Of myth and brick : examining the legendary Pasadena Terra Cotta Company, 2003

Item — Call Number: MU Thesis Wie

Identifier: b2088740

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection consists of theses written by students enrolled in the Monmouth University graduate History program. The holdings are bound print documents that were submitted in partial fulfillment of 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 Publishing 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: 2003

Creator

Wieczorek, Scott (1975- ) (Author, Person)
Greenberg, Brian (1946- ) (Thesis advisor, Person)
Veit, Richard F. (1968- ) (Thesis advisor, Person)
New Jersey Historical Commission (Funder, Organization)

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) : 60 pages ; 8.5 x 11.0 inches (28 cm).

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This paper examines the history and folklore associated with a ruined industrial complex in the New Jersey Pine Barrens commonly known as the Pasedena Terra Cotta Company. Through mapping of the site and extensive historical research it appears that the site is not a terra cotta factory at all, but rather an early twentieth century brickworks associated with the Brooksbrae Brick Company. The site is important as both a well-preserved and highly visible archaeological site and as a well known, though generally misunderstood, reminder of the Pinelands' industrial heritage.