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=== Contact Information  ===
Morristown and Morris Township Library<br>North Jersey History and Genealogy Center<br> 1 Miller Rd.<br>Morristown, NJ 07960<br>Tel: 973-538-3473<br>Email: [mailto:njhgc@mmt.mainlib.org njhgc@mmt.mainlib.org]<br>[https://mmtlibrary.org/nj-history-genealogy/ Website]
 
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=== Collection Description  ===
=== Collection Description  ===


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[https://mmtlibrary.org/nj-history-genealogy/our-collections/ Our Collections]: New Jersey and early American histories, genealogies, maps, historical newspapers, historic preservation materials, manuscripts, city directories of New Jersey and New York City, Morris County surname files, and family papers.<br><br>


=== Tips  ===
*[https://cdm16100.contentdm.oclc.org/ North Jersey History & Genealogy Center Digital Collections]. Digital materials from our Special Collections and Archives, ranging in subject matter from everyday life in 19th century Northern Jersey, to the art of Thomas Nast and A.B. Frost, detailed historical maps and atlases, Morristown's Gilded Age, and fascinating images of Morris County life by the early 20th century documentary photographer Frederick Curtiss. Our patrons are now able to find images and historical information with easy and accurate subject searching, and we are able to save wear and tear on these fragile items. Collections are presented in a variety of formats, including photographs, art, and text. Our Digital Collections are expanded and updated on an ongoing basis.


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*[https://mmtlibrary.org/nj-history-genealogy/ The North Jersey History & Genealogy Center] is a department within the Morristown & Morris Township Library, located in the building's lower level. We invite you to explore our collection of material on New Jersey and early American history, genealogy, historic preservation, rare books, and fine art and prints. This page also has online catalog, a collections page, digital images, and also click into "Archival and Manuscript Collection Finding Aids".


=== Guides  ===
*[https://mmtlibrary.org/HCFindingAids/historicalnewspapers.html Morris County Daily Record on Microfilm] (Printed Obituary Index by Year Available)


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Revision as of 20:58, 4 September 2024


Morristown and Morris Township Library


Morristown and Morris Township Library
North Jersey History and Genealogy Center
1 Miller Rd.
Morristown, NJ 07960
Tel: 973-538-3473
Email: njhgc@mmt.mainlib.org
Website

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

Our Collections: New Jersey and early American histories, genealogies, maps, historical newspapers, historic preservation materials, manuscripts, city directories of New Jersey and New York City, Morris County surname files, and family papers.

  • North Jersey History & Genealogy Center Digital Collections. Digital materials from our Special Collections and Archives, ranging in subject matter from everyday life in 19th century Northern Jersey, to the art of Thomas Nast and A.B. Frost, detailed historical maps and atlases, Morristown's Gilded Age, and fascinating images of Morris County life by the early 20th century documentary photographer Frederick Curtiss. Our patrons are now able to find images and historical information with easy and accurate subject searching, and we are able to save wear and tear on these fragile items. Collections are presented in a variety of formats, including photographs, art, and text. Our Digital Collections are expanded and updated on an ongoing basis.
  • The North Jersey History & Genealogy Center is a department within the Morristown & Morris Township Library, located in the building's lower level. We invite you to explore our collection of material on New Jersey and early American history, genealogy, historic preservation, rare books, and fine art and prints. This page also has online catalog, a collections page, digital images, and also click into "Archival and Manuscript Collection Finding Aids".

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