Research

References, Literature, and Photographs

Here are some examples of the reference materials available at the museum for research, or for simply browsing:

– A set of more than 50 binders with photos showing a variety of aspects of Sea Isle history

– Articles describing the early days of Sea Isle’s prosperity as a “vacationer’s paradise,” with its large scale hotels and beachfront pavilions, and the railroads that served them

– A ten-drawer map cabinet containing historical property deeds, city and county maps, and Sea Isle City views

– A set of about 60 volumes with photographs describing the history of organizations in the city, including businesses, churches, schools, clubs, etc.

– A collection of local newspapers dating from the 19th century – on hard copy and on microfilm

– Nearly 200 Family Albums devoted to past and present residents of the city – from Abrams to Zizak

– An extensive collection of photographs and memoirs recounting the devastating 1962 storm

– Personal histories by Sea Isle residents, dating from the 1920s

– A collection of DVDs comprised of photographs, personal interviews, and past events