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The C. Malcolm Knowles
​Memorial Library

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C. Malcolm Knowles
The C. Malcolm Knowles Memorial Library is located in the Chesterfield Twp Historical Society Headquarter building at 2 Front Street in the Village of Crosswicks. Our research facility is named in honor of C. Malcolm Knowles, a long-time Crosswicks resident and unofficial township historian for many years. The grand opening dedication was held during our 325th Anniversary celebration on Saturday October 26, 2013. Hours are by appointment, so please email us. Our collections include several genealogical publications regarding local families, as well New Jersey State Archives abstracts of early wills.

Online Catalog

To access and search the contents of The Malcolm Knowles Binders, please follow these search steps. 
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Click here for general access to the online catalog "home Page", where you can browse our library collection and search for objects, archives, photographs and people contained in our general collection. This link provides an overview and can help locate binder information. Helpful hint: make notes of binder(s) you may want to search. Return to this page (in a new window). Click step 2.  
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2. To access and search contents of all binders:  Click here.
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The C. Malcolm Knowles Binder Collection

The C. Malcolm Knowles Binder Collection

This collection contains a street-by-street residential history of Chesterfield Township, including photos, newspaper articles and other ephemera collected by Mal Knowles since the 1950s.

The Quaker Collection

We have several early Quaker books, periodicals, and publications, as well as originals of the minutes of the Crosswicks Friends Meeting dating from the 18th century.
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From Gertrude Brick's personal compilation of books on the art of collecting.
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Section of the Quaker Collection

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OUR STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose of the Chesterfield Township Historical Society is to bring together those people interested in history, especially the history of our township. Understanding the history of our township is basic to our democratic way of life, gives us a better understanding of our state and nation, and helps us better to appreciate our American heritage.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Board of Trustees
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Historical Information
  • Library
  • Calendar
  • Events
    • Museum Gala Re-Opening Event
    • Museum Open House & Summer Speakers
    • Garden Party
    • 2023 Plein Air Festival
    • Night at the Museum
    • Holiday Centerpiece Greens
    • Holiday Celebration
    • Annual Meeting
  • Museum
  • Membership
  • Sponsors
  • Store
  • Contact
    • Directions