Published on June 13, 2025 The Research Library has digitized documents from 1839 that show in politics, some things never change. New Jersey Digital Collections Librarian Caitlyn Cook recently found… Continue reading “Portal to 1839 Discovered at the State Library”
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Slavery and Emancipation Laws in 19th Century New Jersey
Originally Published on February 2, 2024 Slavery and Emancipation Laws in 19th Century New Jersey is a class offered by Genealogy Librarian Regina Fitzpatrick. Originally presented to celebrate Juneteenth in… Continue reading “Slavery and Emancipation Laws in 19th Century New Jersey”
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The History of Timbuctoo, NJ: First African American Enclave Program Recap
Written by Andrew Dauphinee Originally Published on June 19, 2019 In honor of Juneteenth, Guy Weston gave us an insightful look into one of New Jersey’s greatest historical treasures: Timbuctoo. … Continue reading “The History of Timbuctoo, NJ: First African American Enclave Program Recap”
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VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey
Southern New Jersey was a hotbed of slave fugitives, freedmen and abolitionists in the Civil War era. Activists such as Harriet Tubman, Abigail Goodwin and Benjamin Sheppard assisted runaway slaves… Continue reading “VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – Abolition and the Underground Railroad in South Jersey”
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VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – Speaking Yiddish to Chickens: Holocaust Survivors on South Jersey Poultry Farms
New Jersey is the Garden State and as the name implies, we have a rich history of agriculture that has helped define our state. An important group of people who… Continue reading “VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – Speaking Yiddish to Chickens: Holocaust Survivors on South Jersey Poultry Farms”
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VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – New Jersey Women During World War II
The important role that women have played in our history is still being uncovered, especially their selfless contributions to our war efforts in which they were prevented from serving in… Continue reading “VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – New Jersey Women During World War II”
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VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – Colonial Taverns of New Jersey: Libations, Liberty and Revolution
New Jersey was the “Crossroads of the American Revolution,” and as battles raged, colonial taverns formed the social network that held the state together. A haven for Patriots and Loyalists… Continue reading “VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – Colonial Taverns of New Jersey: Libations, Liberty and Revolution”
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VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – Puerto Rican Farmworkers in the Garden State, 1950s-1970s
New Jersey has a rich history of agriculture and is renowned for many types of crops, from peaches, to blueberries, to corn. Those who committed their efforts to the cultivation… Continue reading “VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK – Puerto Rican Farmworkers in the Garden State, 1950s-1970s”
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Researching the History of a New Jersey House
Written by Andrew DauphineePublished on January 16, 2024 New Jersey has such a rich history, especially at the local level, and houses are an important part of that tapestry. Thank… Continue reading “Researching the History of a New Jersey House”
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Municipal Documents at the New Jersey State Library
Published on November 17, 2023 Did you know that New Jersey has 564 municipalities, ranging from cities, towns, townships, boroughs and villages? That’s a lot of locations for a small… Continue reading “Municipal Documents at the New Jersey State Library”