For National Camera Day, we’re going to take a look at how New Jersey’s newspapers reflected the development of this society-changing scientific advancement. Photography and the photographic camera were developed in the early 1800s, building off of pre-existing discoveries. Although…
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The History of Father’s Day
With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, a look at the holiday’s history in New Jersey newspapers seemed apt. While celebrations honoring fathers have existed in different forms around the globe at various points, the celebration that we know in…
The History of Memorial Day
With May 29th marking Memorial Day this year, it only made sense to take a look at the history of the celebration through New Jersey’s newspapers. The holiday, often known as Decoration Day prior to the First World War, emerged…