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TitleI remember school and religion at Seabrook

AuthorVaga, Thomas

Date Created1949-1957

DescriptionIn this "I remember" memoir, Rev. Thomas Vaga remembers his childhood at Seabrook, the place where he first tasted spaghetti, got poison ivy as a Cub Scout, and received hundreds of "get-well" cards...

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TitleIn Memoriam, Rev. Benjamin C. Taylor, D.D.: Pastor of the Reformed (Dutch) Church of Bergen, in New Jersey, from 1828 to 1881

AuthorDuryee, William Rankin; Brett, Cornelius; Van Cleef, Paul Duryee; Van Cleef, Paul Duryee

Date Created1881

DescriptionMemorial addresses and resolutions from the funeral services of long serving pastor, given by his colleagues and successors and pastoral organizations. Biographical sketches cover his education and...

Time PeriodCivil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877), Expansion and Reform (1801-1861), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)

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TitleBigger Church of Dr. Brett: Some reminiscences of his relations to the people of Jersey City, a Souvenir of the Dinner at the Carteret Club, Monday Evening, June 3, 1918

AuthorRichardson, William H.

Date Created1918

DescriptionBiography of Rev. Cornelius Brett from his work on the Lincoln campaign in 1860 through his service as pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church from 1876 to 1918, also including his service as a chaplain...

Time PeriodThe Industrial Revolution (1870-1900), The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930), Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877)

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TitleBiographical essay of Grant Harris

Date Created2011-11-16

DescriptionA short biographical essay of Grant Harris, owner of Cowtown, the oldest weekly rodeo in America, located in New Jersey. This essay was written as a part of the You're U.S. project...

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TitleBiographical essay of Tannah and Coley Morris

AuthorWilliams, Karen Joyce

Date Created2011-12-02

DescriptionA short biographical essay of Tannah Morris, high school student and Gospel pianist. This essay was wriiten as a part of the You're U.S. project (http://youreus.com/). Created by Emile Klein, You’re...

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TitleHistory of the Old Dutch Church at Totowa, Paterson, New Jersey, 1755 to 1827: with Baptismal Register 1756-1808

AuthorNelson, William

Date Created1892

DescriptionHistory of the church which was located at what is now Ryle Avenue, Paterson. Description of the church buildings and historical anecdotes. Biography of first pastor, Dominie David Marinus, who was...

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

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TitleBi-Centennial Celebration, 1699-1899, Reformed Church of the Navesink and its Two Branches: First Reformed Church of Freehold, now known as the Brick Church of Marlboro, N.J. and the Reformed Church of Holmdel, formerly known as the White Meeting House, Tuesday, October 24, 1899

Date Created1899

DescriptionHistory of three churches in Monmouth County, NJ. Histories of the two "branch" churches, plus an extensive historical discourse that relates the general history of the Reformed Church, and the...

Time PeriodColonization and Settlement (1585-1763), Expansion and Reform (1801-1861), Civil War and Reconstruction (1850-1877), Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820), The Industrial Revolution (1870-1900)

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TitleBiographical essay of Albert Appel

Date Created2011-11-21

DescriptionA short biographical essay of Albert Appel, founder of Appel Farm Arts and Music Center in Elmer, NJ. This essay was written as a part of the You're U.S. project (http://youreus.com/). Created by...

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TitleCo-op Agents for Jersey Homesteads, 1939

Date Created1939

DescriptionJersey Homesteads was established in the 1930s as an agro-industrial cooperative community. It was established specifically for urban, Jewish garment workers, many of whom had emigrated from Europe. ...

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TitleLetter from Alice R. Appenzeller to William Elliot Griffis, August 3, 1924

Date Created1924-08-03

DescriptionDescribes her busy summer schedule and the demands/workload she is experiencing. Apologizes for not responding to Griffis' previous four letters. Responds to Griffis's plans to travel to France and...