In the Line of Prophets–Tuesday, April 16
In the Line of Prophets: Dr. Frank Kingdon and Newark, 1928-1940
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
6:00 PM
Main Library
Centennial Hall (2nd Floor)
A Newark History Society program co-sponsored by the Newark Public Library and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
This is a hybrid program open to the public at no charge.
If you are attending in person, RSVP to newarkhistorysoc@gmail.com by April 12.
A dynamic leader in Newark during the Great Depression, Frank Kingdon was instrumental in forming the schools that led to the creation of Rutgers-Newark. He later chaired the Emergency Rescue Committee, which rescued about 2,000 people from the Holocaust.
Our presenter is Tom Kingdon, TV/film producer and professor emeritus at Emerson College—and son of Frank Kingdon.
Light refreshments will be served.
Free off-site parking will be available at the Essex County parking deck at 20-55 Bridge Street.
