The colonial province of New Jersey never tried anyone for witchcraft. The only legal record concerning a “witch” is the lawsuit brought by Abigail Sharp of Woodbridge, New Jersey against… Continue reading “Abigail Sharp: New Jersey’s One Witch”
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New Jersey LGBT Bars 1930s-1960s in ABC Bulletins
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 map data: CSV | Excel… Continue reading “New Jersey LGBT Bars 1930s-1960s in ABC Bulletins”
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Great Atlantic Hurricane 1944
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. Named the Great Atlantic Hurricane… Continue reading “Great Atlantic Hurricane 1944”
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The New Jersey Digital Newspaper Guide Helps Researchers Find Local History Resources
The New Jersey State Library is proud to partner with Rutgers University and the New Jersey State Archives in the New Jersey Digital Newspaper Project, a collaborative effort to digitize,… Continue reading “The New Jersey Digital Newspaper Guide Helps Researchers Find Local History Resources”