ephemera noun (plural) [f. Greek eph mera, neut. pl. of eph meros]
1. anything short-lived or ephemeral
2. printed matter of passing interest, esp. pamphlets, tickets, photos, memorabilia, etc.
3. items designed to be useful or important for only a short time
This ephemera collection is a great resource for images and information about the history of Scotch Plains and Fanwood, New Jersey.
These photographs, pamplets, documents, letters and maps paint a vivid picture of the two communities, as well as the organizations, civic groups and people who have called them home over the years.