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By Louise Ann Barton & Donna Lee Sharp Albertson: Join the authors for an old-fashioned Christmas in the Pine Barrens as this book takes you to the famous Albertson’s Farm for Christmas Dinner. Try you hand at these authentic Piney Signature Recipes for your own table. Lovers of poetry will enjoy reading the Piney Poems and those who enjoy tall tales will not be disappointed. -
By Pauline S. Miller: This booklet about the historic village of Double Trouble is a brief informational guide to take you through the long history of a pinelands industrial village nestled in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. This “gem” of a historic site and its unique botanical plants of native New Jersey flora is one of the best kept secrets in the state. Its isolation from any nearby town or village has kept this site in pristine native condition, except for the natural deterioration of buildings in the village. The old saw mill once again hums as it saws local cedar and cedar shingles. The cranberry sorting house and tiny one room school along with other building have been stabilized. Double Trouble State Park is located within the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail. -
By Seaside Park Historical Society: Travel back in time to 1948 and enjoy a glimpse at Seaside Park at that time. This book is a compilation of Seaside Park’s Sunshine News, the local newspaper. You’ll read the articles about the events that happened during 1948. Discover what was making news in this local seaside town. The business advertisements are a treat to explore. -
Colporteur Reports to the American Tract Survey 1841-1846: This is a transcription of the early church records of New Jersey. It can give insight into early church activities. -
By Donna Lee Sharp Albertson & Louise Ann Barton: Discover why the Pine Barrens is such a wonderful place for both summer and winter vacation experiences. Try your hand at original Piney recipes or enjoy reading some Piney poetry and Piney tall tales. Learn about the many vacation activities and cultural events. Discover where mermaids keep their tea cups and what it takes to be born “a REAL Piney”. -
By Robert H. Camp: This book contains a listing of those service members who died during World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam and are honored posthumously. -
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By Louise Ann Barton: Does the Jersey Devil really exist or did the legend spring up from tales told around campfires? Did the stories become more embellished with every generation? Read the book and decide for yourself. -
By John Calu and Dave Hart: With time running out, three intrepid summer adventurers, Kelly Martin, Geoffrey Martin, and Danny Windsor find themselves drawn into the epicenter of controversy as Mayor Dillard C. Webb, coping with unpopular beach closings, riots and demonstrations, must do battle with power mongers and political mercenaries in order to solve this Riddle in the Sand. This is a work of fiction. -
By Congregation B’nai Israel of Toms River: The egg farming industry owes much of its development in Toms River to the Jewish community. Jewish families share the stories of their immigration from various locations in the United States and Europe to the town of Toms River. Their many contributions added to the growth of the area. -
By Patricia H. Burke: The Barnegat Bay area from 1880 to 1920 was home to numerous local decoy carvers. Pictures of the local carvers and their decoys as well as the known gunning clubs in the Barnegat Bay area are included. -
By Carolyn M. Campbell, M. Peryl King, Martha T. Smith: The story of one-room schools moves from the mid 1800’s, when schools were in such disrepair that chickarees (squirrels) nested in the walls, to 1943 when the last one-room school was closed. Over 100 photos and maps, interviews with teachers and pupils, and quotations from the time emphasize the changes that have occurred in education during this century. Specific information about the county’s 76 one-room and 8 multiroom schools is given in the directory. -
Compiled by William A. King, Jr. and Adolph Wooley: Late 19th century and early 20th century downtown Toms River is depicted in 56 pages of many photos never before published. Photos include Washington Street, Water Street, Main Street and various other locations.
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