1

AuthorCampbell, Margaret

Date Created

DescriptionThe paper posits that the earliest Moslem architecture was inspired by Byzantine-Christian architecture. Highlighted are the Mosque of the Sultan Hassan in Cairo and the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul...

2

PDF-1

TitleInfluence of Spain on the United States

Date Created

DescriptionA summary of he Spanish colonization in the United States, from the early missionary settlements in 1539 to the date of this paper (1926), when a Spanish theatrical company performed in Manhattan. ...

3

PDF-1

TitleAs simply as possibly, first the position of the Chinese and then the Japanese.

Date Created

DescriptionPeg Campbell presents an overview of Chinese and Japanese immigration into the United States from a 1930 point of view. She highlights America's need for both of these pools of labor but notes that...

4

PDF-1

TitleStaten Island

AuthorDavis, Mildred

Date Created1966

DescriptionA presentation by Mildred Davis reviews the history of Staten Island including the Dutch and English settlers, up through the present period with special emphasis on the bridges of Staten Island.

5

PDF-1

TitleImpressions of China

AuthorStrong, Dorothy

Date Created

DescriptionPresentation by Dorothy Strong in January 1949 on her trip to China, combining travelogue and personal impressions. Includes brief descriptions of Honolulu and Hong Kong.

6

PDF-1

TitleWatchers of the Sky

AuthorScott, Winifred

Date Created1957-1958

DescriptionA presentation by Winifred Scott highlights the major astronomers through time and describes the planets of our solar system.

7

PDF-1

TitleFashion is Born, Egypt, Greece and Rome

AuthorHowarth, Florence

Date Created

DescriptionA presentation by Mrs Howarth journeys through time in Egypt, Greece and Rome, describing the basic clothing of early man in each area up through the elaborate costumes of their ancient civilizations.

8

PDF-1

TitleBrief architectural history of New York City

AuthorDey, Mary Gray

Date Created

DescriptionA presentation by Mary Gray Dey reviews the major architectural styles to be found in New York City, highlighting buildings and parks.

9

PDF-1

TitleWetlands of New Jersey

AuthorMcCabe, Ruth

Date Created

DescriptionA presentation by Ruth McCabe on the New Jersey wetlands in March 1972, with a particular focus on the Wetlands Act passed in 1970.

Time PeriodThe Modern Age (to present)

10

PDF-1

TitleSome of New Brunswick's colonial homes

AuthorStrong, Dorothy

Date Created

DescriptionPresentation by Dorothy Strong in December 1937 of several colonial homes: the house of Cornelius Low, Buccleuch Mansion, and the home of Henry Guest.

Time PeriodThe Colonial Period (to 1763)