Dennis McDonald Knihy

"Nestled in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey, Whitesbog was established by James Fenwick in 1857 as a cranberry farm. During the 1890s... Whitesbog became the largest cranberry operation in the United States. ... In 1911, Elizabeth White worked to to domesticate the highbush blueberry... making Whitesbog the official birthplace of the blueberry industry... Into the 1960s, Whitesbog was more than just a mulitgenerational family farm and site of innovation -- it was a year-round community complex with housing, a post office, and even a school."--Back cover.

The book explores the historical development of Medford, established by Quakers in the late 1600s and evolving into a community by the mid-1800s. It highlights the significance of local industries like sawmills and schools, some of which remain today. Central to the narrative are the photographs of William Cooper from the early 20th century, capturing the essence of Medford's daily life, including workers, schoolchildren, sports, and community events, providing a vivid visual history of the town's heritage.