Event box

B.T. Pierson's Vocation: The Newark City Directory, 1835-1862

B.T. Pierson's Vocation: The Newark City Directory, 1835-1862 In-Person / Online

First published in 1835 by B.T. Pierson, Newark City Directories are a goldmine of information for historical and genealogical researchers, with personal listings, business descriptions, and period ads charting Newark's 19th century growth. John Prieto will discuss Pierson's early life and his fierce determination, despite many challenges, to publish the directories.

Open to the public at no charge. Light refreshments. Free off-site parking at Essex County parking deck at 20-55 Bridge Street.

Please RSVP for in-person to this email: Newarkhistorysoc@gmail.com

Click here for the flier.

 

 

Date:
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Main Library: James Brown African American Room (JBAAR)
Online:
This is an online event.
Event URL:
https://www.njpac.org/event/b-t-piersons-vocation-the-newark-city-directory-1835-1862/
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Main Branch  
Attachments:
Browse/Search for more events

Event Organizer

No Profile image
Tom Ankner

More events like this...