The Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Settlement of Haddonfield New Jersey : Celebrated October Eighteenth Nineteen Hundred and Thirteen

The Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Settlement of Haddonfield New Jersey by Julia B. Gill Samuel N. Rhoads J. Linton Engle George J. Bergen and James L. Pennypacker is a detailed account of the celebration held in Haddonfield in 1913 to commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of the settlement of the town. The book provides a comprehensive record of the events including the morning exercises afternoon ceremonies historic objects exhibition and public reception. It also highlights the various committees and individuals involved in organizing the celebration as well as the program committee executive committee finance committee exhibits committee publicity committee and reception committee. The book features an allegorical picture representing Haddonfield with blessings of light air and happiness along with a detailed program of the anniversary events including historical papers poems pageant pictures and a cantata. The book also delves into the early religious societies schools fire company library and pottery in Haddonfield shedding light on the religious life care for individuals and disciplinary actions taken by the Friends community. Through marriage certificates ministerial visits and educational provisions the book paints a vivid picture of the social religious and educational landscape of Haddonfield during the colonial period.