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Charles A. (Charles Anthony) Shriner
1853–1945
A prolific New Jersey writer and compiler, this author ranged from local history to anecdote collections, preserving the people and stories of Paterson for later readers. His books have the feel of a careful researcher who also knew how to keep history lively.
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History of the Catholic Church in Paterson, N.J. with an Account of the Celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Establishment of St. John's Church
by Charles A. (Charles Anthony) Shriner
About the author
Born in 1853 and active well into the 20th century, Charles Anthony Shriner wrote and compiled books that blended history, biography, and literary miscellany. His surviving works show a strong connection to Paterson, New Jersey, including History of the Catholic Church in Paterson, N.J., History of Paterson and Its Environs (with William Nelson), and Four Chapters of Paterson History.
He also moved beyond local history into quotation and anecdote collections, most notably Wit, Wisdom and Foibles of the Great. That mix of civic history and character sketches suggests a writer interested both in documenting communities and in capturing the memorable details that make the past human.
Some records also connect him with publishing work and with correspondence from Theodore Roosevelt thanking him for a book he had sent. A clear, suitable portrait image could not be confirmed from the sources reviewed, so no profile image is included.