The Barnegat Bay : a look at the legacy, culture, & heritage of seafaring community, 2015

Item — Call Number: MU Thesis Fuc

Identifier: b7667220

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate Anthropology program. The holdings are primarily bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of university requirements for the Master of Arts degree.

From the Collection:

During the fall 2022 semester (in instances where the requisite waivers were received from consenting student authors), the Monmouth University Library, together with the University's Graduate School and Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences, began providing open access to select full-text digital versions of current theses and dissertations through links to the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global website in the Library's Online Public Access Catalog. Links to these open access digital publications can also be found in the "External Documents" section under any conforming titles that are listed among the holdings itemized in the collection inventory for this finding aid.

Dates

Creation: 2015

Creator

Fuchs, Kiersten A. (Kiersten Annette) (1990- ) (Author, Person)
González-Tennant, Edward (Thesis advisor, Person)
Veit, Richard F. (1968- ) (Thesis advisor, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Access is by appointment only.

Access to the collection is confined to the Monmouth University Library and is subject to patron policies approved by the Monmouth University Library.

Collection holdings may not be borrowed through interlibrary loan.

Research appointments are scheduled by the Monmouth University Library Archives Collections Manager (723-923-4526). A minimum of three days advance notice is required to arrange a research appointment for access to the collection.

Patrons must complete a Researcher Registration Form and provide appropriate identification to gain access to the collection holdings. Copies of these documents will be kept on file at the Monmouth University Library.

Extent

1 Items (print book) : 84 pages ; 8.5 x 11.0 inches (28 cm).

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This thesis looks at the legacy, heritage and culture that has shaped the Barnegat Bay. By examining different groups of inhabitants like the Lenape Indians, the European settlers, pirates and privateers, and the baymen and surfmen. Each component, along with the inhabitants, has left a long lasting impression on the area. Historical events, archaeological evidence, and anthropological groups that have provided some rich, diverse, and important characteristics that were influential to the areas [sic] development. I also examine how there are many connections between people and places throughout the Barnegat Bay including my own personal connection to the area. This thesis is driven to motivate residents and visitors to protect the area and learn all the wonderful aspects of the Barnegat Bay.

Partial Contents

Acknowldgments [sic] -- List of tabels [sic] -- List of figures -- Abstract -- 1. Laying the foundation -- 2. The beginning of seafaring inhabitants -- 3. Contact, expansion, and seafaring resources -- 4. Pirates and privateers -- 5. The legacy of bayment, surfmen, and the Lifesaving Service -- 6. Conclusion -- List of references -- Biographical sketch.