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FORT DECKER
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NEW Perseverance and Vigilance: The History of the Decker Stone House - This
definitive history of the Fort Decker Museum of History is a must have
for those interested in the American Revolution, stone houses or
buildings that might be haunted. MVHS601 - $19.95
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$19.95
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY COFFEE MUG
- This beautiful coffee mug was designed exclusively for MVHS and features our newly designed "steel engraved" style Fort Decker logo in brown on a white mug. $6.00
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$6.00
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FORT DECKER POST CARD
- This beautiful color post card of Fort Decker is a must for
those who want to remember a visit to our museum or show it off
to others. MVHS001 $.75
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$.75
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FORT DECKER NOTE CARDS - A package of ten or twenty handsome notes and envelopes using a late 19th century picture of Fort Decker from our collection. On the reverse side of the card is a short history of the building. MVHS600 10 Notes - $8.95, 20 Notes - $15.95
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10 Notes - $8.95
20 Notes - $15.95
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NATIVE AMERICANS
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THE DELAWARE INDIANS:
A HISTORY by C. A. Westlager. One of the best tribal histories
written about the region's native peoples. MVHS121 $19.95
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$19.95
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THE INDIANS OF NEW JERSEY:
DICKON AMONG THE LENAPES by Mark Harrington. Harrington brings
to life the lore and language of the Lenape Indians in this novel.
MVHS137 $13.95
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$13.95
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THE DELAWARE INDIANS:
A BRIEF HISTORY by Richard C. Adams. A descendant of the Delaware
presents this sketch of the history, language, legends and government
of the tribe. MVHS125 $9.95
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$9.95
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THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF NEW
YORK STATE by William Ritchie. Most complete account of the early
peoples of New York published in one volume. 2nd printing. MVHS132
$25.00
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$25.00
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LOCAL HISTORY BOOKS - REGIONAL
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PORT JERVIS: THEN AND NOW by Matthew Osterberg and Betsy Krakowiak. A
photographic history of the City of Port Jervis as it looked in 1907 and
how it looks today. MVHS1500 - $19.99
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$19.99
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IMAGES OF AMERICA: DINGMANS FERRY by Matthew Osterberg. This
photographic history of Dingmans Ferry illustrates the rich history of a
town that no longer exists. It contains over 200 photographs from the
town. MVHS15001 - $19.99
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$19.99
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HAIL MATAMORAS by the Matamoras Centennial Committee. The official
centennial history of the Borough of Matamoras, Pennsylvania. MVHS15002
- $19.99
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$19.99
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IMAGES OF AMERICA: MILFORD TO THE MINISINK VALLEY by Susan Mickley. The
photographic history of Delaware Valley from Milford to Port Jervis is
the of its kind. It contains over 200 photographs from the town.
MVHS1503 - $19.99
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$19.99
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IMAGES OF AMERICA: MATAMORAS TO SHOHOLA by Matt Osterberg. This photographic history of eastern Pike County, Pennsylvania is the first of its kind. It contains an important collection of
photographs many of which from the Society's archives. The author has generously donated the royalties from the sales of the book to the Society. MVHS151 - $19.99
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$19.99
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EARLY DEEDS AND DOCUMENTS
OF THE MINISINK REGION, Compiled by Tammy Satter. Our Society is proud to offer this collection of deeds, indentures
and legal agreements to our members and researchers. Some are
among the oldest manuscripts (or copies of them) our organization
owns. Soft cover, 44 pages, illustrated, includes maps. MVHS130 $14.95
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$14.95
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HISTORY OF THE MINISINK REGION by Charles Stickney. The Minisink Valley Historical Society
has reprinted this important work of local history that was originally
published in 1867. The book recounts the history of the Towns
of Minisink, Deerpark, Mount Hope, Greenville, and Wawayanda
in Orange County, New York. The book includes an index prepared
by T. Emmett Henderson and is in hard cover form and printed
on acid-free paper. MVHS101 $19.95
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$19.95
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THE MINISINK. The Walpack Historical Society has republished this important and comprehensive
history of the Minisink Region. The book was written as a result
of the controversy in the Delaware River Valley created by the
proposal to build the Tocks Island Dam in the 1970s. MVHS124
$19.95
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$19.95
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HISTORY OF DEERPARK by Peter Gumaer. The best history ever written of the first three generations
of settlers in the Neversink Valley and present-day town of Deerpark. MVHS115 $23.95
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$23.95
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THE OLD MINE ROAD by Charles
Hine. This 1908 history of the Old Mine Road records Hine's observations
about the first 100-mile road in America which ran from the Pahaquarry
copper mines to Kingston.
MVHS107 $19.95
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$19.95
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A GUIDE TO THE HISTORIC
MARKERS OF THE CITY OF PORT JERVIS AND THE TOWN OF DEERPARK,
NEW YORK. by Peter Osborne. This is a comprehensive listing of
the area's historic markers. It includes the reference sources
that were used to create the signs, their locations and current
status. MVHS109 $9.95
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$9.95
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DOCTORS OF PORT JERVIS AND VICINITY by W.L. Cuddeback, M.D. This was published by the Minisink Valley Historical Society in 1920. $7.50
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$7.50
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THE JOURNAL OF THE RECORDS
OF PETER E. GUMAER: 1771-1869 by Lucile G.Ogden. This book contains
a wealth of information about Peenpack (Huguenot), the oldest
inland settlement of Europeans in Orange County, NY. MVHS102
$19.95
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$19.95
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THE NEW YORK - NEW JERSEY
BOUNDARY LINE: WHILE NEW JERSEY DOZED, NEW YORK WAS WIDE AWAKE
by Peter Osborne. This paper was delivered before the New York
State Land Surveyors Association in 1992 and covers all of the
issues that surround the boundary dispute. This is particularly
helpful to those doing research in the Minisink region. MVHS126 $9.95
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$9.95
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LOOKING BENEATH THE SURFACE: THE STORY OF ARCHAEOLOGY IN NEW JERSEY by R. Alan Mounier. MVHS160 $21.95
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$21.95
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WHEN DINOSAURS ROAMED NEW JERSEY by William B. Gallagher. MVHS159 $18.95
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$18.95
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BOB LEWIS' ENCOUNTER WITH THE "GREAT DEATH:" PORT JERVIS' ENTRANCE INTO THE "UNITED STATES OF
LYNCHERDOM" by Kristopher Burrell. This scholarly work details the terrible tragedy that occurred in Port
Jervis in June 1892 when Bob Lewis was lynched in front of an angry mob of
hundreds of people. The drama and sadness of that day still resonates. MVHS152 $15.00
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$15.00
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THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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THE KINGS MEN: ON COMMAND
compiled by Theodore Brush. Compilation of New Jersey Loyalist
Volunteers who enlisted during the American Revolution. Valuable
to historians and genealogists alike. MVHS120 $19.95
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$19.95
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THE DELAWARE RIVER
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A DELAWARE DIARY by Frank
Dale. This new history of the Delaware River is full of anecdotes
and stories and is a great read. Mr. Dale was the speaker at
our 107th annual dinner. MVHS106 $17.95
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$17.95
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BRIDGES OVER THE DELAWARE RIVER Frank Dale. Frank Dale does it again with his new history of the
bridges that cross the Delaware River. It is is full of anecdotes and stories and is a great read.
MVHS153 $19.95
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$19.95
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REMINISCENSES OF THE
DELAWARE VALLEY by J. W. Johnston. A first hand account of the
Delaware River that includes a history of the D & H Canal
and a great deal of family genealogy. MVHS123 $12.95
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$12.95
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STEPHEN CRANE
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STEPHEN CRANE'S SULLIVAN
COUNTY (NY) TALES AND SKETCHES by Stephen Crane. Some of local
writer Stephen Crane's earliest sketches, some of which were
originally printed in the Port Jervis newspapers. MVHS103 $15.95
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$15.95
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GENEALOGY
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MINISINK VALLEY REFORMED DUTCH CHURCH RECORDS 1716-1830. The records of the four primary churches of the Minisink Valley. MVHS105 $31.95
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$31.95
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A GUIDE TO THE TRI-STATE
REGION'S HISTORY AND GENEALOGY RESOURCES by Peter Osborne. This
is a comprehensive listing of the area's historical and genealogical
resources. In addition there are tips for conducting genealogical
research and a listing of MVHS members and the families that
they are researching. This booklet is available in either hard
form or computer diskette. Instructions are provided with computer
disk. MVHS133 $9.95
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$9.95
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THE DECKER FAMILY HISTORY by Christopher Decker. The Family History of Lafayette M. Decker and Aurilla Capwell Decker. $15.00
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$15.00
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CEMETERY RECORDS FROM AROUND THE REGION
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THE RECORDS OF THE LAUREL GROVE CEMETERY, Port Jervis, New York 1864-2000
Compiled by Donald Gumaer, Updated by Nancy Bello.
Our Society is proud to offer a complete updated index to the records of the Laurel Grove
Cemetery in Port Jervis, New York along with its history. MVHS135 Book - $33.95, MVHS136 Map - $12.95
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Book
$33.95 Map
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THE RECORDS OF THE SPARROWBUSH PINE HILL CEMETERY, SPARROWBUSH, NY 1851-2003 Compiled by Nancy Bello, Nancy Conod and Nancy Vocci, Photographs Digitized by Brian Lewis. Our Society is proud to offer a complete updated index to the records of the Sparrowbush Pine HillCemetery in Port Jervis, New York along with its history. MVHS155 Book - $19.95, MVHS154 Map - $25
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Book
$19.95 Map
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THE ERIE RAILROAD & THE O & W RAILROAD
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PORT JERVIS ERIE DEPOT POST CARD - This beautiful color post card of the Port Jerivs
Erie Depot is a must for those who want to remember a visit to the former museum building or collect railroad memorabilia. $.75
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$.75
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OFFICIAL ERIE RAILROAD DRAWINGS MAPS OF PORT JERVIS. The Society recently reproduced its collection of railroad drawings of the yards and shops in Port Jervis. Great for the modeler and those who want to see the railroad's impact on the city at its greatest moment. For details of the maps available, costs and mailing, go to our Railroad Gift Shop.
THE DELAWARE AND HUDSON CANAL
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IMAGES OF AMERICA: THE DELAWARE AND HUDSON CANAL AND GRAVITY RAILROAD by Matt Osterberg. This is the first photographic history of the canal and gravity railroad ever produced. With over 200 photographs one can literally travel the length of the gravity and canal from Carbondale, Pennsylvania to Kingston, New York. The author has generously donated the royalties from the sales of the book to the Society. MVHS147 - $19.99
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$19.99
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NEW YORK STATE CANALS
by Daniel Larkin. This history of the state's canal is the first
of its kind in over 90 years. MVHS139 $12.00
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$12.00
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CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS
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IMAGES OF AMERICA: Promised Land State Park by Peter Osborne. This
photographic history of Promised Land State Park in Greentown,
Pennsylvania is the first of its kind. It contains an important
collection of photographs many of which come from the park's archives.
The author has generously donated the royalties from the sales of the
book to the Society. MVHS1577 - $19.99
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$19.99
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IMAGES OF AMERICA: Hacklebarney & Voorhees State Parks, New Jersey by
Peter Osborne. This photographic history of Hacklebarney and Voorhees
State Parks and the CCC in central New Jersey is the first of its kind.
It contains an important collection of photographs many of which come
from the two park's archives. The author has generously donated the
royalties from the sales of the book to the Society. MVHS157 - $19.99
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$19.99
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IMAGES OF AMERICA: HIGH POINT STATE PARK & THE CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS by Peter Osborne. This photographic history of High Point State Park and the CCC, just a short distance from the city of Port Jervis, New York is the first of its kind. It contains an important collection of photographs many of which from the park's archives. The author has generously donated the royalties from the sales of the book to the Society. MVHS148 - $19.99
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$19.99
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WE CAN TAKE IT: THE ROOSEVELT TREE ARMY AT HIGH POINT STATE PARK 1933-1941 by Peter Osborne. This extensive history written about the Civilian Conservation Corps and their efforts at High Point State Park is required reading for those who have an interest in the greatest conservation movement of the 20th century. The author has generously donated the royalties from the sales of the book to the Society. MVHS144 - $19.99
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$19.99
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POTPOURRI
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Janis Osborne was the editor of TheGazette, the Port Jervis newspaper and her weekly general
interest column was widely read and enjoyed by her fans and became the basis for her book PUT THE DOG ON THE PHONE. MVHS158 $15.95
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$15.95
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UNIQUE GIFT ITEMS
MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY
- A nice gift for a friend who may be
interested in the history of the region or with family ties to the area.
Membership provides a quarterly newsletter, discounts on sales items,
access to an important collection of local history materials and advance
notice of all coming events. A letter is sent to the new member
describing the society and welcoming him/her to this fellowship of
history enthusiasts along with a membership card, a River Trail brochure
and a Orange County Travel Guide. Click Here for our membership page.
OF SPECIAL INTEREST
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ORANGE COUNTY TRAVEL GUIDE by Orange County Tourism. This is an excellent guide to historic and recreational facilities in Orange County, New York. Free with an order.
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FREE with an order
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Minisink Valley Historical Society, Sales Dept., PO Box 659, Port Jervis, NY 12771
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