DescriptionBirth Certificate of Amos Cioletti dated October 8, 1912 written in Italian. The American Labor Museum online collection includes historical documents and photos. The objects document the domestic...
DescriptionPaul (Paolo) LaTorraca emigrated from Naples, Italy, on the Calabria vessel, and arrived at Brooklyn's Pier 29 in New York City, on May 15, 1908. He settled in Newark, New Jersey, where his sister,...
DescriptionAccounting of the fairly substantial estate of Stephen Vreeland, fifth generation Dutch American and the first of his line to live his life entirely after independence. Detailed list of monies paid...
Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
DescriptionDivision of the property of Stephen Vreeland agreed to by his children and grandchildren. There are no fewer than eight different lots or houses described, as well as shares in two mortgages, stock...
DescriptionOrphan's Court filing submitted by "Proctor of Exceptants" in which some of the heirs of Stephen Vreeland dispute charges in the executor's account of the estate. Detailed list of disputed charges and...
Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)
DescriptionPublic notice that freeholders of Bergen County intend to submit application to Superior Court of Common Pleas for permission to hire six surveyors to lay out five new roads in New Barbadoes Township....
DescriptionInvitation from church officers, made out to Frank H. Van Winkle, to participate in services commemorating anniversary of church. Services at church were part of larger celebration of founding of...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)