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Pinpointing Parker's Print Shop
We know NJ's first print shop was established by
James Parker in the town of Woodbridge, but exactly
where has been the subject of debate a local
legends. Gordon examines the evidence from his
research for his biography of Parker.
The New Jersey Folk Grave Marker Survey
Project
Gordon and Stephanie explain what folk grave
markers are and their historic, cultural and artistic
importance, how we survey them, what we've learned
to date and plenty of interesting pictures of
examples. See the Folk Grave Marker page on this
site for more information about this topic.
We know NJ's first print shop was established by
James Parker in the town of Woodbridge, but exactly
where has been the subject of debate a local
legends. Gordon examines the evidence from his
research for his biography of Parker.
The New Jersey Folk Grave Marker Survey
Project
Gordon and Stephanie explain what folk grave
markers are and their historic, cultural and artistic
importance, how we survey them, what we've learned
to date and plenty of interesting pictures of
examples. See the Folk Grave Marker page on this
site for more information about this topic.
Presentation Lengths
All presentations are roughly 45 minutes, allowing for a 15 minute questions and answers
period.
Technical Requirements
All presentations involve a PowerPoint show. At this time, we need you to supply the
computer projector and screen. We provide the laptop.
Speakers Fee
We ask for a fee of $150, receivable at the conclusion of the presentation. We may ask
for a little more if we need to travel a great distance. Many organizations have
pre-established amounts that they pay speakers. We understand budgets can be tight,
so please let us know in advance and we will work with you! We try to be flexible!
All presentations are roughly 45 minutes, allowing for a 15 minute questions and answers
period.
Technical Requirements
All presentations involve a PowerPoint show. At this time, we need you to supply the
computer projector and screen. We provide the laptop.
Speakers Fee
We ask for a fee of $150, receivable at the conclusion of the presentation. We may ask
for a little more if we need to travel a great distance. Many organizations have
pre-established amounts that they pay speakers. We understand budgets can be tight,
so please let us know in advance and we will work with you! We try to be flexible!
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"James Parker: A Printer on the Eve of Revolution" book tour!
May 15, 2008: Fraunces Tavern - 6:30pm
54 Pearl Street, New York, NY
www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/
May 24, 2008: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts - 2:00pm
9 Main Street, Madison, NJ
www.metc.org/
May 29, 2008: New York chapter of the American Printing History
Associationheld at The Grolier Club - 6:00pm
47 East 60th St., New York, NY
www.printinghistory.org/
www.grolierclub.org/
September 18, 2008: Historical Society of the Somerset Hills - 7:30pm
15 West Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ
www.historicalsocietyofsomersethills.org/
November 11, 2008: Cranford Historical Society - 2:00pm
The Crane-Phillips House Museum 124 North Union Ave., Cranford, NJ
www.bobdevlin.com/crhshis.html
May 15, 2008: Fraunces Tavern - 6:30pm
54 Pearl Street, New York, NY
www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/
May 24, 2008: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts - 2:00pm
9 Main Street, Madison, NJ
www.metc.org/
May 29, 2008: New York chapter of the American Printing History
Associationheld at The Grolier Club - 6:00pm
47 East 60th St., New York, NY
www.printinghistory.org/
www.grolierclub.org/
September 18, 2008: Historical Society of the Somerset Hills - 7:30pm
15 West Oak Street, Basking Ridge, NJ
www.historicalsocietyofsomersethills.org/
November 11, 2008: Cranford Historical Society - 2:00pm
The Crane-Phillips House Museum 124 North Union Ave., Cranford, NJ
www.bobdevlin.com/crhshis.html