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Cedar Swamp Historical Society Collection
Index by Location
- Flushing
- Creating a New County: Nassau / E. Smits. Journal of Long Island
History, Vol. 11, No. 2; p.129-144; Spring 1999.
- The history and creation of Nassau County, with slight notations on the formation of Queens County as
well. Towns are noted as having had an impact on how the county was founded. Information dates back to
1784.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing
- Dutch Were Sturdy Islanders / E. Wagner. Long Island Forum, Vol. 2,
No. 4; p.5-6, 18; Apr. 1939.
- A detailed article about the founding of Long Island, through the Dutch perspective. The article also goes
into detail about a few specific towns and an anthological perspective on how they lead their lives.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing
- Flushing's Early History / N. Howell. Long Island Forum, Vol. 3, No.
10; p.209-210, 212, 214; Oct. 1941.
- A detailed article about the founding of Flushing, and it's impact on other local towns. The article details
the involvement of Flushing in the Revolutionary War, important figures in Flushing (Long Island) history, with
an overview of what made Flushing what it is today.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Flushing
- Jamaica, New York, 1656-1776: Class Structure and Social Mobility / J. Peyer.
Journal of Long Island History, Vol. 14, No. 1; p.34-47; Fall 1977.
- A overview article about the early days of Jamaica, which includes the development of class structures
(both white and black), and the development of class movement. Other towns are referenced as examples of
Jamaica's infrastructure, comparison of wealth, and overall development.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing
- Notes on the History of Queens County (Part 1: 1639-1783) / H. Onderdonk,
Jr.. Journal of Long Island History, Vol. 7, No. 1; p.53-76; Spring 1967.
- A chronological listing of the history of Queens County, but only using larger and well known towns.
Depending on date, and how much information was available, some listings are more detailed than others.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing
- Notes on the History of Queens County (Part 2: 1784-1852) / H. Onderdonk,
Jr.. Journal of Long Island History, Vol. 7, No. 2; p.36-56; Summer/Fall 1967.
- A continuation of the chronological listing of the history of Queens County, but only using larger and
well known towns. Depending on date, and how much information was available, some listings are more
detailed than others.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing
- Some Impressions of Flushing / C. R. Hall. Journal of Long Island
History, Vol. 1, No. 1; p.21-32; Spring 1961.
- This is an article about the history of the town of Flushing, the village of Flushing, and what has led it to
the town of today. It gives a clear reason as to why the town was named Flushing, it's involvement with the
Continental Congress, and it notes Captain John Underhill (a known military settler of Long Island) as one of
the important figures in the development of the original town.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing
- The Flushing Remonstrance / H. Trebor. Long Island Forum, Vol. 4,
No. 4; p.71-72, 78; Apr. 1941.
- A brief article about the founding of Flushing, the early settlers, and the founding of the town
government. It discusses the influences the Quakers had on the town, and the influence of John Bowne, a
prisoner and well-to-do merchant. An image of Bowne house is shown in the article.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Flushing -- African Americans
- Slavery on Long Island: A Study of Economic Motivation / R. Ireland.
Journal of Long Island History, Vol. 6, No. 2; p.1-12; Spring 1966.
- A quick article about the history of slavery on Long Island. Several towns are listed as having been noted
in their census for to be slave holding towns. Traditionally, and unlike the south, slaves in Long Island were
hose-hold slaves. During the economical changes (early to late 1800s), the slavery was abolished, but slaves
were paid next to nothing or nothing at all.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing -- Church history
- The Formative Years of the Dutch Reformed Church on Long Island (Part 1) /
G. de Jong. Journal of Long Island History, Vol. 8, No. 2; p.1-16; Summer/Fall 1968.
- A short article about the history of the Dutch Reformed Church on Long Island. Includes how, when,
and by whom the church was founded. It also give a brief history of the founding of each location of the
church.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing -- Church history
- The Formative Years of the Dutch Reformed Church on Long Island (Part 2) /
G. de Jong. Journal of Long Island History, Vol. 9, No. 2; p.1-20; Winter/Spring 1969.
- A continuation of the short article about the history of the Dutch Reformed Church on Long Island.
Includes how, when, and by whom the church was founded. It also give a brief history of the founding of each
location of the church. The article ends with a notation that the church is still an active part of Long Island.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing -- Education
- Long Island's Earliest Schools (part 3) / N. Howell. Long Island Forum,
Vol. 7, No. 8; p.153-155; Jul. 1944.
- A detailed article about the first English and Dutch schools that were developed while the island was
being settled. The article begins in the late 1600s and ends around 1720. The article goes into details about the
education level, the religious impact of education, and the differences between the English and Dutch schools.
Image of the Huntington Academy dated in 1825.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Flushing -- Historic Buildings
- The Inventories of the Estates of Colonel John Youngs of Southold and His Son,
John Jr / K. Scott. Journal of Long Island History, Vol. 6, No. 1; p. 37-46; Winter 1966.
- An accounting of the estate of Col. John Youngs and John Youngs, Jr. Includes bibliographical
information about their travels to various towns across Long Island.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing -- Historic Buildings
- The John Bowne House at Flushing / E. Wagner. Long Island Forum,
Vol. 1, No. 10; p.7-8, 14-15; Dec. 1938.
- A brief article about the history of flushing and the John Bowe House that still exists. The first part of the
house was built in 1680, and has remained in primarily the same condition as he left it. John Bowe was a
Quaker, and his house has since become a Quaker haven.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Flushing -- Indians of North America
- The Indians of Long Island (part 1) / J. Morice. Long Island Forum,
Vol. 7, No. 1; p.11-13; Jan. 1944.
- A very detailed article about various Native American tribes and their impact on the first Long Island
settlers. The article gives details on what happened to the Native Americans as the Dutch and English settlers
moved into Long Island. It also discusses how specific towns have come to be named after the Native
Americans that once inhabited them.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Flushing -- Indians of North America
- The Indians of Long Island (part 2) / J. Morice. Long Island Forum,
Vol. 7, No. 2; p.11-13; Feb. 1944.
- The second part of a very detailed article about various Native American tribes and their impact on the
first Long Island settlers. The article gives details on what happened to the Native Americans as the Dutch and
English settlers moved into Long Island. It also discusses how specific towns have come to be named after the
Native Americans that once inhabited them.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Flushing -- Indians of North America
- The Indians of Long Island (part 5) / J. Morice. Long Island Forum,
Vol. 7, No. 5; p.89-90, 94; May. 1944.
- A very detailed article about various Native American tribes and their impact on the first Long Island
settlers. The article gives details on what happened to the Native Americans as the Dutch and English settlers
moved into Long Island. It also discusses how specific towns have come to be named after the Native
Americans that once inhabited them. This article contains more history before coming to the 1936 conclusion.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Flushing -- Indians of North America
- The Indians of Long Island (part 6) / J. Morice. Long Island Forum,
Vol. 7, No. 6; p.109-112; Jun. 1944.
- A very detailed article about various Native American tribes and their impact on the first Long Island
settlers. The article gives details on what happened to the Native Americans as the Dutch and English settlers
moved into Long Island. It also discusses how specific towns have come to be named after the Native
Americans that once inhabited them. This discusses the 1700s in more depth, and how the Indians assimilated
into European culture.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Flushing -- Indians of North America
- The Indians of Long Island (part 7) / J. Morice. Long Island Forum,
Vol. 7, No. 7; p.131-134; Jul. 1944.
- A very detailed article about various Native American tribes and their impact on the first Long Island
settlers. The article gives details on what happened to the Native Americans as the Dutch and English settlers
moved into Long Island. It also discusses how specific towns have come to be named after the Native
Americans that once inhabited them. An article that details the Indians of the 18th and 19th century, the
involvement of former President Jefferson, and some notations about the Indian languages.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Flushing -- Laws
- Old Laws of New York / J. Merritt. Long Island Forum, Vol. 7, No. 6;
p.115-116; Jun. 1944.
- A short article about the historical laws of New York, with specific mentions of some Long Island towns.
It discusses how some laws came into effect, the difference between English and Dutch laws, and how laws
changed through out the years.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Flushing -- Long Island University
- The Beginning of Long Island University / E. Gatner. Journal of Long
Island History, Vol. 14, No.1; p.4-33; Fall 1977.
- The early years of Long Island University, including the scouting of locations on Long Island, and
outside of Brooklyn. Article primarily about the Brooklyn campus, which was the original campus.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing -- Motor Parkway
- Long Island Motor Parkway: An Innovative Highway Built for High Speeds /
K. Navratil. Long Island Heritage, [no vol.]; p.53; Oct. 1984.
- A detailed notation of the history of the Long Island Expressway, from it's conception to it's modern
state. It discusses the Vanderbuilt involvement in building the road, racing on the roadway, and how it became
known for it's high-speed usage.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Flushing -- Pirates
- Some Pirates in Long Island Waters: 1699-1933 (Part 1) / J. Rattray. Journal
of Long Island History, Vol. 3, No. 2; p.40-49; Spring 1963.
- A short article about the pirates that ran the waters between Long Island and other parts of the world.
The most famous pirate noted is Captain Kidd, whom was friends with the wealthiest family on the island, the
Gardiners. He traveled to several towns in Long Island, picking up or dropping off his treasures as he chose.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing -- Sanitary Commission
- Brooklyn and Long Island Sanity Fair: 1864 / H. Styker-Rodda. Journal of
Long Island History, Vol. 4, No. 1; p.1-17; Winter 1964.
- During the midlist of the Civil War, women in Brooklyn and New York City held Sanitary fairs to raise
money to aid the families of those fighting. Many towns on Long Island held smaller versions of the Brooklyn
and New York Sanity Fair, and they each raised a substantial sum of money.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing -- Sanitary Commission
- From the Domestic to the Public Arena: Long Island in the U.S. Sanitary
Commission / S. Roff/D. DiMartino. Journal of Long Island History, Vol. 11, No. 2; p.161-177;
Spring 1999.
- A brief article about how women influenced the 1860's sanitary commission in Long Island. It started in
Brooklyn, but expanded to the rest of the island during the Civil War.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Flushing -- Vikings
- The Vikings on Long Island / F. Pohl. Journal of Long Island History,
Vol. 6, No. 4; p.1-8; Fall 1966.
- A historical account of the landing of Vikings on Long Island, dating from the 1400s. He induced some
biographical accounts of Leif Karlsefni, a famous Viking. The author lists several towns that played an
important role in in Karlsefni's mapping of Long Island.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
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