Artifacts

The Burlington County Library has purchased or been gifted several account books, ledgers, and registers from residents of the county, dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. While the books give insight into the specific operations that they are charting, they can also provide readers and researchers with a snapshot of daily life at that point in time. Entries mention figures from the community, illuminate their needs via purchases and supplies, and may contain short commentary on contemporary goings-on.

"Ephemera" refers to items that are only meant to maintain importance and relevance for a limited time. This collection holds an assortment of cards, letters, pamphlets, and other items that have made their way into the New Jersey Room collection over the last century.

The Nathaniel R. Ewan Scrapbook collection is a twelve volume set of scrapbooks created by Nathaniel R. Ewan. Ewan was a local businessman, historian, and photographer best remembered for his works with the Historic American Building Survey (HABS), and his 2 albums of pre-19th century buildings and residences, "Early Houses of Burlington County, New Jersey". The latter was donated to the New Jersey State Archives while the Burlington County Historical Society and Burlington County Library System each hold similar copies.

This collection holds scrapbooks gathered by the library that are not part of any larger series.

A seven volume series of scrapbooks on the Battleship USS New Jersey. The scrapbooks trace the legacy of the USS New Jersey following its decommissioning, rehabilitating, and eventual reopening as a museum.