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245 00 |a Piscataway Burial Grounds & It's Myths |h [electronic resource].
260        |a Edison, NJ : |b Middlesex College, |c 2024 April 29.
300        |a [23] Minutes, [MOV], Text Transcription
490        |a Oral History of Middlesex County.
500        |a Recorded on April 24, 2024, at the Piscataway Burial Grounds in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
500        |a (Biographical) Walter Stochel is a dedicated member of the Edison Greenways Group and a passionate advocate for historical preservation in Middlesex County, New Jersey. With a background in community engagement and a deep interest in local history, Stochel has been involved in various initiatives to research, protect, and maintain the Piscataway Burial Grounds. His extensive knowledge about the cemetery's history and ongoing research efforts makes him a valuable resource for understanding the significance of this landmark. Stochel is devoted to commemorating the past and enhancing the community's awareness of its cultural heritage, which is shown in his efforts to preserve the burial grounds' legacy.
506        |a [cc by-nc-nd] This item is licensed with the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivative License. This license allows others to download this work and share them with others as long as they mention the author and link back to the author, but they can’t change them in any way or use them commercially.
520 3    |a Abstract: The interview with Walter Stochel, a board member of the Edison Greenways Group, delves into the historical significance and ongoing research at the Piscataway Burial Grounds in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Stochel discusses the cemetery's rich history dating back to 1695, its role as a community cemetery, and efforts by local groups to preserve and study it. He highlights milestone moments such as the ground-penetrating radar (GPR) studies revealing previously unknown features like the "Colored Burial Ground" and the foundation of the Piscataway School House. Stochel also addresses popular myths surrounding the cemetery, including stories about Mary Moore, Thomas W. Harper, and a boy who stole a headstone. Despite these myths, Stochel emphasizes the site's importance as a historical landmark and advocates for its preservation and respectful visitation by the community. Overall, the interview sheds light on the efforts to uncover and preserve the rich history of the Piscataway Burial Grounds while addressing popular myths and emphasizing its significance as a historical site for the community.
533        |a Electronic reproduction. |c Middlesex College Institution, |d 2024. |f (Middlesex County College) |n Mode of access: World Wide Web. |n System requirements: Internet connectivity; Web browser software.
535 1    |a Middlesex College Institution.
648        |a -2024 |y 2024 Spring.
650    7 |a Edison, NJ -- Middlesex County (N.J.). |2 cemetery
650    7 |a Middlesex County (N.J.) -- history -- Oral Histories. |2 piscataway burial ground
655    0 |a oral histories.
720 1    |a R-Plyam, Alevia ( interviewer ).
720 1    |a Stochel, Walter ( interviewee ).
720 1    |a Espinoza-Wulach, Cristóbal ( Advisor ).
830    0 |a Middlesex County College.
830    0 |a Middlesex College Oral Histories Collections.
830    0 |a Our Places.
830    0 |a Our Memory, Our Community Archive.
852        |a MCC |c Middlesex College Oral Histories Collections
856 40 |u https://digital.middlesexcollege.edu/AA00003221/00001 |y Electronic Resource
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997        |a Middlesex College Oral Histories Collections


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