Pamphlet titled A Short Talk on Fair Haven History, presenting a talk by Thomas Irving Brown to Dads of Fair Haven, Inc. on November 24, 1955. Covers early village life, the 1912 borough formation, and community development.

Joseph A Grabas, author of Owning New Jersey: Historic Tales of War, Property Disputes & The Pursuit of Happiness" (2014, The History Press)

Excerpt from a master’s thesis (Chapter 5) by Joseph A. Grabas examining New Jersey slave codes and how Caesar Abrahams and Samuel Still navigated legal restrictions on Black land ownership. Excerpt from a master’s thesis by historian Joseph A. Grabas, submitted as part of the Fair Haven Enclave History materials (2021).

Joseph A Grabas, author of Owning New Jersey: Historic Tales of War, Property Disputes & The Pursuit of Happiness" (2014, The History Press)

Excerpt from a master’s thesis (Chapter 6) by Joseph A. Grabas describing the development of the free African American community in Fair Haven centered around Jacob Brown and Brown’s Lane. Excerpt from a master’s thesis by historian Joseph A. Grabas, submitted as part of the Fair Haven Enclave History materials (2021).

Joseph A Grabas, author of Owning New Jersey: Historic Tales of War, Property Disputes & The Pursuit of Happiness" (2014, The History Press)

Excerpt from a master’s thesis (Chapter 7) by Joseph A. Grabas detailing the Jobes family, early African American land ownership, and the Jobes homestead, including connections to Richard and Hager Smock and Robert Jobes. Excerpt from a master’s thesis by historian Joseph A. Grabas, submitted as part of the Fair Haven Enclave History materials (2021).

Collection Patricia Drummond Collection

March 1999 issue of Life in the Past Lane, the newsletter of the Historic Association of Fair Haven, Inc. This issue includes a letter from the president reflecting on Fair Haven’s historic preservation efforts, a program announcement for a pictorial history presentation by local historian Tim McMahon, community events listings, and articles highlighting some of Fair Haven’s oldest homes. The issue also contains an “In Memoriam” tribute to Howard Steel, Jr., a founding trustee and lifetime member of the Association.

November 1998 issue of Life in the Past Lane, featuring preservation and fundraising for Bicentennial Hall, a musical program by the D-Major Singers, and a historical overview of the building.

Joseph A Grabas, author of Owning New Jersey: Historic Tales of War, Property Disputes & The Pursuit of Happiness" (2014, The History Press)

Manuscript from historian, Joseph A. Grabas entitled The Fair Haven Enclave, a comprehensive history of the African American community in Fair Haven, including early settlement, land ownership, and key figures such as Samuel Still, Jacob Brown, and the Jobes family.