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New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role. Societies, offices, libraries, and archives new jersey has a rich, diverse history and its genealogical and historical communities are passionate about preserving and sharing it. Architectural preservation organizations in new jersey. Find local mizpah nj aarp programs and information. There are 47 books and booklets listed here and there are more that are not listed. The decade of the 1940s began with unsettled world conditions and threatening clouds of war hanging overhead. Previously listed incorrectly under isbn 0160034892. Free ships passenger lists, orphan records, almshouse records, jj cooke shipping lists, irish famine immigrants, family surnames, church records, military muster rolls, census records, land records and more are free to help you find your brickwall ancestor. New jersey historical society library nj books, censuses, maps, city directories, local histories, vital records, church records, family folders, and indexes to new jersey family history sources. The following is a timeline of the history of jersey city, new jersey, united states. Guides to the collections are available on the library website. History of middlesex county, new jersey, 16641920, volume 1 by john p.

The new jersey state archives is the records repository of the state of new jersey. Use jerseycat to search for and request titles held in other new jersey libraries outside of morris county. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. For the most part, these histories have been written by family members. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. West new york free public library ushers town centennial with comprehensive exhibit put together by director weiliang lai, reference librarian estela longo, and volunteer frank pizzichillo of photographs and artifacts of west new york history, which can be seen with more recent acquisitions in the librarys second floor west new york room. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. Today, the state police continues its dedication to excellence in public safety through world class law enforcement. The forks in southern new jersey was a haven for smugglers at the dawn of the revolutionary war. The next town over from teaneck, hackensack, had 2 movie theatres. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. History of nj new jersey information research guides. This military history is something more than guns and battlers. Upper and lower neshanic, as they were earlier known, joined over a century ago when the elm street bridge was built, linking the two villages.

The villages of neshanic and neshanic station make upthe southern portion of somerset county, new jersey. If you do not have these programs you can download them, for. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. A brief history of west new york west new york public library. Tan books is a traditional catholic publisher of saints lives, liturgical and devotional works, and classic titles on dogmatic, ascetical and mystical theology. Mizpah is an unincorporated community located within the mays landing section of hamilton township, in atlantic county, new jersey, united states. New jersey state archives resources genealogy research. Though small in size, new jersey is a state rich in history and natural beauty. A treaty between the government of newjersey, and the indians, inhabiting the several parts of said province. Readers will get to experience both of these things and more as they tour the garden state. For more information call 9732856970 or send us an email.

Upper and lower neshanic, as they were earlier known,joined over a century ago when the elm street bridge wasbuilt, linking the two villages. It spans from where nj was young with revolutionary war history, through to the civil war, right to the 1950s. Morris county librarys foreign language collection includes materials in greek, chinese, german, french, italian and spanish. Many have been publishedreproduced in small numbers, and have been given to us for safe keeping. Little secrets, the new husband, the book of lost friends, the. Rather, it encompasses the broad interactions of military affairs with the lives of the people of new jersey.

New jersey historical society library 52 park place newark, new jersey 07102 telephone. Dont leave without searching for your ancestors on olive tree genealogy. Welcome to njh books publishing books and short stories for myself and others upcoming books published books get in touch. Fill out our book request form and you will be contacted whether or not the library purchases your request. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read before. All of the family histories are considered reference. Garden state greats discover nj 350 discover nj history. The new jersey postal history society, which celebrated our 45th anniversary in 2017, was founded in 1972 to study and enjoy the many aspects of new jersey postal history, and to share it with others students of this area of philately. Realistic fiction stories have settings and characters that seem real, even though the stories are made up. Biblio offers unique, rare and antiquarian books from the finest book dealers in the world. Today, new jersey is recognized for its present as well as its past.

Located in the heart of the bustling atlantic corridor and nestled between new york and pennsylvania, new jersey has the highest population density of any u. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. I never knew that, and i figured myself to be someone up on nj history. Niederer, guide to family history sources in the new jersey state archives, 2nd ed. She is an art historian and adjunct professor of american history painting at drew university in madison, new jersey. Nj department of state historical commission print. Where once she had seen wild flowers and greenery, now lucinda saw huge.

With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways. Its large collection of primary documents include new jersey vital records birth, marriage, and death, military service records prewwii, wills and inventories, colonial deeds, court records, and naturalization records. Materials in 16 other languages can be borrowed from newark public library. Gabriele offers this delicious history collected from interviews with owners, patrons and expertsand indulges in many fond memories of new jersey. Academy of the holy angels demarest academy of the holy angels fort lee academy of the sacred heart. New jersey produced an enormous amount of war materiel. Henry bischoff and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 24, 2014 according to a guide to new jerseys revolutionary war trail for families and history buffs by mark di ionno, sussex county, though its hard to believe now, was the frontier at the time of the revolution, concluding in all of the battles in sussex county to be with the indians1. Lucinda and her family had escaped from cuba six months ago and ended up in new jersey. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to.

Uncovering lost pages of jewish history in new jersey. Library archives the new jersey historical society. Our holdings include newspaper clippings, books, pamphlets, slides, microfilms, city directories, photographs, post cards, maps, manuscripts, and letters. History of middlesex county, new jersey, 16641920, volume 2 by john p. Neshanic was a colonial settlement that grew around the commerce of amwell. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men by clayton, w. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. Theres so much history in this state, its hard to pack it into one book. For the past 90 years, new jersey state troopers have been guided by the precepts of honor, duty and fidelity signified by the stars located in the three corners of our badge. Mitnick, editor of new jersey in the american revolution, received her ph. For those publishing in the new jersey area, or in actuality anywhere in the globe, here is a comprehensive list of 16 top book publishing companies in new jersey. One of the original colonies, new jersey was an important battleground during the american revolution. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. To mark this anniversary, the commission is highlighting resources related to the history of slavery in new jersey.

Forgotten towns of southern new jersey, by henry charlton beck 2. Resources on the history of slavery in new jersey it has been 400 years since the first arrival in englishoccupied north america of enslaved people from africa. Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history, sociology culled. More than 500,000 new jersey residents served in the armed forces.

The official web site for the state of new jersey history. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. This main street view of hackensack, nj is a definite blast from my past. The stories we gather will be assembled on a webpage as an archive of boonton history for all to see and enjoy. Materials include diaries, ledgers, correspondence, family and personal papers, architectural drawings, church records, receipt books, business records, social welfare agency records, womens organization materials, and other records. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. New jersey was named for the island of jersey in the english channel.

Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. Navy destroyers were constructed in the state, along with battleships, heavy cruisers and many aircraft engines. Who harry gershenowitz, professor emeritus of biology at rowan university who is an amateur archeologist specializing in lost jewish communities in new jersey. Sep 24, 20 although the industry is all but gone today, new jersey was once the hub of diner manufacturing, making mobile eateries that fed hungry americans as far away as the west coast. Allen hynek aidan gillen and captain michael quinn michael malarkey must delve further down the ufo. The role of the new jersey state police, as primarily a rural crimefighting agency, would soon change as many new functions and responsibilities would be undertaken as the united states moved even closer to war. The companys line of business includes the wholesale distribution of books, periodicals, and newspapers. The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. Make history your kids favorite school suject with a book in time.

The 18 books every new jersey resident should read before they. Searchable databases the databases include indexes for marriage and death and much more. These publications date from 1923 and before, some early as the 1850s. This work is a consolidation of all the family history articles that appeared throughout the complete run of the west virginia historical magazine quarterly from. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. New jersey department of state historical commission. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Mizpah was established as a jewish colony in southern new jersey and was planned out by a new york firm of cloak makers. North bergen is a scattered settlement, on the summit of the ridge north of the new jersey railroad, 2 miles west of jersey city, containing about 60 dwellings. Oct 04, 2010 the pine barrens of new jersey cover 22 percent of the most densely populated state in the country. This site requires the adobe flash player and adobe acrobat reader be installed on your computer. The list is frequently updated, so check back often. It reaches across 56 municipalities and 7 counties.

Our program, boonton tales, is being modeled after storycorps, a new york based oral history project focusing on preserving personal stories for future generations. Following american independence, in the 19th century, newark became a successful leather manufacturer and produced 90% of americas leather. Click here to read the tales that have been submitted so far. New jersey books was a discount college store that served the students of rutgers university for over 30 years. Penned by local experts, each images of america book weaves the history of a community in stories and rare photos, from its beginnings to today. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. In 1776, newark, new jersey served as an encampment for the continental army in their fight for independence. Secaucus is an island, or more properly a strip of firm land, surrounded by a marsh, in the nw. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. Colonial records for new jersey harry nelms home bibles bios births cemetery census church colonial family history marriage military news obituaries ships wills. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. New jersey yearbooks online new jersey yearbook collection. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good.

Jesus christ, blessed virgin mary, history, afterlife, miracles. Learn more about this period in newark newspaper archives. This history describes its contributions to americas fight for independence and introduces a variety of colorful characters. As the cold war deepens and the new political threats loom for project blue book, dr. Start here, with a collection of 18 books highbrow and low, novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history. We help history teachers find the best historical reading books arranged by time period, plus.

We hope that you will find this listing of books, magazines, publications, and web sites interesting and useful as you begin to bring the pinelands into your classroom. Series of state funded books written to celebrate the 300th anniversary of new jersey in 1964 now digitized for new jerseys 350th anniversary. History of bergen and passaic counties, new jersey, with. In the collection is the original charter from charles ii deeding the lands that became new jersey. The history of diners in new jersey history books local. Whippany and cedar knolls nj images of america steven p. The villages of neshanic and neshanic station make up the southern portion of somerset county, new jersey. I compiled this list from all the ones i own, plus all the ones im looking for. Describes and illustrates the history of morristown, new jersey during and after the revolutionary war. The new jersey historical society has an extensive archives and library, but we.

The major collections include the fund for the republic archives, freedom house archives, and the records of franklin book programs, inc. As a history buff, while i heard some of these stories, i never knew some of the other details included, but there was more in this book that made me say. About of our genealogy collection is made up of family histories. Join students in college classrooms to hear lectures on topics ranging from the american revolution to 911.

They will find out which sports are most popular in new jersey, how the state government is organized, what its natural landscape looks like, and much more. Mizpah is on the cohansey trail, a very ancient and important aboriginal byway that began at then cohansey now greenwich and crossed the longacoming trail at the lochsoftheswamp at the steelman plantation c. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. List of books and articles about new jersey history. It originally had a factory, 30 houses, and about 100 settlers. Like most pinelands hamlets, there is little known about the areas early history. A turning point of the american war in vietnam by m. It is the largest stretch of open space between boston, massachusetts, and richmond, virginia. If youre from new jersey or have spent much time there, then you may already know a thing or two about the garden state. A history of mahwah, new jersey, 17001976 by mitchell kahn. This book of short little known new jersey history kept me turning the pages. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available. They are personal genealogies put together with love and a lot of care.

The stories are based in southern ocean county, nj, but they range to high points of new jersey shore area history from the 1600s to the present. The following state and countylevel archives, genealogical societies, libraries, and historical societies are wonderful resources for researchers. New jersey history the history of new jersey state the us50. Anna b has 45 books on goodreads, and is currently reading washington black by esi edugyan, hu. New jersey archives and libraries genealogy familysearch.