents relating to the filming of motion picture "Analyze That", Hoboken, 2001.
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Folder of research material: The Great Ten Mile Foot Race, at Hoboken, New York (sic), 1845.
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Folder with 5 letters regarding a caterpillar infestation from and to Florence Miller, 1959.
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Folder with materials mostly related to the Admiral Benson Service Club, Hoboken, 1919-1920.
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Folder with personal history, recollections and memorabilia of Mrs.Lee Bresticker Raines of Hoboken, collected 2004.
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Folder with print outs of wall labels for Hoboken Historical Museum 2001-2002 exhibition, Macy's Parade Studio.
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Folder with research materials related to American Lead Pencil Company, Hoboken, various dates.
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Folder with research materials titled "Ships Built in Hoboken." Various dates, mostly related to 19th C. vessels.
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Folding plastic rain hat with imprinted storage sleeve from A. Castelinni Agency, Inc., Hoboken, no date, circa 1960-1970.
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Folding plastic rain hat with imprinted storage sleeve: Failla Memorial Home, 533 Willow Ave., Hoboken, N.J., n.d, ca. 1960-1970.
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Folding pocket mirror imprinted for Charm Beauty Salon Boutique, 333 Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca.1965-1980.
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Footed Pilsner beer glass with engraved decoration from R. Naegeli's Sons, Hoboken,n.d, ca. 1880-1900.
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Forestry compass, 5600-1/2, made by Keuffel & Esser Company, New York, n.d., ca. 1925-1950.
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Form letter announcement from the American Red Cross, Emergency Canteen. Ca. 1919. With 2 bulletins concerning canteen activities.
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Form letter from Catholic Actors Guild of America to Madeline Miller about a Christmas program, Dec. 13, 1923.
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Form letter to Mrs. Mary Markey from the Zonta International, March 9, 1943. Plus newspaper clipping.
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Form letter with certificate from Air Conditioning Corporation, General Electric, July 18, 1933 to Mrs. Mary H. Markey, 716 Bloomfield St.
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Form letter, Jan. 8, 1963, from the Internal Revenue Service to Florence Miller re 1961 tax return accepted as filed.
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Form, order: Treasury Department, U.S. Bureau of Internal Revenue; for controlled narcotics used by Hoboken pharmacist Isidor Kiesman, 407 First St., Hoboken, N.J., Dec. 10, 1945
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Form: American Red Cross, Canteen Escort Service, Report of Service Assignment, July 9, 1919.
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Form: Valuation of Baggage. Delaware, Lackawanna & Western R.R., Baggage Dept., issued Stroudsburg, PA, 1956.
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Foster's Melodies No. 21. Old Dog Tray. Written and Composed by Stephen C. Foster. Firth, Pond and Co. (N.Y.) Copyright 1853.
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Foster's Melodies No. 24. Ellen Bayne. Written and Composed by Stephen C. Foster. Firth, Pond and Co. (N.Y.) Copyright 1854.
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Foster's Melodies No. 24. Ellen Bayne. Written and Composed by Stephen C. Foster. Firth, Pond and Co. (N.Y.) Copyright 1854.
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Foster's Melodies No. 31. Gentle Annie. Written and Composed by Stephen C. Foster. Firth, Pond and Co. (N.Y.) Copyright 1854.
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Foster's Melodies No. 31. Gentle Annie. Written and Composed by Stephen C. Foster. Firth, Pond and Co. (N.Y.) Copyright 1856.
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Fountain pen probably belonging to Allan W. Moore (1889?-1919); resident at 1227 Garden St., Hoboken.
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Four advertising score cards from Jagel's Fuel Corporation, 77 River Street, Hoboken, ca. 1925-1935.
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Four digital color images St. Mary's Meat & Deli Market, 402 Washington Street, last day of business, Hoboken, September 26, 2004.
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Four digital color images of the north end of the Lackawanna Terminal showing reconstruction underway, Hoboken, September 26, 2004.
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Four digital images: Various locations with Burczy 'in-between' posters, Hoboken, 2001-2003.
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Fourth Floor Plan, Can Factory, Maxwell House Coffee Plant, Hoboken, 1939. Drawing 797 G104.
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Fourth St. & Grand St. Hoboken, NJ. Painting in oil on canvas by Chris Kappmeier, Dec. 2006.
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Fragment from jewelry box imprinted Kramer's Inc, 5th & Washington Sts., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1930-1950.
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Framed 1918 certificate presented by the YMCA to Mary H. Markey of Hoboken, N.J. for her volunteerism during WWI at the city's Transportation Bureau.
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Framed broadside "A Prologue for the Old Rialto Theatre, Hoboken" by Christopher Morley. [Hoboken]: no date [1928]. Inscribed and signed.
Object/ArtifactFramed collection of 70 tickets, 1914-1920, to dances & related social events from Hoboken & Hudson County clubs, societies & organizations.
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Framed color print of S.S. Nieuw Amsterdam, flagship of Holland-America Line, n.d., ca. 1938-1957.
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Framed grammar school diploma of Walter C.H. Fromholtz from Grammar School No. 2, Hoboken, January 31. 1901.
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Framed illustration of passenger notice for adjusting life preservers from Hoboken ferry boat.
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