Archives and History Day set for Oct. 13
Through the years, a dedicated group bring together archivists, historians and of men and women have meticulously

other people and organizations that preserve

preserved many of the historical

New Jersey history and make it

records of Monmouth County dating

available to the public, particularly as it

back to 1665.

relates to Monmouth County.

This month, on Archives and History

A program is available on the Web site,

Day Oct. 13, the county's past will be celebrated

www.visitmonmouth.com/archives and

once again at the Monmouth

can be obtained by calling the archives at

County Library Headquarters in Manalapan.

(732) 308-3771.

Visitors will be treated to as many as

In another Archives Week event,

70 displays prepared by historical organizations

county Archivist Gary Saretzky will present

in the county and from around the

a slide lecture on 19th Century Monmouth

state, as well as a fascinating exhibit on

County Photographers at 1 p.m.

the Jersey Shore on view through Oct. 31

Wednesday, Oct. 10, highlighting the most

in the library's lobby.

significant of more than 100 professionals

The county archives reveal the histories

and serious amateurs he has researched.

of families through property, marriage, birth and naturalization records. They also contain information about the freeing of slaves in the pre-Civil War years, and records of such diverse matters as lawsuits, executions and tavern licenses.

County Clerk Claire French will present the Jane G. Clayton Award to independent historian Karen L. Schnitzspahn of Little Silver, who will be available for book signing.

Featured speaker will be Professor Walter Greason of Ursinus College, Collegeville, Pa., who will speak on "Re-imagining the Garden of Eden: How Monmouth County Became a Suburban Paradise."

Greason will focus on the post-World War II period during which Monmouth County's population grew dramatically, and discuss how the county changed from a largely agricultural area to a more densely populated county.

Since 1996, Archives and History Day has been celebrated annually in recognition of Archives Week. Its purpose is to