A notable twentieth century moment in new jersey history was the glassboro summit conference, when lyndon b. This new section of the site was introduced in 2019, starting with articles from the jersey times newspaper from 1848 assembled into our own special news page format, these articles show a fascinating picture of life in the island in years gone by. New jersey womens history an online resource for students, teachers, and all interested people who want to know more about. Andy gerardo, a reputed capo in the new jersey faction of the genovese crime family and born in livingston, new jersey, passed away on january 29, 2012 at 82 years of age.
Pages in category novels set in new jersey the following 68 pages are in this category, out of 68 total. Paleoindians first settled in the area of presentday new jersey after the wisconsin glacier melted around,000 b. Nhl new jersey devils newborn boys sleepwear all over print zip up coveralls. Fleming concludes that today new jersey may be in the vanguard of a new american way of life, the first metropolitan state with equally convenient access to cities and to. The history of new jersey, from its discovery by europeans to the adoption of the federal. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. The other half of the income is devoted to scholarships in harvard university for the benefit of descendants of henry bright, jr. New jersey state book store new jersey almanac facts about. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. From records in the state archives in nashville, and from over twenty county courthouses, the record abstracts relate to over 18,000 early tennessee settlers. Our jersey chronology is a brief history of the island from the arrival of neanderthal man in 100,000bc or thereabouts to the present day. Here is an alphabetical list of books about new jersey, compiled by a librarian, that are currently available.
Paging through new jersey at the old book shop in morristown during my earliest days at rutgers, i was thrilled to find a used book store on easton avenue in new brunswick, just a block from campus. List of books and articles about new jersey history. Series of state funded books written to celebrate the 300th anniversary of new jersey in 1964 now digitized for new jerseys 350th anniversary. Ivan had about the same luck, with books by noted birders pete dunne and sandy komito. The standard history of these two counties, and an essential reference work.
This book makes an attempt to explore new jersey s history from native american settlement through modern suburbanization. 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. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. Paterson, new jersey historic book collection 8 books. Nj history books do you know the history of your town. New jersey historical commission the mission of the new jersey historical commission is to enrich the lives of the public by preserving the historical record and advancing interest in and awareness of new jerseys past. Minor chipping of first two leaves, else very good. Nj animal and wildlife books for sale shop fun new jersey. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. This work is a consolidation of all the family history articles that appeared throughout the complete run of the west virginia historical. Follow the history of jersey and its families through our carefully selected articles from newspapers of the past. The new jersey historical series new jersey state library.
In revolutionary new jersey new jersey based author robert mayers has rediscovered and revived the history of previously forsaken locations by exploring them in person. History and legend by william mcmahon paperback from rutgers university press 1990. Sep 16, 2019 new jersey historical commission the mission of the new jersey historical commission is to enrich the lives of the public by preserving the historical record and advancing interest in and awareness of new jersey s past. Gabriele is a lifelong new jersey resident and a graduate of montclair state university. A great book also for young adults or those not to heavy into history as the book gives a flavor to most events not taught in history books yet keeps your attentions. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. Hnewjersey is open to anyone with an interest in the history of new jersey, including but not limited to academic researchers, teachers, students, archivists, historic site staff, volunteers, genealogists, archeologists, historic preservationists, and just plain history buffs. Act 2 books is one of new jersey s favorite, family owned, independent bookstores. Architectural preservation organizations in new jersey. History of nj new jersey information research guides at.
Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Buy a cheap copy of encyclopedia of new jersey book. Search census records 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1890. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. The mission of the north jersey highlands historical society njhhs is to serve as a central organization to collect and preserve the material cultural heritage of the northeastern highlands region of new jersey, with a particular interest in the ringwood manor state park and new jerseys early iron industry, encouraging public and private awareness and understanding of the regions heritage. Prohibition brought more than two hundred bootleggers together in sea bright on august 15, 1924, to discuss a fixed price on their product. Theres so much history in this state, its hard to pack it into one book. Also known as the garden state, new jersey has been a center for hightech industry and invention throughout its existence. Find 4 listings related to all new books in new brunswick on. Though the talks did little to relieve the tension between the superpowers, this was a monumental moment in the history of new jersey. Garden state greats discover nj 350 discover nj history.
Johnson met with soviet premier aleksei kosygin in june 1967 during the height of the cold war. The official web site for the state of new jersey history. The center has a research department with over 60,000 books, maps, microfilm, archival and manuscript collections relating to the state, the original thirteen colonies and its residents family genealogies. New jersey has a rich history which makes it something of a bellwether state for all 50. In any case, the books are, for the moment, being arranged in nearly the same way as the documents. Shopping categories include books about new jersey people, books about new jersey history, new jersey cookbooks, hiking and enjoying the new jersey outdoors, new jersey reference books, and calendars, magazines and newspapers, dvd and videos, and posters under more. History of hunterdon and somerset counties, new jersey, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers.
One of the original colonies, new jersey was an important battleground during the american revolution. History hunterdon somerset counties new jersey abebooks. The 18 books every new jersey resident should read before they. David wagner that face was made just before he kicked your head teethfirst into the curb.
I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Google translate is an online service for which the user pays nothing to obtain a purported language translation. Appears in 1111 books from 17482008 page 406 massachusetts, is to be expended for books for the college library. The hidden history of new jersey is a mustreadand not just for those who reside in the garden state. Ages 24 ages 47 ages 812 all ages calendar coloring books folklore historic tours history holidays kid friendly nj restaurants nj shore decor sports travel top rated products july 4th usa baby jersey city, nj. Additional information is available at or by contacting edward moeller at 973 6248070. To many, that meant a job in the factories that made the state an industrial pioneer. The paterson, new jersey histories book collection is a group of 8 books that detail the history of paterson and passaic county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. These books may be found at your local public or school library. Whats happened all over the country has, in one way or another, happened in new jersey. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution in which the state played a pivotal role. Kroeber, american anthropologist and author anthropologist looks at history, born in hoboken, new jersey d. The encyclopedia contains nearly 3,000 original articles.
He is a member of the executive board of the nutley historical society and is on the advisory board of the clifton arts center. A pictorial history of ocean city, new jersey by tim cain price. Grades 9 to 12 unit 1 african beginnings unit 2 africa, europe, and the rise of afroamerica, 14411619 unit 3 african american slavery in the colonial era, 16191775. History ancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. New jersey has a long and distinguished history that dates back far before the american revolution, in which the state played a pivotal role. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. Local history books on new jersey arcadia publishing. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved.
It is bordered by new york state n and, across the hudson river and new york harbor, e, the atlantic. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on new jersey. History of nj new jersey information research guides. Native americans moved into new jersey soon after the reversal of the younger dryas. Bookends ridgewood nj, upcoming author signings, autographed books. He then enhances his observations from onsite visits with fresh research from original documents, often discovered in obscure british, hessian and french records. 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. New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. Click on the image or title for additional information and availability purchases are provided by. This work offers important source data and is a major advance in tennessee genealogical reference material. While we try to ensure that all customers coming to bookends signings will meet authors and get their books signed, we cannot guarantee that any or all attendees will meet the author, get a photo with or that any or all books will be signed. Also stories of infamous politicians and the boardwalk life of. Tempted though i was, i showed some degree of restraint and walked out with just four books.
A later bridge opened in 1935 is also known as the trenton makes the world takes bridge. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. From the martyrdom of st helier to the split with normandy. History of the early settlement and progress of cumberland county new jersey. New jersey state publications digital library digital jerseyana collection new jersey digital collections highlights new jersey african american history curriculum guide. Also included are a vintage 1936 new jersey license plate, vintage maps, and more. The important events and heroism of jerseymen in the revolutionary and civil war is thoroughly researched and well writtenan important addition to the library of a history buff. German americans opened the nations first kindergarten in hoboken on february 11, 1861. Act 2 books is one of new jerseys favorite, family owned, independent bookstores. It is bordered by new york state n and, across the hudson river and new york harbor, e, the atlantic ocean e, delaware, across delaware bay and river sw, and pennsylvania, across the delaware river w. Its me, margaret, the dark half, tithe, the woods, boy meets boy, superfu. Ah, i thought as i walked through the door of old york books. A short history of new jersey governors of new jersey 16641974 genealogical society of new jersey historic trust nj historical commission.
Located in the heart of the bustling atlantic corridor and. Originally settled by native americans, new jersey has welcomed waves of immigrants, from the dutch and english in the 1600s to. Start here, with a collection of 18 books novels, poetry, folklore, memoirs, natural history, sociology culled. The journal new jersey history njh, founded as the proceedings of the new jersey historical society in 1845 and published under the direction of the society until 2005, was relaunched in 2009 under the editorial direction of historians at the new jersey historical commission, kean university, and the society. The encyclopedia of new jersey is the most extensive reference work ever published on the garden state. The story of the area of presentday new jersey begins at the end of the younger dryas, about 15,000 years ago. The format of this page isnt overly elegant but we think it will do for the time being. The zierdt site in montague, sussex county and the plenge site along the musconetcong river in franklin township, warren county, as well as the dutchess cave in orange county, new york, represent camp sites of paleoindians. New jersey, middle atlantic state of the e united states. On this day in new jersey historyarray0x2908d68 the history of the garden state is filled with wellknown events and forgotten happenings. In the new jersey state bookstore you will find information about new jersey. New jersey books was a discount college store that served the students of rutgers university for over 30 years.
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