Kathleen (Kathy) Appis Papers, 1961-1987
Kathleen (Kathy) Appis Papers, 1961-1987
Collection Number:
LHP6CHS060000US
Finding Aid Publication Date:
Published in 2019. ©Copyright Chester Library.
Descriptive Summary
Title:
Kathleen (Kathy) Appis Papers
Creators:
Kathleen (Kathy) Appis
Dates:
1961-1987
Extent:
2 document cases, one oversized (1 linear foot)
Abstract:
The Kathy Appis Papers comprise mainly research files on historic building and farms preservation, the Peapack Gladstone Reservoir, and Chester Township planning efforts. The materials also include Appis’ work on behalf of the Historic Preservation and Historic Sites Committees of the Chester Historical Society.
Language:
English
Repository:
Local History Department
Chester Library
250 W. Main Street
Chester, NJ 07930
Phone: (908) 879-7612
Fax: (908) 879-8695
Email: LocalHistory@ChesterLib.org
http://www.chesterlib.org/
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Use:
This collection is open for research.
Physical Access:
The items in this collection may be used by patrons who abide by the guidelines of the Local History Department.
Technical Access:
No additional technology is required to use this collection.
Conditions Governing Reproduction:
While some materials in this collection are in the public domain, in other cases copyright restrictions may apply. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Preferred Citation:
[Identification of item], Kathleen (Kathy) Appis Papers collection of Chester Library, Chester, New Jersey.
Collection Processed By:
Debra Schiff, Local History Librarian in 2018
Finding Aid Author:
Debra Schiff, Local History Librarian
Description Control:
Description based on DACS.
Biographical History
Biographical information restricted at the donor’s request.
The Kathleen (Kathy) Appis Papers predominately contain research materials related to her work on the Chester Township Environmental Commission, the Peapack Gladstone Reservoir Committee, and the Chester Historical Society. Appis’ exploration of plans, policies, and historical preservation led to the creation of these records spanning 1980-1987. Earlier records included in the collection provided background information for her efforts to preserve historic farmland and buildings in the area.
There are four series of materials in this collection. They are arranged in alphabetical order by topic, then by date. Series 1 is Chester Historical Society, 1982-1987. It comprises 6 folders. Series 2 is Peapack Gladstone Reservoir Committee, 1980-1984. It fills 4 folders. Series 3 is Chester Borough and Township Planning Boards, 1961-1985. It has 4 folders. Series 4, Research and Reference Files, spans 1976-1986 and fills 13 folders.
Corporate Names/Organizations Subject:
Chester Historical Society
Chester Township Planning Board
Subjects:
Environmental assessment
Historic buildings.
Historic buildings–New Jersey.
Historic preservation.
Historic preservation—New Jersey.
Master plans
People:
Appis, Kathleen (Kathy)
Smith, Carmen
Places:
Chester (N.J.)
Chester Township (N.J.)
Gladstone (N.J.)
Morris County (N.J.)
New Jersey.
Peapack (N.J.)
Genre Terms:
Correspondence
Master plan reports
Container List
Box 1, Chester Historical Society; Peapack Gladstone Reservoir Committee; Chester Borough and Township Planning Boards; and Research and Reference Files, Farmland Preservation, 1961-1987
| Box | Series | Folder | Description | Dates |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Budd Family Reunion Tours | 1985 |
| 1 | 2 | Historic Preservation Committee | 1983-1987 | |
| 1 | 3 | Historic Sites Committee | 1982 | |
| 1 | 4 | Nathaniel Terry House | 1985-1987 | |
| 1 | 5 | Tippet Building Appeal | 1987 | |
| 1 | 6 | Walking Tour Through Chester Village Center | 1983 | |
| 2 | 7 | Peapack Gladstone Reservoir Committee | 1980-1982 | |
| 2 | 8 | Peapack Gladstone Reservoir Committee | 1980-1984 | |
| 2 | 9 | Peapack Gladstone Reservoir Committee, Correspondence | 1980 | |
| 2 | 10 | Peapack Gladstone Reservoir Committee, Minutes | 1980 | |
| 3 | 11 | Chester Borough Master Plan | 1978 | |
| 3 | 12 | Chester Township Planning Board | 1961, 1981-1985 | |
| 3 | 13 | Comprehensive Plan for Chester Township | 1974 | |
| 3 | 14 | Conclusions of Environmental Assessments of Chesters | Undated | |
| 4 | 15 | Farmland Preservation, New Jersey and Morris County | 1980-1985, undated | |
| 4 | 16 | Farmland Preservation, New Jersey and Morris County | 1986, undated | |
| 4 | 17 | Grassroots: An Agriculture Retention and Development Program for New Jersey | 1980 | |
| 4 | 18 | Morris County Master Plan, Water Supply Element | 1982 | |
| 4 | 19 | New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Standards for the Construction of Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems | 1978 |
Container Lists for the Kathleen (Kathy) Appis Papers
Box 2, Research and Reference Files, Historic Preservation and Municipal Preservation Planning, 1976-1984
| Box | Series | Folder | Description | Dates |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | County and Municipal Government Study Commission | 1980 |
| 4 | 2 | Historic Preservation Research File | 1977-1983 | |
| 4 | 3 | Historic Preservation Research File | 1980-1983 | |
| 4 | 4 | Municipal Preservation Planning | 1976-1982 | |
| 4 | 5 | New Jersey Municipal Ordinances and Historical Preservation | 1980, undated | |
| 4 | 6 | U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings | 1983 | |
| 4 | 7 | “The Old-House Journal,” vol. XII, no. 10 | 1984 | |
| 4 | 8 | Negotiation and Mediation | Undated |
