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  1. 1961.002.002 A - Booklet

    Town of Clinton: Charter, By-Laws and Ordinances from 1902. A). Ordinance stamped with "Chas. H. Stanton, Clinton, N.J" on front and verso. Inside are a list of rules that the town must follow.

    Record Type: Object

    1961.002.002
  2. 1961.002.002 B - Booklet

    Town of Clinton: Charter, By-Laws and Ordinances from 1902. B). Ordinance written on top of cover in ink "Clinton House" Inside are a list of rules that the town must follow.

    Record Type: Object

    1967.002.002 B
  3. 1961.004.008 A-C - Plane, Rabbet

    (A) Wooden hollow plane; marked "JWF" (B) wooden wedge (C) Iron bade

    Record Type: Object

    1961.004.008 (2)
  4. 1964.021.001 - Booklet

    Titled, "Souvenir Of the Seventy fifth Anniversary and Dedictatory and Memorial Services of the Clinton Methodist Episcopal Church 1839-1914" Inside cover has a black and white picture of the Church. Inisde cover title: "Seventy fifth Anniversary of Clinton Methodist Episcopal Church, Feburary 22nd 1914, Resident Bishop, L.B Wilson LL.D., D.D., District Superintendent, D.B.F. Randolph, Pastor in Charge, S. Rechnizter D.D." Includes the histo...

    Record Type: Object

    1964.021.001
  5. 1964.021.003 - Booklet

    Small paperback booklet of 36 pages, "Charter, By-Laws and Ordinances of the Town of Clinton" published in 1887 by the "Clinton Democrat Steam Printing Office." Ordinances were passed by the Common Council of the Town of Clinton. One such ordinance published is, "An Ordinance Relative to Cattle," making it unlawful for cattle, sheep or horses to run at large.

    Record Type: Object

    1964.021.003
  6. 1964.021.004 - Booklet

    A booklet printed in 1895 by the Clinton Democrat Press of Clinton, New Jersey. "Picturesque Clinton, Hunterdon County New Jersey", Title page, "A Sketch-Book / of / Clinton, New Jersey; / The Place Beyond Compare for Life or Leisure / in the / Most Favoring Environments. / The Richest Rural Region of the East. / Charming Views of Vale and Mountain on Every Side. / Shaded walks, Good Drives, and Boating. / Best of Trunk Railroad, Connections to ...

    Record Type: Object

    1964.021.004
  7. 1966.003.001 - Booklet

    "Central New Jersey Chairmaking" by William H. MacDonald. Descriptions of shops in Monmouth, Mercer, Middlesex and Hunterdon Counties up to 1875. Information on tools, patterns and biographies of people in the chairmaking industry. The following people are Chairmakers from Hunterdon County: Tunis Servis, Joesph B. Servis, Isaac Horne, Jeremiah T. Horne, Benjamin Horne, John Young, William Gordon, Henry W. Hortman, Peter Berrell, John Volk, Willi...

    Record Type: Object

    1966.003.001
  8. 1966.016.004 - Bill

    Handwritten bill or reciept, "Flemington, July 26, 1820" to "William Probasco from S. D. Stryker." List includes, "string beads, tea cups, plates, tea pots, ribbon, pins, basket, yards of gingham and muslin." Samuel D. Stryker (1791-1863) of Alexandria, Hunterdon County, operated a dry goods or general store in Flemington, New Jersey until 1826, then in Frenchtown and Lambertville, New Jersey. He also partnered with the Reading brothers in ...

    Record Type: Object

    1966.016.004
  9. 1966.016.007 - Card, Business

    Business card for "Frank Hand Co. / Successors to L. Davis & Co. / Jobbers and Retail Dealers in / Hardware, Paints, Oils, Electrical Supplies, Blocks, Oars,Rope, Sheathing, Wall Paper." The location is 80-82 Third Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Telephone numbers listed, "Long Distance Telephone, No 826," and "Local Telephone, No 95." The Frank Hand Co, operated about 1900-1925, as a family business with father, Frank H. Hand (1849-1932) his ...

    Record Type: Object

    1966.016.007
  10. 1966.021.004 A-C - Plane, Molding

    Tongue Plane (A), Beech wood, 1850-1870 Marked "ALEX HUTTON" on the nose and "4/8" on the toe, this tongue-and-groove molding plane includes its orginial wedge (B) and iron blade (C), which features a dual-point cutting edge. A repair to the fence shows continued use and preservation by its owner.

    Record Type: Object

    1966.021.004 (2)
  11. 1966.042.012 - Ad, Newspaper

    Honness and Butler of Clinton, New Jersey, advertisement, for "The Best in the World. Evan's Patent Anti-rusting Tinware. Manufactured only by The Clifton Springs Manufacturing Company,Clifton Springs N.Y." "Tin the only material which meets the requirements for Water Pails, Toilet Ware, or articles for similar uses. This ware is made of the best Melyn Tin, having a strong rim to stand upon and a patent galvanic bottom which protects the ware fr...

    Record Type: Object

    1966.042.012
  12. 1966.045.001 - Catalog, Trade

    "Illustrated Catalogue and Price List of Carpenters Tools, Catalogue No.7. August 1873, J.B. Shannon, 1009 Market Street, Philadelphia, Penn'a, McCalla & Stavelt Printers 237-9 Dock Street, 1873." Written in ink on the inside cover, "Compliements of Aue Beitler" and "Tools copy II" and "Clinton Historical Society / Box 5005 / Clinton, New Jersey" stamped inside. Contents include an index of tools, prices and images for different tools that coul...

    Record Type: Object

    1966.045.001
  13. 1966.061.001 A, B - Letter

    A). Civil War era letter sent to Miss Emily Augusta Terraberry (Terriberry) 1850-1917 of Glen Gardner and Clinton, New Jersey. Sent to her from a union soldier, named Henry Thomas. He had recieved a sewing kit made by Miss Terriberry and while he was in the US General Hospital at Patterson Park, Baltimore, Maryland he wrote to MissTerriberry. Henry Thomas thanks her and the women in general for their "kindly regard of the poor soilders" and expla...

    Record Type: Object

    1966.061.001 A
  14. 1966.061.002 - Invitation, Wedding

    Wedding Announcement or Invitation for John W. Hoff (1855-1901) and Mary A. Dean (1853-1920). The card reads, "Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Hoff / At Home / Wednesday Evening, Feburary 12th, 1879 / At five o'clock / John. W. Hoff, Mary A. Dean / Baptistown N.J." John's parents were Phillip Hoff (1810-1886) and Mary A. Stewart Hoff of Kingwood township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

    Record Type: Object

    1966.061.002
  15. 1966.061.003 - Invitation, Wedding

    Marriage reception card for Lewis S. Hoff and Mary C. Conover. Card reads, "Mr. and Mrs Phillip Hoff / Reception / Wednesday, October, 4th 1876 / at 10 o'clock, A.M. / Lewis S. Hoff, Mary C. Conover / Oak Summit, N.J." Philip Hoff (1810-1886) and Mary A. Stewart were the parents of Lewis S. Hoff.

    Record Type: Object

    1966.061.003
  16. 1966.061.004 - Invitation, Wedding

    Wedding invitation for the marriage of Mary C. Conover to Lewis S. Hoff on September 28, 1876. Card reads, "Mr. & Mrs. J.T. Conover / request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter / Mary / to / Lewis S. Hoff / At home / Thursday, September 28th, 1876 / Hickory Farm, Pattenburg N.J."

    Record Type: Object

    1966.061.004
  17. 1966.061.005 - Contract

    Mortgage contract or indenture between Nancy V. Weaver and William Weaver and Bennet V. Leigh and Charles W. Leigh, the Executors of the last will and testament of John T. Leigh of Clinton, New Jersey. John T. Leigh of the Leigh Mansion. Stamped "County clerk, October 1921 and April 28th, 1894." This is in regards to property boarded by Clinton Academy, Jacob Fox, Dr.S. Vansyckle, Caleb O. Halstead, Charles Dunham, James R. Dunham.

    Record Type: Object

    1966.061.005
  18. 1966.074.009 - Ad, Newspaper

    Folded paper ad for "PEQUOT SHEETS with the handy new "QUICK-PICK" identification tab." There is a size chart on the far left hand side with sizes for the sheets, crib sheets and pillow cases. On the middle page there is a section about Pequot and why it is, "Awarded Highest Rating for Strength". On verso there is a section entitled, "Guess no more, my lady!" in which the company talks about " the guide to certanity whenever you go shopping for ...

    Record Type: Object

    1966.074.009
  19. 1966.077.006 - Booklet

    Small booklet printed by the Republican National Convention of the "Address of Acceptance by Hon. Garret A. Hobart, 1896, Vice President of the United States. Speech was given in Paterson, New Jersey on July 7th 1896, to the Committee of Notifcation of the Republican National Convention. Garret A. Hobart, a New Jersey native, was nominated as the Republican candidate for Vice President in the 1896 election, despite the fact he was a relative u...

    Record Type: Object

    1966.077.006
  20. 1966.093.002 - Deed

    Property deed for the Dunham-Parry Mill (now known as the Hunterdon Art Museum), dated April 1848. Sale to Samuel Perry from Furman and Sarah Vansyckle for the sum of $4,250. Describes the Clinton, New Jersey property border in chains and links. Mentions boundries of the "Stone Store House", Charles Dunham (now Hiram Deats) lot and the former lot of Archibald S. Taylor. Also mentions the former property of James R. Dunham.

    Record Type: Object

    1966.093.002

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