Blank Record Books

Collection

Identifier: SpC MS 1852-sc

Staff Only

Content Description

Collection contains two blank booklets consisting of a National State Bank, Newark, N.J., bank deposit book and a record keeping book for an account at a grocery store. The grocery account book appears to have the name A.W. Jones on the front cover.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within late 19th century-early 20th century

Creator

National State Bank, Newark, New Jersey (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

No restriction on access.

Use Restrictions

Rights assessment remains the responsibility of the researcher. No known restrictions.

Historical Note

National State Bank of Newark Initially (1812) the State Bank of Newark and renamed the National State Bank of Newark in 1865, in 1962 it became the First National State Bank of New Jersey, and in 1985 First Fidelity. (excerpted from https://libguides.rutgers.edu/c.php?g=336802&p=6847688 ; accessed 9/18/2023)

The First National State Bank Building is located at 810 Broad Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. The building was designed by Cass Gilbert and was built in 1912. The building stands 165 ft and is twelve stories tall with a steel frame and with a facade of applied masonry. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1977. (excerpted from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_National_State_Bank_Building ; accessed 9/18/2023)

Extent

1 folder (2 booklets)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Kathy Ostrander, September 28, 2001, for the Raymond H. Fogler Library Special Collections Department, University of Maine, Orono, Maine.