Published on June 2, 2021 Use this map to visualize locations of pre-Stonewall New Jersey bars serving LGBTQ patrons, as described in ABC Bulletins from the 1930s to 1960s. Download… Continue reading “New Jersey LGBT Bars 1930s-1960s in ABC Bulletins”
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Free Tools for Researching Private Foundations
Published on April 16, 2021 Private Foundations Private foundations are 501(c)(3) nonprofits established to support a charitable purpose. Typically, they derive most of their revenue from one source, like a… Continue reading “Free Tools for Researching Private Foundations”
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Spotlight: New Jersey Genealogy Information Videos
Written by Andrew DauphineePublished on March 25, 2021 Love Genealogy but don’t have time to sit with us for a live webinar class? The NJ State Library (NJSL) has created… Continue reading “Spotlight: New Jersey Genealogy Information Videos”
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Research Sources – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary
Published on December 17, 2019 History is a study of the past. This includes the action of people and the occurrence of events. What sources do researchers use when writing history? The… Continue reading “Research Sources – Primary, Secondary and Tertiary”
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How to Find New Jersey State Publications Online
Research strategies for finding New Jersey government documents online
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Great Atlantic Hurricane 1944
Published on August 2, 2019 The Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944 was first detected on September 8th when a pressure fall and erratic winds were noted around the Windward Islands.… Continue reading “Great Atlantic Hurricane 1944”
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The New Jersey Digital Newspaper Guide Helps Researchers Find Local History Resources
Published on October 30, 2019 The NJ State Library (NJSL) is proud to partner with Rutgers University and the New Jersey State Archives in the New Jersey Digital Newspaper Project,… Continue reading “The New Jersey Digital Newspaper Guide Helps Researchers Find Local History Resources”