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Collection of 1967 Newark Rebellion newsclippings

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: Mss 0037
Abstract

The 1967 Newark Riots were a period of violence and civil disturbance in Newark, New Jersey, from 12 July 1967 - 17 July 1967. The Collection of 1967 Newark Riots newsclippings contains photocopied newspaper and journal articles on the riots and their aftermath.

Dates: 1967-1987; Majority of material found within 1967 - 1968

Father Raúl Comesañas Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-0130
Abstract / Abstracto Father Raúl Comesañas, 1943-2018, was a Roman Catholic Priest and civic advocate from the Union City, New Jersey area. Fr. Comesañas was active in many different organizations throughout his life, including the Union of Cuban Exiles (1980-1990), National Co-Chairman of the Spanish-Speaking Advisory Committee to the United States Commissioner of Education (1970-1973), and running for the 13th Congressional district United States House of Representatives race in 1970. The Father Raúl Comesañas...
Dates: 1940 - 2016