Plainfield Public Library holds a large collection of scrapbooks created by past Plainfield residents as well as local clubs and organizations. The books may contain everything from letters, business records, photographs and postcards to a variety of ephemera and newspaper clIppings. Viewing of the historical scrapbooks is by appointment only. Please contact the Local History Department at 908-757-1111 Ext. 136 to schedule an appointment.
Video Selections from Vivian Pearson's Scrapbook, 1920-1931. (click image to run video)
| Carol Ann Gilbert |
1959-1962 |
1 volume |
Scrapbooks |
| Frederick Leneper, an artist's scrapbook |
1960s |
1 volume |
Scrapbooks |
| Vivian Pearson, A School Girl's Record Book (above image) |
1920-1931 |
1 volume |
Scrapbooks |
| Philip Stiehl Diary |
1909-1911 |
1 volume |
Marjorie & Roger Vail Collection (closed collection) |
| Jonah Vail's Day Book |
1825-1831 |
1 volume |
Marjorie & Roger Vail Collection (closed collection) |
| Marjorie Vail's School Scrapbook |
1944-1946 |
1 volume |
Marjorie & Roger Vail Collection (closed collection) |
| Vail Family Ledger |
Ledger, 1820-1824
Clippings, 1898-1916 |
1 volume |
Marjorie & Roger Vail Collection (closed collection) |
| Vail Family WWI Scrapbook |
1917 |
1 volume |
Marjorie & Roger Vail Collection (closed collection) |
| Mayor John W. Zerega |
1946-1948 |
2 volumes |
Scrapbooks |
| Dime Savings Bank |
1899-1952 |
1 volume |
Plainfield Reference |
| Plainfield News Clippings (PPL) |
1880-1964 |
17 volumes |
Plainfield Reference |
| Catholic Women's Club of the Plainfields |
1940-1986 |
6 volumes |
Local Clubs & Organizations |
| Cosmopolitan Club of the Plainfield Area |
1944-1996 |
2 volumes |
Local Clubs & Organizations |
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) - Continental Chapter
Washington Rock Scrapbook |
1895-1997 |
11 volumes |
Local Clubs & Organizations |
| Plainfield Area Y.M.C.A. |
1918-1927 |
2 volumes |
Local Clubs & Organizations |
Plainfield Seminary (View Scrapbook Gallery)
(View Collections Finding Aid) |
1867-1923 |
3 volumes |
Local Clubs & Organizations |
| Laurel League |
1935-1986 |
6 volumes |
Local Clubs & Organizations |
| Masonic Temple - Free and Accepted Masons, Jerusalem Lodge |
1940-1943 |
1 volume |
Local Clubs & Organizations |
| Monday Afternoon Club |
1940-1960 |
6 volumes |
Local Clubs & Organizations |
| Muhlenberg Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association |
1904-1995 |
5 volumes |
Local Clubs & Organizations |
| Plainfield Garden Club |
1915-1990 |
8 volumes |
Local Clubs & Organizations |
| Plainfield Music Club |
1936-1992 |
6 volumes |
Local Clubs & Organizations |
