Ocean County (N.J.) -- History

Abstract In October of 1778 the British lead [sic] an amphibious attack in south New Jersey in the villages of Little Egg Harbor and Chestnut Neck. During this incident, between ten and thirty vessels were scuttled, burned, and sank in the Mullica River. This thesis aims to prove that the submerged hull referred to as the Phoel Wreck was involved in the Battle of Chestnut Neck and should therefore be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In...

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...

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. During the fall 2022 semester (in instances where the requisite waivers were received from consenting student authors), the Monmouth University Library,...