18 10 894 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/c44801760b991027e8683eb76fdd2b9f.jpg 5f3822388698a65737b8a47b37bdd7cc 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 1944-09-02 Birthplace Denver, Colorado, USA Occupation Author Activist, Education Source of File Attached “<a href="http://www.pennycolman.com/">Home</a>.” Penny Colman. <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 Colman, Penny (1944-?) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Cohen, Richard. "Just in time for Halloween, a book on corpses and burials." The Record, 31 Oct. 1997, p. L-3. “<a href="http://www.pennycolman.com/">Home</a>.” Penny Colman. <div></div> “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny_Colman">Penny Colman</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 22 June 2024. Description An account of the resource Penny Colman is an author and Civic Leader. She graduated from the University of Michigan and gained a Master of Arts in teaching from Johns Hopkins University. She is an award-winning author of numerous biographies and social histories. She was also a leader of the Parent-Teacher Organization during the 1982 Englewood Teachers' Strike, the executive director of the Center for Food Action, and a member of the Englewood Board of Education. She has lived in Englewood since 1979. Subject The topic of the resource Writing Activism, Education Education History https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/9f1c4215b94d91864e5d4cbf70e81187.jpg bf584d33f3492e55002a24ea32af91ee 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 Colored Voters' Association of Bergen County Description An account of the resource The Colored Voters Association of Bergen County was a countywide African American civic and political organization that served as an organized voice for Black residents in the early twentieth century. It united Black voters from municipalities across Bergen County to assert their rights as full citizens and to demand equal treatment within public institutions. The association consistently grounded its work in the language of law, loyalty, and citizenship, emphasizing that African Americans were entitled to the same protections and opportunities guaranteed to all residents of New Jersey. The organization maintained a clear leadership structure headed by Dr. W. F. Willoughby, who served as president, with Charles B. Hinton as corresponding secretary and T. B. James as chairman of the executive committee. These leaders were joined by a network of respected local figures across the county, including professionals such as Dr. Edgar Askew of Hackensack, who played an important role in communication and negotiations with county officials. Together, this leadership helped coordinate political activity among Black communities in towns such as Hackensack, Englewood, Garfield, Lodi, Wallington, Rutherford, Ridgewood, Closter, and Westwood. Politically, the Colored Voters Association functioned as an organized voting bloc aligned with the Republican Party, representing Black Republican voters in every municipality in Bergen County. Under the leadership of Willoughby, Hinton, and James, the association endorsed candidates, mobilized voters, and used its collective influence to press elected officials for concrete commitments. It expected political leaders to honor promises made to Black voters, particularly regarding fair access to public employment and representation within county government. The association was also prepared to challenge racial discrimination directly. When public institutions excluded Black residents or treated them unequally, the organization convened meetings, adopted formal resolutions, and demanded public hearings and accountability from county authorities. Its leaders called for investigations into discriminatory practices and insisted that officials who violated the law or denied equal treatment be removed from their positions. This strategy reflected a deliberate reliance on legal process and public pressure rather than informal protest alone. Beyond advocacy and electoral politics, the Colored Voters Association fostered community cohesion and political education through public events. It organized large gatherings and banquets that brought together Black residents, local leaders, candidates, and prominent speakers, reinforcing a shared sense of purpose and political awareness. Through disciplined leadership, coordinated countywide action, and sustained civic engagement, the Colored Voters Association of Bergen County played a significant role in advancing Black political power and civil rights in northern New Jersey well before the modern Civil Rights Movement. Citation: Partly written by OpenAI. (2026, January, 13). ChatGPT (GPT-5.2.) [Large Language Model] https://chat.openai.com/chat. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bergen Record, October 26, 1920 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived newspaper.com Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Bergen Record Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/8430bcff87af2e850d44bc6d531ac0cb.jpeg d0f88a2342c85de9c1c0a3a6c3f20989 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. Type of Place Places of Worship Date Started 1935 Source of File Attached Kim, Linsey. "Community Baptist Church." Type of Institution Religious 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 Community Baptist Church Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “<a href="http://www.cbcofe.org/history.php">Community BC History</a>.” The Community Baptist Church of Englewood. Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Christianity Description An account of the resource The Community Baptist Church was founded in 1932. The parishioners are majority African American. Under Reverand Joseph M. Wilson two plots of land were purchased to build a new church in the 1940s. In 1949, a cornerstone for the new church was laid. From the 1970s to the 1990s, Reverand Clarence Kenner improved the facilities. In the 1990s, Reverand Lester W. Taylor Jr. started a motion to create a new facility. Construction on the new church began in June 2008 and was finished in 2011. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle African American Religion https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/960099f8dabe7181bf2c422600676140.pdf 12e2c0878806f4cbaf1c4962f6b06520 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 Englewood Police Department 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. 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 Complaint by Wilhelm J Sarts Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Englewood Police Logs and Dockets 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 1860-06-01 Birthplace Bronx, New York, USA Death Date 1945-01-02 Occupation Educator Athletic Coach Source of File Attached "<a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37761839/john-f-condon?_gl=1*1rvdy5l*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MTkyNTE3MzEuQ2owS0NRandzdVN6QmhDTEFSSXNBSWNkTG02YWlJYl9IcHAwaEpjZHM1aTZDTUxWRFBhai0tUHBtUVhDaVl6R2dabzdFMEFqOFBwSENxb2FBckRpRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE3MTkyNTE3MzEuQ2owS0NRandzdVN6QmhDTEFSSXNBSWNkTG02YWlJYl9IcHAwaEpjZHM1aTZDTUxWRFBhai0tUHBtUVhDaVl6R2dabzdFMEFqOFBwSENxb2FBckRpRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTI5NjY1NDIyNS4xNzE4OTE1Nzcw*_ga*MTk2ODY2MDA3NS4xNzEwNzk0ODY1*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*ZmE3MjIwNGQtYzUxOC00MWZkLWEwY2ItMmI5N2ZkMDlmODkyLjQwLjEuMTcyMzc1NDM2My4yNy4wLjA.*_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*ZmE3MjIwNGQtYzUxOC00MWZkLWEwY2ItMmI5N2ZkMDlmODkyLjQwLjEuMTcyMzc1NDM2My4wLjAuMA..">Dr. John F. "Jafsie" Condon</a>." Find A Grave. 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 Condon, John F. "Jafsie" (1860-1945) Subject The topic of the resource Schools, Public Sports, American Football Description An account of the resource John F. "Jasfie" Condon was an educator and athletic coach. He was a school principal for the New York City School. He acted as the head football coach for Fordham University. He was involved in the Lindbergh kidnapping as he acted as the intermediary and paid the ransom for Charles Lindberg Jr. He married Myra J. Brown in 1894. He had three children, Myra Ruth Condon Hacker and two sons. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Jasfie Of Kidnap Fame Dead At 84." The Messenger, 3 Jan. 1945, p.6 “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Condon">John F. Condon</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 July 2024. <div></div> "<a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37761839/john-f-condon?_gl=1*1rvdy5l*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MTkyNTE3MzEuQ2owS0NRandzdVN6QmhDTEFSSXNBSWNkTG02YWlJYl9IcHAwaEpjZHM1aTZDTUxWRFBhai0tUHBtUVhDaVl6R2dabzdFMEFqOFBwSENxb2FBckRpRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE3MTkyNTE3MzEuQ2owS0NRandzdVN6QmhDTEFSSXNBSWNkTG02YWlJYl9IcHAwaEpjZHM1aTZDTUxWRFBhai0tUHBtUVhDaVl6R2dabzdFMEFqOFBwSENxb2FBckRpRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTI5NjY1NDIyNS4xNzE4OTE1Nzcw*_ga*MTk2ODY2MDA3NS4xNzEwNzk0ODY1*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*ZmE3MjIwNGQtYzUxOC00MWZkLWEwY2ItMmI5N2ZkMDlmODkyLjQwLjEuMTcyMzc1NDM2My4yNy4wLjA.*_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*ZmE3MjIwNGQtYzUxOC00MWZkLWEwY2ItMmI5N2ZkMDlmODkyLjQwLjEuMTcyMzc1NDM2My4wLjAuMA..">Dr. John F. "Jafsie" Condon</a>." Find A Grave. Education https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/9bac1d76ac211b4b7169422a50734916.jpg 1d75cdabc124cd05e6187ab7d031604e 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 1895 Source of File Attached "Congregation Ahavath Torah." Google Maps Type of Place Places of Worship Type of Institution Religious 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 Congregation Ahavath Torah Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “<a href="http://www.ahavathtorah.org/history">History.</a>” History - Congregation Ahavath Torah. <div></div> “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congregation_Ahavath_Torah">Congregation Ahavath Torah</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 Apr. 2024. <div></div> "Synagogue Takes Title to Property." The Record, 4 Aug. 1954, p.16. Description An account of the resource The Congregation Ahavath Torah is an Orthodox synagogue in Englewood. The synagogue was developed first in 1895 by eight families and evolved into the Ahavath Torah. In 1911 a location was purchased at 33 Humphery Street. It moved to Englewood Avenue in 1958. According to the synagogue, Rabbi Issac Swift became a leader of the synagogue in 1960 and was succeeded by Rabbi Shmuel Goldin in 1984. Rabbi Chaim Poupko succeeded him in 2017. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Judaism Religion https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/16b1f3a51b6ddf6105254d00364dda15.jpg b372e158bdae6188914f270a11cf73c2 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. Date Started 1942 Type of Institution Social Welfare Source of File Attached McCurdy, Devon. “<a href="http://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/congress-racial-equality-1942/">Congress of Racial Equality (1942)</a>.” Black Past, 16 Dec. 2007. 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 Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Civil Rights Civil Rights Movement Description An account of the resource The Congress of Racial Equality was founded in 1942. A group of interracial students in Chicago established the group. The organization was heavily involved in the Civil Rights Movement and eventually worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “<a href="https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/congress-racial-equality-core">Congress of Racial Equality (CORE).</a>” The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute. <div></div> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Activism African American Civil Rights Race https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/0b7641896807c6da24c5417de5d48921.jpg 55798e0bf3c08bec78cca5b221e982ca 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 Source of File Attached "Bogota P.-T.A. Minstrel Show Picketed By Bergen C.O.R.E." The Record, 1 Apr. 1963, 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 Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), Bergen County Branch Subject The topic of the resource Civil Rights Movement Activism, Civil Rights Description An account of the resource The Bergen County Branch of the Congress of Racial Equality. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "15 Finish Course In Draft Advising." The Record, 15 May 1968, p.8. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Activism African American Civil Rights Race 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 Source of File Attached "Liquor License Decisions Due." The Record, 22 June 1971, p. B-3. 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 Connie's Tavern Description An account of the resource Connie's Tavern was a bar located in Englewood. James Twomey owned the establishment. Subject The topic of the resource Businesses, Local Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Davidowitz, Ester. "Data scare on troublesome bars." The Record, 29 June, 1979, p. D-2. "Liquor License Decision Due." The Record, 22 June 1941, p. B-3. Twomey, James. "Hanging out on Wides corner." The Record, 27 June 1978, p.B-25. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Businesses Recreation 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 Contemporary Club of Englewwood