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*Burr, Nelson R. ''A Narrative and Descriptive Bibliography of New Jersey.'' The New Jersey Historical Series. Volume 21 Princeton, New Jersey: Van Nostrand, 1964. (Not available at the Family History Library.) | *Burr, Nelson R. ''A Narrative and Descriptive Bibliography of New Jersey.'' The New Jersey Historical Series. Volume 21 Princeton, New Jersey: Van Nostrand, 1964. (Not available at the Family History Library.) | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{ | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H23bi}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&referer=brief_results Worldcat]. | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{ | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FSC|252458|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 A3ka}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&qt=results_page Worldcat]. | ||
== County and Town Historians == | == County and Town Historians == | ||
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A useful set of volumes concerning New Jersey's history is: | A useful set of volumes concerning New Jersey's history is: | ||
*Kull, Irving S. ''New Jersey, A History''. Five Volumes. New York, New York: The American Historical Society, Incorporated. 1930-1932. (Family History Library {{ | *Kull, Irving S. ''New Jersey, A History''. Five Volumes. New York, New York: The American Historical Society, Incorporated. 1930-1932. (Family History Library {{FSC|240023|title-id|disp=book 974.9 H2k, films 1697477 and 2055167 item 5}}.) | ||
Transcripts of many New Jersey public documents from the colonial and revolutionary period have been published in: | Transcripts of many New Jersey public documents from the colonial and revolutionary period have been published in: | ||
*''Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey.'' Newark, New Jersey: The Daily Journal Establishment, 1880-1949. Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Second Series. 42 Volumes. This set contains will abstracts, patents, deeds, newspaper abstracts, and marriages. Most volumes are individually indexed. {{ | *''Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey.'' Newark, New Jersey: The Daily Journal Establishment, 1880-1949. Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Second Series. 42 Volumes. This set contains will abstracts, patents, deeds, newspaper abstracts, and marriages. Most volumes are individually indexed. {{FSC|193642|title-id|disp=Online for most volumes; books 974.9 B49a; films beginning with 844833 item 3}}. | ||
*''New Jersey Historical Society (Newark, New Jersey). Documents Relating to the Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey ''. Trenton, New Jersey : John L. Murphy Pub. Co., 1901-1917. Extracts from American newspapers v. 1 1776-1777 -- v. 2 1778 -- v. 3 1779 -- v. 4 Nov. 1, 1779-Sept. 30, 1780 -- v. 5 Obtober, 1780-July 1782. Family History Library {{ | *''New Jersey Historical Society (Newark, New Jersey). Documents Relating to the Revolutionary History of the State of New Jersey ''. Trenton, New Jersey : John L. Murphy Pub. Co., 1901-1917. Extracts from American newspapers v. 1 1776-1777 -- v. 2 1778 -- v. 3 1779 -- v. 4 Nov. 1, 1779-Sept. 30, 1780 -- v. 5 Obtober, 1780-July 1782. Family History Library {{FSC|194980|item|disp=FS Library films 844833-52 and 438588}} and list of {{FSC|974.9 B49a|disp=books 974.9 B49a}}; some volumes are on fiche.) | ||
== United States History == | == United States History == | ||
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The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | The following are only a few of the many sources that are available: | ||
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. {{ | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2alm}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&referer=brief_results Worldcat]. <br> | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. ({{ | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. ({{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 H2ad}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380&referer=brief_results Worldcat] A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books].<br> | ||
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G&C Merriam, 1971. This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. {{ | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G&C Merriam, 1971. This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Library book 973 H2v}}). Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books].[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&qt=owc_search Worldcat].<br> | ||
*''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 {{ | *''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS Library book 973 H23w}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History&qt=owc_search Worldcat]. The full text is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books] | ||
To find more books and articles about New Jersey's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "New Jersey history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | To find more books and articles about New Jersey's history use the Internet [http://www.google.com/ Google] search for phases like "New Jersey history." [[FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search|FamilySearch Catalog Surname Search]] lists many more histories under topics like: | ||
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