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One of the really nice things that has happened since I've started working on this website is that I've met a lot of people and made a lot of new friends. A lot of people have asked me where they can find books about Camden, and so far I've met five people who have written and published books about Camden during the last couple of years. On this page you will find information about these books and links to where you can find out more about them, and hopefully buy them! Come to think of it, I've got a manuscript of my own I need to put together! This site has been greatly helped by fellow researchers, who have given so much of their time... and in more than a few instances money... to further the work of this website. Take a moment, see what is available, and if you would pick up a book or two. They don't get stale and make great gifts! Phil Cohen Site Last Updated 02/03/2017 |
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A Book by Charles J. Kocher |
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CAMDEN
POLICE by Charles J. Kocher An enjoyable history of the Camden Police Department and perspective of the overall operations with stories of the growth and development throughout the years.. Publisher
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To purchase an autographed copy from the author, e-mail Charles J. Kocher |
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ALONG THE COOPER RIVER by Robert Shinn & Kevin Cook The Cooper River is a meandering tributary of the Delaware River in Camden County with a rich cultural heritage. Along the Cooper River, English Quakers found safe haven from religious persecution in Colonial times, and General Washington's soldiers fought for control of Coopers Ferry during the American Revolution. The river was ideal for industry in Camden, where many immigrants worked in the factories along its banks. Along the Cooper River: Camden to Haddonfield focuses on the communities of Camden, Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Collingswood, Haddon Township, and Haddonfield and how each of them has played a unique role in the long and rich history of the river and its evolution into a nationally significant recreational area. Published
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A Book by Cheryl Baisden |
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CAMDEN by Cheryl L. Baisden Camden resurrects that fascinating era of invincibility through powerful images of Camden’s neighborhoods, community life, and bustling downtown district, as well as the newsmakers and lawbreakers who defined the “biggest little city in the world.” Also included are images of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge construction; Cooper Hospital; Campbell Soup Company, Victor Talking Machine Company/RCA, New York Shipbuilding, and other subjects of interest. Published
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To purchase an autographed copy from the author, e-mail Cheryl Baisden |
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A Book by Allen F. Hauss |
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SOUTH JERSEY MOVIE HOUSES by Allen F. Hauss South
Jersey Movie Houses is a pictorial tour of the theaters that once raised
their curtains to audiences across the South Jersey. It offers a nostalgic
look at their neon marquees and silver screens, bringing back memories of
Saturday matinees, 3-D glasses, and movie date nights. Published
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BOOKS by FRED REISS, ED. D. |
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Public Education in Camden, N.J.: From Inception to Integration describes and interprets the actions of a board of education throughout a century of history, including:f history, including:
Using detailed records from many primary sources, Reiss offers a compelling look at the growth and development of an educational board within an historical framework. iUniverse price: $23.95 |
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A Book by Anthony Molock |
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Gypsy
Joe Harris: by Anthony Molock Published and sold by Authorhouse.com - $16.50 & Postage & Handling |
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Art Books by William M. Hoffman Jr. |
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CAMDEN Paintings by William M. Hoffman Jr.48 pages containing 37 color and 6 black and white reproductions from the Camden Collection plus essays by three historians on Camden and Professor Hoffman's paintings.Buy
this book for $10.00; add
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Books by Jeffrey Dorwart |
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Camden
County, New Jersey: by Jeffrey M. Dorwart Paper
ISBN 0-8135-2958-1 Price: $20.00 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY PRESS |
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Books
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Jewish South Jersey by ISBN
0738550027 Price: $19.99 |
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Books by Erik Varon |
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Sweet
Recollections: by Price: $12.99 |
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A Book by Rosemary Burgo |
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Whispers of Truth by Rosemary Burgo A baby boomer's humorous coming-of-age memoir of life in an Italian-American Catholic home as told by Milissa Maroni. Milissa, a sensitive soul, learns to cope with the chaos surrounding her in ways which will make you both laugh and cry. While all is falling apart, her innocent account will evoke memories in baby boomers while introducing a unique time in history to a younger audience. Ostensively about one child's unmet needs, ultimately it is about the tenacity of the human spirit when it accepts no limits.. Sold by
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A Book by T. Freeman Jr. |
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The Organization by T. Freeman Jr. A mile from Philadelphia across the Delaware River in Southern New Jersey lies the city of Camden. During the Second World War Hispanic immigrants came to Camden by the thousands to work as replacement workers at Campbell Soup. By the 1970s the one time industrial center slowly turned into a drug infested war zone. The city's political structure was tainted with corruption in every aspect. This led to the city being named the most dangerous in America. The Organization was the city's most powerful drug ring with connections that reached as high as the mayor. The main character Simon Gonzales Jr. "Gato" is the grandson of an immigrant and a career hustler who has to manage a family and drug ring at a young age, all while trying to stay alive in America's grimmest city. More than just a book about drugs and guns, The Organization is a tale of how greed, power and corruption turned a working class city into a near third world country. Sold by
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A Book by Judith Harch |
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Falling Off The Family Tree by Judith Harch Sean Kinnarney,
headstrong son of Irish immigrants and Ana Lapinski, beautiful,
self-absorbed daughter of Polish immigrants, ignite a far-reaching fire
when their worlds collide. Sean's recklessness and Ana's sense of
entitlement create a family secret that comes home to roost in the
following generation. Sean's trail of sins and Ana's deceit and thirst for
revenge lead to disaster for each of them Sold by
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Judith Harch lived in Camden until she was 14 years old, then her family moved to Lindenwold. Stll a South Jersey resisdent, she has been a freelance journalist for many years. She was a long-time contributor to The Courier-Post and the "South Jersey Commentary" column in The Philadelphia Inquirer. |
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A Book by Kate Kuligowski |
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Our
Most Treasured Tails by Kate Kuligowski "Wally and I have put many of our exciting and touching experiences with our dog and cat rescues into a book, Our Most Treasured Tails, Sixty Years of Pet Rescue in New Mexico, which is now available. Although its twenty-four chapters only cover a few of the hundreds of pets we have taken in over the past sixty years, each companion animal had a different history and a different story to tell. On the serious side of pet care, this book relates to its reader on a personal basis, asking each to examine their own pet experiences and explore the how the legislative issues in their communities and states affected the well-being of their pet, how stronger animal abuse legislation in all communities and states is a must. Kate J. Kuligowski This hardcover book contains over 90 photographs from 1909 to 2013, and is priced at $20.00, plus postage, and NM tax, if applicable. It can be purchased from the author at: |
 
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Wally Kuligowski is a Camden native. His early years were spent in Whitman Park, where his grandfather had a shoe repair shop. |
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