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Hoboken Historical Museum Online Archive
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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.
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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.
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K&E Mechanical Lateral Adjuster, model 5171, made by Keuffel & Esser Company, (NY & Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1955-1965.
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K&E Mining Transit Book, 82 0030, made by the Keuffel & Esser Co., n.p., either Hoboken or Morristown, N.J., n.d., ca. 1960-1970.
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K&E Surveying Instruments (Serial Numbers); First Instruments of the Year. Reference chart, "Backsights", Jan. 1991.
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K&E Theodites. Manual No. 73 0135. Instruction Manual. Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y. & Hoboken, cpyrt. 1960, 1966.
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K&E Wyteface 25; 6 ft tape measure. Made by Keuffel & Esser Co., (Morristown, N.J.?), n.d., ca. 1969-1980
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K&E article: ""Top Photographers." Leaf from "The Kecoscope", Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1955-1960.
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K&E article: "Camera Club Holds Final Meeting of the Season." Leaf from "The Kecoscope", Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1955-1960.
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Keepsake card and small pencil for Senior Academic Class 1902 Reception at Hoboken High School
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Kerosene hand lantern from the Hoboken Fire Department with applied brass plate stamped "E[ngine] 1."
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Keuffel & Esser Co, [Hoboken.] Souvenir pamphlet commemorating the sixth renewal of the Army-Navy "E" Award. August 1945.
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Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, N.J. employee photo identification badge of Arthur E. Miller of Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940-1950.
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Keuffel & Esser Co., Hoboken, N.J., employee photo identification badge, n.d., ca. 1940-1950.
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Keuffel & Esser Company, 1966 Annual Report. March 1967. (Second annual report; centennial year.)
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Key brand drawing instrument set no. 847, sold by Keuffel & Esser Co., N.Y., n.d., ca. 1880-1900.
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Key chain with 3 charms and promotional flashlight from The Frank Bucino Organization, Real Estate, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1950-1960.
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Key chain: Diamond T of Hudson County; key tag: Elysian Savings & Loan, both Hoboken. 1950s-1980s.
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Key for Ferry Cabinet containing Emergency Tickets in Catacombs, no place (Hoboken), no date, prior to 1967.
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Key for safe deposit box at Washington Savings Bank, 101 Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca.1975-1995.
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Key tag for lost key return: People's Key Check Co., 95 Nassau St., Room 400, N.Y.; 704 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. N.d., ca. 1895-1920.
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Keychain: wooden gavel imprinted: Kimberly Glatt for Mayor, Vote Column 11-I. (Hoboken, Oct.-Nov. 2009.)
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Kindness to Animals. A Manual for Use in Schools and Families. NY: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 1893.
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LS to Mayor & City Council from Germania Schutzen-Bund, May 24, 1904 re invitation to 4th Annual Schuetzen Fest, May 30th, 1904.
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LS to Mayor & City Council from Hoboken City Schuetzen Corps, Jan. 26, 1903 re invitation to 9th Annual Ball, Feb. 4, 1903.
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Label, baggage: Holland-America Line, Cabin Class. For use at Fifth Street Pier, Hoboken. N.d., ca. late 1940s or early 1950s.
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Label, baggage: United States Lines, S.S. Leviathan, Tourist Third Cabin, Baggage Room. Aug. 6, 1929.
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Label, foil adhesive: 125 Years of Service. N. Since 1863. (R. Neumann & Co., Hoboken, N.J., 1988.)
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Label, luggage / trunk: Holland-America Line. Third Cabin. (From Hoboken) To be landed at Boulogne-Sur-Mer. N.d., ca. 1920s-1930s.
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Label: American House. Birch Beer soda. One Quart. Distributors, American Grocery Co., Hoboken, NJ. N.d, ca. 1930-1940.
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Label: American House. Orange Soda. One Quart. Distributors, American Grocery Co., Hoboken, NJ. N.d, ca. 1930-1940.
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Label: American House. Raspberry Soda. One Quart. Distributors, American Grocery Co., Hoboken, NJ. N.d, ca. 1930-1940.
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Label: American House. Sasparilla Soda. One Quart. Distributors, American Grocery Co., Hoboken, NJ. N.d, ca. 1930-1940.
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Label: Autographic Register Company; Autographic Trade Mark; Hoboken, New Jersey. N.d., ca. 1930s.
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Label: Baker's Coconut. Southern Style. 1/4 lb. Franklin Baker Div., General Foods, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1938-1943.
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Label: Baker's Moist Sweetened Coconut. 4 Oz. Made by Franklin Baker Co., Phila., PA. 1922.
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Label: Billington & Bishop, Trunks and Traveling Bags. Awning & Tent Manufacturers. 129 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. Ca. 1905-1915.
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Label: Neumann. [N emblem/logo]. (R. Neumann & Co., Hoboken, N.J., no date, circa 1950s-1960s.)
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Labels, 10, for pharmacy medicine bottles, Adolph Schmidt, Practical Chemist or Pharmacist; A.Schmidt's Pharmacy, Hoboken, N.J.
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Labels,7, for pharmacy medicine bottles, Adolph Schmidt, Practical Chemist or Pharmacist; A.Schmidt's Pharmacy, Hoboken, N.J.
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Lackawanna Railroad. Pocket Maps. The Road of Anthracite in N.Y., N. J., Penn. Published by Passenger Dept., N.Y. 1904.
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Lackawanna [R.R.] The Route of Phoebe Snow. Brief History of Railroad with Photographs & Description of its Motive Power. N.d., issued ca. 1947-1948.
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Laminated newclipping from a 1968 issue of "The Jersey Journal" about the origins of baseball
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Lamport & Holt Line, Pier 14, Hoboken. Printed envelope: Passage Tickets, Baggage Labels and Tags. Circa 1926. With 8 enclosures.
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Lantern slide (missing), color?, of a corsage, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide (missing), color?, of a floral decorated room, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide projector: Stereomotorgraph Model C, Charles Beseler Co., N.Y (used by Hendburg's Florists, Hoboken), no date, ca. 1915-16.
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Lantern slide transparency: Fire at First Reformed Church, 829-831 Bloomfield St., Hoboken, n.d., circa Dec. 16, 1919.
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Lantern slide, B+W, of a variety of floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, b+w, of a floor floral decoration, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, b+w, of a table floral decoration with lettering, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, b+w, of floral decoration with eagle and patriotic shield motif, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color tint: [D.L.& W. R.R., Hoboken] 12695 - From Top of Tower over Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Station. Underwood & Underwood. (N.d., probably 1907-1908.)
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Lantern slide, color, floral decorated lobby or reception room, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, floral decorated lobby or reception room, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a Christmas centerpiece with candle, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a Christmas centerpiece with pine cones & candle, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a Christmas evergreen centerpiece with berries and pine cones, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a Christmas evergreen centerpiece, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a bridal bouquet, captioned "Spring Flowers for the Bridesmaid," used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a centerpiece of black-eye susan & wild carrots, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a church interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a fancy floral decoration, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement in basket, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement in basket, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement in basket, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement in basket, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement in bowl, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement in rustic basket, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement in vase, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement in vase, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement on stand, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement on stand, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement on stand, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement on stand, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement on stand, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral arrangement, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral decorated interior, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral decorated interior, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral table centerpiece, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral wall pocket, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a floral wreath, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a formal banquet tables with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a hand bouquet (nosegay) or corsage, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a room with floral arrangements on a mantle, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a room with floral arrangements on a table, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a synagogue interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a synagogue interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a synagogue interior with floral decorations, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a tall Christmas centerpiece with evergreens, garland & candle,used for promotional display,Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of a tall Christmas evergreen centerpiece, berries, pine cones, candle,used for promotional display,Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of an automoble table-top floral arrangement, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of floral decorated parasols with woman holding a wreath, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of lady slippers, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color, of three floral head-dresses, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color,of floral decorated parasols, used for promotional display in Hoboken, no date, ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide, color: Saturday Flowers Make Sunday Gladness. Promotional display by Maurice Hendberg, 415 Washington St., Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1920.
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Lantern slide: 352 (16762) At the Docks, Hoboken, N.J. Keystone View Co., Studios, Meadville, Pa. No date, circa 1916-1917.
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Lantern slide: 52 (16762) Great Ocean Liners at the Docks, Hoboken, N.J. Keystone View Co., Factories, Meadville, Pa. N.d., ca. 1916-1917.
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Lantern slide: 52 (16762) Great Ocean Liners at the Docks, Hoboken, N.J. Keystone View Co., Factories, Meadville, Pa. No date, circa 1916-1917.
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Lantern slide: Harry L. Schmulling, Director of Parks & Public Property (from Board of Commissioners, City of Hoboken, 1918.)
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Lantern slide: New Jersey. Lincoln Tunnel: Looking out of Tunnel at Western Portal. (1938).
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Large group of items relating to the Hudsonia Club, a fencing club in the 500 block on Court St .
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Large group of items relating to the Hudsonia Club, a fencing club in the 500 block on Court St.
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Large group of items relating to the Hudsonia Club, a fencing club in the 500 block on Court St.
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Large original photograph of Mayor Bernard McFeely and friends on the steps of City Hall, Hoboken, in the 1930's.
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Last will and testament of James Miller, two typewritten leaves, May, 1901, signed, but not witnessed. No day written in appropriate space.
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Layout plan: Union Connecting Railroad. N.Y. Society of Model Engineers, Inc., Lackawanna Terminal, Hoboken, N.J. Ferry Concourse. Jan. 1949.
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Leaflet: Davis Baking Powder will make this test - Try It. Issued by R.B. Davis Co, Hoboken, n.d., probably 1924.
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Leaflet; Baker's Coconut reipes: Chocolate Chiffon Coconut Ring; Coconut Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. Franklin Baker Div., General Foods, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1947-1955.
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Lease for 1110 Washington Street, 1st floor & basement, to Henry Schnackenberg, by Anna K. Allen, 1934.
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Leather barber's razor strop embossed "Geo. E. Lohrman, Hoboken, N.J.," n.d., ca. 1890-1910.
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Leather bookmarks, 9; samples of product made by R. Neumann & Co., 300 Observer Highway, Hoboken, N.J., 1986-1993
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Leather checkbook issued by North German Lloyd for travellers' checks. N.d., ca. 1906 to 1914.
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