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 Collection
Identifier: NJ002

Broadsides and Posters

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1931 - 2004

Abstract

Broadsides, dating from 1590 to the present, number approximately 23,000 items, including interfiled posters. Categories include New Jersey, New Jersey political, New Brunswick, United States (excluding New Jersey), and foreign. Within each category, the broadsides are arranged chronologically in two sequences: oversize and non-oversize. Ballads, political controversies, estate sales, patriotic celebrations, and theatrical performances are among the myriad subjects represented. The posters present in the collection include examples from both World War I and II, including posters gathered by E.H. Tepper and donated in her memory.

Extent

1000 items

Language of Materials

English

Title
Inventory to the Broadsides and Posters
Status
Edited Full Draft
Author
Special Collections and University Archives
Date
July 2021
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.
Sponsor
Special Collections and University Archives, Rutgers University received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.