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…
Celebrating Flag Day
Since June 14th marks Flag Day every year, it seemed like a good idea to take a look at the holiday as it was celebrated in New Jersey’s newspapers. Flag Day is celebrated in honor of the June 14, 1777…