12 10 894 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/d5947e09c44c7e8fa166bc6cd032e35e.jpg a4a5e6fa6c20f5d95d9f75b2f195fb6f 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 Residential Source of File Attached Thomas, Brenda. "Bower/Harris House." 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 Bower/Harris House Subject The topic of the resource Englewood New Jersey, Fourth Ward Housing 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 Boy Scout Troop 21 (black troop) https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/b87461396fb28afd520ef0c2c7af2b47.jpg 25a3296b63394f0615e2802321a23fc6 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 1837-08-15 Birthplace County Meath, Ireland Death Date 1921-12-28 Occupation Spiritual Leader Professor Philosopher Source of File Attached "Former Student to be Main Speaker." Jersey Observer and Jersey Journal, 9 June 1914, p.5. 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 Brann, Henry Athanasius (1837-1921) Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Christianity Universities Description An account of the resource Henry Athanasius Brann was a Catholic priest, rector, educator, writer, and church builder whose long career bridged Ireland, Rome, New York, and northern New Jersey during the second half of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth. His life and ministry reflected the maturation of American Catholic institutions during an era shaped by immigration, urban growth, and expanding civic influence. Born in Durrowstown, Ireland, on August 15, 1838, Brann emigrated to the United States as a boy, arriving at the age of twelve and settling with his family in New Jersey. That early relocation placed him within the rapidly growing Irish Catholic communities that would later form the core of his pastoral and intellectual work. His early education and religious formation unfolded alongside the emergence of Catholic parishes and schools serving immigrant populations in the metropolitan New York region. Brann pursued higher education at St. Francis Xavier College, where he distinguished himself academically before entering formal theological training. He continued his preparation for the priesthood at St. Mary’s Seminary, followed by advanced study at the North American College in Rome. His years abroad immersed him deeply in classical theology, philosophy, and rhetoric, disciplines that would shape both his preaching and his later work as a teacher and lecturer. He was ordained in Rome and formally received ordination again in Newark in 1862, marking the beginning of a clerical career that would span more than half a century. Soon after ordination, Brann entered the service of the Diocese of New York, where he remained for the rest of his life. His assignments included leadership roles at St. Mary’s Church, St. Peter’s Church, and, most notably, St. Agnes Church, where he served as rector for decades. At St. Agnes, Brann established a record of service longer than that of any other Catholic priest in the New York Diocese. He rebuilt the church after its destruction by fire in 1899, personally overseeing its restoration and reaffirming its place as a prominent Catholic institution in Midtown Manhattan. Alongside his parish work, Brann played a significant role in Catholic higher education. From 1862 to 1864, he served as professor of philosophy at Seton Hall College, bringing the rigor of his Roman training to the education of seminarians and lay students alike. He later served as Director of the Seminary at Seton Hall, reinforcing his reputation as a leading intellectual figure within American Catholic circles. Brann was equally influential as a church builder and institutional strategist. In addition to rebuilding St. Agnes, he initiated the construction of St. Cecilia’s Church and played a key role in establishing three additional churches. His work strengthened Catholic infrastructure in growing urban and suburban communities, reflecting his belief that durable institutions were essential to sustaining religious life amid social change. Beyond the church walls, Brann was prominent in civic life. Known as a writer and public lecturer, he addressed both religious and social issues and maintained an active presence in the intellectual life of New York City. In his later years, he also supported Irish nationalist causes and was a vocal advocate for the freedom and self-determination of his native Ireland, linking his pastoral identity to broader transnational concerns. Henry Athanasius Brann died on December 28, 1921, in his residence at St. Agnes, in his eighty-fourth year. By the time of his death, he was widely regarded as a senior statesman of American Catholicism—respected for his longevity, scholarship, pastoral authority, and role in shaping enduring religious institutions. His life reflects the broader trajectory of nineteenth-century American Catholic history, defined by migration, education, civic engagement, and the steady construction of institutions meant to last. “<a href="https://stceciliachurch.com/history">History - St. Cecilia Church - Englewood, NJ</a>.” St. Cecilia Church. "Monsignor Henry A. Brann." Jersey Observer and Jersey Journal, 30 Dec. 1921, p.19. "MGR Brann, 50 years in the Priesthood." New York Herald, May 26, 1912. “<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/1921/12/29/archives/mgr-henry-a-brann-dies-in-84th-year-rector-of-st-agnes-had-served.html">Mgr. Henry A. Brann Dies in 84th Year; Rector of St. Agnes Had Served in New York Diocese for More than 50 Years. Prominent in Civic Life Writer and Lecturer Had Built Four Churches and Rebuilt His Own St. Agnes</a>.” The New York Times, 29 Dec. 1921. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource "MGR Brann, 50 years in the Priesthood." New York Herald, May 26, 1912 Education Philosophy 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 People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1936 Death Date 2008-07-24 Occupation Barber Business Owner Source of File Attached "Brennon", The Herald News, July 28, 2008, p.B4. Birthplace Cassatt, South Carolina, USA 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 Brennon, William E. (1936-2008) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Brennon", The Herald News, 28 July 2008, p.B4. "Wille Brennon, a barber - and a lot more" The Record, 29 July 2008, p. L8. Description An account of the resource Known as "Mr.B," William Brennon was the owner of the popular Brennon's Barber Shop. His wife was Carol E. Taylor. He had five children. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Subject The topic of the resource Businesses, Local African American Businesses 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 1962 Source of File Attached "They come for a trim and a sense of community." The Record, 16 June 2006, p.L7. 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 Brennon's Barber Shop Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "They come for a trim and a sense of community." The Record, June 16, 2006, p.L7. "Wille Brennon, a barber - and a lot more" The Record, July 29, 2008, p. L8. Description An account of the resource Brennon's Barber Shop was created by William E. Brennon. He opened in 1962. The shop became a community hub for African American men from towns in the nearby vicinity. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Subject The topic of the resource Businesses, Local Businesses Community Centers 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 Brinckerhoff, Henry Morton Description An account of the resource invented the third rail used in subway systems. https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/a65bd28f498c62d9ecc8abeb4028d4f5.jpg 2d622aecf43feab33ee3fb9da2115af2 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. Source of File Attached "Seeks Bequest After Twenty Years." The Morning Call, 1 Sept. 1909, p.8. 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 Brinkerhoff, Samuel (?-?) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Seeks Bequest After Twenty Years." The Morning Call, 1 Sept. 1909, p.8. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Description An account of the resource Samuel Brinkerhoff was the grandson of Hannah Jackson. Slavery 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 Bristow, Priscilla Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Record, 1938 Description An account of the resource Priscilla and her husband John C. Bristow emerged as central figures in the organized recruitment of Black domestic workers from the South, beginning around 1903. At the request of Englewood’s white, wealthy residents, the Bristows arranged for Black workers—primarily from South Carolina—to relocate to Englewood, providing transportation and acting as intermediaries between employers and employees. This system transformed what had previously been an informal and sporadic labor flow into a systematic migration pipeline, bringing more than 150 Black domestics (not including dependents) into the city over roughly 25 years. Crucially, the Bristows’ impact went far beyond labor placement. After settling in Englewood, they purchased property in the Little Texas area, subdivided housing, and sold part of their home to another Black family, directly contributing to the creation and expansion of a stable Black residential neighborhood. John Bristow also founded Englewood’s first employment agency specializing in Southern Black labor, further institutionalizing economic opportunities for Black migrants and helping newcomers secure work quickly upon arrival. This migration laid the groundwork for Englewood’s Black population growth before World War I and shaped the city’s racial geography, labor market, and community life for decades. While the work existed within—and was constrained by—racial inequality and wage disparities, the Bristows nonetheless functioned as key builders of Black community infrastructure, helping transform individual domestic workers into a rooted population with homes, networks, and a shared stake in Englewood’s future. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available newspaper.com Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1938 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/ad301d7becde73a584f5fd04acc099da.jpg 9432a0774879722f8e7098db4b900973 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 Social Welfare Ethnic Source of File Attached "Dr. T. S. Harten to Speak For Boys' Work Council." The New York Age, November 21, 1925, p. 10. 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 Brooklyn Boys' Work Council Subject The topic of the resource Activism, African American Activism, Education Child Welfare Schools Description An account of the resource The Brooklyn Boys' Work Council was an organization that worked to help boys direct their future toward "the proper channels." The organization connected organizations that worked with young men such as city churches. Some of the organization's efforts went toward goals, such as helping boys gain an education. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Brooklyn Boys' Work Council Holds Monster Public Mass Meeting." The New York Age, 24 Apr. 1926, p.3. "Brooklyn Council Plans Boys' Work." Times Union, 25 Nov. 1931, p.17. "Dr. T. S. Harten to Speak For Boys' Work Council." The New York Age, 21 Nov. 1925, p. 10. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Children Education Social Work https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/bdbb42be9ecfa1533ef15becba45c8e8.jpg bf3a47114c844e7e49a8cc2d7170c5e2 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 Events Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Date Started 1926-02-20 Date Ended 1926-02-21 Source of File Attached "Boys' Conference at Baptist Church." The Record, 19 Feb. 1926, p.6. Type of Event Conference 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 Brooklyn Boys' Work Council Conference (1926) Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Education Activist, Children’s Welfare Description An account of the resource The Brooklyn Boys' Work Council sponsored a conference from February 20th to the 21st in Englewood, New Jersey. It was held in the First Baptist Church of Englewood. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Boys' Conference at Baptist Church." The Record, 19 Feb. 1926, p.6. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Children Meetings Religion