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Article (H. & M.R.R.): The Beginning of Train Service Under the Hudson River at New York. In: The Engineering Record, V.57, N.9, Feb. 29, 1908
Article (H. & M.R.R.): The Beginning of Train Service Under the Hudson River at New York. In: The Engineering Record, V.57, N.9, Feb. 29, 1908
Archive
B&W photo of apartment building at 70 Summit Avenue, Jersey City.
B&W photo of apartment building at 70 Summit Avenue, Jersey City.
Photograph
B&W photo of apartment building at 70 Summit Avenue, Jersey City.
B&W photo of apartment building at 70 Summit Avenue, Jersey City.
Photograph
B+W photo of a 1940
B+W photo of a 1940's drawing of John Jacob Astor's summer villa, 2nd & Washington Sts.
Photograph
B+W photo of a group of young men standing outside the entrance to The Astor, Hoboken, no date, [1976].
B+W photo of a group of young men standing outside the entrance to The Astor, Hoboken, no date, [1976].
Photograph
B+W photos, 2, of the Knickerbocker Ball Club Gamebook #1, pp 1 + 2, Oct. 6, 1845.
B+W photos, 2, of the Knickerbocker Ball Club Gamebook #1, pp 1 + 2, Oct. 6, 1845.
Photograph
B+W photos, 38, of historical photo views of Hoboken, v.p., v.d. Formerly belonging to Mel Kiernan of Hoboken.
B+W photos, 38, of historical photo views of Hoboken, v.p., v.d. Formerly belonging to Mel Kiernan of Hoboken.
Photograph
Booklet: Standard Brands Quarter Century Club, 1965; with program & menu for Hoboken members.
Booklet: Standard Brands Quarter Century Club, 1965; with program & menu for Hoboken members.
Archive
Booklet: Stevens Institute of Technology 1871 -1921.
Booklet: Stevens Institute of Technology 1871 -1921.
Archive
Brochure issued by the Hudson Trust Company about Hoboken history mural painted for bank. No date, circa 1941-1952.
Brochure issued by the Hudson Trust Company about Hoboken history mural painted for bank. No date, circa 1941-1952.
Archive
Calendar: The Good Life. 1977 Appointment Calendar. Washington Savings Bank, 101 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. & 6 branches.
Calendar: The Good Life. 1977 Appointment Calendar. Washington Savings Bank, 101 Washington St., Hoboken, N.J. & 6 branches.
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Certificate of Long Service to Florence M. Frustieri; 25 years Standard Brands, Inc., Hoboken, 1965.
Certificate of Long Service to Florence M. Frustieri; 25 years Standard Brands, Inc., Hoboken, 1965.
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City Animals: A History of Our Changing Relationship with Other Hoboken Residents.
City Animals: A History of Our Changing Relationship with Other Hoboken Residents.
Book
Digital image of the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad and other rail transportion, circa 1908-1910.
Digital image of the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad and other rail transportion, circa 1908-1910.
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Document: Modifying Certificate of Public Service Commission to H. & M. R.R., April 1916. Printer
Document: Modifying Certificate of Public Service Commission to H. & M. R.R., April 1916. Printer's proof copy.
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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.
Archive
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.
Publication
Hoboken: A Guide to the City.
Hoboken: A Guide to the City.
Publication
Hoboken: a walking tour and street map. The Hoboken Historical Museum. Issued 2004.
Hoboken: a walking tour and street map. The Hoboken Historical Museum. Issued 2004.
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Hopoghan Hackingh. Hoboken, A Pleasure Resort for Old New York.
Hopoghan Hackingh. Hoboken, A Pleasure Resort for Old New York.
Book
Morton Memorial. A History of the Stevens Institute of Technology; Biographies of the Trustees, Faculty, and the Alumni; Record..Achievements...Stevens Family...
Morton Memorial. A History of the Stevens Institute of Technology; Biographies of the Trustees, Faculty, and the Alumni; Record..Achievements...Stevens Family...
Book
Newsletter: Sinatra-ly Yours. Published by Semper Sinatra Fan Club (Always Sinatra Fan Club 1), V.1, N.3, Aug.-Sept.-Oct., 1944 [Highland Park, Illinois.]
Newsletter: Sinatra-ly Yours. Published by Semper Sinatra Fan Club (Always Sinatra Fan Club 1), V.1, N.3, Aug.-Sept.-Oct., 1944 [Highland Park, Illinois.]
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Newsletter: The Voice, Vol. 1, No. 3, Sept. 1944. Published by the Slaves of Sinatra, Milwaukee, WI.
Newsletter: The Voice, Vol. 1, No. 3, Sept. 1944. Published by the Slaves of Sinatra, Milwaukee, WI.
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Newspaper: The Hoboken Herald, Vol. 1, No. 1; Sept. 8, 1971.
Newspaper: The Hoboken Herald, Vol. 1, No. 1; Sept. 8, 1971.
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Partners in Creating. The First Century of K+E 1867/1967.
Partners in Creating. The First Century of K+E 1867/1967.
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Postcard: Public School 12, Jersey City, NJ
Postcard: Public School 12, Jersey City, NJ
Object/Artifact
Poster version: Hoboken Historic Sites Walking Tour. May 1976. Issuing organization is not named, but probably the Hoboken Environment Committtee.
Poster version: Hoboken Historic Sites Walking Tour. May 1976. Issuing organization is not named, but probably the Hoboken Environment Committtee.
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Program, Freemasons: 75th Anniversary Charity Ball. Euclid Lodge No. 136, Hoboken. Hotel Statler, N.Y., Nov. 5, 1949.
Program, Freemasons: 75th Anniversary Charity Ball. Euclid Lodge No. 136, Hoboken. Hotel Statler, N.Y., Nov. 5, 1949.
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Program: Carl M. Bernegau; Golden Anniversary Dinner; Keuffel & Esser Co., Hotel Astor, N.Y., Dec. 2, 1940.
Program: Carl M. Bernegau; Golden Anniversary Dinner; Keuffel & Esser Co., Hotel Astor, N.Y., Dec. 2, 1940.
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Program: W.L.E. Keuffel. 1884 - 1944. Dinner to celebrate his 60th anniversary at Keuffel & Esser Co., June 16, 1944. Hotel Astor, N.Y.
Program: W.L.E. Keuffel. 1884 - 1944. Dinner to celebrate his 60th anniversary at Keuffel & Esser Co., June 16, 1944. Hotel Astor, N.Y.
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Sinatra photo: Frank Sinatra speaking at podium during "Broadway for Roosevelt" dinner, Hotel Astor, New York, Oct. 22, 1944.
Sinatra photo: Frank Sinatra speaking at podium during "Broadway for Roosevelt" dinner, Hotel Astor, New York, Oct. 22, 1944.
Photograph
Sinatra photo: Frank Sinatra stock publicity photo; release for appearance at Newspaper Guild
Sinatra photo: Frank Sinatra stock publicity photo; release for appearance at Newspaper Guild's event in N.Y., April 14th; ca. early April 1950.
Photograph
Stamps, 20: Famous Movie Stars, Warner Bros. Issued by Lipton Tea, no date, circa Summer 1935.
Stamps, 20: Famous Movie Stars, Warner Bros. Issued by Lipton Tea, no date, circa Summer 1935.
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Statement: Clark, Austin & Smith, Dealers in Books & Stationery, N.Y. to Board of Education, Hoboken, Jan. 19, 1859, for books and supplies.
Statement: Clark, Austin & Smith, Dealers in Books & Stationery, N.Y. to Board of Education, Hoboken, Jan. 19, 1859, for books and supplies.
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Stock certificate: United States Lines Co., N.Y. & Hoboken; issued Nov. 4, 1949; Vincent Astor; 100 shares common stock.
Stock certificate: United States Lines Co., N.Y. & Hoboken; issued Nov. 4, 1949; Vincent Astor; 100 shares common stock.
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The Jersey Game. The History of Modern Baseball from its Birth to the Big Leagues in the Garden State.
The Jersey Game. The History of Modern Baseball from its Birth to the Big Leagues in the Garden State.
Book
The Jersey Game. The History of Modern Baseball from its Birth to the Big Leagues in the Garden State.
The Jersey Game. The History of Modern Baseball from its Birth to the Big Leagues in the Garden State.
Book
The Port of New York: The First 200 Years.
The Port of New York: The First 200 Years.
Book
Ticket to the dedication ceremonies & luncheon for the Lincoln Tunnel on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1937.
Ticket to the dedication ceremonies & luncheon for the Lincoln Tunnel on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1937.
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