Donation of Book Of Records
Roselle Park Historian, Pat Pagnetti, found the letter below in the Roselle Park archives which describes the wishes of Sarah L. Cummins, wife to Roselle Park's first Mayor, John Cummins, to have the book of records from the town's first council become the property of the town.
Stop in to the Roselle Park Museum to see the original book recorded by hand by the first Mayor.
June 26, 1926
To the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Roselle Park.
Gentlemen:
It is my wish that the book containing the records of the founding of the Borough of Roselle Park and its first council, which was arranged by my husband during his term of office as its first Mayor, become the property of Roselle Park. I have preserved the book with this idea in mind and therefore take great pleasure in presenting it to the Borough on behalf of myself and my son.
I hope that these records may prove to be of interest and value to the people of the Borough of Roselle Park, and remain
Sincerely yours,
Sarah L. Cummins
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