The New Jersey History Room (or Lockett Room, named for S. Hobart Lockett) consists of 1,921 volumes relevant to local area and New Jersey history. The core collection centers around a donation of materials made by the Wayne Historical Commission, as received from the Charles Olbon estate and the collection of Rev. Edgar B. Rohrbach. The collection was started in 1960 and has been expanded by the purchase of new and older volumes. The New Jersey History collection is a closed collection. The general public is welcome to use the materials by requesting them at the Reference Desk. All materials are fully cataloged and may be accessed by using our web based catalog accessible from the Search menu of our website. No interlibrary loans will be provided. Donations of materials relevant to the history and development of New Jersey, Passaic County and/or Wayne Township are gratefully accepted.
Albert Payson Terhune and Sunnybank
Wayne Public Library now has a large collection of rare Terhune works, located with the Lockett Collection. Use the library catalog to search for works by Albert Payson Terhune and don't forget to visit our web page dedicated to Albert Payson Terhune and Sunnybank to view photos of Albert and his wonderful collies.
Genealogy Materials
Genealogy Materials available in the New Jersey History Room
The Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey 1925 - 1998
Genealogical Society of New Jersey Newsletter 1976 - 1998
Wayne New Jersey Directories - 1963, 1965 - 1967, 1969, 1971, 1974
Passaic County New Jersey Telephone Directories 1968 - 1988, 1990 - 1998
Pack-A-News: January 1950 - present
Wayne Valley High School Embers Yearbook 1957 - 1971, 1971 - 1987, 1989, 2000 - 2002
Wayne Hills High School Heritage Yearbook 1971, 1979 - 1981, 1987-1992, 1997-1999, 2000 - 2004
Newspapers on Microfilm
Paterson Evening News: 1970
Evening News: 1971-1974
Paterson News: 1975 - 1977
Evening News: 1978 - 1980
Herald News: 1970 - 1985
North Jersey Herald: 1986 - present
New York Times: September 1851 - present
The Record: 1984 - present
Wall Street Journal: January 1966 - present
Census Microfilm Catalogues
Census Microfilm Catalogues
Wayne Public Library participates in the Census Microfilm Rental Program, this is a fee based service that allows local residents to rent rolls of microfilm through the library. Prices depend on the number of rolls rented, shipping charges are additional.
Current Census Catalogues
1790 - 1890
1900
1910
1920
1930
For further information: please contact the Reference Desk: 973-694-4272 Extension 5401.
The History of Wayne
Wayne Township and its 27 square miles of rolling, lake darted country was not always known as Wayne. Wayne Township has a wonderful history 2 recently published works are available within the Wayne Public Library: "Scenic Crossroads: The History of Wayne", by Richard K. Cacioppo and "Wayne Township" by Cathy Tobin
