Joint Free Public Library of Morristown and Morris Township (N.J.)

Includes letters, documents, and photographs of Phillips family of Barbados whose tie to Morristown is through the marriage of Emily Ford Canfield (1897- ) to William Lambert Collyer Phillips (1874-1924). Offers a view of life in Barbados.

The Morris Aqueduct Records document the founding of Morristown's first water supply source in 1799. The documents and items highlight the early history of Morristown's reservoir: including, land use deeds, account and minute books, correspondence, stockholder certificates, chemical and engineering reports, a Morristown town ordinance, newspaper clippings and early water bills. The newspaper clippings provide valuable local insight into the uses and...

Includes deed, surveys, correspondence relating to the area in Byram Township, Sussex County known as the Conn Farm. Franklin Green Colby bought the land in 1901 and later built an Italian-style mansion "Tamaracks" on the property.

Includes legal and business documents of the Lindsley (Lindsly) family of Morris County, N.J.

This collection represents real estate records of the two prominent Morristown, N.J. families.

Includes financial, legal, and personal documents of the Sharp family of German Valley, Morris County, N.J. The collection provides documentation of the 19th century resort industry in Morris County.

Contains copies of original manuscripts, articles, pamphlets, and poems of the New Jersey writer.

Includes deeds, surveys, wills, receipts, and correspendence of the families.

Contains photographs, correspondences, news clippings, professional documents, and writings of the black entertainer, teacher, and civic activist.