Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-07
STUDY HISTORY
Of THIS CITY
Push Plans for Organization
of Historical Association
Here

n band o. local people, anxicys
to bring To Lg1- The early history
Of Perth AmbOy and its vicinity end
to preserve the traditions of the
section. met at the public library
last night as the Perth Amboy His
torical Association to discuss plans
for the perfection of organization
and to hear the messages brought
by representatives OF similar organ-
izations in the state.
Introduced by Adrian Lyon, Pro-
fessor Austin Scott of Rutgers COL
lege. second vice president of the
New Jersey Historical Association
and president OF the New Brunswick
Historical Club one of the foremost
historians in these parts brought
the greetings and congratulations
of these bodies to the local society.
with a message of encouragement
In the work that has been under
taken. Professor Scott spoke on the
club in New Brunswick. which has
been organized for fifty-one years
and presented the local society with
the records and pamphlets mat
have been put out during this long
period.
Perth Amboy is a rich historical
deld," the speaker said. illustrating
with several interesting facts con-
>erning the-old days. A fact not
perallyA Known, and as far as can
~ according to Professor
[ the first county court
states was established
md that Perth Amboy
nmunities hereabout
Agoverned as such in
century when the
states were still run
Heritage of traditions be-
The people of P n Amboy
HAiddlesex county, as the speak,
said, land the society should be a
reservoir of information on every
thing concerning their history
Professor Scott admonished the
assembled group to go into the work
seriously, mot as an interesting
hobby" The cooperation of the New
brunswick body was promised at
any time it is needed and the talk
proved an inspiration to start the
work Immediately.
Mrs. Frances Westervelt of the
Bergen County Historical Society,
and curator of organization for nine
teen years spoke interestingly on the
work that has been accomplished
in this county and dwelt. especially
dPOn tlt COAACNt4ODS III NAC museum
at Hackensack which was added to
the public library strictly for the
use Of this organization. Mrs. West
ervelt told of the relics that had been
collected and of the real value of
the souvenirs as well as their educa-
tional worth to the school children
and tine general public. No histor-
ical fact, no old relic passes by this
Bergen county society and the result
is a substantial living organization
with a membership of over 500.
Mrs. Westervelt also promised the
cooperation of her society and as
sured that she would at all times be
available for assistance.
A short business meeting was held
~f0TTc<Ning the talks at which a list
of temporary officers were elected.
Ferd Garretson acted as chairman
last night. Fred Rtchters was made
vice president. George Miller, who
organized the society; secretary,
Charles X. Seaman Jr., treasurer
and Miss Edith Crowell. librarian.
These officers were elected until such
time as the constitution and bylaws
are adopted which will probably be
at the next meeting Monday, Janu-
ary Q was the date set for the next
session when permanent officers are
and a plan for action is de-
cided upon.