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TitleCemetery of Bergen Reformed Church, circa 1900

Date Created1900

DescriptionThe first European burial ground in what is now Jersey City. The earliest burial at the cemetery of the Bergen Reformed Church took place in 1688. The oldest stone markers date from the 1700s. The...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

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TitleCemetery of Bergen Reformed Church, circa 1950s

Date Created1950

DescriptionThe first European burial ground in what is now Jersey City. The earliest burial at the cemetery of the Bergen Reformed Church took place in 1688. The oldest stone markers date from the 1700s. The...

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)

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TitleTwo Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Congregation of Bergen in New Jersey

Date Created1910

DescriptionProgram for six services commemorating anniversary. Short history of church illustrated with picture of first register of members from 1664, images of first and second church buildings, and photo of...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

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TitleOld Bergen Church

AuthorVan Winkle, Daniel

Date Created1924

DescriptionHistory of the Bergen Reformed Church, from its founding in 1660 through the end of the 1800s. Begins with establishment of Dutch colony, rich in detail and anecdotes including economic details such...

Time PeriodColonization and Settlement (1585-1763), Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877), Expansion and Reform (1801-1861), Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)

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TitleSketch of the Early History of the Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen in Jersey City

AuthorVersteeg, Dingman

Date Created1889

DescriptionHistory of the Reformed Dutch Church of Bergen, which served the colonial populations of what is now Hudson and Bergen counties as well as Staten Island. Describes growth of the church in economic...

Time PeriodColonization and Settlement (1585-1763), Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820)

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TitleTwo Hundredth Anniversary Hymns, Reformed Dutch Church at Bergen

Date Created1860

DescriptionLyrics to four hymns from anniversary service on December 2, 1860. The first is about settlers coming to new country, second about the Sabbath School.

Time PeriodExpansion and Reform (1801-1861)

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TitleTwenty-fifth Anniversary, Bergen Reformed Men's Club

Date Created1932

DescriptionProgram for anniversary dinner, Thursday April 7, 1932. Includes photos of church and pastors, a short history, lists of past presidents, current officers and committee members along with program and...

Time PeriodThe Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)

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TitleYear Book of the Bergen Reformed Church of Jersey City, New Jersey, Organized 1660, Easter 1912

Date Created1912

DescriptionDirectory of names and addresses of church members, reports of various committees within church including financial statements. List of pew holders. Calendar of the church including dedicated...

Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)

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TitleMemorial Building and Chapel of Peace, Old Bergen Church

Date Created1944

DescriptionDescription of proposed addition to Bergen Reformed Church, and an appeal for funds. Illustrated with blueprints of the three floors. With list of members of memorial committees. Rev. Lamont Thomas,...

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TitleThree Hundredth Anniversary of the Bergen Reformed Church, "Old Bergen", Jersey City, New Jersey, 1660-1960: A Year of Rededication and Celebration

Date Created1960

DescriptionCalendar of special events for tercentennary. History of church and of the planning for anniversary. List of church and Sunday School staff, officers and consistory, and anniversary committee members....

Time PeriodPostwar Years (1945-1970)