10 10 894 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/494e437d703d6675128dc7d5d64a14cb.jpg 0608b53bd30d188d9720f51e20350625 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organizations and Institutions Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. Type of Institution Educational Source of File Attached "Bergenpac's Performing Arts School." Facebook. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BergenPAC Performing Arts School Subject The topic of the resource Theater Music, Production Description An account of the resource The BergenPAC Performing Arts School is a dance, acting, visual arts, and music school run by the Bergen Performing Arts Center. Programs serve students from the age of three months to adults. The school is located down the street from the theater at 1 Depot Square where Bennett Studios used to be located. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived McGrath, Matthew. "BergenPAC Pupil earn college credit." The Record, 30 Aug. 2016, p. L-1, L-6. "<a href="https://www.bergenpac.org/education/performing-arts-school">Performing Arts School.</a>" BergenPAC. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Education Entertainment Music https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/30b353a2f43f046d8559a12b9f2feba6.jpg 4b86ebaab407ec435f668fb2ef003e37 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/e304c1260a4659d49fb202d5ee43c67e.jpg 6a9ce1b9ea0b324ba183bbed356ae575 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/2ec155aed7b99e8c6de1374b64c872e6.jpg aa3ee5347287843f75a4b3ac465fc631 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/42d3fbeb3de7c68dfb035ffb50bf07bd.jpg 63e95e20ffc2c245d350cefaf18f27d0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organizations and Institutions Places A fixed location. Metadata for a place provides descriptive information that is the basis of discovery of the creation, purpose, and agents associated with a place. Date Started 1880 Type of Institution Religious Source of File Attached Colman, David. "Bethany Presbyterian Church." Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bethany Presbyterian Church Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Bethany Church organized in 1915." The Record, 8 Sep. 1949, p. 24. Supik, Wilma. "The 'serving' church." The Record, 11 Apr. 1980, p. A17 Description An account of the resource Bethany Presbyterian Church has been one of the most important institutions in the history of Englewood, New Jersey. For more than a century, the church has served as a center of worship, education, cultural life, and civic leadership within the city’s African American community. Its story reflects both the local history of Englewood and the broader experience of African Americans within the Presbyterian tradition. The origins of Bethany Presbyterian Church reach back to 1876, when missionary outreach began among Black residents of Englewood. At the time, many African Americans living in the community worked as domestic servants, laborers, and tradespeople serving Englewood’s wealthy households. Members of the First Presbyterian Church of Englewood organized a mission effort to provide religious instruction, Sunday school classes, and prayer meetings for these residents. By 1880, the work had developed into Calvary Mission, which held regular worship services and community gatherings. Over time the mission grew into a stable congregation with its own leadership and membership. In 1911, the church was formally organized as Bethany Presbyterian Church, becoming the third Presbyterian congregation in Englewood and the principal Presbyterian church serving African Americans in the city. The congregation soon called Rev. William E. Griffin as its first pastor. One of Bethany’s most influential early pastors was Rev. Thomas J. B. Harris, who assumed leadership of the church in 1915. Rev. Harris believed that churches should serve not only spiritual needs but also the economic and educational advancement of the community. Under his leadership Bethany established an ambitious industrial training school designed to teach practical job skills. Courses offered included instruction in: <ul> <li> carpentry </li> <li> bricklaying </li> <li> plastering </li> <li> plumbing </li> <li> electricity </li> <li> painting </li> <li> printing </li> <li> tailoring and dressmaking </li> <li> millinery and design </li> <li> domestic science </li> </ul> Classes were held in the evenings so that students could continue working during the day. The program was intended to help young people who had left school early as well as adults seeking employment opportunities. Local newspapers praised Bethany as a pioneer in vocational education in Englewood, demonstrating the church’s commitment to social advancement and community empowerment. Local newspapers praised Bethany as a pioneer in vocational education in Englewood, demonstrating the church’s commitment to social advancement and community empowerment. This commitment to uplift extended beyond education into the organization of civic and fraternal institutions within the African American community. In the years following World War I, Bethany Presbyterian Church became an important gathering place for Black veterans returning to Englewood. Many of these men had served in segregated units such as the 92nd Division, fighting for democracy abroad while facing discrimination at home. Upon their return, they sought recognition, fellowship, and opportunities to participate more fully in civic life. In January 1920, a group of these veterans assembled at Bethany Presbyterian Church to organize the Henry Douglass Post No. 222 of the American Legion. According to contemporary newspaper accounts, the meeting was attended by Colonel E. P. D. Moore and representatives of Englewood Post No. 78, who explained the mission of the Legion and emphasized the importance of national service and unity. During the meeting, Moore highlighted the “splendid record” of the 92nd Division and affirmed that Black soldiers deserved “the same recognition as other troops,” a statement that was met with strong approval by those present. The newly formed post received financial support to assist in its early development, marking the beginning of an organized network of Black veteran leadership in Englewood. At the same time, fraternal organizations were also emerging as key institutions within the community. Among them was Henry Douglass Lodge, part of the Prince Hall Masonic tradition, which provided structured opportunities for leadership development, mutual aid, and civic engagement. Like the American Legion post, the lodge reflected a broader effort by African American residents to build independent institutions that could support their social, economic, and political advancement. Together, these organizations illustrate Bethany Presbyterian Church’s role as more than a place of worship. The church functioned as a central hub where community members gathered to establish institutions that would strengthen Black civic life in Englewood. Through the formation of veteran organizations and fraternal networks, Bethany helped foster a generation of leadership rooted in service, resilience, and collective advancement. Bethany Presbyterian Church was also deeply engaged with the intellectual and political life of the African American community. One notable event reported in local newspapers was a “Triple Affair” celebration honoring the legacies of: <ul> <li> Abraham Lincoln </li> <li> Frederick Douglass </li> <li> Paul Laurence Dunbar </li> </ul> The program commemorated Lincoln’s role in emancipation, Douglass’s leadership in the abolitionist movement, and Dunbar’s contributions to American literature. The celebration included speeches, community leaders, and invited guests from local political and civic organizations. Such events demonstrate that Bethany was not only a religious institution but also a forum for African American historical memory, civic education, and cultural pride. By 1926, Bethany Presbyterian Church had become a firmly established institution in Englewood. That year the congregation celebrated its fiftieth anniversary, marking half a century of organized ministry. The anniversary program lasted an entire week and included: <ul> <li> nightly church services </li> <li> public lectures </li> <li> musical programs </li> <li> guest speakers from across Englewood’s religious community </li> </ul> Prominent ministers from local congregations participated in the celebration, including representatives from Baptist, Presbyterian, and Episcopal churches. The anniversary events reflected the church’s strong position within Englewood’s religious and civic life. Bethany placed strong emphasis on developing leadership among young people. Newspaper accounts describe youth-led services in which the congregation’s young members conducted the entire worship program. Junior choir members opened the service with a procession, young speakers delivered short addresses, and church youth served as ushers. These programs helped cultivate confidence and leadership skills among the church’s younger generation. The church also organized recreational activities and outings. One example was the annual Sunday school picnic, where members traveled together by trolley to Grandview Park near Paterson for a day of recreation and fellowship. Such gatherings were especially meaningful during a time when segregation limited access to many public spaces. In later decades Bethany continued to sponsor programs that combined cultural expression with community service. One event featured the gospel musical “God’s Trombone,” organized by the church’s Women’s Day Committee. The performance was staged as a fundraiser for a proposed senior citizen and child day-care center on William Street. The production brought together performers from the Paterson Community Ensemble and regional theater groups, demonstrating the church’s role as a cultural center as well as a place of worship. Bethany Presbyterian Church also welcomed nationally prominent leaders. One of the most notable events in the church’s history was a visit by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, the renowned educator, civil rights leader, and founder of Bethune-Cookman College. Bethune spoke at Bethany after being barred from delivering a scheduled address at a local school in Englewood. The church opened its doors so that the community could hear her speak, demonstrating Bethany’s willingness to challenge racial barriers and provide a platform for Black leadership. Bethune’s appearance connected the Englewood congregation to the broader movement for African American education and civil rights. Bethany also celebrated the dedication of its members. In 1962, the church honored individuals who had belonged to the congregation for fifty years or more. At the commemorative dinner, longtime member William P. Rhodes spoke with three ministers who had served the church, including former pastor Rev. Thomas J. B. Harris. Events like this reflected the church’s emphasis on continuity and collective memory. The church’s history is also reflected in the lives of its members. Obituaries reveal the many ways Bethany members contributed to Englewood’s civic life. Examples include: <ul> <li> Katherine E. Lennon, who volunteered in the church’s soup kitchen and nursery school. </li> <li> Anna Bell Smith Jackson, who served as both an elder and choir member. </li> <li> Susan E. Jones, active in the choir and the Willing Workers Club. </li> <li> Wynnell M. Perry, wife of Englewood’s Board of Education president, who participated in church organizations and community charities. </li> </ul> These records illustrate how Bethany helped nurture community leadership across generations. The story of Bethany Presbyterian Church reflects the broader experience of African Americans within the Presbyterian denomination. Historically, Presbyterian churches were often dominated by white leadership and European religious traditions. African American congregations had to navigate the challenge of maintaining cultural identity while participating in a denomination with different historical roots. Scholar Rev. Dr. Randal Jelks has described this tension as a form of cultural marginality faced by Black Presbyterians. Congregations like Bethany worked to reconcile Presbyterian theology with the traditions of the Black church and the realities of racial inequality. Bethany’s history illustrates how African American Presbyterian congregations developed their own distinctive identity within this framework. Today Bethany Presbyterian Church remains one of Englewood’s most historic institutions. From its origins as a nineteenth-century mission to its role as Englewood’s oldest Black Presbyterian congregation, the church has served as a center of faith, education, activism, and community life. Through worship services, educational programs, cultural events, and social outreach, Bethany Presbyterian Church has helped shape the history of Englewood for nearly 150 years. Its story stands as a testament to the power of religious institutions to sustain communities, cultivate leadership, and preserve cultural memory across generations. “Bethany Church Is Fifty Years Old: Anniversary Program Is Now Being Observed,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), June 30, 1926, p. 6. “Founded 1876 – Bethany Presbyterian Church,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), June 24, 1926, p. 6. “Triple Affair: Lincoln, Douglass, Dunbar Honored at Affair at Bethany Church,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), February 12, 1936, p. 10. “Industrial School Classes to Be Held,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), December 8, 1924, p. 5. “Conduct Worship: Young People in Charge of Service at Englewood Bethany Church,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), January 27, 1936, p. 16. “Bethany Presbyterian Church Will Picnic,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), June 30, 1926, p. 6. “Church Honors Parish Elders: 50-Year Members Get Bethany Tribute,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), February 12, 1962, p. 8. Lorraine Matys, “A Musical to Rival Gabriel’s Trumpet,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), June 6, 1983, p. 18. “Bethany Presbyterian Church Marks 103rd Anniversary,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), April 3, 1987, p. 39. “Susan E. Jones,” obituary, The Record (Hackensack, NJ), January 20, 1994, p. 34. “Katherine E. Lennon,” obituary, The Record (Hackensack, NJ), September 18, 2002, p. A36. “Anna Bell Smith Jackson,” obituary, The Record (Hackensack, NJ), July 23, 1993, p. 62. “John H. Lewis,” obituary, The Record (Hackensack, NJ), November 26, 1990, p. 27. “Eleanor Alston,” obituary, The Teaneck Suburbanite, October 16, 2002, p. A34. “Perry Services Are Tomorrow,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), September 27, 1966, p. 22. “Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Speaks at Bethany Church,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), July 22, 1976, p. 53. “Colored Ex-Service Men of Englewood Form Legion Post,” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), January 10, 1920. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Christianity African American Religion https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/d25301c8e537a5d02ad351280731a00e.jpg cac3ba49551ea5297596e771da0f8832 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1875-07-10 Birthplace Mayesville, South Carolina, USA Death Date 1955-05-18 Occupation Activist, Civil Rights Activist, Education Activist, Political Activist, Women’s Rights Educator Source of File Attached Michals, Debra (Ed.). "<a href="https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/mary-mcleod-bethune">Mary McLeod Bethune</a>." National Women’s History Museum. <div></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bethune, Mary Jane Mcleod (1875-1955) Description An account of the resource Mary McLeod Bethune (1875–1955) was one of the most influential African American educators, civic leaders, and advocates for democracy in twentieth-century United States history. Born on July 10, 1875, near Mayesville, South Carolina, to parents who had been enslaved, Bethune grew up during Reconstruction and came of age at a time when Black advancement faced entrenched racial barriers. Education became both her vocation and her philosophy—a means of individual uplift and a foundation for collective freedom. In 1904, Bethune founded a small school for Black girls in Daytona Beach, Florida, an institution that grew through persistence, fundraising, and national support into what became Bethune-Cookman University. As an educator and administrator, she emphasized academic rigor, vocational preparation, moral discipline, and civic responsibility. Her success made her one of the most respected figures in Black education and a visible symbol of African American self-determination. Bethune’s influence extended well beyond the classroom. She emerged as a national leader among Black women, serving as president of the National Association of Colored Women and later founding the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) in 1935. Through the NCNW, she united dozens of women’s organizations across the country to advocate for civil rights, educational access, labor protections, and women’s leadership at the local, national, and international levels. Her reputation for principled leadership brought her into federal service during the New Deal era. Appointed Director of the Division of Negro Affairs of the National Youth Administration, Bethune became the highest-ranking African American woman in the federal government. In that role, she worked to ensure Black youth were included in education, training, and employment programs. She also served as a trusted adviser to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and was part of the informal network later known as the “Black Cabinet.” In 1945, she represented the United States as a delegate to the founding conference of the United Nations, reinforcing her stature as an international advocate for democracy and human rights. Despite this record, Bethune’s later years were shaped by the anxieties of the Cold War. In 1952, she became the center of a nationally publicized controversy in Englewood, New Jersey that revealed how anti-communist hysteria could be turned against civil-rights leadership. Bethune had been invited to speak at an Englewood public school under the sponsorship of a local American Legion auxiliary. Shortly before the scheduled appearance, however, the Englewood Board of Education denied the permit after pressure from the Englewood Anti-Communist League, led by Frederick Cartwright, which objected to her appearance on the grounds that her name had been associated—without proof—with organizations later labeled “subversive.” The decision provoked immediate and widespread condemnation. Civil-rights leaders, clergy, educators, women’s organizations, and national advocacy groups denounced the action as an attack on free speech and a dangerous misuse of guilt by association. Bethune was barred from the school auditorium but still spoke in Englewood at the historic Bethany Presbyterian Church, to an overflow audience, sharing the platform with Walter White of the NAACP. Rather than presenting herself as wronged, Bethune warned of the corrosive effects of fear and urged Americans to defend democratic principles in moments of political pressure. As protests mounted nationwide, prominent organizations demanded a formal apology from Englewood officials. Bethune submitted a signed written statement emphatically denying that she had ever knowingly affiliated with the Communist Party or participated in any organization with subversive aims. Letters from educators, religious leaders, public officials, and citizens across the country attested to her integrity, patriotism, and lifelong service to the nation. Following review of this documentation, the Englewood Board of Education reversed its decision. In late May 1952, Bethune returned to Englewood and spoke in the same school building from which she had earlier been excluded. She made clear that she had not come to vindicate herself but to reaffirm the values of fairness, restraint, and democratic courage. The episode became widely cited as a cautionary example of McCarthy-era excess and a testament to Bethune’s moral authority. Mary McLeod Bethune died on May 18, 1955, but her legacy endures through the institutions she built, the generations she educated, and the democratic ideals she defended. The Englewood controversy stands as one of the final public chapters of her life—a reminder that even the most accomplished champions of democracy were not immune to suspicion, and that the defense of freedom often requires perseverance in the face of fear. “Dr. Bethune Gets Warm Welcome in Her Second Appearance Here.” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), June 17, 1952, p. 11. “Negro Educator Speaks Monday: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune to Address Henry Douglas Auxiliary.” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), June 13, 1952, p. 4. “Board’s Banning of Mrs. Bethune Draws Protest.” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), May 22, 1952, p. 13. “Board to Permit Bethune Talks on Basis of Denial of Red Ties.” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), May 22, 1952, p. 12. “Mayor Applauds Board’s Action in Handling Speech Controversy.” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), May 22, 1952, p. 13. Stanley, Frank L. “Now Mrs. Bethune.” The Louisville Defender, May 7, 1952, p. 16. “Mrs. Bethune and the Red Leadership.” The Chicago Defender, May 10, 1952, p. 10. “Women the Country Over Are Incensed!” The Jackson Advocate (Jackson, MS), May 10, 1952, p. 4. “Bethune Controversy Stirs Englewood.” Tampa Bay Times, May 27, 1952, p. 27. “Three Selected: Englewood World Federalists Choose Delegates for Assembly.” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), June 17, 1952, p. 11. “School Integration Still Posing Knotty Problem for Englewood.” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), February 1, 1963, p. 5. Rowan, Meyer. “Englewood Apology Due Mrs. Bethune.” The Call (Kansas City, MO), May 9, 1952, p. 1. “‘I’m Not a Red,’ Says Mrs. Bethune.” The Afro-American (Baltimore, MD), May 3, 1952, p. 2. “Barred as Legion Speaker, Mrs. Bethune Insists ‘I’m Not a Red.’” The Afro-American (Baltimore, MD), May 10, 1952, p. 18. “Friends Rally to Her Side.” The Afro-American (Baltimore, MD), May 10, 1952, p. 18. “Dr. Ferebee Protests Action in Englewood.” The Afro-American (Baltimore, MD), May 10, 1952, p. 18. “Aid Mrs. Bethune.” The Afro-American (Baltimore, MD), May 10, 1952, p. 18. “Mrs. Bethune at Last to Speak at Englewood.” The Call (Kansas City, MO), May 9, 1952, p. 4. “Board to Permit Bethune Talks on Basis of Denial of Red Ties.” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), May 22, 1952, p. 12. “Dr. Bethune Gets Warm Welcome in Her Second Appearance Here.” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), June 17, 1952, p. 11. “Mrs. Bethune Speaks After Being Barred.” Daytona Beach Morning Journal, June 16, 1952, p. 1. “Englewood Incident Draws National Protest.” The Record (Hackensack, NJ), April 30, 1952, p. 56. <div class="resource-meta media-object-section"> <div class="description full">Partly written by OpenAI. 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Birth Date 1911-10-26 Birthplace Englewood, New Jersey, USA Death Date 1974-10-14 Occupation Author Artist Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_Binder">Otto Binder.</a>” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 13 July 2024. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Binder, Otto Oscar (1911-1974) Description An account of the resource Otto Oscar Binder was an author who wrote science fiction, non-fiction, comic books, and television scripts. He began his career with his brother Earl writing "The First Martian" in 1930 under the name Eando Binder. In January 1936 Earl dissolved the partnership. By 1939 Binder joined his brother Jack in the comic book world, writing for Fawcett Publications. He most notably worked on the character Captain Marvel. He worked with the company until it shut down its comic book department in 1953. He worked for Timely Comics and Quality Comics in the 1940s. In 1948 he joined DC Comics and most famously wrote Superman comics and co-created Supergirl. He wrote numerous science-fiction books as well. He was born and lived in Englewood with his family. He married Ione Frances Turek Binder in 1940. He had one daughter, Mary Lorine. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Otto Binder, 63, writer in science-fiction field." The Record, 16 Oct. 1974, p. C-12. "Otto O. Binder Dies; Prolific Space Writer." The Post-Star, 16 Oct. 1974, p. 10. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_Binder">Otto Binder.</a>” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 13 July 2024. 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Subject The topic of the resource Writing Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Art Entertainment https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/18f09855e9b18e219aaa866e6beb2866.png e8b23795793c50c8a4bb64b066415897 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Comedians People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bishop, Joey Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ABC television Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived ebay Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wikipedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource March 3, 1967 Publicity photo Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Description An account of the resource Joey Bishop (1918–2007) was an American comedian, actor, television host, and member of the legendary Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Peter Lawford. Known for his dry wit and understated delivery, Bishop rose from nightclub comedy to become one of the most recognizable entertainers of the mid-twentieth century. His career included successful work in stand-up comedy, film, television, and hosting, most notably on The Joey Bishop Show. Although his career took him to Hollywood and the nation's most famous stages, Bishop maintained strong ties to Englewood, New Jersey, during some of his most successful years. Newspaper accounts from the late 1950s and early 1960s frequently referred to him as an "Englewood comic" or "Englewood's Joey Bishop." Even after achieving national fame, Bishop continued to keep his family home in Englewood. In 1961, as his television career expanded and he spent increasing amounts of time in California, Bishop told reporters that he still maintained his Englewood residence and planned to keep his son enrolled in school there. Englewood offered Bishop the suburban family life that many entertainers sought while remaining within easy reach of New York City's television studios, theaters, and nightclubs. His decision to maintain roots in the community reflected a broader pattern among performers who chose Bergen County as a home base during the early television era. Bishop was also closely connected to the Englewood Golf Club, one of the area's most prominent social institutions. An avid golfer, he was frequently seen at the club with fellow comedian Phil Foster, and contemporary accounts described the two friends playing there regardless of weather conditions. During the 1950s, Bishop joined Foster, Buddy Hackett, and Dick Shawn in acquiring an ownership interest in the historic club. The Englewood Golf Club became a gathering place for entertainers who lived in Bergen County, helping to create a unique social network that connected comedy, television, and suburban life. Through his friendships with Foster, Hackett, Shawn, and other performers, Bishop became part of a remarkable community of entertainers who called Englewood home. Their presence helped establish the city as an important residential center for nationally known comedians and television personalities during the postwar period. Today, Joey Bishop is remembered as one of America's most influential comedians and as a key member of the Rat Pack. His years in Englewood illustrate the important role the city played in the lives of entertainers who shaped American popular culture in the mid-twentieth century. James Bacon, "Englewood's Joey Bishop Ready To Move To Hollywood," The Record (Hackensack, NJ), July 15, 1961, discussing Bishop's decision to maintain his Englewood home and family ties to the community. Daily News (New York), April 30, 1955, noting that Joey Bishop and Phil Foster regularly played golf at the Englewood Golf Club. Contemporary accounts of the Englewood Golf Club ownership group, including Joey Bishop, Phil Foster, Buddy Hackett, and Dick Shawn. Biographical records documenting Joey Bishop's career and membership in the Rat Pack. Englewood Golf Club Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Black and White Taxi Service https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/11e04a5f3c0cac09f0cd2d2cfbdcce64.png 2690b976fc7c4ea9e42b2e4077e38a9b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1933-05-11 Birthplace The Bronx, New York, New York, USA Occupation Religious Leader Clergyman Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Farrakhan">Louis Farrakhan</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 July 2024. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Farrakhan, Louis (1933-?) Walcott, Louis Eugene Muhammad, Louis Abdul-Haleem Farrakkan, Sr. Louis X Black Power Movement Subject The topic of the resource Black Nationalism Religion, Islam Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <div>kingkongphoto</div> Description An account of the resource Louis Farrakhan (born Louis Eugene Walcott, May 11, 1933) is a prominent African American religious leader, orator, and political figure best known for his leadership of the Nation of Islam (NOI). Over the course of his long public life, Farrakhan emerged as one of the most influential—and controversial—voices in late twentieth-century Black political and religious life, particularly in moments of racial crisis involving state violence. Farrakhan’s connection to Englewood, New Jersey, came into sharp focus in April 1990 following the police killing of Phillip Pannell, a 16-year-old Black teenager fatally shot in the back by a Teaneck police officer. The killing sent shockwaves through Englewood, Teaneck, and the wider Bergen County Black community, igniting grief, anger, and sustained calls for justice. In the days following the shooting, Farrakhan traveled to Englewood and attended Pannell’s wake at Community Baptist Church. His presence—alongside civil-rights leaders such as Al Sharpton—was both symbolic and strategic. For many mourners, Farrakhan represented national recognition of a local tragedy; his appearance signaled that Pannell’s death was not an isolated incident, but part of a broader pattern of racialized police violence affecting Black communities across the country. Contemporary reporting described a packed church and surrounding streets filled with hundreds of residents—young and old, Muslim and Christian—drawn together by grief and shared outrage. Farrakhan did not come to dominate the proceedings; rather, his role was that of witness and moral presence. His attendance underscored the Nation of Islam’s longstanding emphasis on community solidarity, discipline, and public accountability in moments of racial crisis. Englewood itself had a notably active local chapter of the Nation of Islam during this period. The NOI was part of a dense ecosystem of Black civic, religious, and political institutions in the city—alongside churches, civil-rights organizations, and neighborhood groups—that mobilized in response to the Pannell shooting. Members of the Nation were visible at vigils, marches, and public gatherings, contributing to the broader demand for an independent investigation and systemic reform. Farrakhan’s visit thus resonated not only because of his national stature, but because it aligned with an already-organized local Muslim presence. Englewood’s NOI members functioned as community anchors, emphasizing order, protection of youth, and collective self-respect during a moment of profound trauma. Farrakhan’s connection to Englewood also extended beyond activism into family life. Englewood native Karen Tinsley, a member of two long-established Englewood families—the Tinsleys and the Akridges—married Farrakhan’s son, Mustafa Farrakhan. This familial link further situates Farrakhan within the social fabric of the city, connecting national Black political leadership to long-rooted local histories and lineages. While Louis Farrakhan’s national legacy remains complex and deeply debated, his role in Englewood during the aftermath of the Phillip Pannell shooting is remembered as part of a broader moment of communal reckoning. His presence at the wake, alongside local clergy, activists, and residents, reflected Englewood’s position within a national struggle over policing, race, and justice at the close of the twentieth century. In Englewood, Farrakhan is thus not only recalled as a national figure, but as one who stood—however briefly—within a grieving community, at a pivotal moment when local pain demanded national attention. Sharpton, Farrakhan at Wake. By Caroline Herzfield and Thomas Moran. The Record (Bergen County, NJ), April 16, 1990, A-6. Black College Students Told to Fight for Justice: Response Is Loud but Peaceful. By Laurie C. Merrill and Thomas Moran. The Record (Bergen County, NJ), April 19, 1990, 22. Hundreds Pay Their Last Respects to Slain Youth; Sharpton, Farrakhan Join Mourners for Teenager Shot by Teaneck Cop. By Mitchell Seidel. The Record (Bergen County, NJ), April 16, 1990, 14. On Easter, Calls for Hope, Renewal, Reconciliation. By Neil H. Reisner and Mary Anne DeMarco. The Record (Bergen County, NJ), April 16, 1990, A-6. Sharpton, Farrakhan Join Mourners for Teenager Shot by Teaneck Cop. The Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ), April 16, 1990, 15. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John Matthew Smit Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wikipedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2010 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Race Religion Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1981? Birthplace Englewood, New Jersey, USA Occupation Musician Singer Source of File Attached "<a href="https://genius.com/artists/Serius-jones">Serius Jones</a>." Genius. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bligen, Saleem "Serius Jones" (1981?-?) Subject The topic of the resource Music, Rap Human Trafficking Description An account of the resource Serius Jones born Saleem Bligen is a rapper. He was born in Englewood. He signed a deal with Disturbing tha Peace in 2006 for eighteen months. He is also known for his participation in rap battles. Jones won 12 consecutive rap battles at New York’s Monday Night Fight Klub. In 2011, Jones released an album Serius Business 2, which included appearances by 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, T-Pain, Bobby V, and others. Jones followed this album with his mixtape Living Legendary and an album Legendary in 2014. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Lauer, Evelyn. "At 9, winning essayist eloquent on civil rights." The Record, 18 Apr. 1990, p. PV-6. “<a>Serius Jones.</a>” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 29 July 2024. <div></div> "Ludacris plans August release." The Fresno Bee, 10 July 2007, p. E2. Gartrell, Nate. “<a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/2020/10/28/rapper-serius-jones-takes-plea-deal-to-pimping-charge-eligible-for-release-in-nine-months/">Rapper Serius Jones Takes Plea Deal to Pimping Charge, Eligible for Release in Nine Months.</a>” The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2020. <div></div> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Crime Music Prostitution https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/d3bb7e1db22b3e42d325ffea815548c4.jpg bfff30a00236e3956c203573646d7efb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Places Places A fixed location. Metadata for a place provides descriptive information that is the basis of discovery of the creation, purpose, and agents associated with a place. Type of Place Businesses Date Started 1936? Source of File Attached "Blue Moon Inn Bar and Grill." The Record, 11 July, 1936, p. 7. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Blue Moon Bar and Grill "The Bloody Bucket" Subject The topic of the resource Businesses, Local Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Bloody Bucket To Get Another Swish In Court." The Record, 10 Oct. 1945, p.3 "Englewood Tavern's License is Suspended For 40 Days." The Record, 16 May 1944, p. 9. Description An account of the resource The infamous Blue Moon Bar and Grill or "The Bloody Bucket" on Jay Street was a bar in Englewood. In the 1950s it had gained reputation for violence, including fights, stabbings, and shootings. In the 1970s, the controversy surrounding the Blue Moon Tavern in Englewood grew out of urban renewal, racial tension, and neighborhood resistance to change. The Blue Moon, a long-standing bar owned by the DiBlasio family, was forced to close when its Jay Street location was demolished as part of the Humphrey-William Street redevelopment project. After losing the original site, the owners sought to transfer the Blue Moon liquor license to a new bar called the F&A Lounge at 5 West Hudson Avenue in the Third Ward. That proposal sparked intense opposition from nearby residents, who sent letters and petitions to City Hall expressing fears about noise, parking, crime, and the presence of “loitering youths.” Although rarely stated outright, the objections were closely tied to the fact that the Blue Moon had a largely Black clientele, and many residents feared that this crowd would follow the license into their neighborhood. City officials were caught between claims of protecting neighborhood quality of life and arguments that the DiBlasio family was being unfairly denied the chance to reopen after being displaced by redevelopment. The dispute revealed how liquor licensing and zoning were used as tools of exclusion and highlighted the broader struggles Englewood faced in the 1970s over race, redevelopment, and who was considered welcome in shared public spaces. "Blue Moon's old shadow dims bar license hopel." The Record, July 19, 1973 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Businesses Recreation Document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Source of File Attached "Board measures up." The Record, 5 July 1972, p. C-2. Type of Document Newspapers (issues or clippings) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Board measure up Description An account of the resource A newspaper covers the foundation and purpose of the Landlord-Tenant Relations Board. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972-07-05 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Language A language of the resource English Health Housing Protests