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Items Dated Between 1990 and 1999
Joseph Shores Collection
by Shores, Joseph (1521 – 1999)
5 boxes (2 linear feet)
In 2009, Joseph Shores collected material relating to the family history of a large number of families living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. While the collection primarily consists of handwritten notes, there are also family trees, official documents, tax records, marriage records, censuses, correspondences, maps, and military records. Also included are research papers, a Historical American Buildings Survey Inventory, currency collections, a Somerset County Historical Society correspondence, and other miscellaneous items. All are reproductions.
Richard W. Cooper papers
by Cooper, Richard Waller (1605 – 2001)
18 boxes, 2 oversize folders (12.5 linear feet)
The Richard Cooper papers document his professional and personal activities through his collection of materials dating from 1605 to 2001. The documents focus on the religious and political histories of Wicomico and Worcester County as well as the history of the Mason-Dixon Boundary Line depicted through Cooper’s column in the Daily Times. The papers also document the topographic history of Delmarva through Cooper’s career as an engineering surveyor. Documents from his surveying career and interests include topographic maps, survey certificates, land deeds, and plats. A photograph album documents the construction of his family home at 611 Tony Tank Lane in Salisbury, Maryland. Materials within the collection include newspaper clippings, photographs, family histories, and correspondence. Drafts and manuscripts of Cooper’s published works on the history of Salisbury, Profile of a Colonial Community, Salisbury in Times Gone By, and Portrait of Salisbury are contained within the collection.
Eastern Shore Brochure and Pamphlet Collection
by Unknown (1609 – 2010)
9 boxes (9 linear feet)
This Collection consists of Brochures and Booklets primarily pertaining to the Eastern Shore. Overall its central focus is Maryland/Delmarva. The Date Range of the Collection is 1609-2010.
DuPont Family Collection
by DuPont, Dolores L. (1621 – 1995)
11 folders (0.11 linear feet)
The DuPont Family Collection contains genealogical information on the DuPont family conducted by Dolores L. DuPont. Included is her application to become a member of The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Maryland, an article resulting from her investigation into the location of the grave of Gov. Samuel Stevens, Jr. (1778-1860), research on her great-great grandfather Dr. John Barnett (1780-1858), information on Dr. Nathaniel Potter, brother-in-law of Barnett (both married Golsborough's, Potter Sarah F. and Barnett Catherine), the property "Boston", the descendants of William Burgess (1622-1685) and the Marada movie house of St. Michael's. Photographs of the Custis tombs in Northampton, VA are also part of the collection.
Massey Estate Collection
by Massey Family (1627 – 2000)
3 cartons (3 linear feet)
This collection consists of family research about the Massey family and other families on the Lower Eastern Shore. The collection contains copies of original wills, estate inventories, family trees, and related materials. All of the original documents in this collection are photocopies, print-outs, or photostats unless otherwise indicated.
Phillips, Cooper, Roberts Families collection
by Unknown (1634 – 1992)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Phillips, Cooper, Roberts Family History Collection contains photographs and genealogical information on the Phillips, Cooper, and Roberts families. Included are three pictures of the Cooper family with corresponding birth and death dates. The collection also contains family reunion pamphlets, an invitation and picture of Aunt Blossom's 95th birthday party, a marriage certificate, and postcards. There is also genealogical biographies for the three families.
Silverthorne Family Collection
by Silverthorne Family (1636 – 1991)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Silverthorne Family Collection contains an in-depth genealogical history of the Silverthorne family. There are multiple family trees within the collection, and volumes 12-14 of their family newsletter. There are birth, death, and marriage dates within the collection. There are details as to why there are Silverthorne family members in the Midwest. The earliest member of the family mention is William Silverthorne who was born in 1636 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Riggin Family papers
by Riggin, Allan E.; Riggin, George F. (1640 – 1993)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Riggin Family Collection contains genealogical information about the Riggin family. Within is a detailed family tree constructed by Allan and George Riggin. The family tree starts with Riggin family members who originated in Ireland and immigrated to the Eastern Shore. There is also information regarding Riggin land records between Somerset, Sussex, Worcester, and Wicomico County.
Anne B. Nock collection
by Nock, Anne B.; Nock, Floyd (1652 – 1998)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Anne B. Nock collection contains three essays on Onancock, Virginia, and William Claiborne. The essays included are "Vaux Hall: Accomack County, Virginia: 1652-1972", written by Floyd Nock, "A Walk through History with William Claiborne", and "Onancock, Virginia: Child of the Bay", written by Anne B. Nock. The collection also contains various restorations, physical mapping, and history of Vaux Hall, one of the oldest settlements in Accomack County, Virginia.
Roy C. Pollitt papers
by Pollitt, Roy (1660 – 1995s)
3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
Pollitt’s papers serve as a genealogical study of the history of the Pollitt family on the East Coast. Two-thirds of the collection is devoted to files on family members and related genealogies; the other third divided between correspondence, submissions to his short-lived newsletter "Old Somersett" and photocopies of records from the Maryland State Archives in Annapolis. Pollitt’s family files are comprised of an assortment of record types. Not only do many files contain charts for a particular individual’s family branch, but copies of birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, wills, military papers, newspaper clippings and land records. Thus, his collection offers a unique perspective of the Pollitt family from the 17th to the 20th century. His correspondence displays a genuine interest in genealogy and a willingness to assist others with their research pursuits. Frequently, correspondents sent him copies of their own family histories.
Mary L. Nock papers
by Nock, Mary L. (1669 – 1992)
3 cartons, 1 oversize box (5.5 linear feet)
Mary L. Nock papers document the professional and personal life of Mary Nock, who lived from 1903 to 1987. The papers range 1669 to 1992, as she included in her possession colonial land grants as well as a copy of the Laws of Maryland which established Salisbury in 1735. Her personal papers document her life as a wife and family member of the Layfield-Nock families through photographs, greeting cards, and genealogical research. Mary Nock’s professional papers include materials such as professional correspondence, speeches, drafts of her book It Was a Joy and a Pleasure, awards, as well as ephemera from her time as a politician. Also included in the Nock papers are written works on Mary Nock by Ginger McClain Beningo, as well as Beningo’s notes and correspondence regarding the biographical works from 1990-1992, which make up the bulk of the material.
John Jacob Collection
by Jacob, John E. (1671 – 2013)
30 boxes, 1 drawer (34.25 linear feet)
The John Jacob Collection consists of two parts that document the life and career of attorney and historian, John E. Jacob, Jr.: collected material and personal research. Jacob collected a variety of original documents that comprise series one of the collection, including personal papers of families, ledgers, scrapbooks, land and legal documents, photographs, ephemera, and other paper-based items. Jacob also kept detailed handwritten notes and indices when researching various topics related to the history of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, as well as his handwritten drafts for books and lectures, which comprise series two of the collection. The collection has folder-level descriptions in the inventory.
Emily and Bill Briddell Collection
by Emily and William Briddell; Rebecca Skinner (1672 – 2017)
6 cartons, 3 oversize folders (6.3 linear feet)
The Emily and Bill Briddell Collection contains genealogical records of the Briddell, Ames, Stevenson and other families. The collection ranges from 1672-2017 with the bulk of materials from 1880-2000. the collection contains correspondence, official and unofficial documents, pamphlets, maps, and photographs.
Robert L. Chamberlin Collection
by Unknown (1675 – 1990)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Robert L. Chamberlin Collection contains genealogical information on the Chamberlin, Coulbourne, and Miles families. Contained within are birth, death, and marriage dates. There are also some biographical information on some family members of the Chamberlin family.
Stevenson Family Collection
by Unknown (1675 – 1995)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Stevenson Family Collection contains genealogical information about the Stevenson family. The purpose of the collection is to prove that their ancestor, Joseph Stevenson, is related to the members of the Eastern Shore Stevenson family. They also want to see if Joseph Stevenson is a common ancestor of Maryland and Indiana Stevenson family members.
Wicomico Historical Society collection
by Unknown (1683 – 2006)
82 boxes (55.5 linear feet)
The collections of the Wicomico Historical Society were amassed by the membership and governing board of the Society with the intent to collect and preserve the history of Wicomico County, Maryland. The records include an abundance of records documenting the land, culture, activities, businesses and the people of Wicomico County, Maryland from the 18th century to the late 20th century.
Special Collections Books and Periodicals
by Unknown (1694 – 2015)
folders (186 linear feet)
These rare and unique books and periodicals supplement the Special Collections manuscripts. They range in dates from 1694 to 2015--primarily dating from the late 18th century to the mid 20th century--and vary greatly in topics throughout world and American history. Many languages are represented, including Japanese, German, Russian, Spanish, French, and more. Subjects such as the history of education, the American Civil War, and Japanese foreign relations are especially well represented. There are approximately 1400 books and periodicals, all acquired at different times and manners. All books are completely cataloged in the ALEPH system, which can be searched more in depth here: https://catalog.umd.edu/F/?func=file&file_name=find-c (please select SPECIAL COLLECTIONS for LOCATION)
Old School Baptist Church Records
by Old School Baptist Church (1701 – 2013)
12 boxes, 2 oversize folders (26.5 linear feet)
The Old School Baptist Church records consist of manuscript materials and periodicals documenting the faith and practices of the Old School Baptist Churches on the Delmarva Peninsula from 1701-2013, with the bulk of the records dating from 1875 to 1999. The collection includes meeting minutes of the Forest Grove, Little Creek, Broad Creek, Salisbury, Rewastico, Nassaongo, Snow Hill, Rock Springs, Indiantown, and Pitts Creek Old School Baptist Churches from 1799-2013. The collection also includes a complete run of Signs of the Times, the journal of the Old School Baptist faith, from 1875-1969.
Henderson Family History Collection
by Henderson Family (1710 – 1994)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Henderson Family History Collection contains genealogical information on the Henderson family. The genealogy details the family records by providing Henderson family members date of birth, marriage, and death. Some documents detail personal history of family members such as their occupations, where they lived, and what they owned. There are also photographs of Lloyd Asbury McCready.
Timothy Beard papers
by Beard, Timothy (1729 – 2016)
5 cartons, 1 box (5.25 linear feet)
Timothy Beard papers document the life, family history, and life-long research of Sheffield, Massachusetts native, Timothy Field Beard, through numerous research notes, family photograph albums, memberships, and bibles. The papers date from 1729-2016, with the bulk of the papers dating from 1951-2001 reflecting on the core of his work, genealogy. Beard’s notes provide insight into numerous family lines other than his own and the membership rosters illustrate a collection of prominent lineages.
George White Collection
by White, George (1730 – 2007)
2 boxes, 11 oversize folders ( linear feet)
The George White Collection consists of a series of ephemera, files, and documents from Salisbury, Maryland businesses and people collected pertaining to Salisbury, Maryland during White’s former position as president of the Wicomico Historical Society.
Gilliss Family Collection
by Gilliss, E.J.; Gilliss, Elizabeth A. Hall; Gilliss, John P.R.; Gilliss, Mae (or May) (1732 – 1994)
11 boxes (6.25 linear feet)
The Gilliss Family Collection documents the Gilliss, Hall, and Fassitt families between 1732 and 1994, though primarily between 1830 and 1920. Documents include family history research, photographs, land and legal documents, correspondence (primarily sent to Lizzie A. (Hall) Gilliss in the 1860s and 1870s), ledgers (primarily medical journals of Dr. John P.R. Gilliss from the 1830s and 1840s), and business documents (primarily from E.J. Gilliss' company, Gilliss and Gilliss, between the 1879 and the 1951).
Dennis Family Papers
by John V. Dennis Sr (1759 – 2000)
3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
This collection contains correspondence, family trees, death and birth certificates, wills, and other information from 1759 to 2000 pertaining to the Dennis family and its origins in Maryland and Virginia.
Freedom Ainsworth papers
by Ainsworth, Freedom (1766 – 1999)
10 boxes, 4 oversize folders (21.75 linear feet)
The Freedom Ainsworth papers document the restoration and preservation efforts of three of the Manokin Historic District’s oldest structures Beckford Manor, Almodington and More And Case It (also known as Holly Hurst), located in Princess Anne, Md. The materials date from 1766-1767, 1803-1999 with the bulk of the material dating from the purchase and restoration of the three structures, 1967-1994. Restoration activities, as well as property histories, are documented via correspondence, detailed measurements and notes, architectural drawings, and photographs. Also documented through a series of ledgers are the accounting transactions of Henry Smith Lankford and H. Fillmore Lankford as well as various merchants from Somerset Count including Teackle Dennis and Teackle.
Eastern Shore Cultural Ephemera
by Unknown (1769 – 1991)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Eastern Shore Cultural Ephemera collection ranges from 1769-1991 contains newspaper clippings, overviews, maps, brochures and publications that focus on the Eastern shore. There are three series: The History of the Eastern Shore, Maps and Overviews of the Eastern Shore, and Publications. The collection also contains a book documenting the history of the Maryland Road systems, reproduced maps from 1769 to 1812, and even a church yearbook and directory.
Cathell Family Collection
by Cathell Family (1772 – 1996)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Cathell Family Collection contains genealogical information on the Cathell family. Included within is a booklet titled "Records of The Cathell Family". The book contains in-depth genealogy with multiple family trees. There are also newspaper clippings and personal notes that helped establish the booklet.
Unbound Newspaper collection
by Unknown (1773 – 2011)
38 oversize boxes (81 linear feet)
The Unbound Newspaper collection includes loose newspapers from various geographic locations across the Eastern Shore, the United States, and internationally. The majority of the newspapers within the collection are from the Delmarva Peninsula and include the Salisbury Daily Times, the Salisbury Advertiser, and the Centreville Record. Related materials can be found in the Bound Newspaper collection (2018.043).
William Smith Wilson Jr. Collection
by Susan West; The Wilson Family; William Smith Wilson Jr. (1773 – 1991)
2 cartons, 4 oversize folders (7 linear feet)
The William Smith Wilson Jr. Collection is a genealogical collection relating to the Wilson Family with the bulk of items dating from the 1880s to the 1970s with outliers from 1773 to 1991. The majority of the collection consists of genealogical information on the direct line of the Wilson Family as well as some extended family. This collection also includes family journals, checks, and legal and property documents for the Family Farm at Maple Grove Easton.
Powell Family papers
by Unknown (1776 – 2000)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Powell Family papers document the family's history from 1776-2000. Documenting materials include a will from 1776, land records from the 1830s, newspaper clippings from the Civil War, as well as genealogical research completed by an unknown family member.
Levin H. Campbell Family papers
by Campbell, Levin H.; Campbell, Zacharias (1777 – 2002)
6 boxes, 2 oversize folders (5.75 linear feet)
The papers of the Levin H. Campbell family document the extensive family lineage of the Campbell, Hicks, Hooper, Goldsborough, Denwood, and Hollyday families of Dorchester and Talbot counties, Maryland. Records include handwritten family histories, newspaper clippings and comprehensive biographical information, original and facsimile, were acquired over the course of several decades by Hon. Levin H. Campbell, a direct descendent of Zacharias Campbell and date from 1777-2002. Of note, is a vital records diary begun in 1844 by Levin Hicks Campbell (1820-1868), which was maintained by family members through the 1940s. The diary also includes pages from the Campbell family Bible, and notes histories of Zacharias and his son, Levin.
Howard Adkins Collection
by Adkins, Howard (1778 – 1990)
8 boxes (6 linear feet)
This collection consists of (8) boxes containing miscellaneous documents collected (and in some cases written by) local historian, J. Howard Adkins. The collection spans primarily the 19th and 20th centuries with material drawn from a variety of commercial, cultural and religious enterprises primarily related to Delmarva, but also including references to Baltimore, Wilmington and Philadelphia. A smaller portion of the collection includes documents sourced from the National Society DAR Library in Washington, D.C. outlining members of the local militia (Somerset, Worcester and Dorchester Counties) who took “Oaths of Fidelity”during the American Revolutionary period and the War of 1812, locally written histories of Riverton, Salisbury, Vienna, Sharptown, Mardela, Barren Creek, the Bradley family among others.
Maryland Supply Tax Lists
by Ford, Harold; McCabe, Tilghman Junior; Sinks, John D. (1778 – 2013)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Digital copy of the Maryland Supply Tax lists documenting the property owner's name, geographic location, trac name where applicable including real and personal property ie: land and slaves, 1778-1783.
Papers of J. Millard Tawes
by Crisfield Heritage Foundation; Tawes, J. Millard (1782 – 1994)
61 boxes, 7 oversize folders (75 linear feet)
The Papers of J. Millard Tawes consist of the political and personal papers of J. Millard Tawes and of historic Maryland records. The collection documents Tawes’ career as a politician from 1930-1979, including his service as the 54th Governor of Maryland from 1959-1967. It contains speeches, correspondence, photographs, publications and ephemera offering insight into fifty years of state and national politics. The collection includes Tawes’ speeches on the Freedom Riders and on the Cambridge Riots of 1963. It also includes correspondence between Tawes and Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson.
Trader and Garretson Collection
by Unknown (1782 – 1996)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Trader and Garretson Collection contain personal information on Purnell Trader and Leah Garretson. There is also a land survey and land plat for Adaline Trader. There is also genealogical information on the Groves and Tuitt families. The last included material is a brochure for the Adkins Farm in Salisbury, Maryland.
E. Niel Carey papers
by Carey, E. Niel (1783 – 2016)
2 cartons (2 linear feet)
The papers of E. Niel Carey collectively document his professional endeavors as an educator and facilitator of career education at the Maryland State Board of Education and the National Council on Career Advancement, 1967-1997. Records include his service in the United States Air Force; however, the majority of materials focus on the development of career education as one of the first programs of its kind. Additionally, records document Carey’s publication activities and public service. A transcription of a 1783 letter written by Carey's ancestor is attached.
Henrietta Jones Moore collection
by Moore, Henrietta (1784 – 2016)
4 boxes, 1 oversize box (4 linear feet)
The Henrietta Jones Moore collection documents several historical aspects of Eastern Shore history including Salisbury and Cambridge, Maryland and Cape Charles, Virginia. Documenting materials include family history, religion, education, and economic perspectives through essays, ephemera, newspaper clippings, obituaries and photographs from 1860-1998 with the bulk of the material dating from 1930-1948.
Records of Perdue Farms, Inc.
by Perdue Farms, Inc.; Perdue, Franklin P. (1790 – 2018)
208 boxes, 4 oversize boxes (99.08 linear feet)
The Records of Perdue Farms, Inc. consist of correspondence, agendas, memoranda, handwritten notes, reports, speeches, minutes, newsletters, newspaper clippings, photographs, slides, audio and video documenting the Salisbury, Maryland company Perdue Farms, Inc, which includes both Perdue Foods and Perdue AgriBusiness. The collection also houses records pertaining to the Perdue Family, as well as some of Frank P. Perdue's personal papers, dating from 1790 to 2018 (though primarily from 1970 to 2000).
Somerset County Bible Society records
by Somerset County Bible Society (1794 – 2018)
3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
The Somerset County Bible Society records document the activities and extensive membership of the religious organization whose purpose was to distribute Bibles and promote further interest in the scripture. Located in Somerset County, Maryland, the organization’s records date from its inception in 1828-2018 with the bulk of the material encompassing the annual meetings and membership rosters, 1875-1986. Corresponding organization material also includes a scrapbook from annual meetings, correspondence and deposit receipts from the Maryland Bible Society and a Bible from 1794.
Albert Laws papers
by Engle, Margaret Laws; Laws, Albert; Laws, Victor Jr; Truitt, Maude Perdue Laws (1795 – 1997)
13 boxes, 2 oversize folders (10.25 linear feet)
Abstract: The Albert Laws papers consist of the official and personal records of Albert Laws, and the family records of Margaret Laws Engle, Victor Laws Jr., and Maude Perdue Laws Truitt. The collection documents Albert Laws’ career as an officer in the United States Army, including his service in the Spanish American War and in the Philippine-American War from 1889-1908. The papers include a photograph album and ephemera from the West Point Class of 1893; correspondence, documents and photographs of the 24th US Infantry and 35th Infantry, USV; an eyewitness account of the Battle of San Juan Hill; and a proclamation signed by Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the Philippines. The papers also include Albert Laws’ personal correspondence from 1889-1908, with notes by his niece, Margaret Laws Engle. The collection also documents the family genealogy of the Bacon, Laws and Truitt families of Sussex County, Delaware and Wicomico and Worcester Counties, Maryland from 1795-1997. The papers include the personal correspondence and financial records of William L. Laws from 1853-1924 and genealogical notes from Margaret Laws Engle, Victor Laws Jr and Maude Perdue Laws Truitt. The papers also include a survey from 1795, records of the 30th Virginia Infantry Regiment, CSA from 1862 and a business ledger from 1864-1896.
Eastern Shore Recipes Collection
by St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church (1800 – 1999)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Various recipes from the Eastern Shore, including a published cookbook entitled, "Eastern Shore Vittles" compiled by the Junior Guild.
Minson Family Collection
by Unknown (1800 – 1991)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Minson Family Collection contains genealogical information regarding the Minos family. There are multiple drafts contains information on three male members of the family: William Minson (1800-1860), Utillis Minson (1843- ), and Alexander Minson (1832-1922). The genealogy information details birth, death, and marriage dates, along with the location of those dates. There is also information for each child of the three focused men.
Polk Family History Collection
by Polk Family (1801 – 1994)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Polk Family History Collection contains genealogical information regarding the Polk family. Specifically, the collection is focusing on the descendants of John Polk. The genealogy contains birth and death dates. There are postcards from Berlin, Maryland from Wade Polk and his wife. There are also printed photographs of a Polk family house in Princess Anne, Maryland.
Tawes and Porter Geneology Research Collection
by Trader, James R. (1802 – 1997)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Tawes and Porter Geneology Research Collection contains genealogical information on the Tawes and Porter family. James R. Trader researched the family, and compiled the genealogy into a family tree. There are also secondary articles pertaining to the family histories.
Joe and Carolyn Waller Ballou Family Papers
by Joe and Carolyn Ballou (1810 – 2008)
3 cartons, 2 oversize folders (3 linear feet)
The Waller Family Collection is a genealogical collection relating to the Waller family from 1606-2008 with the bulk of the collection ranging from 1982-1998. The majority of the collection contains genealogical information of the direct line of the Waller family as well as the various extended family lines. The collection also includes topical publications on Somerset County and the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland as well as online and genealogical research manuals. The collection documents the family with images, newspaper clippings, tax documents, church and census documents, and letters.
Betty Murrell Collection
by Murrell, Betty (1815 – 2012)
1 oversize folder, 5 boxes (7.5 linear feet)
The Betty Murrell Collection spans from 1815 (copy) – 2012 and consists of Elizabeth (Betty) Gillis Murrell’s personal documents from her family and finances, local history books and records for the Salisbury and Delmar area, and genealogical research for local families. The collection also includes newspaper articles and a hand-drawn map of Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury, Maryland.
Lester Laws papers
by Laws, Lester (1816 – 1994)
6 cartons, 3 oversize folders (10.5 linear feet)
The Lester Laws papers consist of the records of Laws Construction Company and of the personal papers of Lester Laws and of his family from 1816 to 1994. The collection contains advertising, photographs, financial ledgers, correspondence, receipts and blueprints offering insight into the development of the infrastructure of the Delmarva Peninsula between 1920 and 1959. The company records include dozens of advertisements for construction equipment, tools and building materials and photographs of construction projects in progress. The collection also includes Lester Laws’ genealogy notes, and the personal papers of his daughter, Helen Laws Pomar. Pomar attended Salisbury State Teachers College, now Salisbury University, and served in the U.S. Army during the Second World War. Her college score reports, military manuals, and copies of a post-newspaper from Camp White, Oregon, provide a glimpse into the educational and military experience of women in the 1930s and 1940s.
Amy Crittenden papers
by Crittenden, Amy (1820 – 1991)
2 cartons, 1 oversize folder (1.75 linear feet)
The Amy Crittenden papers documents the research that contributed to Amy Crittenden’s graduate thesis at Salisbury University. Amy Crittenden’s thesis entitled Southern sympathies: The Civil War on Maryland's Eastern Shore focuses on the Civil War in Dorchester and Worcester counties. The collection includes drafts of the thesis, biographies of local figures, newspapers, as well as ledgers from local businesses. In addition research related to the Confederate and Union armies. The Amy Crittenden Papers dates from 1820-1991, with the bulk of the material dating to her graduate research from 1990-1991
George Chevallier Collection
by George Chevallier (1820 – 2010)
4 boxes (2 linear feet)
The George Chevallier Collection documents Salisbury and Delmarva history through a variety of business ephemera and other documents, especially related to fruit, vegetable, and seafood canning. The series includes business advertisements, letterheads, receipts, and more primarily ranging from the 1880s to the 1940s. Manuscript items in the collection date back to 1820 and include financial notes, deeds, and correspondence. The collection includes many postcards (especially of local motels), directories, yearbooks, and photographs.
Porter, Humphreys, Fears Collection
by Trader, James R. (1820 – 2006)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Porter, Humphreys, Fears Collection contains biographical information on Richard Twilley Porter, Frederick E. Humphreys, and Alfred B. Fears. The research was conducted by James R. Trader, who wanted to identify three gravestones, and the life of those people. The majority of the research revolves around Frederick E. Humphreys who was the first person to fly a plane alone.
William Middleton collection
by Middleton, William (1821 – 1999)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The William Middleton collection documents the financial records of Joshua Hamblin located in Worcester County, Maryland, and ephemera from Wicomico and Worcester counties, Maryland. The materials date from 1821-1999 with the bulk of the material dating from 1830-1869 and document the financial records of Joshua Hamblin which include receipts, court records, and land records. The materials from Joshua Hamblin came from William Middleton’s grandmother Margaret M. Middleton, who is the granddaughter of Joshua Hamblin. Wicomico and Worcester County ephemera is documented by tourism brochures and menus from local restaurants.
Charles Covington papers
by Covington, Charles (1822 – 2014)
1 carton, 2 boxes (2 linear feet)
The papers of Rev. Charles Covington document his enthusiasm for the Methodist church from 1822-2014 with the bulk of the material dating from 1950-1974. Over the course of his career, Rev. Covington obtained numerous bulletins, booklets and ephemera documenting the many Methodist, United Methodist and Methodist Episcopal Churches across the state of Delaware from Wilmington to Delmar and also includes those on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also documented is military memorabilia from the time that he served as a United States Army Chaplin.
Worcester County Court records
by Worcester County Court (1823 – 1991)
22 boxes, 1 folder (24 linear feet)
Worcester County Court records consist of records of the Register of Wills, the Orphans’ Court, the Circuit Court, and the Department of Public Works of Worcester County, Maryland from 1823-1991. The bulk of collection is related to the settlement of estates from 1825-1919. These estate vouchers, or debts owed by and to the deceased, include those not only of white farmers, merchants and attorneys, but also of Robert Henry, an African American ship captain, and of Wong Bong, a Chinese laborer. Among Henry’s estate vouchers is a receipt from 1905 for repairs to the schooner BEERSHEBA, while among Bong’s estate vouchers is an example of Chinese calligraphy from 1914. The collection includes papers of Thomas D. Purnell, a Register of Wills, from 1890-1897, and of William Kerbin, an attorney, from 1921-1930. It also includes circuit court records of the dissolution of a business partnership between Calvine Howerton and William Duncan from 1916-1931, and records of the Department of Public Works from 1948-1991. The collection offers insight not only into Worcester County’s legal proceedings, but also into the diversity of the county’s population and into two centuries of the county’s economic development and growth.
Serrell Family Collection
by Beahm, Laura Serrell; Demetre, Andre; Odier, Adolphe; Odier, Antoine; Odier, James; Serrell, Andrew; Serrell, Edith; Serrell, Jeanne M. Demetre (1824 – 2020)
15 cartons, 1 drawer (20 linear feet)
The Serrell Family Collection documents the personal and family history of Andrew Serrell (1923-2018) including the Serrell family, Demetre family, Odier family, and other ancestors. Personal items relating to Andrew Serrell's career in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1974 include pilot logs, photographs, naval orders, and other service-related documents. Serrell's paternal family, including the puppeteer Edith Serrell, lived primarily in Dobbs Ferry, New York and are documented through photographs, correspondence, and other documents. Serrell's maternal family--the Demetre and Odier families--frequently went back and forth between France, New Orleans, and New York City. This branch of the family is heavily documented through family histories, correspondence, photographs, drawings, and business papers. There are also three framed portrait paintings and several artifacts.
Waugh United Methodist Church collection
by Waugh United Methodist Church (1826 – 1991)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a booklet written by Shirley Jackson in 1991 entitled "The One-Hundred Sixty-Fifth Anniversary of Waugh United Methodist Church."
Peter Whaley Collection
by Whaley, Peter W. (circa 1827, 2009)
4 boxes, 1 oversize folder (2 linear feet)
This collection contains financial, personal, and business documents from the Whaley, Dale, and Watson families of the Eastern Shore from 1827-1944. This includes insurance papers, railroad receipts, letters, and bills from the Whaley and Dale family, as well as receipts and papers from Mrs. M. Pasha Watson’s funeral business. The collection also consists of several maps of Maryland and Delaware, dating 1901-2009.
Ralph Gootee Collection
by Gootee, Ralph L. Jr. (1827 – 1991)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Ralph Gootee Collection covers local history of Laurel, Delaware, with Gootee genealogy history. Ralph L. Gootee Jr. marked every grave within Laurel, Delaware with a description of who was buried there. There is also a detailed description of Gootee family members births, marriages, and deaths.
Grace Atkinson Morris papers
by Morris, Grace Atkinson (1832 – 1992)
4 boxes, 1 oversize folder (3.75 linear feet)
The Grace Atkinson Morris papers document her genealogical research on families from the Eastern Shore of Maryland with materials dating from 1832-1992, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1979-1992. The papers identify the genealogical connections between the Atkinson, Riggin, Miller, and Trehearne families of Maryland and Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Documents within the collection include Grace’s handwritten notes, her correspondence with genealogists and relatives, Atkinson family ledgers, and family photographs.
William H. Wroten Papers
by Wroten, William (1832 – 2011)
10 cartons, 1 box (10.5 linear feet)
Dr. William H. Wroten was an Easton native and worked as a professor and chairman for the history and political science departments at Salisbury University for 25 years prior to his retirement in 1980. The majority of Dr. Wroten's collection is his research notes, which cover a large number of topics such as Assateague, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, pirates, and the history of the Delmarva area. Dr. Wroten's teaching materials include articles and notes he had for specific topics, such as the American Civil War, Native American history, early colonial life, and local history, as well as syllabi and research papers from students. Included in this collection are also a number of his published articles from his newspaper column as well as scripts from his TV program on WBOC.
Vinson and Buck Family Collection
by Allen, Betsy; Allen, Fulton; Allen, Lois; Buck, Leonard; Buck, Ruth Valesca Allen; Gorrell, Marlene Buck; Gorrell, William; Hancock, Julia "Betsy" Allen (1838 – 2012)
22 boxes, 7 oversize folders (10 linear feet)
The Vinson and Buck collection is made up of the personal papers and artifacts of the Buck family. The collection contains personal documents dating back to 1838 and includes the records and belongings of several families related to the Bucks, including: the Allens, the Gorrells, the Raudenbushes, the Klines, the Jennings and the Phillips. The bulk of the collection is made up of photographs that document Leonard Buck’s time in the military, the travels and home life of the Buck family, and local history. Other items include religious papers, personal and business correspondence, and family mementos.
Emerson C. Harrington collection
by Harrington, Emerson; State of Maryland (1839 – 2004)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (80.5 linear feet)
The Emerson C. Harrington collection documents the prolific legal career of the former state of Maryland Governor and his son, attorney Emerson C. Harrington Jr. The bulk of the collection, direct from their law office, located in Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland, is comprised of law books that include the Laws of Maryland,1839-1939; The Maryland Reports, Vol. 1, 1851 – Vol. 380, 2004; and Decisions of the Court of Appeals of Maryland, Vol. 1-34, 1883. In addition to the legal volumes, the materials include a series of photographic prints of the city of Cambridge, and speeches presented at the Maryland Club during dinners and parties in the mid to late 1960s and early 1970s.
Bay Street Property (Berlin, MD) Records
by Unknown (1840 – 2010)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This collection contains various papers and histories related to the historic house on 16 Bay Street in Berlin, Worcester County, MD. The collection includes various photographs, compact discs containing maps, layouts, and histories of the Burkhead property, as well as miscellaneous histories, land and court records of Worcester County, MD itself.
Bethesda United Methodist Church records
by Bethesda United Methodist Church (1841 – 1992)
4 folders (0.04 linear feet)
This collection contains the following ephemera from Bethesda United Church in Salisbury, Maryland and includes: "A History of Bethesda Methodist Church 1841-1964," "A History of Bethesda Methodist Church 1841-1964, 1965-1976," "Sunday-School Rally Bethesda Methodist Protestant Church September 29, 1912," "Bethesda United Methodist Church" circa 1995, "Bethesda United Methodist Church, 1987," and "Bethesda United Church, Salisbury, Maryland:1841-1992."
Henrietta Moore Wicomico County collection
by Unknown (1841 – 1994)
10 folders (0.1 linear feet)
The Henrietta Moore Wicomico County collection contains a variety of material covering activities in Wicomico County, Maryland. Included in the collection are news clippings covering changes in the Methodist Church on the Eastern Shore, activities and history of the American Legion Maryland Department including treasure's reports and meeting minutes, clippings on people related to Salisbury University; pages from the Gordy Family Bible along with photos, planning and publicity activities relating to the 50th High School reunion of the 1939 class of Wicomico High School and an article on the class of 1979 High School graduates.
Sylvia Bradley collection
by Bradley, Sylvia (1841 – 1993)
7 boxes, 2 oversize folders (7 linear feet)
The Sylvia Bradley collection documents her research on the history and culture of the Delmarva Peninsula with materials dating from 1841-1993, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1970-1989. The documents encompass research done by Bradley on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for several of her published histories and articles, including Mardela Springs, Maryland: a History. Documents within the collection include manuscripts on Eastern Shore women during the Civil War, student papers, Berlin Advance newspapers, correspondence regarding Delmarva, and photographs of Eastern Shore cities.
Scott Family Papers
by Lankford, Scott, and Porter families (1842 – 1995)
2 boxes, 1 oversize folder (2.25 linear feet)
The Scott family papers document the Scott, Marshall, and Lankford families of Princess Anne, Maryland from 1842 to 1995, though primarily from the 1880s to the 1940s. Included are four photograph albums and many other photos; correspondence, autograph books, and programs related to Washington High School from Harriet "Hattie" Marshall Scott; Second World War correspondence and Boy Scouts of America documents from William Marshall Scott; World War II homefront and Somerset County Board of Education materials from Jeanette Gore Scott; and handwritten poetry and autograph books of Sally and Mollie Porter.
Caroline Gunby and Eleanor Gunby Watts papers
by Gunby, Caroline; Watts, Eleanor Watts (1845 – 1999)
3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
The Caroline Gunby and Eleanor Gunby Watts papers document the travels and fifty year teaching career of Caroline Gunby and the genealogical research of her niece, Eleanor Gunby Watts. The eclectic collection from Somerset County, Md. dates from 1845 to 1999, with the bulk from 1920 to 1956. It includes a doctor’s bill for the treatment of slaves in 1845, historical records from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Marion, Md., and Caroline Gunby’s cross-country travel diary from 1939.
L.W. Gunby papers
by Gunby, L.W. (1845 – 1991)
7 cartons, 2 oversize boxes (9.5 linear feet)
The L.W. Gunby papers consist of the personal papers of L.W. Gunby and of his family and of the records of his businesses on the Delmarva Peninsula from 1845 to 1991. The collection contains financial ledgers and hundreds of letters, deeds, mortgages, stock certificates and tax returns, offering insight into a century of economic life on the Delmarva Peninsula. It includes the testimonial of Rev. George Handy Wailes on the occasion of Gunby’s selection as Salisbury’s Man of the Year in 1936. Wailes, the Visiting Professor of Hebrew at Princeton Theological Seminary, honors Gunby’s business and civic contributions to the city of Salisbury. The collection also includes a scrapbook commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Gunby’s Hardware in 1972.
James R. Trader papers
by Trader, James R. (1847 – 2012)
21 cartons, 3 boxes (24 linear feet)
The papers of James R. Trader (1931-2012) cover his efforts to document family history on the Delmarva Peninsula and burial sites in Maryland through both independent research and as a member of the Coalition to Protect Maryland Burial Sites (CPMBS) between 1988 and 2012. The family history research is most substantial series in the collection with particular focus on the Trader surname. The burial site research features records for sites in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. The bulk of the CPMBS records document the Coalition’s activities, correspondence, and legislative efforts while Trader served as president and on the board of directors. A small portion of the collection contains the early records of the social club, Eastern Shore Singles.
Joseph Moore collection
by Moore, Joseph (1849, 2006)
10 boxes, 1 oversize folder (13 linear feet)
Joseph Moore, a Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland attorney, devoted the better part of 20-plus years to researching and writing on the trial and outcome of the murder of Green Davis and his family by Euel Lee aka Orphan Jones, 1863-2006. The series of documents culminated in the publication, “Murder on Maryland’s Eastern Shore: Race, politics, and the Case of Orphan Jones”. Records document the proceedings of the events surrounding the Davis family murders. Presentments and court materials by Lee’s attorney Bernard Ades with corresponding newspaper accounts reflect the legal proceedings of confessed murderer Euel Lee / Orphan Jones, and his ultimate death by lynching in the Baltimore County Jail, 1933. Records within this set also reflect Moore’s vested interest in Worcester County history, including the Henry and Dirickson families, as well as the Civil War, specifically Purnell’s Legion, and the freedmen of color who served for the Union and Confederate Armies. Photostatic copies of manumissions, and general enrollment records for the duration of the war, as well as an original receipt for enslaved persons in 1863, reveal Moore’s commitment to Worcester County, Maryland.
Robert Parker Fondes papers
by Parker-Fondes Family (1849 – 1997)
6 boxes (3.25 linear feet)
The Robert Parker Fondes papers document the lives of the Fondes-Parker family from 1849-1997 in Parsonsburg, Maryland and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region. Documenting materials include financial records of the Parker family, family heirlooms, photographs, and newspaper articles on Robert Parker Fondes’ genealogical research. The bulk of the materials span from 1920-1955, documenting the farming business and personal lives of Clifford and Maude Parker. Correspondence pertaining to family events is also included.
Ancestral Record Book of Alan Tybalt Harrison and Butler Family Book CD
by Goodman, Mary M. Butler; Harrison, Alan Tybalt (circa 1850, 1996)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection contains an ancestral record book documenting the family tree of Alan Tybalt Harrison through genealogical information paired with portrait photographs. The book covers families in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York including the Harrisons, Butlers, Johnstons, Lelands, and more. Photographs date to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Also included is a CD with the Butler Family Book by Mary M. Butler Goodman, revised in 1996.
Coulbourne Family History Collection
by Unknown (1850 – 1990)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Coulbourne Family History Collection contains genealogical information regarding the Coulbourn Family. The documents date back to Joshua James Coulbourne, (1850-1926). The information details obituary records of family members, along with family bible information about the lineage detailing birth and death dates.
Orlando Wootten Photograph Collection
by Wootten, Orlando (circa 1850 – 1990)
4 boxes, 3 oversize boxes (6.25 linear feet)
This collection contains photographs both taken by and collected by Orlando V. Wootten, a notable local photographer on the Delmarva Peninsula. Included in this collection are color and black and white photographs and negatives of aerial, street and nautical views of Salisbury, Maryland, Laurel, DE and surrounding regions. The collection of images captures local businesses, school buildings, public events, watercraft, natural settings and area attractions from the mid-1950s to the 1990s. There are reproductions of historic photographs of Salisbury and the Delmarva Peninsula dating back to the 1850s that Wootten collected. Also included are documents pertaining to Wootten's Coast Guard service and his family's history.
Jim Jackson Delmarva ephemera collection
by Jackson, Jim (1851 – 1992)
4 boxes, 1 oversize box (5.5 linear feet)
This collection consists of assorted local paper ephemera from 1852 to 1990. Most of the items originated from the George Bounds & Company of Hebron, the J. H. Farlow & Brother of Salisbury and the Wimbrow & Company of Whaleyville and William and Edwin Sirman. Included are cannery tokens from the Harold B. Kennerly & Son in Nanticoke, Maryland. Also included are over 925 postcards of Salisbury from the 19th to the 21st century arranged by subject.
Stevens and Thomas Family Collection
by Stevens, Herman (1851 – 2019)
1 box, 2 oversize folders (1 linear feet)
This collection contains business and personal papers collected by Herman Stevens, including copies of the Daily Banner, personal photographs, certificates, obituaries, and papers from the Methodist Church. This collection also contains a large tintype portrait of a man dated circa 1870s, a large crayon portrait of a child, a copy of the Cambridge Democrat Newspaper from 1851, a 1912 cruise brochure booklet, and a July 1917 copy of National Geographic.
Gunby Family papers
by Gunby Family; Hann, George; Huffington, Clara Gunby (1854 – 2000)
11 boxes, 2 oversize boxes (10.25 linear feet)
The Gunby Family papers document the Gunby family lineage which began in Somerset County, Maryland in the late 17th century. Also documented are the activities of southern sympathizer Clara Gunby which occurred in Maryland and Virginia. The materials date from 1854 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1971 to 1994 when Mr. George Hann began to conduct research on the lineage of the Gunby family and associated family lines. Earlier records are included; however, they are photocopies of originals. Documenting records include Clara Gunby’s journal, family history lineage, and correspondence from George Hann to Gunby family members in the United States, Canada, England, and the South Pacific.
Whitehaven Heritage Association collection
by Methodist Protestant Board of Publication; Norman Remington Company; Salisbury National Bank; Savings Bank of Nanticoke; The Board of Education; The Wicomico News (1855 – 2000)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
Assorted materials from Whitehaven Heritage Association storage includes 1901 set of "The Courier" newspaper; misc. Collection includes materials donated by the Whitehaven Heritage Association, such as The Saving Bank of Nanticoke, Maryland's Bank Almanac 1920, 1923-1924, 1926, 1928 as well as several other news and church ephemera from Salisbury and Baltimore, MD from the 1920s. There are two correspondences from March 1904 to a unknown recipient from D.W. Dolbey, Jr. of the White Haven Council No. 24. Also included is correspondence from Robert L. Jeffers to Conor Ralph Bennig in 1976 related to Christian faith and one from John W. Davis to his wife in 1855. An audio cassette tape from Emily Griffon's funeral service in 2000. There is an epic poem written in 1992. Additionally, there is a series of land plats for S. W. Dolby's land created by P.S. Shockley from 1903 and 1918 and a patenet for "Hayward's Delight", 1910. Finally there is a map of Delaware with an arrow to Bethel Church.
Joseph L. Bailey papers
by Bailey, Joseph (1859 – 1990)
22 boxes (30 linear feet)
This collection primarily consists of case documents, business correspondences, and personal correspondences. Within the case documents are Deeds, Wills, Inventory, Mortgages, and Accounts. There are also objects from beyond 1939 that either belonged to Esther Bailey or one of Joseph's nephews. The collection also consists of postcards, greeting cards, photographs, and newspaper articles.
Whitehead-Beer Collection
by Beer, Dorothy Buehl; Whitehead, Barbara Beer; Whitehead, George I. Jr. (1859 – 2000)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
The Whitehead-Beer Collection includes the personal collections of George I. Whitehead Jr., Dorothy Buehl Beer, and Barbara Beer Whitehead. George cataloged his time in the United States Army Air Corps during World War Two from enlistment to honorary discharge. This includes special orders, flight records, awards, and other miscellaneous paperwork. He took photos during his service, along with Pesos from the Philippines. Dorothy collected magazines, newspaper clippings, and hand-written letters all about knitting. She also held onto her autograph book from Halsey Junior High School in 1935. Barbara's collection includes a Bible, various music books for piano, and a music book for guitar.
Adkins Family papers
by Adkins Family (1860 – 1996)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Adkins Family papers document the well-known Eastern Shore family from Sharptown, Wicomico County, Maryland, 1860-1996 with the bulk of the material dating from 1880-1930. Materials include tintypes and photographic prints of Adkins family members as well as correspondence, genealogical research and corresponding family histories.
Donnie Davidson collection
by Davidson, Donnie (circa 1860 – 1990s)
1 folder (0 linear feet)
This 271-image digital collection has been amassed by Donnie Davidson and are part of his personal collection documenting baseball on Delmarva from the 1860s to the late 20th century. Included are Davidson's research notes, programs, photographs, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera, especially relating to Dorchester County baseball teams.
Jay and Carrie Kleinhenn Papers
by Kleinhenn, Carrie LeCates (1860, 1995)
7 boxes (7.25 linear feet)
The Jay and Carrie Kleinhenn papers document their family life in Delaware and Maryland circa 1860-1995; the bulk of the material dates from 1915-1949. It consists of personal papers, scrapbooks, photographs and negatives, and other materials related to family history.
Michael Ehrmann Postcards
by Ehrmann, Michael (circa 1860 – 2000)
1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)
This postcard collection is comprised of 20 folders filled with images of attractions and sites around the Eastern Shore area. Some of these various attractions and sites include historical places, museums, restaurants, beaches, hotels, and even some wildlife.
Miles Family Papers
by Miles, Elizabeth Thomas; Miles, Harry B. (1862 – 2010)
8 boxes, 3 oversize folders (8.5 linear feet)
The Miles family papers document the Upper Fairmount, Somerset County, Maryland family from 1862 to 2010, though primarily from the 1880s to the 1940s. The correspondence, photographs, business records, church records, and more center around Harry B. Miles and Elizabeth (Thomas) Miles, as well as their children, Harry Budd and Betty J., and other Thomas and Miles family members. From 1916 to 1961, Harry Miles served as one of Somerset County's primary undertakers. The family also played a role in managing the Upper Fairmount Methodist Episcopal Church
Smith Family Collection
by Miles, Moody K. III; Stewart, John Richard (1863 – 1990)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Smith Family Collection contains a collection of Maryland cemetery records, an index for the book "The Parson of the Islands", and small genealogical information on the Smith family. The cemetery records cover All Saints Church, John Wesley United Methodist Church, Manokin Presbyterian Church, Parsons Cemetery, and Rock Creek Cemetery. The record was conducted by John Richard Stewart. The book index was written by Moody K. Miles, III. The Smith family genealogical information is taken from the Smith Family Bible, which includes a birth and death date for family members.
Fitzgerald Civil War Correspondence Collection
by Fitzgerald, Nehemiah; Reed, Elizabeth Leah (1864 – 2009)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
This collection contains photocopies of Civil War correspondence written by Nehemiah Fitzgerald of Virginia. His father's side of the family came from the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Also included are We Come from Island People On Virginia's Eastern Shore by Elizabeth Leah Reed and a paper written by Lee M. Krempel entitled "The 19th Century American Letter as Literature: The Civil War Letters of Nehemiah Fitzgerald, and other supporting documentation."
Thomas Price collection
by Price, Thomas (1865 – 2001)
5 boxes, 1 oversize folder (3.5 linear feet)
The Thomas Price collection consists of military and genealogical records accumulated by Thomas Price and dating from 1865 - 2001. It contains recordings and transcripts of interviews with three veterans of the First World War from Salisbury, Md. and records of the 115th Infantry Regiment of the Maryland Army National Guard. It also includes interviews, records, correspondence, photographs, publications and ephemera offering insight into military service during the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. The collection also contains photographs of Deal Island, Md. from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It also includes photographs, publications, and ephemera offering insight into civic and religious life on the Delmarva Peninsula.
Edgar Bennett Collection
by Bennett, Edgar (1867 – 1997)
31 boxes (27 linear feet)
The Edgar Bennett Collection documents the personal and professional lives of Edgar T. Bennett and his wife, Margaret Truitt Bennett. Personal items from the collection include land grants, photographs, and correspondence. The bulk of the collection revolves around Edgar Bennett's professional life, mainly consisting of records from the former Red Star Motor Coaches, Inc. bus company, and Bennett's political career in the Republican Party, Maryland State Senate and Maryland State Roads Commission.
Kent Griffith Collection
by Griffith, Kent (1868 – 1998)
6 cartons, 5 oversize folders (10.5 linear feet)
The Kent Griffith Collection consists of extensive documentation of railways on and near Delmarva, including (but not limited to) the Eastern Shore Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad, and New York, Pennsylvania, and Norfolk Railroad from the 1800s to the 1990s. While the collection includes Griffith's research notes and correspondence, as well as photographs he took and collected, the railroad memorabilia that Griffith collected was thorough and diverse. These documents include pass cards, time tables, employee timebooks, papers from a railroad employee TC Hurst, a scrapbook with hundreds of early 20th century Pennsylvania Railroad technical and safety memos, shipping and freight tags and receipts, detailed track charts and maps, and more.
Frankford Methodist Episcopal Church collection
by Frankford Methodist Episcopal Church (1870 – 2009)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains multimedia discs from the Frankford, Delaware branch of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The discs are entitled "Church Records, 1870-1950" and "Church Records, 1961-2009." The records include marriages, births, and deaths of parishioners.
Harold S. Morton, Jr. papers
by Morton, Harold (1870 – 1996)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
The Harold S. Morton, Jr., papers document the extensive family history research that Morton conducted with the help of his wife, Margaret James Morton from 1958-1978 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, primarily in Northampton County. Families documented via research include James, Roberts and Stott. The materials date from 1870-1978, 1996 and include primary resources documenting the James family’s activities in and around Franktown, Virginia. Resources include land deeds, military discharge papers and estate assessment for Robert Dunton James.
J. Millard Tawes Museum manuscript collections
by Crisfield Heritage Foundation (1870 – 2001)
2 boxes (2 linear feet)
This collection consists of small manuscript collections that were housed at the J. Millard Tawes Museum in Crisfield, Maryland. It contains correspondence, a scrapbook, photographs and negatives, financial records, and notes and ephemera from people in Crisfield between the 1870s and 1969 (and 2001), though primarily between 1939 and 1945.
Parsons Cemetery Collection
by Parsons Cemetery (circa 1870 – 2011s)
3 boxes (2.5 linear feet)
This collection consists of 26 ledgers and three-ring binders documenting burials at Parsons Cemetery in Salisbury, Maryland between the 1870s and 2011. Included are both alphabetical listings of lot owners (binders) and lot-ordered listings for both single sites and family lots (ledgers). Listings include financial information for lot sales, internments, and names of deceased.
Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church (Fruitland, MD) Collection
by Mt. Cavalry United Methodist Church (1871 – 2011)
2 boxes (2 linear feet)
This collection is 2 books of church records from the African-American church, Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church in Fruitland, MD. The collection also contains records from Friendship Church in Allen, MD and Flower Hill Church in Eden, MD. As well as loose marriage licenses. Dated from 1871 through 1980s.
Robert W. Tunnell papers
by Tunnell, Robert (1871 – 1995)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Robert W. Tunnell papers consist of genealogical research of the Tunnell family from Frankford, Sussex County, Delaware, 1871-1995, with the bulk of the material dating from 1954-1969. Materials were collected by, Robert Tunnell, and include a sample of fiscal documentation of the Delaware State Committee, and historical information about Sussex County. Records also include family photographs, newspaper clippings, and general information about the state of Delaware.
Richard and Jane Yantis collection
by Yantis, Jane; Yantis, Richard (1872 – 2011)
1 carton, 1 oversize box (2.5 linear feet)
The Richard and Jane Yantis collection consists of the genealogical research notes of Richard and Jane Yantis from 1994-2011. The collection offers insight into the genealogies of several dozen families, including the Brittingham and Fooks families of Maryland. It includes copies of tithtables for Northampton County, Virginia from 1662-1677, and a Bible from the Hurst family of Dorchester County, Maryland. The Bible contains genealogical information on the Hurst family from 1821-1910.
Dona Faulkner papers
by Faulkner, Dona (1875 – 2005)
2 folders (1 linear feet)
This small collection is comprised of two photograph albums, loose photographs, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous papers; most of which is assumed the prior property of Dona Faulkner (1875-1955). The items that comprise the collection were purchased at an auction selling items on consignment. Of the two albums, only one is attributed to Faulkner. Faulkner was a resident of Bozman, Maryland in the County of Talbot for the span of her life.
June Pettit collection
by Pettit, June (1877 – 1991)
1 box, 1 folder (3 linear feet)
The June Pettit collection documents the history of and hunting of wildfowl in Worcester County, Maryland through deeds, hunting licenses, photographs and film, offering insight into a century of life on Chincoteague Bay.
Linda Duyer African-American History Collection
by Duyer, Linda (1879 – 1999)
3 boxes, 1 oversize box (4.25 linear feet)
This collection contains photos, documents, newspaper articles, and publications related to African American history on Delmarva, particularly in Salisbury and Wicomico County. It includes genealogical research, research related to Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad, and documents related to Charles H. Chipman.
Allen and Brittingham Family photographs
by Brittingham, Dorothy; Brittingham, Gordon; Brittingham, Gordy; Hancock, Julia "Betsy" Allen (1880 – 1991)
2 boxes, 2 oversize folders (1.75 linear feet)
The Allen and Brittingham Family photographs documents the lives of the Brittingham family, mainly that of Gordon Brittingham, and Fulton Allen’s children in Salisbury, Maryland from 1880-1991 with the bulk of the material dating from 1942-1960. The Brittingham family photographs encompass Gordon Brittingham’s service during World War II in the European theatre as well as his life in Salisbury, Maryland after the war with his wife, Dorothy Allen through the 1960s. The photographs also document Gordy Brittingham, Gordon’s father’s barbershop at the Mayflower Hotel in Salisbury during the 1930s. The Allen family photographs document their children: Julia, Ruth, and Walter’s lives through a series of portraits, some containing photos from their home, Holly Hill located in Salisbury, Maryland. In addition to the volume of photographs, other documenting information correspondence, newspaper clippings, and family histories.
Blanche Williams Smith papers
by Smith, Blanche Williams (1880, 2015)
7 oversize boxes (5 linear feet)
The papers of Blanche Williams Smith document her life as a resident and elementary educator of Maryland’s Eastern Shore from 1880-2015 with the bulk of the material dating from her years as a student at Frankford High School and the Women’s College at the University of Delaware, 1922-1931. Scrapbooks, created by her daughter Louise, document her family’s history dating back to the 1770s; other materials include yearbooks, journals and ephemera all-encompassing Blanche’s life Delaware and Maryland.
Elizabeth Murrell papers
by Murrell, Elizabeth (1880 – 1996)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Elizabeth Murrell papers document the family history and genealogical research completed by Elizabeth Murrell of interconnected families on the Eastern Shore of Delaware and Maryland. The materials include deeds, letters, and newspaper clippings as research reference, as well as Junior Women's Clubs booklets.
Federalsburg Historical Society collection
by Federalsburg Historical Society (1880 – 2010s)
1 folder (0 linear feet)
This 374-image digital collection from the Federalsburg Historical Society dates between the 1880s and the 2010s, though primarily from the 1940s to the 1960s. Included are photocopied news articles, documents, and photographs relating to the Federalsburg Athletics, as well as other Eastern Shore baseball teams.
Senator John J. Williams scrapbooks
by Williams, John J. (1880 – 2011)
11 oversize boxes (9.5 linear feet)
The Senator John J. Williams papers document his distinguished service as a United States Senator and his family history from Sussex County, Delaware1880-2011. Documenting materials include five scrapbooks that were compiled by Williams’ niece and former Salisbury City Council President Louise Smith document the extensive Williams family including the Senator’s parents and ten siblings through photographs, correspondence, and news clippings. In addition to the scrapbooks, national publications and audio-visual materials also contribute to the Senator’s political career and community involvement.
Trinity United Methodist Episcopal Church, South records
by Trinity United Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1880 – 2014)
1 carton, 2 boxes (2 linear feet)
Trinity United Methodist Episcopal Church, South records document the congregational activities of the church 1880-2014. Quarterly conference meeting minutes and pastor’s reports on the church’s activities support the church registers, which include marriage, baptismal, and membership records. Oral histories of parishioners and pastors also document the long-standing Salisbury, Maryland church.
Stephen and Hannah Adkins papers
by Adkins, Hannah; Adkins, Stephen (1883, 1999)
3 boxes, 3 folders (4.75 linear feet)
Stephen and Hannah Adkins collection consists of the genealogical research of Stephen and Hannah Adkins from 1964-1999. It contains genealogical charts, manuscripts, notes, extracts, photographs and newspaper clippings documenting families of the Delmarva Peninsula. It includes copies of the service records of Cornelius and Samuel Coffin, who served in the Union Army during the Civil War. The collection also contains a ledger from the A.S. Lewis General Store in Vienna, Maryland from 1883.
George J. Weide Jr. Collection
by Weide, George, Jr. (1885 – 2020)
1 carton, 1 oversize box (3 linear feet)
The George J. Weide Jr. Collection contains material from 1855 to 2020 and documents Weide’s life and the lives of his relatives in the Weide, Huneke, and Law families. There are several photo albums of family documents, a high school yearbook, a yearbook of the “Brigade’s Best” in Shihung, Korea from 1972 , as well as birth certificates, baptism records, NASA newspapers, certificates, and a diploma.
Samuel L. Adkins papers
by Adkins, Samuel L. (1885 – 2007)
2 boxes, 1 oversize box (2 linear feet)
Samuel L. Adkins papers document his life on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, specifically his education, military service, employment at Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company and his personal hobbies with county farms, the Salisbury Coin Club and the Antique Car Club of the Accomack-Northampton Region. Mr. Adkins life is documented via photographs, certificates, and memorabilia from 1885-2009 with the bulk of the material dating from 1950-1987. Materials also of note are bank notes and an agricultural sign relating to his father, A. Paul Adkins.
Anne Morris Clay papers
by Clay, Anne Morris (1886 – 1997)
1 carton, 1 box (1.5 linear feet)
The papers of Anne Morris Clay document her occupation as a land records researcher in the Maryland counties of Wicomico and Worcester. The materials date from 1886-1997 with a bulk of materials dating from 1980-1997. Materials include correspondence and research material regarding Cherie Cozin's Purnell property off Shore Side Road in Dames Quarter as well as June Petit's Simpleton property and correspondence with Dave Nutter pertaining to the property Nutter’s Neck. Materials also include transcriptions of the 1759-1865 land documents, 17th-century certificates of land patent, 18th-century deeds, 19th century Acworth Plat, and deeds for Nutter’s Neck. In addition, there are research materials on Sampson Burbage (1818-1881) and his properties in Powellsville. Also, there are property research records regarding William Hull's Muddy Hole Road and Tyaskin properties and a biography of Milford W. Twilley. A portion of the materials belonged to Ruth Harcum’s father, Benjamin Franklin Kennerly, Jr. who was the mayor of Salisbury from 1912-1914. Also included are books from the Morris, Kennerly, and Harcum families. Additional items include postcards with personal correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Harcum and other family members dating to the early twentieth century. Histories of Wicomico County and ephemera pertaining to the Sesqui-bi-centennial can also be found in this collection. Wicomico County specific improvement plans including the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Program and the Salisbury Metro Core Comprehensive Plan have also been incorporated into this collection. This collection also includes a unique collection of sexual education booklets and Victorian-era autograph albums.
Thomas McLaughlin collection
by McLaughlin, Thomas (1886 – 1993)
8 folders (0.08 linear feet)
The Thomas McLaughlin collection contains two written reports on peach cultivation in Maryland and the history of the L.W. Gunby Company written by Tom McLaughlin. Additionally, this collection contains photographs of the Perdue and Gunby Repository, the L. W. Gunby Hardware Store, and L.W. Gunby. There are also research notes on agriculture in Maryland, including Orlando Harrison, Squires Farm, peach production, and orchard maintenance.
Wicomico County Board of Education records
by Wicomico County Board of Education (1886 – 2009)
16 boxes (12.5 linear feet)
Wicomico County Board of Education records documents the history of the schools and activities of the Board of Education in Wicomico County, Maryland with the bulk of the material relating to Salisbury, Maryland. The materials date from 1886-2009 with the bulk of the material dating from school activities and the integration of schools, 1960-1979. The evolution of school buildings in Wicomico County is documented through visual materials that include photographs and printed histories and newspaper clippings. Activities in various schools such as sporting events, musical performances, and plays are documented through photographs, programs, scrapbooks and newspaper clippings. Note: some of the folders are restricted due to sensitive content, permission from the archivist to view this files is required.
Edward J. Henry family papers
by Henry, Edward J. (1887 – 2009)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
The family papers of Edward J. Henry document his family’s activities in Snow Hill, Maryland from his marriage to Mary Queen Purnell in 1887 through the death of his son William’s wife, Mary Holley Henry in 2009 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1932-1967. Materials include marriage certificates, funeral programs, ephemera about Helen and her violin as well as son William and Bowie State College, newspaper clippings and photographs.
Salisbury Mayor collection
by Morris, Bettie (1888 – 2000)
1 oversize box (3 linear feet)
This collection features pages of original and photocopied photographs of Salisbury, Maryland mayors dating from 1888 to 2007. It also contains articles regarding the history of the office, its activities and candidates written by Richard Cooper in 1994 and 2000 and with others published near the start of the 20th century.
Polly Batchelder collection
by Batchelder, Polly (1889 – 2001)
2 cartons, 1 oversize box (3.5 linear feet)
Polly Batchelder’s collection is a comprehensive documentation of genealogical research on Old Somerset County, Maryland via land and parish records, as well as a series of obituaries from the Marylander and Herald newspaper and city of Salisbury tax assessment ledgers. Included in the collection are the papers of Alberta Smith; mementos found by Polly and her son Geoffrey at the abandoned Smith house on West Sharpless road in Oriole, Somerset County, Maryland. Materials include photograph and autograph albums and correspondence. The materials date from 1889-2001 with the bulk of the material dates from 1982-2001.
Dashiell and Allied Families Collection
by Unknown (1890 – 1995)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection contains vintage photographs of the Dashiell and allied families - Zink, Murray, Hassfurther/Shield, Mosley, and Ennis; along with some assorted, loose papers that are in correspondence to the late 19th & early 20th century.
Fields Family History collection
by Unknown (1890 – 2005)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Fields Family History Collection contains genealogical material on the Fields family. Included are pedigree charts, which are the majority of the collection and map out many generations of the Fields family. Also included is biographical information on some members of the family and a few photos of Fields family members.
Michael G. Hitch Collection
by Hitch, Mike (circa 1890 – 1990s)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
This collection contains two parts, both collected by Mike Hitch: approximately 30 circa 1890s-1910s photographs of people in Accomack County, Virginia and publications mostly relating to St. John's United Methodist Church in Fruitland, Maryland.
Records of the City of Salisbury Field Operations
by City of Salisbury (circa 1890 – 2020)
85 drawers, 1 carton (505 linear feet)
This collection consists of approximately 10,000 plans, maps, drawings, and other oversize documents from the City of Salisbury's Department of Field Operations and, prior to its inclusion in the Field Ops department, the Department of Public Works. While the record dates range from approximately 1890 to 2020, the majority of the collection dates between 1920 and 1980. Included are property surveys, utility maps and plans, water works materials, and other infrastructure-related documents used to build, maintain, and alter structures and properties in the City of Salisbury. Notably included are 1988 aerial photographs of the city (contact prints and negatives), project progress photographs, and microfiche reproductions of many of the oversize items. Includes records from M-221-7 #6
Dennis Family photographs
by Dennis, Ruby Camilla (1892 – 2007)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Dennis Family photographs document the lives of Camilla Dennis, a Worcester County native, and Martha Groton, Camilla’s daughter. The photographs date from 1892 to 2007 and depict the Dennis family through a series of portraits as well as activities held at 207 East Isabella Street in Salisbury, Maryland. Published works within the collection reveal ties to Robert Naylor Roger’s Scottish clan ancestry.
Bokal-Cotter Collection
by Bokal, Elizabeth Cotter; Bokal, Mary Avis; Cotter, Mary G.; Cotter, Paul J. (1894 – 1991)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
The Bokal-Cotter collection consists of primarily correspondence from individuals including Mary Avis Bokal, Elizabeth Cotter Bokal (Mary Avis's mother), Paul J. Cotter (Elizabeth's brother), Mary G. Cotter (Paul and Elizabeth's mother), among others, dating from 1894 to 1991 with the bulk of the letters dating from 1942 to 1968. While many of the letters seem to regard family and social events from the Broome County, New York family, Mary Avis Bokal and Paul J. Cotter both lived in Washington, D.C. where Bokal went to American University and Cotter worked in the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee. Also included in the collection are newspaper clippings, unidentified photographs and negatives, postcards, and ephemera that mostly belonged to Mary Avis Bokal.
K. King Burnett papers
by Burnett, K. King (1894 – 2014)
22 cartons, 2 boxes (23 linear feet)
The K. King Burnett papers encompass the executive activities and operations of numerous environmental organizations. These documents reflect the impact that preservation regulations had on the Delmarva Peninsula specifically, Wicomico and Worcester counties as it evolved from 1960 - 2014, and the entirety of the papers span from as early as 1894 - 2014. Burnett served as a legal advisor for these organizations. His papers contain numerous board of director reports which reflect by-law drafts and final copies, logistics proceedings regarding agency consolidation, and documents entailing litigation representation including the enforcement of environmental regulations. Organizations of note include Committee to Preserve Assateague Island, Wicomico Planning, Zoning, and Development Committee, and Greater Salisbury Committee.
Milbourne Family Collection
by Tull, Willis Clayton, Jr. (1894 – 1995)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains genealogical information on the Milbourne as well as photographs of members of the Milbourne family.
Theodore Dize Papers
by Dize, Theodore; Dize, Westley (1894 – 1995)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
The Theodore Dize Papers document the shipping business of the bugeye James G. Blaine, captained by Theodore and Westley Dize, between 1894 and 1923. An additional account from 1995 records the names of watermen who shipped out of Baltimore at the turn of the century to dredge oysters. Dize shipped out of Crisfield, Smith Island, and Baltimore, dredging oysters and transporting merchandise. The shipping business is documented through agreements, worker records, and extensive receipts. Also included are printed ephemera including book advertisements.
Wilmer O. Lankford III papers
by Unknown (1894 – 2008)
3 boxes (2.25 linear feet)
The papers of Wilmer O. Lankford III encompass his research materials and original manuscripts of his four-volume book, They Lived in Somerset; including Lankford family documents such as Wilmer’s Western Maryland College scrapbook, as well as facsimiles and transcripts of church records, from Somerset County, Maryland, 1894-2008. Additional components include Rev. William Colbert’s account of his travels in Somerset County from 1801-1807, and the diary of Ida Marshall Lankford that reflects the lynching of Isaac Kemp for the murder of Constable Ned Carver.
Albert and Bettie Morris papers
by Morris, Albert; Morris, Bettie (1895 – 2008)
4 boxes, 1 oversize folder (3.25 linear feet)
The Albert and Bettie Morris papers document their lives as long-time residents of Salisbury, Maryland, and include early family records of Rosa Lee Tilghman Morris as well as correspondence, biographical information, printed materials, newspapers and artifacts. The materials date from 1895-2008 with the bulk of the material dating from 1941-1979. Dr. Morris’ extensive World War II service record is documented and includes correspondence, service papers and photographic documentation of his encounter with General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Also included are the records of the Eastern Shore Opera and Symphony Societies as well as ephemera from many other local historic and symphonic organizations.
Margaret Stone papers
by Stone, Margaret (1895 – 2000s)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (0.5 linear feet)
The Margaret Stone papers are comprised of genealogy research conducted by Margaret Stone and relate to many different Wicomico County, Maryland families focusing specifically on the linage of Elihu and Annie “Nannie” Rider Jackson. Also contained within the collection are materials related to the Jackson Lumber Company of Riderwood, Alabama and Tony Tank Manor. In addition, there are items related to Ehliu Jackson’s political career. The materials date from 1895, 1982-2000, specifically documenting when Ms. Stone conducted her genealogical research.
Dan Brown collection
by Brown, Danny (1896 – 2007)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
The Danny Brown collection consists of ephemera and documents related to the history of Salisbury, Maryland and the Delmarva Peninsula with items dating from 1896 to 2007 (the bulk of the materials range from 1908 to 1996). Included in the collection are two general or hardware store ledgers dating from 1908 to 1920, business and political advertisements, event programs, postcards, photo reproductions, newspaper clippings, and writings about Salisbury's history. Also included is a handwritten list of canneries along the Nanticoke River.
Alvin Garrison collection
by Whaley, Donald; Wooten, Orlando (1897 – 1995)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Alvin Garrison collection contains ephemera from the "Nuts in May" play presented by North Dorchester Senior Class, a transcription of a speech given by Mr. Donald Whaley on the Great Depression, a pamphlet containing information on the building of the Salisbury by-pass, and transparencies of a sample of Orlando Wooten's photographs.
Atwood Barwick collection
by Barwick, Atwood (1897 – 2010)
6 boxes, 1 oversize folder (6.25 linear feet)
The Atwood Barwick Collection consists of historical and travel materials accumulated by Atwood Barwick, a transcript of judicial records by Atwood Barwick, and a notebook by Arthur O’Donnell, dating from 1897-2010. It contains brochures, booklets, postcards and ephemera from historic sites in the United States, and booklets, catalogs, extracts, magazines offering insight into historical tourism in the United States from 1924-1984. The collection also contains magazines, newspapers, a transcript of colonial judicial records of Somerset County, Maryland, and a notebook on the First World War by a student at New York University in 1918 offering insight into nautical and United States’ history from 1696-1995.
Brittingham Plant Farms records
by Brittingham Plant Farms (1897 – 2014)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
Brittingham Plant Farms records document the development of and retail practices of the wholesale plant company in Salisbury, Maryland. Company practices are documented with plant catalogs, advertisements, photographs and printed ephemera. The materials date from 1897-2014 with the bulk of the material dating from the company founding in 1945 through its demise in 1999. Also included are family and company histories written by Sylvia Brittingham Robertson.
Bound Newspaper collection
by Unknown (1899 – 2007)
folders (234 linear feet)
The Bound Newspaper collection contains bound copies of Eastern Shore newspapers. Newspapers in this collection come from various locations on the Delmarva Peninsula including the Delaware coastal beaches, Sussex County, Ocean City (Md.), Salisbury, Pocomoke, and Longneck. Major newspapers in the collection are the Marylander and Herald, the Salisbury Daily Times, and the Salisbury Advertiser. Related materials can be found in the Unbound Newspaper collection (2018.044).
John H. Dulany and Son, Inc. records
by John H. Dulany and Son, Inc. (1899 – 1993)
3 boxes, 1 oversize folder (4 linear feet)
The records of John H. Dulany and Son Incorporated, (also known Dulany and Johnson and Dulany and Sons), documents the growth and management of John H. Dulany and Son Inc. which was located in Fruitland Maryland. The materials date from the company’s inception in 1899 through 1984 with the bulk of the material dating from 1944-1966. The materials include photographs, correspondence, biographies, and awards documents the growth of the Dulany plants as well as business and political interests of the company. Biographies and photographs of Dulany family members and histories of the company are also included.
Daughters of the American Revolution, Samuel Chase Chapter
by Daughters of the American Revolution (1900 – 2007)
4 boxes, 1 oversize box (5.25 linear feet)
Records of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Samuel Chase Chapter, of Salisbury, Maryland, document the organization’s activities, including community involvement and administrative duties of the officers, from 1933-2007, with the bulk of the material dating from 1972-1977. Social functions, educational programs, and community engagement efforts of the chapter’s members are documented through meeting minutes, financial records, membership data, as well as scrapbooks, photographs, and newspaper clippings. Published materials from the state and national chapters are included throughout the collection.
Louise Messick Moyer papers
by Moyer, Louise Messick (1900 – 2006)
3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
The Louise Messick Moyer papers date from 1900-2006, with the bulk of the material dating from 1990-2005. The collection represents her genealogical research on multiple families, with extensive correspondence, family trees, abstracts and notes on the Messick, Long and Simmons families. The research spans Lancaster County in Virginia, Dorchester and Somerset Counties in Maryland and Sussex County, Delaware. Records also include facsimiles of 19th Century financial and marriage information, transcriptions of diaries from 1876 and 1906, a self-published memoir of a merchant sailor, and information on the menhaden fishing industry.
Nancy Johnson collection
by Unknown (1900 – 1995)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Nancy Johnson collection contains pamphlets from the Green Hill Church, Holly Grove Mennonite Church, and Great Choptank Parish. Additionally, it also contains pamphlets pertaining to Wicomico County, education in Wicomico County, Republican women of Maryland, and historic preservation.
Porter and Catherine Ent Collection
by Culver, Richard W.; Ent, Catherine; Ent, Porter (1900 – 2001)
4 cartons, 1 oversize box (5.25 linear feet)
The Porter and Kitty Ent Collection contains memorabilia, letters, and scrapbooks from Catherine (Kitty) Hopkins Ent from WWII and their life together afterwards in Salisbury, MD. It includes scrapbooks and memorabilia from Kitty’s sister, Sarah Dryden, and her brother in law, Norman Dryden. The bulk of the collection is photos, letters, notebooks, and memorabilia from Porter’s time overseas in WWII as well as a correspondence course in aeronautical engineering and flight training records. A significant portion of the collection is Kitty’s scrapbook, Pocahontas Oil Co. memorabilia, exchange club directories and correspondence. Also included is some correspondence and a large scrapbook detailing Norman Dryden’s time overseas in WWII. Army insignia, pins, medals, are included separately.
William Heaton Papers
by Heaton, William (circa 1900 – 2006)
folders (1.25 linear feet)
This collection contains items and documents from the musical career of William Heaton Whitworth, more commonly known as William Heaton, spanning circa 1900-2006 (with the bulk from 1920-1950). William Heaton was born in England in 1891 and moved to Massachusetts in 1909. He traveled the country performing with various theatre groups. In 1914, while docked in Maryland with the James Adam Floating Theatre, he met Agnes Tawes, the woman he would marry just two-weeks later in Salisbury, Maryland. He continued his musical career, playing the organ and piano for the Carolina Theatre, Palace Theatre, Hunt’s Casino Theatre and New Arcade Theatre. In 1944, Heaton and his wife opened Heaton’s Karmel Korn, a popcorn stand on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Heaton died of a heart attack in 1952, at the age of 61.
Allen and Hancock Family papers
by Allen, Gladys; Allen, Walter; Cooper, Florence Byrd; Hancock, Julia "Betsy" Allen (1903 – 2013)
8 boxes, 2 oversize folders (11 linear feet)
A history of the Allen and Hancock families, specifically the accomplishments of Mary Beulah Nock Allen, her daughter, Dr. Gladys Martha Allen, and her niece, Julia “Betsy” Allen Hancock, can be found in Part 1 of this finding aid. In Part 2, personal correspondence of Walter K. Allen and Florence Byrd Allen Cooper can be found in addition to the previous family members. Accomplishments and personal details of Julia "Betsy" Allen Hancock's adult life, professional career, and local issues.
Brady J. Dayton collection
by Dayton, Brady (1903 – 1997)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Brady J. Dayton Collection contains four types of materials: a copy of Dayton's memoir recounting events in his young life written in 1964, transcribed journal entries from his time in Russia and Turkey, scanned and printed images from the sketchbook he kept from 1904-1905 and a newspaper article from 1997 which discusses Dayton's participation in World War I. Dayton presents an idyllic childhood against a backdrop of poverty, describing the hard life of fisherman on the Eastern Shore. His entries from his early years in the Navy offer insight into the life of naval officers in the early 1900s, as well as how Americans were perceived abroad. Russia (particularly Tiflis (Tiblisi), the capital of Georgia) and ports on the Mediterranean are described in detail.
Louise Smith papers
by Smith, Louise (1903 – 2013)
14 oversize boxes, 1 box (14.25 linear feet)
The Louise Smith papers document the personal and political activities of Salisbury, Maryland’s City Council President Louise Smith from 1940-2011, with the bulk of the records documenting her political career from her initial entry into the race in 2007 through her decision not to run for re-election in 2011. Documenting records include photographs, official campaign documents, newspaper clippings, and speeches. The meeting minutes from city council meetings April 2007 – April 2011 including legislative, special and closed meetings.
Sussex County (Del.) Sheriff records
by Sussex County Sheriff’s Department (1903 – 1995)
68 oversize folders (28 linear feet)
The Sussex County Sheriff records document court cases from 1903-1995 in Sussex County, Delaware. The collection contains financial records for the court and sheriff’s department as well as specific records of costs and outcomes from the court cases occurring from 1903 to 1995. There are records for both the Sussex County Superior Court, as well as the Court of Common Pleas. The records are largely limited to Ledgers, Fee Books and Receipt Dockets. The Ledgers contain basic budgetary information for the Court and the Sheriff’s department, recording costs covered by the court’s budget. The Fee Books record cases by month, with a record of the fees which were to be paid by the court system’s budget. The Receipt Dockets contain information on individual cases and features an index of cases with monetary information and case outcomes.
Allen Family Collection
by Allen, Larry; Mills, George S. (1904 – 1995)
2 boxes, 1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)
This is a collection of maps, postcards, flyers, catalogs and other local ephemera accumulated by Florence Elizabeth Pruitt (Allen) over the course of her life. The date range of the materials runs from 1904 to 1995.
Trinity United Methodist Church collection
by Trinity United Methodist Church (1905 – 2005)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a DVD of the history of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Salisbury, Maryland, entitled "Our Story" along with a transcription of the information relayed in the film. A booklet entitled "A Sanctuary for a Century: Trinity United Methodist Church 100: 50 Year Members" is also included.
Coulbourne Farm Collection
by Unknown (1906 – 2006)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection consists of material pertaining to Coulbourne Farm in Pocomoke. Included are photographs of the house and a gravesite of Madam Hampton and a 1906 letter dictating provenance.
Louise Hopkins Dryden papers
by Dryden, Louise Hopkins (1906 – 2002)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
The papers of Louise Hopkins Dryden document her experience as the first Somerset County woman to christen a Liberty Ship, the S.S. WILLIAM WELCH, March, 1943. Records include correspondence, photographs, and a booklet that documents the entirety of the Bethlehem Liberty Fleet. Also included are family photographs of Mrs. Dryden from her infancy in 1906 until a year before her death in 2002.
Shoreland Club collection
by Johnson, R. H.; Poisker, Marjorie B.; Stewart, Rachel; Street, Janet (1906 – 2004)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The collection of the Shoreland Club contains four essays on the history of the Shoreland Club. The first essay was compiled by Marjorie B. Poisker in 2004 and discusses outreach programs of the Shoreland Club. The second essay is a talk by Janet Street in 1996 and gives a more historical look at the club. The third essay was written by Rachel Stewart and discusses the history of the Shoreland Club from 1906-1946. The last essay was written by R. H. Johnson and discussed the early history of the Shoreland Club.
Shoreland Club records
by Shoreland Club (1906 – 2006)
5 boxes (2.5 linear feet)
The Shoreland Club Collection includes hand written minute books, newspaper clippings, a typed history of the club, typed constitutions, and pictures of club events. This collection also includes numerous Chronological files which are an assortment of newspaper clippings, pictures, handwritten letters, and typed letters sent to and from club members.
Woodrow T. Wilson papers
by Wilson, Woodrow T. (1907 – 2000)
14 cartons, 1 oversize folder (16.5 linear feet)
The papers of Woodrow T. Wilson are a comprehensive documentation of his extensive research conducted to author his four-volume series on Crisfield, Maryland and Somerset County, Maryland as well as numerous articles written for the Crisfield Times. Manuscripts, proof copies, and unpublished materials authored by Wilson and his associates are also included. The amassed collection of newspaper clippings, birth, marriage and death records, family histories and typed articles are a testament to the people of Crisfield, 1907-2000 with the bulk of the material dating from 1968-1980.
Rayner Brothers Incorporated records
by Rayner Brothers Inc. (1909 – 1993)
1 carton, 1 oversize box (2.25 linear feet)
The Rayner Brothers Incorporated records documents the growth and development of both Rayner Farm Inc. and Rayner Brothers Inc. The materials date from 1909-1993 with the bulk of the material dating from 1956-1970. Records include meeting minutes which document the company’s by-laws, financial records, and business concerns. These records also include stock certificates, land deeds, ledgers containing plant orders and expenses, and correspondence which include letters of recommendation for Hedley Rayner. Also included are a series of the Rayner’s Berry Book published from 1926-1992. Photographs document the development of the farm and the different treatments implemented to increase strawberry growth.
Baltimore Steamboat photograph collection
by Lewis, Robert J. (1910 – 2014)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Photographic copies of passenger steamboats from Baltimore, Maryland, 1910-1965.Noted ships include, QUEEN ANNE, DREAMLAND, LOVE POINT, TOLCHESTER, PORT WELCOME, and EMMA GILES. Copies were created in 2014.
Caulk Family Papers
by Emerson, Patricia (1910 – 1996)
0 folders, 2 boxes (1.15 linear feet)
The Caulk Family Papers have documents from circa 1910 to 1996. The majority of the documents within the collection are photographs, but it also includes correspondence and certificates. This collection shows the Caulk family's lives through images.
John Chamberlin papers
by Chamberlin, John (1910 – 2010)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
The John Chamberlin papers document his archeological excavations in Maryland. Records include his archeological surveys, artifact lists, proposal documents, maps and artifacts collected during his digs. These materials date from 1910-2010, with the bulk of the material dating from 1991-2003. Many of the documents relate to William Claiborne, who established a trading settlement on southern Kent Island in 1631. Chamberlin also excavated at Rich Neck Manor, later named Sherwood Manor, in St. Michaels, Maryland which is assumed to have been originally occupied in 1649-1652 by Captain William Mitchell. The Kent Fort materials include information on The Claiborne Project which was an archaeological survey that attempted to locate Kent Fort using Chamberlin’s research. The archeological artifacts contain Native American and colonial finds dating to the 17th and 18th century. These artifacts include bones, stones, tools, beads, and pottery, pipe stems fragments, and wooden and metal artifacts including coins.
Mary Elizabeth Humphreys papers
by Humphreys, Mary Elizabeth (1910 – 2012)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The papers of Mary Elizabeth Humphreys documents her conviction for childhood education through a series of commentaries written in the early part of the 20th Century. Also included are the research materials used by Jason Illari and Dameon Gibbs who published Miss Humphrey's commentaries into a book titled, "The World Around Them: Commentaries of an Early 20th Century School Teacher," in 2012.
Sheila Astrea McGrath Family History collection
by McGrath, Shelia Astrea (1910 – 1992)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Sheila Astrea McGrath Family History Collection contains genealogical material tracing the ancestry of Sheila Astrea McGrath. Items include a pedigree chart, photocopies of tombstones, and 1910 and 1920 censuses.
Heilig Family History collection
by Heilig Family (1911 – 1994)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Heilig Family History collection contains genealogy information on the Heilig family. Included is a map of Lithuania, a picture of the family in Pocomoke taken in 1911. Also included is a 1994 calendar with family birthdays and anniversaries in it.
Doris Dukes papers
by Dukes, Doris (1912 – 2007)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Doris Dukes papers document her family’s history in and around Snow Hill, Md. through family bible records, death records, correspondence, and photographs. The materials date from 1912-2007 with the bulk of the material dating from 1967-2001. Her life as a waterman and restaurateur is also documented through business records.
Fields Family Ephemera
by Unknown (1913 – 1990s)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
This collection contains ephemera from the Fields and other families in Wicomico County dating from 1913 to the 1990s, though primarily in the 1940s.
Melson and Cooper Funeral Program Collection
by Hastings Funeral Home; Holloway Funeral Home (2003)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Melson and Cooper Funeral Program Collection contains two funeral programs for Alfred Vaughn Melson, Sr. (1942-2003) and two funeral programs for Richard Waller Cooper (1913-2003).
Baker Family papers
by Baker, Harry Farrell; Baker, Vaughn (1914 – 2013)
3 boxes, 2 oversize folders (2.5 linear feet)
The Baker Family papers document the personal and professional activities of Harry F. Baker and Catherine “Kitty” Baker and their children, Harry Jr., and Vaughn who lived in Salisbury, Maryland. The materials date from 1914-2013, with the bulk of the material, conveyed through photographs, dating from 1944-1955. Visually, the photographic images document the daily activities of the Baker Family, seen through the lens of Harry F. Baker. Also included, is a scrapbook and an expense book focusing on Kitty Baker’s art, Vaughn Baker’s Wicomico High School diploma from 1961 and an autograph book from 1955, an oral history by Harry F. Baker, and other ephemera. In addition, is genealogy research of the Baker Family, including manuscripts, a draft, ledger notes, and research notes by Vaughn Baker.
Dean Kotlowski Civil Rights Collection
by Kotlowski, Dean (1915 – 2005)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This collection contains newspaper clippings, transcripts, correspondence and audio tape cassettes. The material in the collection tells the story of Aloysius Sheppard an 18 year Black American accused and convicted of rape who was subsequently lynched in 1915 in Caroline County, Maryland. The collection also covers the political climate regarding the subject of Civil Rights in 1963 through presidential recordings and partial transcripts obtained from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Additional materials include documents on the Nanticoke Native Americans and Assateague Island National Seashore.
Nancy Graham Papers
by Graham, Nancy (1915 – 2000)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains genealogical information about the Covington family. Items included in the collection are a genealogical booklet entitled "Record of the Descendants of Henry and Sallie White" printed in 1947, material on the acquisition of a new Tyaskin Post Office in 1966, sketches of schools, buildings and churches in the Tyaskin area and Covington, White and Dashiell families. Also included are several photographs of Elmer Langrall Graham and Nancy Covington Graham.
American Red Cross, Lower Shore Chapter records
by American Red Cross, Lower Shore Chapter (1916 – 2011)
2 cartons, 1 oversize folder (3 linear feet)
American Red Cross, Lower Shore Chapter records document the diverse services volunteers from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware have provided in the nearby communities, across the nation, and on foreign soil, especially during the Second World War. Providing home care, medical services, and disaster relief, the organization’s local achievements are represented through chapter forms, meeting minutes, monthly reports, pins, newspaper clippings and photographs. Their national aid is documented via pamphlets and photographs, and their World War II involvement is recorded in their financial records, volunteer logs, donation ledgers, and shipping forms. The records date from the chapter’s founding in 1916 to 2011.
Clyde Gilbert Truitt collection
by Truitt, Clyde Gilbert (1916 – 2011)
1 box, 1 folder (0.25 linear feet)
The Clyde Gilbert Truitt collection includes numerous photographs, documents, newspaper clippings, and handwritten information cards detailing Clyde G. Truitt’s military service in World War I. Other local men’s military careers are also included in this collection, but the main focus of the collection is on Clyde Truitt. Information surrounding Clyde’s family is present in the collection. Documents pertaining to Truitt’s family include birth certificates, wedding announcements, report cards, and other genealogical documents. A vast majority of the collection is made up of photographs. Half of the photographs detail Truitt’s military experience, while the other half depict the Truitt family, the Truitt family home, and Clyde’s career with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company.
Anna Louise Brittingham Taylor collection
by Taylor, Anna Louise Brittingham (1917, 1995)
2 boxes (3 linear feet)
This collection contains documents pertaining to the life of Louise Brittingham Taylor. The documents in this collection follow her from grade school through her retirement. Included are such things as grade school report cards, information on Salisbury Normal School, programs on her commencement ceremony from both high school and Salisbury Normal School. There are several documents, forms, and booklets on her career as a teacher and copies of her teaching certificate and diploma from both high school and Salisbury State Normal School. Included are letters congratulating her on her retirement, and booklets and programs concerning her 50th and 60th Salisbury State University reunion. There are photographs of her College Graduation as well as several from her class reunions.
Tony Sarbanes Collection
by Sarbanes, Anthony Spyros (1917 – 2021)
7 folders (1 linear feet)
Anthony 'Tony' Sarbanes was an American athlete, scholar, educator, and soldier born in Salisbury, MD in 1937 to Greek immigrant parents. Sarbanes played basketball for Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College), and later embarked on a long career as a coach for various Salisbury schools in basketball, golf, and soccer. After serving as a teacher for several years, Sarbanes served as Vice Principal for several Salisbury schools, eventually becoming Principal for Wicomico High School and the first Principal of Parkside High School.
Willard L. Stevens papers
by Stevens, Willard L. (1917 – 2014)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Willard Stevens papers are a series of scrapbooks documenting his life’s journey called “Walking Short”. He documents his childhood on the farm in Snow Hill, Maryland, his military stationing in the United States Army Air Corps in Florida, and his ministry years as a Methodist pastor. Stevens also notes national events including racial tensions of the Civil Rights movement, the deaths of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy, as well as the various wars of his lifetime. His papers also document the adoption and citizenship process, he and his wife took to adopt a Korean girl, Robin. His papers serve as a life narrative from 1917-2014 that document his travels from Maryland Eastern Shore, North Carolina, California, Missouri, and Florida.
David Grier collection
by Grier, David (1918, 1996)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection contains objects, print and books dedicated to those who served in World War I and World War II. The first part of the collection is a history of the 29th Division. The 29th Division was comprised of National Guard units from Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Pennsylvania who served in World War I. The roster accompanying the collection is for Company I of Salisbury, MD and dates to October 8, 1918. David Grier’s father was a 2nd Lt in Company I. The uniforms and objects in this collection belonged to Alice Nelson Mitchell. Mitchell was a 1st Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corp during World War II. David Grier is the son-in-law of Alice Nelson Mitchell. The top hat in this collection was sent by Captain Lee Donald Smith to Bette Grier Graham during World War II. The names on the hat reflect the many places visited by Captain Smith.
Otis S. Twilley Collection
by Twilley, Otis S. (1918 – 1998)
1 carton, 1 oversize folder (2.25 linear feet)
The Otis S. Twilley Collection documents the life and business of Otis Spooner Twilley, founder and long-time owner of the Otis S. Twilley Seed Company. Among the collection are his college yearbooks from the University of Maryland, newspapers containing articles written about his life and business, and seed catalogs from his company dating from 1924 to 1988. There are dozens of pictures of Twilley and his farms, as well as correspondence between him and Arthur C. Abbott of Abbott and Cobb, Inc., the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Wicomico County School District.
Frank Baker papers
by Baker, Frank (1919 – 2002)
4 boxes, 1 oversize folder (3 linear feet)
This collection contains numerous mementos of Frank’s life, in newspaper clippings, photographs, awards, and a scrapbook. The scrapbook entitled “Sex Life of Adak” contains newsletters from his time in Adak, Alaska during his military career as well as comics of the time. A photocopy of the contents of the scrapbook is also included as well as a map of Adak. (The actual scrapbook can be found in box three.)There are awards and certificates from volunteer service, newspaper clippings from his volunteer career, and obituaries for his brother, his sister-in-law, and himself, as well as his birth certificate, and lease documentation for one place that he lived. The collection also contains a variety of play programs from the Community Players and three Playbills, from 1958, 1960, and 1961.
Henry Shipley Parker Papers
by Unknown (1920 – 2012)
2 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
The Henry Shipley Parker Papers contains photographs, newspapers, plaques, awards, certificates and political information ranging from the 1920s to 2012. The photographs include family pictures of Parker's father, wife and other family members. There are also a number of photographs that are autographed including one signed by Senator John Kerry. In the collection, there are also photographs of Parker’s high school reunion and a Wicomico High Class of 1939 class photo. Also included are photographs of the Adkins family, who owned the company where Henry Parker and his father worked for an extended period of time. The newspapers include articles on the Class of 1939’s reunion, accomplishments of both Henry Parker and his father, and articles on projects in Wicomico County. There are many plaques in this collection illustrating the number of accomplishments Henry Parker made in his lifetime. Included are Fire Department plaques for years of dedication to helping different departments and a Baseball Hall of Membership Plaque. Also plaques from Wicomico County for serving the county and for the many things he helped accomplish; such as the Athletic Complex, the Corrections Facility, the Detention Center, help to the Sheriff’s Department and many more. Included is an Apple from the Teacher Award, the Marilyn J. Praisner Public Service award, the Jack R. Nichols Humanitarian award, the G. Maxwell Armor award and many certificates. This collection includes Henry S. Parker’s political information, including voting records, as well as government Political information, including the 1957 Presidential Inauguration Program. Interesting things included are a US district court case involving the Black population in Wicomico county felt they were suffering from a history of official discrimination and a soldiers World War I Bible.
Roland Layton Oral History
by Layton, Bill (circa 1920 – 1991)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Roland Layton Oral History Collection is a transcribed oral history of Bill Layton. Bill's brother, Roland Layton, transcribed the oral history. The oral history talks about life in Dorchester County, Maryland from the early 1920s until the early 1990s.
Rotary Club of Salisbury Collection
by The Rotary Club (1920 – 2020)
7 boxes, 221 folders (7.4 linear feet)
This collection contains documents including newsletters, annual reports, correspondence, and other foundational sources that document the Rotary Club of Salisbury’s activities from 1920 to 2020. The Rotary Club of Salisbury is a branch of Rotary International that also has other branches located in different areas around the world.
Leland Starnes papers
by Cloyd, Robert; Starnes, Leland (1921 – 2010)
18 boxes (25 linear feet)
Leland Starnes was born in Sandersville, Georgia on February 5, 1923. He served in World War II and attended both Harvard and Yale. Throughout his life, Starnes taught at the Graham Eckes School, the Women's College of the University of North Carolina, the University of Pittsburgh, and Salisbury State College. He worked at Salisbury State College from 1972 until his death on May 14, 1980. The Leland Starnes Papers include production files from Starnes' tenure at Salisbury State along with personal items and some correspondence. Some files in the collection were created by Robert Cloyd. Playbills from unaffiliated theatres (inventory attached) are also included and range from 1921 to 2010. There is also a video created by Starnes' son, Tim, and Gary Weber in 1989 entitled "SSC Theatre: The Starnes Years, 1972-1980."
Wicomico Woman’s Club records
by Wicomico Woman's Club (1921 – 2009)
7 cartons, 3 oversize boxes (11.25 linear feet)
The Wicomico Woman’s Club records documents the club’s administrative history and political activities in Wicomico County, Maryland dating from 1921-2009. The documents depict the club’s role in various social movements such as their support of Prohibition, film censorship, and their contribution to several anti-drug campaigns. Additionally, the organization’s many achievements are documented through a series of detailed, handmade scrapbooks dating from 1921-1990. Documents within the scrapbooks include newspaper clippings, photographs, ribbons, and correspondence. Administrative documents include meeting minutes, annual reports, bank statements, and treasury reports.
Culver Family papers
by Culver, John Philip; Culver, Merrill Gordy (1922 – 2014)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Transcription of the World War I diary of Corporal Merrill Gordy Culver who documented his experience from registration at the Atkinson Voting House in Worcester County, Maryland to his transport aboard the SS MESABA and his service as a gunner who served in various locales throughout France. Also included in the transcription are copies of the letters and cards Corp. Culver sent home to his wife, Lillian, 1917-1919. Culver's wife, Lillian documented her life in an oral history from her birth in 1898 in Philadelphia to the family's move to Salisbury in 1904 and her continuing life and education. The oral history was given to their son, Merrill Gordy Culver III., in 1992. Digital photographs and digital transcriptions of Mrs. Culver's diaries from family vacations are also included.
Milford W. Twilley Papers
by Twilley, Buela; Twilley, Milford W. (1922 – 1993)
3 boxes, 1 oversize box (3 linear feet)
The Milford W. Twilley Papers contain materials that range from 1922 to 1993. Twilley was extremely involved in not only the development of a number of housing complexes around the Salisbury area, but he was also involved in the community. This collection contains newspaper articles and advertisements, personal and business correspondence, photographs, housing sketches, and various pamphlets that all document his life in Salisbury.
Recipe Collection
by Calumet Baking Powder Company; H. J. Heinz Company; Seedsman, R. H. Shumway; Women's Club of Vienna, Maryland (1922 – 2006)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The recipe collection contains published cookbooks containing recipes from corporations including R.H. Shumway Seedsman of Rockford, Illinois, Reliable Recipes from Calumet Baking Power Company and favorites from the Women's Club of Vienna, Maryland.
Ellen G. Bloodsworth papers
by Bloodsworth, Ellen G. (1923 – 2007)
2 boxes, 2 oversize folders (1.25 linear feet)
The Ellen G. Bloodsworth papers document her educational history at Wicomico High School and Salisbury State Normal School, as well as her interest in Eastern Shore history and her Episcopal faith from 1923-2007. Her papers are represented through graduation and university scrapbooks, high school reunion ephemera, newsletters from Episcopal churches, and newspaper clippings about Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Photograph Files
by Salisbury University (1923 – 2015)
8 cartons (8 linear feet)
The Photographs Collection includes thousands of photographic prints, negatives, contact sheets, and reproductions that document the history of Salisbury University from its groundbreaking in 1923 and founding in 1925 to nearly the present.
Records of the President's Office
by Bellavance, Thomas E.; Blackwell, J.D.; Butler, K. Nelson; Caruthers, Thomas J.; Crawford, Norman; Devilbiss, Wilbur; Dudley-Eshbach, Janet; Holloway, William J.; Jones, Joel; Merwin, William C.; Page, Nayland; Salisbury University. President; Smith, W. Douglas; Wight, Charles (1923 – 2023)
150 cartons (150 linear feet)
These records provide extensive and detailed documentation of many of the academic and administrative activities at Salisbury University from it's conception in 1923 to the present. The university president provides leadership for each of SU’s administrative units and academic units. Many of the records are confidential; individual folders are reviewed at the Nabb Center's discretion, unless express approval has been granted by the President.
Diocese of Easton records
by Diocese of Easton (1924 – 2003)
1 box, 1 oversize box (1.75 linear feet)
Diocese of Easton records documents the history of the Diocese of Easton, specifically St. Paul’s Parish in Centreville, Maryland and the Bridgetown United Methodist Church near Ridgley, Maryland on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The materials date from 1924-2003 with the bulk of the material dating from the history of the churches, 1989-1993. The history of the Diocese of Easton is documented in printed histories, maps and newspaper clippings.
Institutional and Accreditation Reports
by Salisbury University (1924 – 2016)
10 cartons (10 linear feet)
This collection consists of the various institutional and accreditation reports related to and issued by Salisbury University from 1924 to 2016. Accreditation reports include those submitted to National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Middle States Association (MSA). Institutional reports include fact books, enrollment data, annual reports, affirmative action reports, master/short/long range plans, and many others.
Peninsula General Hospital Auxiliary Board Collection
by Peninsula General Hospital Junior Auxiliary Board (1924 – 2002)
1 box, 11 oversize boxes (14.75 linear feet)
The Peninsula General Hospital Auxiliary Board Collection, consists of scrapbooks, records, and booklets pertaining to the Peninsula General Hospital’s Junior Auxiliary Board and Senior Ladies Auxiliary. The Scrapbooks are comprised of photos, newspaper clippings, and letters depicting programs and initiatives carried out by the Junior Auxiliary Board over the years.
Sylvia Bradley Papers
by Bradley, Sylvia (1924 – 2001)
2 cartons, 3 boxes (3.25 linear feet)
The Sylvia Bradley Papers consist of the student records of the State Teachers College at Salisbury alum, faculty and committee related documents, and the notes, drafts, reference cards, recorded interviews, and original sources of Salisbury's former university historian, Sylvia Stant Bradley. These three categories reflect Bradley's involvement with Salisbury University, especially her research and taped interviews that led to writing "Salisbury State College: 50 Years of Growth" and "Salisbury: From Normal School to University."
Campus Publications
by Salisbury University; Salisbury University Office of Publications (1925 – 2021)
9 cartons (15 linear feet)
This collection consists of a variety of publications—newspapers, newsletters, and magazines—created by students, faculty, departments, and schools within Salisbury University from 1925 to the present. Included are student newspapers (Holly Leaf, 1925-1970; Informer, 1971-1973; Flyer, 1973-present), literary magazines (SCARAB, 1969-present; Mid-Atlantic Review, 2001-2005), university newsletters (SU News, 1969-present; Academically Speaking, 1987-1995; Saunterer, 1998-present; Sea Gull Sports, 1974-1982), university magazines (Panorama, 2003-present; Re:Search, 2011-present; SU Magazine, 1999-present; Wildfowl Art, 2003-2015), an undergraduate research journal (Laridae, 2019-present), and many other newsletters and short-lived publications.
Event Calendars and Programs
by Salisbury University (1925 – 2022)
2 cartons (2 linear feet)
This collection consists of calendars and programs from miscellaneous events at Salisbury University from 1925 to 2018, including some that are undated.
Grace United Methodist Church Records
by Grace United Methodist Church (1925 – 2021)
1 box (1 linear feet)
The Grace United Methodist Church Records contains records of the Church from 1925-2021. The records include baptisms and marriages conducted by the church, quarterly conference papers, information on members, and other articles on the history of Grace United Methodist Church. A majority of the articles reference those who were in service to the Church.
Office of Public Relations Press Releases and Newspaper Clippings
by Salisbury University Office of Public Relations (1925 – 2019)
65 boxes, 1 oversize folder (65 linear feet)
This collection contains press releases and newspaper clippings from the Salisbury University Office of Public Relations. The bulk of materials in this collection date from 1956-2019 and consist of press releases, newspaper clippings, and public service announcements either issued by the Office of Public Relations or collected by them. Newspaper clippings include articles about Salisbury University, as well as other regional colleges and universities and topics related to SU. Clippings can also range from a single clipping to multiple articles distributed by numerous news outlets.
Sports Information Collection
by Salisbury University Sports Information Office (1925 – 2014)
40 cartons (40 linear feet)
The Office of Sports Information maintains the public relations for all Salisbury University athletics, including the production of publications, maintenance of statistics, and the university’s athletics Hall of Fame. It is part of University Advancement and External Affairs and began as part of the Office of Public Relations. The Sports Information Collection consists of materials relating to athletics at Salisbury University from the 1920s to 2014, although the bulk of the items date between 1972 and 2005. While the majority of the items are printed materials, including photographs, slides, and negatives, there are several audiovisual items such as VHS tapes, digital video, and audio cassettes. The collection also includes newspaper clippings, press releases, schedules, handbooks, brochures, and other ephemeral items.
Subject Files
by Salisbury University (1925 – 2019)
4 cartons (4 linear feet)
The Subject Files are documents related to Salisbury University’s history, but have not been included in or processed as its own collection. The documents are arranged into various subjects, which include office names and overarching themes such as event type (Groundbreaking, Memorials, etc.).
Written Works about Salisbury University
by Bradley, Sylvia; Purnell, Henrietta; Thomas, Ida Belle Wilson (1925 – 2002)
2 cartons (2 linear feet)
Written works about Salisbury University History by Henrietta Purnell, Sylvia Bradley and other notable Salisbury University faculty members. They were created between 1925 and 2002.
Allen Historical Society, Dick Porter collection
by Allen Historical Society (1926 – 2000)
1 folder (0 linear feet)
This 8-image digital collection from the Allen Historical Society documents the career and life of local baseball professional, Dick Porter. Included are newspaper clippings, statistics, biographical information, and reproductions of photographs primary from the 1920s and 1930s, with documents dating as late as 2000.
Alumni collection
by Salisbury University Alumni Association; Salisbury University Office of Alumni Relations (1926 – 2005)
5 boxes (4.25 linear feet)
The Salisbury University Alumni Association was founded to “develop and foster an abiding loyalty to Salisbury University; promote a professional and ethical spirit; encourage active participation in all activities that pertain to the betterment and growth of the University; unite graduates and undergraduates in Salisbury University; and take such other actions as may be deemed appropriate to promote the interests and welfare of Salisbury University.” (From the Salisbury University Alumni Association website.) The association achieves their mission by hosting events throughout the country to unite alumni, hosting reunions, and distributing newsletters. The association encourages its members to send notices of nuptials, births, and other lifetime achievements for publishing in the association’s newsletter. The Alumni Collection contains proposed constitutions, Alumni Association history, membership and reunion directories, invitations to reunions and other alumni events, wedding and birth announcements, postcards, ephemera, newspaper clippings, newsletters from 1950 to 2005, and a medal commemorating the completion of the Alumni House in 1996. Documents surrounding the Alumni Association’s induction ceremonies from 1931 to 1951 are present.
Baseball in Crisfield collection
by Rhodes, Frnak (1926 – 1994)
1 folder (0 linear feet)
This digital collection was collected by Frank Rhodes and documents baseball in Crisfield, Maryland from 1926 to 1994, though primarily in the 1940s and 1950s and also includes a photograph of an 1892 team reproduced in a later newspaper article. The 86-image collection includes many photographs, including one of the Negro League team Crisfield Stars, newspaper articles, team stock certificates (including one for Parksley, Virginia), and written narratives, such as the 1994 article by Scorchy Tawes.
Commencement and Convocation Programs
by Salisbury University (1926 – 2023)
7 cartons (7 linear feet)
This collection consists of programs, in addition to other ephemera and planning materials, that document the graduation ceremonies—including commencement, baccalaureate services, and convocation—of Salisbury University from 1926 to 2019. Digitized versions of Commencement and Honor's Convocation programs can be found online here: https://mdsoar.org/handle/11603/10986
Course Catalogs
by Salisbury University (1926 – 2020)
7 cartons (7 linear feet)
The course catalogs have been continually printed since 1925 to advertise—to current and future students—both the advantages of Salisbury University in general and the courses offered by the school. Oftentimes there are descriptions listed for courses and the development of the curriculum can be traced through the various years.
Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. records
by Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (1926 – 2017)
43 cartons, 3 oversize folders (48 linear feet)
The Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. records are comprised of material related to the Delmarva Chicken Festival and the poultry industry from 1926-2017 (with the bulk of the material dating from 1948-2004), as well as the predecessor and related organizations: Delaware State Poultry Commission and Eastern Shore Poultry Growers Exchange. In addition to the festival records, newspaper clippings related to the mission and vision of the industry document one of the Delmarva Peninsula’s most significant industries through a series of ephemera, photographs and scrapbooks. This collection highlights the impact of the Delmarva Poultry Industry; while revealing the unique characteristics of the festival, for example the large frying displayed yearly at the festival.
Evergreen Yearbooks
by Salisbury University (1926 – 2005)
25 cartons (25 linear feet)
The Evergreen yearbooks were produced each year by a staff of students who documented the campus events, activities, organizations, graduates, and other features of school life primarily through photographs from 1926 to 2005. Digitized versions are available online here: https://archive.org/details/salisburyuniversitylibrariesnabbresearchcenter
Pocomoke Women's Club records
by Unknown (1926 – 1990)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Pocomoke Women's Club records contains a general history of the Women's Club of Pocomoke, Maryland from 1926-1990.
Salisbury Campus Elementary School Collection
by Salisbury University (1926 – 1998)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
The Salisbury Campus Elementary School Collection ranges from 1926 to 1998 and contains a history of the campus elementary school, records of students and faculty, newspaper clippings and articles, and information documenting a reunion in 1998. The collection contains photos of events, teachers and students as well as newspaper clippings and articles about the campus elementary school. There are faculty handbooks, student yearbooks, and several report cards of Linda Wootten and Marlene Howard who attended the elementary school in the 1950's.
Audiovisual Collection
by Salisbury University (1928 – 2002)
13 boxes (7 linear feet)
The Audiovisual Collection contains film footage and sound recordings from various creators and events throughout Salisbury University’s history from 1928 to 2002.
Gerald B. Truitt Collection
by Truitt, Gerald B. (1928 – 1990)
18 cartons, 1 box (18.5 linear feet)
This collection contains the real estate and business records of Salisbury-area assessor Gerald B. Truitt from the 1960s to the 1980s. The collection consists of land and property emulations for residences and businesses in the Maryland and Delmarva area. It also contains publications and documents related to Maryland and Delaware counties and localities. The collection also contains some publications and news clippings about Ocean City, Maryland resort development in the 1970s and 1980s. Truitt also kept files related to Maryland agriculture from the 1960s to the late 1970s. The assessment files consist of notes, maps, photos, and property value estimates.
Office of Publication Photographs
by Salisbury University Office of Publications (1928 – 2019)
81 cartons, 1 drawer (82.25 linear feet)
The Salisbury University Office of Publications has produced University publications and are responsible for photographs that correspond with articles inside of the publications. The Office of Publications grew out of the Office of Public Relations and is now part of Advancement and External Affairs. This collection consists of nearly all of the photographs taken by the Office of Publications, including slides, negatives, prints, and CDs.
Princess Anne Rotary Club records
by Princess Anne Rotary Club (1928 – 2000)
3 cartons, 1 oversize folder (3 linear feet)
The Princess Anne Rotary Club records document the clubs history from its founding in 1928 until their dissolve in 2000, with the bulk of the materials documenting their most active years from 1959-1979. The records also document their involvement within the Princess Anne, Maryland community. Activities, such as annual Ladies Nights, are documented along with the thanks given to the club for their community engagement in the public relations correspondence folder. Weekly meeting minutes contain the bulk of the records, documenting community engagement, membership, and finances. Year Highlights, wrote by the secretary, are summaries of the weekly meeting minutes for each fiscal year. Membership documentation appear through attendance and membership roll books. Financial records contain annual budgets, donations, and money given to the community. The club’s weekly newsletter, Rotary Tattler, discusses important facts from weekly meeting minutes, membership activity, and community projects. The Princess Anne Rotary Club records, overall, detail the history of the club, how they helped support their community, and who was involved within the club.
Records of the Office of Public Relations
by Salisbury University Office of Public Relations (1928 – 2020)
13 boxes, 10 oversize folders (13.25 linear feet)
The Records of the Office of Public Relations include printed material and recorded events that capture internal and external events involving Salisbury University and its students, faculty, and staff from 1928 to 2020, though primarily from 1976 to 2020.
Federated Garden Club of Maryland, District 1 records
by Federated Garden Club of Maryland (1930 – 2011)
4 cartons (4 linear feet)
The Federated Garden Club of Maryland, District 1 records document the organization’s activities on the Eastern Shore of Maryland from 1930-2011 with the bulk of the records dating from 1987-2008. Regionally District 1 is comprised of Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester counties and their organized garden clubs. Activities including the semiannual meetings, special meetings, horticulture committee, and the newsletter are documented via meeting minutes recorded by the FGCMD secretary. Also included are scrapbooks compiled by the FGCMD historian that document the activities of the varying clubs through photographs and newspaper clippings.
Hastings Hatchery collection
by Hastings, Elmer F. (1930 – 2008)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
This collection contains material on Hastings Hatchery and its founder, Elmer F. Hastings. Items include a biographical sketch of Elmer Hastings written by Elbert Robbins in 2008, a cassette and CD of an interview of Mrs. Elmer Hastings and Henry Vinyard by Ray Thompson in 2007, two CDs of images pertaining to the Parsonsburg and Arkansas farms. In addition, there are photocopies of brochures pertaining to Hastings Hatchery's baby chick care and management, and pamphlet on the state certification of chicks. Also there are advertisements for the business, and photocopies with legend of an aerial shot of Hastings Hatchery.
Norman Crawford papers
by Crawford, Norman (1930 – 2016)
4 cartons, 3 boxes (9 linear feet)
The Norman Crawford papers consist of the personal papers and administrative records that belonged to Norman Crawford, a majority of which were created during his time as President of Salisbury State College (now Salisbury University), 1970-1980. Although many of Crawford’s personal papers date prior to his arrival at Salisbury in 1970, there are materials, some of which relate to his continuing relationship with Salisbury, that date after 1980.
Victor Lynn Lines records
by Victor Lynn Lines (1930 – 2006)
2 boxes (3.25 linear feet)
Victor Lynn Lines records document the water and freight industry of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The materials date from 1930-2006 with the bulk of the materials dating from the final voyage of the Victor Lynn freighter to the eventual sale of the company, 1951-1961. Newspaper clippings and photographs document the company’s history and accomplishments.
Wicomico High School Class of 1942 records
by Unknown (1930 – 2002)
17 folders (0.17 linear feet)
Wicomico High School Class of 1942 records document the class particularly Anita Dise Brown and James L. Brown and includes reunion programs from 1957-2002, newspaper clippings, celebratory cards from wedding and birth of a child. Also included are records about infant care, the Bay Bridge dedication and a menu from English Grills and Chicken House.
Eastern Shore Lynching Collection
by Messick, Julie (1931 – 1990)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
In 2011, Julie Messick collected material relating to lynchings on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Her findings focus on two notable lynchings, being those of Matthew Williams in 1931 and George Armwood in 1933. Included is a series of newspaper articles, excerpts from books and manuscripts, a program from a remembrance event, and death certificates.
Emily Givans Hagert and Imogene Caruthers Horton memorabilia collection
by Hagert, Christopher (1931 – 2003)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Emily Givans Hagert and Imogene Caruthers Horton Memorabilia Collection contains materials relating to the lives of Emily Givans Hagert and Imogene Caruthers Horton. Items included are a Salisbury State College anniversary booklet, an article about the Wicomico High School class of 1931 written by Dick Cooper, and news-clippings. Also included is a CD containing images of Imogene Caruthers and Emily Givans while at Maryland State Normal School at Salisbury and the Givans family as well as digital images of reunion pamphlets.
Leslie Dryden papers
by Dryden, Henry; Dryden, Leslie (1931 – 1992)
2 cartons, 1 box (2.25 linear feet)
The papers of Leslie Dryden document his and Henry Francis Dryden’s extensive genealogical research on the Dryden, Adkins, and Fleming families from 1931-1992, with the bulk of the materials from 1932-1945. Materials include correspondence from Henry Francis and Leslie to relatives to glean family history as well as corresponding genealogical research, Eastern Shore newsletters, and Henry Francis’ manuscript of his family genealogy.
Local Political Ephemera
by Democratic State Central Committee; Hannon, Patrick J. (1931 – 2001)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains political ephemera from Wicomico County and the state of Maryland ranging from 1931 to 2001. Materials about candidates are documented via pamphlets and correspondence. There are two issues of Nutters Nuggets and a pamphlet about the downtown plaza in Salisbury.
Lucille Horsley collection
by Horsley, Lucille (1931 – 1996)
10 boxes, 1 oversize folder (7.5 linear feet)
The Horsley collection is primarily composed of materials collected, copied, and transcribed by Horsley as a product of her research on Pemberton Plantation, located just outside of Salisbury on the Eastern Shore. Notebooks, genealogy charts, research papers, newspaper clippings, duplications of maps from Maryland’s Colonial period to the present, as well as a personal “vertical file” of information relating to area historical sites, events, and peninsula history, are united to compose a collection of personal papers reflecting Horsley’s interests and life’s work. Horsley’s papers will be of interest to those seeking guidance to primary source materials relating to Pemberton plantation (three miles from Salisbury), and its chain of ownership within the Handy family; her extreme diligence in recording her sources and compiling her transcriptions makes this an excellent starting point for unseasoned researchers of Somerset County. The bulk of Horsley’s research was conducted in the 1980's.
Winifred Helmes Papers
by Helmes, Winifred (1931 – 2005)
29 boxes (15 linear feet)
The Winifred Helmes Papers document the professional activities of Dr. Winifred G. Helmes from 1931 to 2005 with the bulk of the materials dating between 1954 and 1981. The collection consists primarily of correspondence and documents from her prolific career. From 1951 to 1954, Helmes was part of the executive staff for the American Association of University Women. In 1954, she became Assistant Director of the U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau. She was appointed Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare in 1959. From 1961 to 1967, Helmes served as Academic Dean at the Foxcroft School and at the Samuel Ready School from 1967 to 1968. In 1968, Helmes joined the faculty at Salisbury State College and taught until her retirement in 1981.
D. Page Elmore papers
by Elmore, Page (1932 – 2011)
6 boxes, 1 oversize folder (7.75 linear feet)
D. Page Elmore, an Eastern Shore Native and member of the Maryland House of Delegates, as well as a prominent businessman who was the CEO of Shore Disposal, Inc. Records reflect his efforts to support the local communities as well as reflect his personal life.
Doughty Family Collection
by Doughty Family (1932 – 1992)
1 oversize box (2 linear feet)
This collection contains genealogical material pertaining to the Doughty family in the 20th century. Included are a 1932 Maryland marriage certificate for William Vaughn Brittingham and Theo Catherine Doughty, biographical information on Theo and Vaughn Brittingham and a genealogy report on Francis Thomas Jones.
Old Home Prize Essay collection
by Students from Somerset and Wicomico County High Schools (1932 – 2015)
8 boxes (4 linear feet)
The Old Home Prize Essay collection documents the contest submissions from both Somerset and Wicomico Counties, dating from 1932-2015, with a bulk of the material dating from 1970-1987. The essays cover a wide range of topics all of which focus on the Delmarva area. These topics include towns, houses and buildings, famous settlers, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Eastern Shore’s involvement in the Civil War.
E. Elwood Lynch Collection
by Lynch, E. Elwood (1933 – 2002)
1 carton, 1 box (1.25 linear feet)
The E. Elwood Lynch Collection details the personal and professional life of E. Elwood Lynch, and his involvement in mosquito control efforts in Delaware, Florida, and Maryland. Personal items from the collection include correspondence and printed materials. The bulk of the collection consists of photographs, films, and slides taken by E. Elwood Lynch in both a personal and professional capacity during his mosquito control work.
Phillip Day papers
by Wicomico High School (1933 – 1992)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains pamphlets from the 1941 and 1942 class reunions of Wicomico High School, a coaster from the 1941 reunion, and a graduation photograph and a corresponding photograph of the surviving members of the class of 1942 taken in 1992. Additionally, there are three photographs of the 1933 flood of downtown Salisbury, Maryland.
Vernon R. Whitely papers
by Whitely, Vernon (1933 – 2006)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The papers of Vernon R. Whitely document his life experiences including his trip to the 1939 World’s Fair in New York, time spent in the Civilian Conservation Corps and as a member of the United States Army Signal Service during World War II. Documenting materials include a bound publication from the CCC, photographs and service records from his military service as well as post-war ephemera as a veteran. Materials date from 1933-2006 with the bulk of the material dating from his World War II service, 1944-1945.
Wicomico Garden Club records
by Wicomico Garden Club (1933 – 2005)
8 boxes (8 linear feet)
This collection, ranging from 1933 to 2005, contains scrapbooks, roll books, treasury reports and minutes of the Wicomico Garden Club spanning the years 1933 to 2005. The collection also consists of correspondence amongst members, outside vendors, and other clubs. Included are black paper ladies cut-outs and the stands to hold them up and yearbooks from 1935 to 1975.
Worcester County Soil Conservation Services Collection
by Maryland Department of Agriculture; United States Department of Agriculture (1934 – 1999)
7 cartons (7 linear feet)
The Worcester County Soil Conservation Services Collection primarily contains photographs, slides, and negatives depicting conservation activities in Worcester County, Maryland (as well as Somerset and Wicomico Counties) between the 1940s and 1990s. These photographs were taken by both the United States Department of Agriculture and the Maryland Department of Agriculture and nearly every image contains detailed descriptive information. Also included are tax ditch plans and specifications that date between 1934 and 1990 and educational resources (such as slide series and VHS tapes) that date between the 1980s and 1990s.
Collecting Delaware Books collection
by Reid, John P.; Shields, Jerry A. (1935 – 1998)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Collecting Delaware Books collection contains two articles of the “Collecting Delaware Books” magazine. The articles included are "What Hath 'Gath' Wrought?: A Collector Looks at George Alfred Townsend's Works", written by Jerry A. Shields, and "Jerry A. Shields 1935-1998: A Tribute", written by John P. Reid.
Crisfield High School Scrapbooks
by Crisfield High School (1935 – 1993)
4 oversize boxes (5 linear feet)
These seven Crisfield High School scrapbooks document high school activities and student achievements from 1935 to 1993. The three earliest scrapbooks focus on the Spinning Wheel Club and the Future Homemakers of America which seem to go hand in hand. The later scrapbooks focus on Crisfield High School sports and the daily events of the high school. These scrapbooks include mainly newspaper clippings but also includes event programs and flyers.
Records of the Delmarva Peninsula Golf Association
by Bisker, Richard (1935 – 2015)
3 boxes, 1 oversize folder (3.4 linear feet)
The Delmarva Peninsula Golf Association (DPGA) was founded in 1929 and is comprised of several golf clubs throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. These records have been collected by Richard (Rick) Bisker, who worked as Administrative Assistant for the DPGA. Included in the records are information on the organization’s history and membership, financial statements, tournament flyers and results, meeting notes, correspondence, and scrapbooks spanning 1935-2015 (bulk date 1980-2015).
Records of the Library
by Salisbury University Libraries (1935 – 2016)
4 cartons, 3 boxes (6.66 linear feet)
The Records of the Library contain records, photographs, and memorabilia from Salisbury University Libraries that range from 1950 to 1990. The University Libraries began as the College Library and was housed in Holloway Hall. In 1957, a building known as the College Library was built. The building was dedicated as Blackwell Library in 1966. In 2016, the library moved from Blackwell to the newly constructed Guerrieri Academic Commons. The records include information on the administration, employees, and changes of the Library. Changes mentioned include the building and dedication of Blackwell as well as the Guerrieri Academic Commons. Ledgers and journals in the collection detail incoming books, fines, and lost books. The collection also includes scrapbooks, photographs, and other ephemera relating to the library. Library publications and material relating to events hosted by the library are present in the collection.
William Purnell, Jr. papers
by Purnell, W. D. Bill (1935 – 2015)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
Oral interview with William Purnell, Jr., accompanied by a photographic print album documenting the shanty boats, and gun club sites along Assateague Island, Chincoteague Island and Chincoteague Bay. Also included are two maps noting the locations of the clubs and boats, 1935-1945, 2015.
Student Handbooks
by Salisbury University (1936 – 2006)
2 boxes (0.5 linear feet)
These handbooks were created for Salisbury University students from 1936 to 2006 with the intent to inform them about various campus departments or buildings, guidelines or regulations, codes of conduct, academic support, and other information relevant to attending the school.
Joseph Long Papers
by Long, Joseph L. (1937 – 2005)
8 cartons, 3 oversize boxes (11.25 linear feet)
Joe Long was an American athlete, soldier, railroad worker, and politician born in 1921 in Delmar, Maryland. The Joe Long collection contains material compiled by Joe Long and his wife Mabel, who acted his campaign manager during campaigns. Materials included are newspapers, government bills, speeches, cards, letters, books, scrapbooks, and photographs compiled and saved by the Longs since the late 1930's.
Laurel-Thomas Young Collection
by Young, Thomas (1937 – 2000)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Laurel-Thomas Young Collection mostly documents the life of "Tommy" Young from 1937 to 1948 while he was a teenager and student at State Teachers College in Salisbury. The collection includes a photograph of the 1937 Salisbury Indians, Eastern Shore League baseball team, a scrapbook of S.T.C. baseball clippings and dance cards, and two issues of The Holly Leaf. Also included is a postcard from Salisbury State University and a metal button which reads "Salisbury State Go Gulls."
Christopher Moore collection
by Moore, Christopher (1938 – 2015)
1 oversize folder (0.2 linear feet)
This collection includes photographs and ephemera collected by Christopher Moore and document the development of Salisbury, particularly the Downtown Plaza and the “old” Salisbury Mall between 1938 and 1989 (with one bumper sticker from 2015).
Seaford Nylon Plant newsletters
by Seaford Nylon Plant, DuPont Corporation (1938 – 2002)
3 boxes, 2 oversize folders (3 linear feet)
The Seaford Nylon Plant was the centerpiece of Seaford, Delaware for many years, this included the production of the factory newsletter, The Threadline. Contained within this collection, the newsletter documents the day to day lives of the factory workers, 1938-2002. This included, company picnics, bowling nights, fox hunts, and special events in staff members lives. It even includes poems and paintings by staff. In the Threadline’s combined 54 year run, in addition to employee life, it covered the expansion, and problems of the Nylon factory. The Threadline also shows how Seaford employees where treated. DuPont would reward company service with company made products and service emblems, even producing booklets to show said rewards.
Alvin and Dorothy Piegols Papers
by Piegols, Alvin; Piegols, Dorothy (1939 – 2024)
2 boxes, 2 oversize folders (1.75 linear feet)
The Alvin and Dorothy Piegols papers document the experiences of Alvin Piegols as he served in the Army during World War II and of his fiancée, Dorothy Cannon, who was studying to be a nurse at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. The materials date between 1939 and 2024, with the bulk of the textual materials dating between 1939 to 1947. Items in the collection include "the Scalpel" yearbook, correspondence between Dorothy and Alvin, newspapers, photographs from Alvin's tour in Europe, postcards of German towns, programs and pamphlets, publications about Alvin's battalion, the Thunderbolts, and artifacts such as Alvin's military patches, German pins, a Nazi flag, and a wooden crucifix. Family photographs document Dorothy and Alvin's marriage and family and date from 1943 to 1992.
World War II Propaganda and Exhibit Poster Collection
by American Library Association; National Archives and Records Administration (1939, 2003)
1 oversize folder (0.1 linear feet)
The World War II Propaganda and Exhibit Poster collection includes an advertisement poster, two American propaganda posters used during World War II and a 33 poster exhibit entitled "The World in Flames: WWII" that feature documents and photographs from the National Archives.
20th Century Cookbook Collection
by Bratten, Lynn (1940 – 2013)
3 cartons (3.5 linear feet)
These cook books, most of which were created in the 20th century and some in the early 2000s, were collected by Lynne Bratten of Salisbury, Maryland. While some are pamphlets from food corporations like Betty Crocker, Campbell's, or Pillsbury, others are from smaller church groups in places like Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Several cook books are widely distributed and include books about 15th century cooking, colonial recipes, and American home cooking in general. However, most of the cookbooks are either produced by a food corporation or a small collective of people.
Ducky Detweiler collection
by Detweiler, Ducky (1940 – 1998)
1 folder (0 linear feet)
This 1,767-image digital collection documents the baseball career of Robert "Ducky" Detweiler, primarily in the 1940s and 1950s, though including documents up to his induction to the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame in 1998. Included are photographs, artifacts, a personal narrative by Detweiler, audiovisual items, programs, and many chronological scrapbooks maintained by Detweiler's wife. While Detweiler's career spans Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and New York, the collection primarily documents his experience in Federalsburg, Maryland where he played on, and later managed, the Federalsburg Athletics.
James Welsh collection
by Welsh, James (1940 – 2013)
11 cartons, 76 drawers (163 linear feet)
Dr. James M. Welsh joined the English faculty at Salisbury State College (now Salisbury University) in 1971 and co-founded Literature/Film Quarterly in 1973 with Tom Erskine. For many years, he reviewed films in local newspapers and television. The James Welsh Collection includes Welsh's film reviews from the 1970s to 2013, as well as approximately 2600 film press kits, lobby cards, and press books that were used to write the reviews and 600 u-matic videotape audiovisual press kits used for television. Also included are many film studies journals that date from the 1940s to 2009, an almost complete run of the Literature/Film Quarterly from 1973 to 2009, and teaching materials used in film studies classes. Film titles are included in the inventory.
Kirkland Hall collection
by Hall, Kirkland (1940 – 2010s)
1 folder (0 linear feet)
This 58-image digital collection was created by Dr. Kirkland Hall and primarily documents the Negro League team, Oaksville Eagles, located near Princess Anne, Maryland. Included are photographs, newspaper clippings, and other documents related to the team, other Negro League teams and players, and the Oaksville baseball field.
Luis Alaniz Collection
by Alaniz, Luis (1940 – 1994)
6 boxes (5 linear feet)
The Luis Alaniz collection consists of the personal scrapbooks, diaries, photographs, and military memorabilia of World War Two veteran Luis Alaniz. Born October 28, 1922 in Dallas, Texas, Alaniz enlisted in the United States Army on September 10, 1940. He was initially a Medical Technician, promoted to Private on May 25, 1941 and later Corporal on July 16, 1942, but was later a technician in the 755th Railway Shop Battalion. Alaniz was sent to Europe (France and Belgium) on December 5, 1943 and returned on October 5, 1945. He later worked for the New Mexico National Guard, United States Air Force in Sandia Base, and was part of the International Chemical Workers Union in Los Angeles, California.
Records of the Publications Office
by Salisbury University Office of Publications (1940 – 2019)
12 cartons (12 linear feet)
The Publications Office serves approximately 150 departments and offices at Salisbury University. The collection consists of printed material produced by the Publications Office for the various offices at Salisbury University between 1940 and 2019, especially from 1974 to 2001.
Craig O'Donnell Collection
by O'Donnell, Craig (1941 – 2020)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Craig O'Donnell Collection consists of one folder of both historical documents and written histories. Included are: correspondence between 1941 and 1945 of the Hitchens and Stewart families of Capeville, Virginia (Laura Hitchens Cherpak, Poppa Sally Hitchens, Aunt Minnie, and Ann H); a 2000 letter from genealogist Matthew Wise with a family tree documenting royal family lineage; a 2006 publication from Kent County News (Maryland) entitled "Tales of Kent County"; a 2020 publication entitled "Confederate Photographer on the Eastern Shore: The Story of Col. John M South" by Kevin Hemstock.
Sidney and Elsie Northam papers
by Northam, Elsie; Northam, Sidney (1941 – 2013)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
The papers of Sidney and Elsie Northam document their life in Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland from 1941-2013 with the bulk of the material dating from 1995-2005. Materials include correspondence between Sidney and Elsie from a 1958 trip to Washington State, Elsie’s daily journal entries with regard to her life as well as the weather and the Northam News, which Elsie wrote to keep friends and family informed on their activities. Also included are photographs, a family tree and print images of Snow Hill. Also included in the collection are a series of photocopies of the business correspondence, receipts and ledgers of Sidney Northam’s grandfather, James Adkins. Adkins was a blacksmith in Newark, Maryland from 1899-1917. Note: Adkins photocopies were created by Sidney Northam in the late 1990s.
World War II Veterans project records
by Bradley, Sylvia (1941, 1997)
3 cartons, 1 box (3.5 linear feet)
The World War II Veterans project records document orally and written the histories of Wicomico County, Maryland men and women who served in the differing branches of the military during World War II. Written and audio evidence documents the veteran’s enlistment, rank, military unit, and where they were stationed for the duration of the war. Records were collected by Sylvia Bradley and the Westside Historical Society in 1995 with subsequent records periodically added in 1996.
Academic Calendars
by Salisbury University (1942 – 2009)
2 cartons (2 linear feet)
These academic calendars list the courses taught, instructors, and sometimes even the time and day of the course for each semester and department at Salisbury University from 1942 to 2009. In addition to the traditional academic calendars, there are summer session, even program, and continuing education calendars.
Harry O. Korff, Jr. papers
by Korff, Harry O. Jr. (1943 – 1995)
1 box, 2 oversize folders (2.5 linear feet)
The Harry O. Korff, Jr. papers document his military service in the United States Air Corps from 1943-1995 with the bulk of the materials dating to 1943-1950. Korff, a Salisbury, Maryland native and dental surgeon, was enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and was stationed in Italy. His papers reflect his World War II service through records from various training schools he attended throughout the United States and a scrapbook showcasing his training in Texas and Florida as well as his active duty service in Italy.
Edward H. Nabb, Sr. papers
by Nabb, Edward (1944 – 2002)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The papers of Edward H. Nabb, Sr., document his family history and personal activities on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and date from 1944-2002 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1989-1997. Family history is documented by autobiographical writings, research correspondence, Nabb family genealogies, Andrew Nabb’s certifications, newspaper clippings and photographs.
Mardela Springs Brochure collection
by Unknown (1944 – 1990)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains pamphlets on the history of Mardela Springs, Maryland, the Roelma Chapter #113, Emmanuel Methodist Church, and the Snethen Chapel.
H. Graham Hayman Jr Collection
by Unknown (1945 – 1999)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (3 linear feet)
H. Graham Hayman Jr collection consists of a letter, magazines and artifacts documenting Hayman’s military service. It includes a letter describing his enlistment and training in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the United States and his assignment to the Office of Strategic Services in India, and periodicals offering insight into military service during the Second World War.
E. Homer White papers
by White, E. Homer (1946 – 1991)
1 box, 1 oversize box (1.5 linear feet)
The E. Homer White papers document the political career of Edward Homer White, a Delegate from the Maryland State House and Senate, from 1946-1991 with the bulk of the material dating from 1962-1978. Materials include newspaper clippings, photographs and essays that document E. Homer White’s political campaigns, causes and career. Photographs and correspondence concern Delegate Homer’s campaign, his political stances, as well as events and receptions he had attended during his career. There are two scrapbooks which include newspaper clippings concerned with E. Homer White’s elections and political causes.
Salisbury Ephemera collection
by Traub, Peter (1946 – 2012)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Salisbury Ephemera collection contains photographs and certificates from the City of Salisbury. The certificates are for the sister city program with Tartu, Estonia. There are two photographs, one of the Courthouse and Government Office Building in Salisbury and one of the Maryland National Guard in front of the Pentagon in 2001. There is a letter from the mayor of Oberkochen, Germany thanking the headmaster of the Salisbury school for participating in a sister school exchange with students from Ernst-Abbe Gymnasium.
Wicomico High School Class of 1958 Reunions
by Unknown (1946 – 2020)
3 cartons, 1 box (3.5 linear feet)
The Wicomico Highschool Reunions Collection is a collection which features the documentation of each reunion of the Wicomico Highschool Class of 1958 with a range from 1946 to 2020 and a bulk range of 1954 to 2020.
Evergreen Yearbook Administrative Records
by Salisbury State College; Student Council of the Maryland Normal School/State Teachers College (1947 – 2000)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection contains layouts, contact sheets, and mockups of the Evergreen Yearbook by students for the 1947, 1960, and 1998-2000 school years.
American Stock Certificates
by Unknown (1949 – 1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 80 stock certificates for American companies were printed between 1949 and 1997. They are steel engraved on security banknote paper and represent stocks for a multitude of companies including banks, realtors, and industrial manufacturing corporations.
James Thrash papers
by Thrash, James (1949 – 2018)
6 boxes, 1 oversize folder (9 linear feet)
James R. Thrash (b. 1932) was Salisbury University’s library director from 1969 to 1999. He obtained a B.A. from Ohio State University and a MSLA from Western Reserve University. The records consist of the personal and administrative papers of James R. Thrash. Most of the material relates to higher functions in academia such as annual reviews, reports, minutes, policy and procedure manuals. Several folders focus on the expansion of Blackwell Library in the 1970s and some contain research papers written by Thrash while taking English courses at Salisbury State College from 1978 to 1980.
T. Paul Pfieffer Papers
by Pfeiffer, T. Paul (1949 – 2017)
6 boxes, 1 drawer (6.5 linear feet)
The T. Paul Pfeiffer papers document Dr. Thomas Paul Pfeiffer’s academic and directorial role at Salisbury University. The collection dates from 1949 to 2017, with the majority of materials dating from 1980 to 2017. Materials in the collection include Pfeiffer’s directorial scripts, box office reports and theatrical programs, theatre posters, set drawings, theatre administrative materials such as correspondence, revenue reports, deposits, travel records, ticket orders, and brochures, a student’s independent study project, certificates for Bobbi Biron, newspaper clippings, slides, photographs, a scrapbook from the Sophanes, and audio visual materials.
Washington High School Class of 1949 collection
by Unknown (1949 – 1994)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Washington High School Class of 1949 collection contains a 1949 yearbook from Washington High School, and ephemera from the 25th reunion held on August 10, 1974. Additionally, there is a photograph of some of the members of the class taken in 1994.
Wicomico County Airport Commission records
by Wicomico County Airport Commission (1949 – 1993)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
The Wicomico County Airport Commission records consist of a complete run of meeting minutes from 1949-1993. The minutes offer details of the airport operations, expansions, and improvements to the Salisbury-Ocean City-Wicomico Regional Airport located in Salisbury, Maryland.
Bertha Adkins papers
by Adkins, Bertha (1950 – 2004)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (2 linear feet)
Bertha Adkins papers document the political life of Bertha Sheppard Adkins, originally from Salisbury, Maryland, 1950-1990. The bulk of the material encompasses Ms. Adkins political career when she attended the 1956 Republican National Convention in San Francisco, California. Materials include photographs of Ms. Adkins and noted politicians, newspaper clippings, magazines, and ephemera. Also included are promotional materials from the family business, E.S. Adkins & Company and printed materials about Ms. Adkins.
Deborah Underhill collection
by Salisbury Chamber of Commerce; Schaefer, William Donald; Tawes, J. Millard (1950 – 1992)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Deboard Underhill collection includes hotel brochures for differing places of stay in Ocean City, Maryland including post cards as well as a pamphlet on Nanticoke High School Reunion in 1985, a summer 1987 guide to the Delmarva Peninsula and a pamphlet of all the historic sites in Maryalnd, and highway maps of the state of Maryland and Wicomico County. Also included are a series of property survey maps for the lands owned by Phyllis Harris and Deborah Underhill in Nanticoke, Md.
Joseph and Ilia Fehrer papers
by Fehrer, Ilia; Fehrer, Joe Jr.; Fehrer, Joseph W. (1950 – 2020)
11 boxes, 6 oversize folders (11.5 linear feet)
The Joseph and Ilia Fehrer papers document the activities of the Fehrers and their environmentalism in Worcester County, Maryland. The Fehrers were instrumental in establishing The Nature Conservancy's Nassawango Preserve in 1973, as well as the Worcester Environmental Trust and Assateague Coastal Trust. The materials date from 1956-2020 with the bulk of the material dating between 1970 and 2000. Included are the TNC Nassawango Preserve internal files, which continued to be maintained by Joe Fehrer Jr. after Joseph Fehrer Sr.'s retirement.
Robert Withy Interiors Inc. records
by Unknown (1950 – 2006)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
Robert Withey Interiors Inc. records documents the interior design business once located in Salisbury, Maryland as well as associated projects with the Maryland Historical Trust, 1950-2006. Materials include handwritten ledgers, receipts, and invoices documenting the financial progression of the design firm. In addition to these materials are documents from the Maryland Historical Trust Teackle Mansion restoration project and include correspondence and other assorted ephemera. Also, there is an issue of Benjaminews, a local women’s store from April 1947.
Architectural Drawings for City Hall and Police Department, Salisbury (Md.)
by A.ES LLC.,; Building Services Co; George, Miles & Buhr (1951 – 1997)
2 oversize folders (6 linear feet)
The Architectural Drawings for City Hall Wicomico County (Md.) offer a brief look into architectural and engineering planning processes during the 1950s to the late 1990s. These drawings of various blue prints and floor plans provides a glimpse into the art of architecture during the latter half of the 1900s as well as what these two local city entities, City Hall and the local Police Department were looking for when redesigning their headquarters.
Carolyn B. Kniceley papers
by Kniceley, Carolyn B. (1951 – 2005)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
The papers of Carolyn B. Kniceley are a comprehensive documentation of the class of 1951 Wicomico High School including their class activities such as officers and graduation along with their preceding reunions as well as reunions for the class of 1955 from Salisbury State College. Also included are newspaper clippings, photographs, and ephemera relating to Ms. Kniceley. The materials date from 1951-2005 with the bulk of the materials dating to 1981-2001.
Henry's Grove photographs
by Graham, Jack (1951, 2005)
3 oversize folders (3 linear feet)
Black and white photographic prints of Henry's Grove, a Georgian-style historic home located in Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland. The images depict the home before and after the facade renovation and restoration, and were taken in the mid-1970s by Jack Graham who performed the restoration.
US 50/Route 301 Property Dispute records
by Whittle, Margaret (1951 – 1999)
1 carton, 1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
The US 50/Route 301 Property Dispute records documents the process Margaret Whittle went through to sell, her mother, Jeannette Nash’s estate and property on Kent Narrows in Kent Island. The records details correspondence with Margaret and the Maryland Department of Transportation regarding the trunk line and Bay Bridge expansion from 1951-1999, with the bulk of the material dating from 1976-1999 wherein Margaret was left with little ability to sell the estate.
Wilcomb Washburn Papers
by Washburn, Wilcomb E. (1952 – 1997)
15 boxes (18 linear feet)
This collection centers around the academic life of Wilcomb E. Washburn, containing his personal correspondence and academic notes from his career at Dartmouth College, Harvard University, and the Smithsonian Institute. The vast majority of the collection consists of historic portraits of Native Americans, academic notes and papers, and personal correspondence.
Richard Griffith Scrapbook
by Griffith, Richard (1953 – 2001)
1 box (1 linear feet)
This collection of digitized scrapbook pages depicts the baseball career of Sharptown, Maryland native, Mr. Richard Griffith. The collection includes digitized newspaper clippings and photos from Mr. Griffith's baseball career from spanning from 1953-1961. Also included is a digitized copy of Mr. Griffith's application to be inducted into the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001 as well as a the copy of the program from the induction event. To view scrapbook, please request at Nabb Center information desk or contact the Nabb Research Center directly.
Town and Country Garden Club records
by Town and Country Garden Club (1953 – 2014)
2 cartons, 2 oversize boxes (4 linear feet)
The records of the Town and Country Garden Club document the Wicomico County, Maryland ladies social club through their administrative files and activities from 1953 – 2014 with the bulk of the material dating from 1996 – 2006. Administratively, the organization held regular meetings as reflected in the records which are comprised of the organization's by-laws, membership records, financial records and meeting minutes. Socially, the garden club was very active hosting annual flower shows and Christmas Tea’s, these activities are documented via photographs, scrapbooks, and planning records.
Maryland State Department of Education Photograph Collection
by Maryland Department of Education (1954 – 2000)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
This collection contains various photographs taken and used by the Maryland State Department of Education in 2000. The photographs depict among other things the oyster and maritime fishing economies and local businesses, school activities in various counties, and historical sites of interest.
Wicomico High School, Class of 1960 records
by Wicomico High School, Class of 1960 (1954 – 2012)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
Wicomico High School, Class of 1960 records document the continuous relationships between students of Wicomico Senior High School’s Class of 1960, in Salisbury, Maryland, through their numerous class reunions and casual gatherings after their graduation. Their reunions and gatherings were often held at local restaurants, Greenhill Country Club, and Shoemaker Park. The records date from 1954–2012. The lasting relationships of the students in the Class of 1960 are exhibited via invitations and photographs.
Campus Directories
by Salisbury University (1955 – 2008)
2 boxes (0.5 linear feet)
Campus directories were printed between 1955 and 2008, listing the names, departments, office numbers, and phone numbers of Salisbury University faculty, staff, and for a short period—students.
Brigadier General C. Mary Willis papers
by Ward, T. (1956 – 1995)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
The Brigadier General C. Mary Willis papers contain Army uniform instruction materials, Army song sheets, and oystering photographs.
John Graham Regional Development collection
by Graham, John (1957 – 1998)
4 boxes, 1 oversize box (2.75 linear feet)
This collection contains numerous reports, ranging from 1957 to 1998, pertaining to the regional development in Dorchester, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. Among the reports are social and economic surveys, urban design studies and comprehensive development plans. In addition are approximately 150 slides of structures in the Newtown District of Salisbury (MD) and towns of Worcester County.
Linda Louise Rogers Hamlet collection
by Hamlet, Linda (1957 – 1995)
8 boxes (8 linear feet)
This collection contains the research of family histories in the Delmarva area by Linda Louise Rogers Hamlet. The research consists of photocopied deeds, wills, and indentures; written research from various historical/archival societies; Bible records; newspaper clipping from several local newspapers and photographs. This collection also contains personal artifacts from Louise Rogers Hamlet, including correspondence, birth records, personal achievements, and marriage records.
Willis Tull papers
by Finnell, Arthur Louis (1957 – 2002)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Willis Tull papers include ephemera related to the Milbourne and Townsend familes of the Delmarva Peninsula. There is an excerpt from the 1931 text "Tidewater Maryland" which notes Ralph Milbourne, as well as scans of documents related to genealogical work done on the Milbourne and Townsend familes. There is an insert article from a magazine on George A. Townsend. Correspondence on "Crisfield, Maryland" letterhead addressed to "Myrtle" from an unknown writer is also included. There is the 1957 commencement and baccalaureate program from the State Teachers College, Towson, Maryland. Albert Richard Tull is mentioned in "Thatcham-Then and Now", 1983. Included is program from Maryland's Four Hundred Monument Rededication and Colonial Ancestors Roster, both from 1992. Finally, there is a copy of a colonial pamphlet from 1659, reprinted in 2002.
Dorchester County Civil Rights collection
by Applegarth, Thomas, Jr. (1958 – 1990)
1 oversize box, 1 box (1.5 linear feet)
The Dorchester County Civil Rights collection documents the Civil Rights movement occurring in Cambridge, Maryland from 1958 -1990 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1961 – 1970. Materials include newspaper clippings, political literature, and campaign materials relating to the Civil Rights movement in Cambridge as well as three scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings related to civil rights demonstrations in Cambridge. The scrapbooks were maintained by Thomas Applegarth, Jr., a member of the anti-protest Dorchester Business and Citizens Association.
Princess Anne Business and Professional Women’s Club records
by Business and Professional Women’s Club (1958 – 1996)
2 cartons, 1 oversize box (2.75 linear feet)
The Princess Anne Chapter of the Business and Professional Women’s club was founded in 1956. These records from Princess Anne, Maryland, 1956-1996, reflect the chapters organizational practices and extensively showcases the club’s activeness and successfulness within its community and its members. The club aimed at empowering its women members to the betterment of their professionalism in hopes of creating a better functioning business community. This was promoted by the individual development workshops, community service, participation in committees, and various programs hosted by the club. With the numerous meeting minutes, finance records, history books and newspaper clipping, the fulfillment of the club’s objectives can be seen through its many accomplishments and accolades. Additional records include the Delta Kappa Gamma records, highlight a few of the societies sacred rites, as well as documents the chapter's activities from 1971-1975 through meeting minutes, budgets, and programs.
Shoreland Freezers Incorporated records
by Miles, W. Ballard (1959 – 2006)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
The Shoreland Freezers Incorporated Records contain photographs and a land plat pertaining to Shoreland Freezers, Incorporated. Included are aerial black and white and color photographs from 1972 and 1996. The photographs show the layout of the company from different angles. Included are a 1959 land survey done by W. Ballard Miles, and a 2006 four-paged survey by W. Ballard Miles, and a 2006 four paged survey by Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc.
Worcester Environmental Trust records
by Fehrer, Ilia; Fehrer, Joseph W. (1959 – 2004)
8 cartons, 2 boxes (9 linear feet)
The Worcester Environmental Trust (WET) records reflect a movement to preserve the ecology of the Delmarva Peninsula. Joseph and Ilia Fehrer spearheaded activism in Worcester County, Md. from 1972 until 2002, but were also instrumental in petitioning and lobbying for numerous environmental causes along the Eastern Shore and Chesapeake Bay. The Worcester Environmental Trust records range from 1959 to 2004, and contain executive, financial, and legal records that demonstrate this once effective environmental non-profit organization.
Faculty and Staff Vita Files
by Salisbury University Office of Public Relations (1960 – 2000s)
5 cartons (5 linear feet)
The Faculty and Staff Vita Files contain photographs, employee data, curricula vitae and resumes, newspaper clippings, and press releases for Salisbury University faculty and staff who retired between the 1960s and the 2000s.
Michael Owen Bourne papers
by Bourne, Michael Owen (1960 – 2020)
4 boxes, 4 drawers (6.5 linear feet)
This collection contains research notes, surveys, hand-drawn architectural drawings and photographs created by architectural historian Michael Owen Bourne for historic home restorations and renovations between 1960 and 2020. His projects were mainly on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, as well as Delaware, and Virginia. However, there are some materials from projects in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The majority of the collection dates from 1968 to 2009 and the materials range from his time working for the Historical Maryland Trust (1967-1973 and 1995-2000), as well as his own company (1973-1995), and the Department of Architectural Research at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (2000-2003). Bourne's architectural papers related to Kent County, Maryland are located at the Historical Society of Kent County (the Nabb Center collection includes papers for all projects located outside of Kent County, Maryland).
Joan Maloof Papers
by Maloof, Joan; Maloof, Rick (1961 – 2012)
3 cartons (3 linear feet)
The Joan Maloof Papers document Dr. Joan Maloof's research, publications, and academic achievements from 2000 to 2012, although the collection dates from 1961 to 2012. Materials in the collection include trail maps, handwritten notes, printed articles, magazines, newspapers and newspaper clippings, CDs, photographs, photo negatives, correspondence, manuscript drafts, reader responses, conference notes, and Joan's tenure packet for advancement at Salisbury University. There are also photographs taken by Joan's husband, Rick, and photographs and documents related to her father's managerial involvement with the production of DDT in the 1960s.
Mel Toadvine collection
by Toadvine, Mel (1961 – 1996)
10 boxes (5 linear feet)
This collection contains photographs, negatives, scrapbooks, and newspaper clippings collected by Mel Toadvine during his tenure at Salisbury Daily Times from 1961 until his retirement in 1996. The majority of the collection comprised of photographs and negatives possibly used for news articles. Also, included is information pertaining to the Toadvine family. Series 3: Brewington Brothers contains a journal, letters of correspondence, accounting and financial information, and legal documents. Included are articles of incorporation and dissolution of the corporation of the News Publishing Company of Salisbury, Md., as well as memos and letters from managing editors concerning ideas for new marketing strategies in advertising to acquisitions of local news publishing companies of surrounding towns. In addition are materials concerning stockholder and directors meetings.
Records of the Preservation Trust of Wicomico
by Clay, Anne Kennerly Morris; Preservation Trust of Wicomico, Inc.; Touart, Paul Baker (circa 1961 – 2018)
25 cartons, 2 oversize boxes (8.25 linear feet)
The Records of the Preservation Trust of Wicomico County document the many historic buildings and properties that the organization helps preserve, primarily through the files and reports maintained by architectural historian, Paul Touart. Touart's files (Series 1) are arranged by property identifier (WI-XXX) and commonly include a Maryland Historic Trust report, deeds, photographs, articles, and other relevant sources related to the historic property. Also included are Touart's subsequent reports, handwritten notes, photographic slides, architectural drawing rolls, and CDs containing a variety of files. The collection also includes a variety of subject/research files, deeds, surveys, correspondence, photographs, and newspaper articles related to the historic buildings and properties in Wicomico County collected by Anne Kennerly Morris Clay with the Preservation Trust of Wicomico County (Series 2).
Somerset County Garden Club Collection
by Somerset County Garden Club (1961 – 2012)
5 boxes (5 linear feet)
This collection contains the official documents from the garden club, meeting information, a range of event details, photographs, scrapbooks, and multimedia learning material for members. It also features a composition book dating back to the club's origins with history of its beginnings.
A.K. Talbot papers
by Talbot, Alfred K. (1962 – 2004)
3 cartons (4 linear feet)
Dr. Alfred K. Talbot was born in New York City on September 1, 1916. He attended the Hampton Institute and later the college of William and Mary. Prior to his tenure at Salisbury University, Talbot taught as a teacher, was named Principal of Carver Elementary School, and became the Assistant Principal of Burton Heights School. From 1962 to 1964 he served as the President of the Virginia Federation of Parents and Teachers and the Virginia Teachers Association. He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Virginia Teachers Association and in 1968 became Supervisor of Elementary Schools of Williamsburg Public Schools. In 1970, he joined the Education and Sociology departments at Salisbury University and was the University's first full time African American professor. Talbot died on July 20, 2004 after 30 years of service to the university. Throughout his life, Talbot was involved with the Civil Rights Movement, the NAACP, and the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Talbot's collection include correspondence, reports, and other printed material from his tenure at Salisbury University, his involvement with the Civil Rights Movement, and his activities within Virginia's education system.
Chinese Comic Booklets
by People's Republic of China (1962 – 2013)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
These 46 comic booklets tell stories from 20th century Chinese histories and many are illustrated in addition to the Chinese descriptions. The sets include a 30 volume history of the Korean War (2013), 10 volume history of railway guerrillas (1978), one volume on Chiang Kai-shek as an enemy of the people (1962), one volume on Lenin (1970), one volume on the Chinese civil war (1971), one volume on Chinese mine warfare (1972), one volume on the Xi'an Incident (1980), and one undated volume on the tunnel war.
Hobert D. Adams papers
by Adams, Hobert (1963 – 1992)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (0.25 linear feet)
Hobert D. Adams papers consist of land surveys and descriptions as well as proposals, maps, and permits for Adams’s property located in Fishing Creek, Maryland. The materials also contain a series of records related to Adams’s vehicle accidents. The materials date from 1963-1992 with the bulk date from 1973-1978.
Polly Stewart papers
by Stewart, Polly (1964 – 2013)
18 boxes, 1 oversize folder (12 linear feet)
The papers of Polly Stewart document her educational work as well as her research and dedication to folklore and folklife on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and other cultural groups from 1964-2013, with the bulk of the material dating from her professorship at Salisbury University, 1974-2000. The material contains teaching notes from courses at Salisbury University including literature, mythology, as well as LGBTQ and Feminism studies, research materials on lynchings, folklore, folklife, cultural exploration, and her records of participation in a variety of societies such as the Maryland Folklore Festival.
Records of the English Department
by Salisbury University Fulton School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1964 – 2008)
10 folders (0.15 linear feet)
The Records of the English Department consist of Salisbury University’s manuals for first-year English courses from 1988 to 2008, flyer and listings of English courses from 1974 to 1975, Maryland English Journal issues from 1980 to 1985, several event flyers from 1975 to 1984, and documents related to the establishment of the graduate program in English dating from 1964 to 1974.
Records of the History Department
by Salisbury State College; Salisbury State University (1964 – 1998)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection contains documents from 1964 to 1997 pertaining to the development of the History and social sciences programs at Salisbury State College, renamed Salisbury State University in 1988. It includes accreditation reports, meeting minutes, student groups such as the History Club and Phi Alpha Theta, and course preparation material.
Richard Cook collection
by Koski-Karell, Daniel; Pitts, William D. (1965 – 1995)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Richard Cook collection contains material collected by Richard Cook regarding Assateague Island and Sinepuxent Bay. Included is a letter from Berlin, MD surveyor William D. Pitts to the Department of the Interior describing the old patents near Tingles Island, and various coastal life-saving stations in Worcester County, MD. Also included is an article titled "Shipwreck, Horses, and Treasure-A Tale of Old Assateague." The article, written by Daniel Koski-Karell, president of Karell Archaeological Services, describes Richard Cook's obsession with the Spanish frigate Galga's shipwreck and briefly touches on the original boundaries of Assateague Island and their subsequent modifications.
Faculty Handbooks
by Salisbury University (1967 – 2006)
3 boxes (2 linear feet)
The faculty handbooks were created between 1967 and 2006 to inform faculty members, especially new faculty, of the various regulations and procedures for professors at Salisbury University.
Masters Theses, Doctor of Nursing Projects, and Ed.D Dissertation Projects
by Unknown (1967 – 2023)
13 cartons (13 linear feet)
Since 1967, Salisbury University students who completed theses for their master’s degrees have deposited a copy in the University Archives. With the addition of Nursing and Education Doctoral Programs in 2015 and 2018 respectively , students also deposited their Doctoral in Nursing Projects (DNPs) and Ed.D Dissertation Projects. Until 2023, original copies were bound and cataloged and are available in our stacks. Additionally, many unbound duplicates of masters theses were placed in this collection. Beginning in 2023, unbound, but cataloged, copies of Theses, DNPs, and Ed.D dissertations were deposited into the University Archives. This collection also holds some administrative files relating to the binding, copyright, and digitization of the Master Theses from 2009-2010.
Committee for International Friendly Visits Scrapbook
by Webb, Jane (1969 – 2003)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This scrapbook was collected by Jane Webb, co-founder of the Peace Action Committee (PAX) in Massachusetts, who traveled with the Committee for International Friendly Visits to the Soviet Union several times at the height of the Cold War between 1969 and 2003.
Delmarva Rock and Country Collection
by Rawlings, Clarence (circa 1970 – 1990s)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
This collection was accumulated by Clarence Rawlings and documents Delmarva's rock 'n' roll and country scene from the 1970s to 1990s. Included are photographs, newspaper clippings, concert tickets, and other ephemera for local performers like Dallas and Deep Creek, Little Rock N Country, Night Owl, Pony Express, the Lone Wolf Band, Desperado/Renegade, Ray Millman, and Pegasus. Also included are two CDs and one reel-to-reel recording of Bill Godfrey's music on WICO. Many of these bands are also documented in the digital archive of the Facebook page maintained by Rawlings (local backup from 2020 available upon request).
Records of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
by Salisbury University. Provost; Salisbury University. Vice President of Academic Affairs (1970 – 2000)
112 cartons, 6 boxes (115 linear feet)
These records provide extensive and detailed documentation of many of the academic activities at Salisbury University from 1970 to 2000. Among the responsibilities of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs are academic policy and budgeting, curriculum, faculty development, student advising and support, assessment, instructional technology, and accreditation. For much of the time these records cover, the Provost was not a position. Many of the records are confidential; individual folders are reviewed at the Nabb Center's discretion, unless express approval has been granted by the Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.
League of Women Voters, Mid-Shore records
by League of Women Voters, Mid-Shore (1971 – 2015)
9 cartons, 1 oversize box (10 linear feet)
The League of Women Voters, Mid-Shore records documents the development thereof and corresponding activities of the non-partisan, multi-issue organization of Talbot, Dorchester and Caroline counties, 1971-2015. Records focus on the non-partisan education of the communities served through research, voter education and candidate forums, as well as the publication of the Voters’ Guide. Additionally, administrative files collectively document the League’s organizational practices through meeting minutes, correspondence, membership records and program plans.
Pemberton Hall Foundation Oral History Collection
by Gaskill, Erik (1971 – 2018s)
6 folders ( linear feet)
These oral histories document the history of the restoration of Pemberton Hall Manor and the formation of the Pemberton Hall Foundation beginning in 1971 through interviews with current and former members of the Pemberton Hall Foundation. These narrators speak about their memories, obstacles faced, and allies who helped secure Pemberton Manor's historical integrity. Compiled transcriptions are attached.
Tangier Island Holly Run Collection
by Helen Woods (1971 – 2009)
1 box (1 linear feet)
This collection contains correspondence, plans, and pilot information regarding Tangier Island’s holiday Holly Run from the years 1971 to 2009.
Gale J. Belser papers
by Belser, Gale (1972 – 1999)
2 cartons, 1 box (2.5 linear feet)
The papers of Gale J. Belser document her extensive family history research conducted from 1972-1999 and includes extensive histories of the Alford and Gale families of the Eastern Shore as well as other families from Cecil, Dorchester and Somerset Counties. Family histories are documented via correspondence with family members, pedigree charts, deeds and wills, obituaries, as well as church and marriage records.
Otis Twilley papers
by Wootten, Orlando (1972 – 2015)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Otis S. Twilley papers documents the economic activities of Otis Twilley as a seed business man in Salisbury, Maryland. Documenting materials include a photocopied newspaper clipping on Twilley as well as a hand-written letter by his daughter regarding additional artifacts related to her father.
Pat Russell papers
by Russell, Pat (1972 – 2004)
5 cartons, 2 boxes (6 linear feet)
The papers of Pat Russell document her community preservation activities from 1972-2004 in Whitehaven, Maryland and surrounding regional areas. These accomplishments include her involvement with the Wicomico County Historical Properties, Inc., which are documented via the restoration efforts of the Whitehaven Hotel and the development of the Whitehaven Historic District. Documenting resources include correspondence, architectural drawings, newspaper clippings, fiduciary responsibilities, and photographs. Regional oral histories document the shanty boats and hunting lodges which were once prominently featured along the seaside of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Cassette tape recordings and transcripts of these interviews with local people document their experiences which include Bob-O-Dell, Pope’s Island, the High Winds Club, and waterfowl hunting on Assateague and Chincoteague Islands. The oral histories also document varying storms that reshaped the coastline, as well as the development and expansion of cities and towns on the Delmarva Peninsula. Also documented through oral history are the personal experiences of Whitehaven residents which include African American segregation and their lives in various Eastern Shore communities including Taylorsville, the Germantown Rosenwald School, Ocean City and Church Creek.
Records of Phi Kappa Phi
by Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (1972 – 2013)
2 boxes (3 linear feet)
The Records of Phi Kappa Phi consist of correspondence, agendas, reports, minutes, bylaws, election results, membership lists and budgets documenting the activities of the Phi Kappa Phi at Salisbury University.
Records of the Architectural and Engineering Services/Capital Projects Office
by Salisbury University Office of Architectural and Engineering Services/Capital Projects (1972 – 2008)
7 cartons (8 linear feet)
The Salisbury University Architectural & Engineering Services/Capital Projects Office supports campus Master and Strategic planning efforts related to facilities and site development. Working in support of, and in coordination with, other University offices, A & E Services/Capital Projects manages the design, planning and construction of capital-funded, system-funded and large University projects. The office is responsible for Architectural and Engineering Services, which includes several million dollars of “in-house” design and construction administration annually. The records include reports, correspondence, and other files of the Architectural & Engineering Services/Capital Projects Office at Salisbury University. Some records pertain to campus structures that are no longer standing such as the Ruth Powell Dining Hall, Potomac Hall, the Allenwood Shopping Center, and the Maintenance Building.
Judith K. Fischer Papers
by Fischer, Judith K.; Salisbury University Libraries (1973 – 1996)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
The Judith K. Fischer papers document purchases, subscriptions, and collections made by Judy Fischer while she was Head of Technical Services at Blackwell Library and Associate Director of Blackwell Library from 1973 to 1996. Included in this collection is a printer manual, information about book binding companies, micropublishing companies, fax machine companies, expenditure and analysis paperwork, and information about various subscriptions Blackwell Library had to collect new materials, especially material on microfilm. There is also a Masters Theses by Kimberly D. Hoffman-Goodson entitled: The Effect of Simulation on Data Retention in a Group of Nursing Students.
Major Nutter Jerome Wimbrow III Collection
by Howard, John D. (1973 – 2018)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
The Major Nutter Jerome Wimbrow III Collection documents the events of Nutter Wimbrow III's death in 1972 during the bombing of Hanoi, North Vietnam. Materials include copies of official communication from the Defense Intelligence Agency, two books, a copy of a magazine article, and a brief biography of Wimbrow by Brigadier General John D. Howard.
Papers of Peter Lade
by Lade, Peter (1974 – 2000)
1 box (1 linear feet)
This collection contains information relating to the field of Archaeology. Some of the topics in the collection concern archaeological sites in Maryland and various Maryland Counties; along with archaeological sites in Virginia and Delaware. Also included are documents focusing on Native American history, arrowheads, and environmental issues that use archeological studies to support their theories.
Davina Grace Hill Collection
by Davina Grace Hill (1975 – 2010)
1 folder, 1 folder (1.5 linear feet)
The Davina Grace Hill collection ranges from 1975 to 2010 with the primary bulk of the content focused on 1980-2006. the collection contains the personal and professional documents of Davina Grace Hill as well as organizational records from the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council
Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council records
by Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council (1975 – 1997)
1 box (1 linear feet)
This collection contains various drafts of Heritage Plans that were made by the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Council. It also contains various correspondences between Council members. There are various brochures concerning Heritage tourism. There are minutes, agendas, and member lists from the board of directors of the LESHC. There are photographs of various meetings of the LESHC.
Records of the Governance Consortium
by Salisbury University Governance Consortium (1975 – 2006)
4 cartons (4 linear feet)
The Governance Consortium (previously known as the Salisbury University Forum and College Forum) facilitates and coordinates communication among the faculty, staff, and students of Salisbury University for the purpose of ensuring timely information sharing and shared decision making among the representative bodies when issues affect the broad campus community and collective interest. The constituent organizations of the Governance Consortium include the Faculty Senate (formerly Faculty Conference), the Staff Senate, the Student Government Association, University Committees and the Consortium Coordinating Committee. The records consist of correspondence, agendas, reports, minutes, bylaws, election results, membership lists, budgets, committee materials, and supporting materials that document the activities of the Governance Consortium and, previously, College/University Forum. However, the majority of the documents pertain to the Faculty Senate and its predecessor, Faculty Conference.
Records of The Upper Shore Genealogical Society
by Upper Shore Genealogical Society (1976 – 2004)
1 carton (2 linear feet)
The Upper Shore Genealogical Society records contains newspapers, newsletters, and publications from the Upper Shore Genealogical Society as well as organizational documents, such as meeting minutes, secretary reports, membership materials and research documents. In addition, the collection includes publications of the Eastern Shore Episcopalian. The collection ranges from 1982-2004 with secondary content relating to the 18th and 19th centuries.
Delmarva Oral Histories Collection
by Unknown (1976 – 1990s)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This set of 19 tapes document a wide range of accounts and interviews centered on local Delmarva history. Such topics include: Accounts of daily life from past inhabitants of Holland Island, Barren Island, Bloodsworth Island, and Pone Island; Ralph Dulany and his Fruitland Cannery; an Inventory of Teackle Mansion; The founding of Salisbury and its boundaries; Early 20th century Salisbury and lynching in Salisbury; 1930s education in Salisbury; Delmarva plantation architecture; Early 20th century Deal's island; Early 20th century Quantico; St. Claire Wright and Historic Annapolis Incorporated; Cypress Swamp agriculture and shingle production; and Life in Early 20th century Princess Anne.
James Norton Eastern Shore Collection
by Harman, Gretchen L. (1976 – 2007)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains photocopies and photographs of structures and family histories on the Eastern Shore. Items include documentation and pictures of J.D. Long residence and Hearn-Stevenson residence in Pocomoke City, MD, photocopy of Robert L. Krieger's "Wallops and the War of Independence" and genealogical information about the West family of Worcester County, MD by Gretchen L. Harman.
NASA Wallops Flight Center collection
by Unknown (1976 – 1998)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The NASA Wallops Flight Center collection contains material on Wallops Flight Facility, the NASA Eastern Shore facility on Wallops Island. Items included are a NASA Visitor Center brochure, a NASA On-Line Educational Resources hand-out, Information Summaries newsletter, photographs of a Black Brant XII Sounding Rocket, and a Scientific Balloon and a booklet titled Wallops and the War for Independence. In addition, there is a booklet about the Chincoteague Toll Road and Bridge Company.
Omega Psi Phi Collection
by Omega Psi Phi (1976 – 2016)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This collection documents the first black fraternity at Salisbury University, Omega Psi Phi (Gamma Kappa Chapter), which was founded by Jerry West in 1976. Included are photographs from the 2010s, a 40th anniversary program, two posters for parties, a digital copy of a photograph scrapbook from Charles Elliott (member of first line), and artifacts including a t-shirt, ceramic letters, ceremonial bricks, and a large wooden sword.
Charles T. Fooks papers
by Fooks, Charles T. (1977 – 1993)
2 cartons (2 linear feet)
The Charles T. Fooks papers are the product of years of Fooks family genealogical research, 1977-1993, focusing on the Maryland and Virginia regions of Delmarva. The work, compiled primarily by Margaret Ellen Johnson-Fooks, includes Fooks connections to other families such as the Adkins, Downs, Johnson and Townsend families.
Dr. Francis Kane Papers
by Kane, Francis (1977 – 2011)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
The Dr. Francis Kane Papers document Dr. Kane's work as a Philosophy professor at Salisbury State College, now Salisbury University, from 1981 to 2003. The majority of the materials relate to Dr. Kane's work with a Maryland Committee for the Humanities grant that he was awarded in 1981. There are also materials related to events hosted by the Philosophy Department and the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE), the 2003 Spring Philosophy Symposium, educational programs he was involved with, the Institute for Ethical Concern, Salisbury Foundation, and the Global Seminar program. Document types include correspondence, newspaper clippings and articles, proposals, press releases, thank you letters, and event programs. In addition, there are audio recordings of various philosophy symposiums from 1977 to 1991; however, many are undated.
Stephanie Freide Papers
by Freide, Stephanie (1977 – 2013)
2 cartons, 1 box (2.8 linear feet)
The Stephanie Freide papers document Stephanie Freide's work as a librarian at Salisbury State College, now Salisbury University, from 1977 to 2013. This collection includes meeting minutes and agendas from various campus groups, including Faculty Senate and the campus Forum, manuals, handbooks, information packets, campus-wide and library-specific plans and reports, directories, correspondence, posters, news articles, website printouts, campus publications and other academic publications.
Tom Horton audio recordings and photographs
by Horton, Tom (1977 – 1999)
2 cartons (2 linear feet)
The Tom Horton audio recordings and photographs are a series of interviews conducted with individuals from the Chesapeake Bay Region of Maryland, 1977-1999 with the bulk of the material dating from 1989-1993. The audio cassettes were utilized as research for Horton’s book, “An Island out of Time: a memoir of Smith Island in the Chesapeake.” Recorded accounts from island residents, waterman, and individuals involved in the Chesapeake Bay Region share their life stories, customs, traditions, and concerns about Smith Island but also, other islands and places in and along Chesapeake Bay. Interviews also document Tangier, Deal, Assateague, Chincoteague Islands, and Havre De Grace, Maryland. Also documented are the audio recordings of Chesapeake Storytellers as well as regional spiritual and musical influences.
Assateague Island Oral History Collection
by Unknown (1978 – 2004)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This collection contains four lengthy transcriptions of various interviews conducted with Assateague Island natives between 1978 and 2004. These interviews focused on the maritime culture and lifestyle native to Assateague Island, hardships and nostalgic moments of their youth. The interviewees include: Mary K. Cropper, Ilia J. Fehrer, Jay F. Kirkpatrick, Hazel Holland, Luvenia Spence, and Don P. Bowden Sr. The transcriptions were processed by Pat Russell, however the original audio recordings are not included. Also included is a Historic context study of Waterflow, and the local flora and fauna of Assateague Island by Dr. Ralph E. Eshelman and Patricia A. Russell. The manuscript was written in July 2004, and benefited from the aid of the Dept. of Interior Park Services.
Embroiders' Guild of America: Chesapeake Chapter Collection
by Unknown (1978 – 2011)
2 boxes (2 linear feet)
This collection consists of various documents from 1978 to 2011 pertaining to the Embroiders' Guild of America's Chesapeake Chapter. Included are photographs of embroidery pieces and various events such as annual retreat. In addition, the collection contains the chapter's periodic newsletter, "The Chesapeake Sampler," that discussed past events, a blue banner that has squares sewn on from 1981 and was put together in 1986 and a scrapbook called, "The Swans," dated 1989 that was donated by the Mid-Wessex Branch Embroiders' Guild from Salisbury, England for the Chesapeake Chapter's 10th Anniversary Exhibition. Also included are the chapter's administrative files such as their meeting minutes, bylaws, budgets, newspaper articles, memos and letters. Included are correspondence and printed materials from the national organization.
Records of the Alpha Sigma Tau Fraternity
by Alpha Sigma Tau Fraternity (1978 – 2005)
3 cartons (3 linear feet)
The Records of the Alpha Sigma Tau Fraternity documents the history of the Fraternity's chapter at Salisbury State College (later Salisbury State University and now Salisbury University) from 1978 to 2005. Included in the records are manuals, budgets, pledge materials, initiation requirements, release from the fraternity forms, reports, catalogs for merchandise, rules and procedures, songs, convention materials, national publications and other administrative files.
Records of the Honors College
by Salisbury University Honors College (1978 – 2017)
2 cartons, 2 oversize folders (2 linear feet)
The Records of the Honors College consist of correspondence, thesis proposals, class rosters, pamphlets, The Saunterer newsletter, student projects, and photographs documenting the activities of the Honors College and Thomas E. Bellavance Honors Program. Included are documents pertaining to the Honors Society Association, Honors Program Committee, the Northeast Regional Honors Council, and the National Collegiate Honors Council.
Art Institute and Gallery Collection
by Sweitlik, Eve (1979 – 2002)
5 boxes (4.5 linear feet)
Originally established in 1953 as the Salisbury Art League, the mission of the Art Institute and Gallery is to advance the visual arts in the mid-Delmarva region through exhibitions and art education to the general public. In 1984, this organization was created through a merger of the City Hall Museum board and the Wicomico Arts League. This collection contains 34 albums and scrapbooks of various shows, exhibits and newspaper PR produced by Eve Sweitlik of the Wicomico Arts League (now the Art Institute and Gallery).
Correspondence to Mabala Nyalugwe
by Nyalugwe, Mabala (1979 – 1998)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
The Correspondence to Mabala Nyalugwe documents the relationships that Nyalugwe had with her friends and family living in various places throughout the United States and Africa from 1979 to 1998. In the letters and postcards, Nyaalugwe's correspondents write to her about the conditions of her family and their own life events. The collection includes various letters, postcards and photographs sent to Nyalugwe in Indiana from destinations such as Boston, Kentucky, London, Gabon, Belize, Lambia, Zambia, and Tanzania. The collection also includes 2 textile pieces and an African bead necklace.
Isabelle K. Leach Collection
by Leach, Isabelle K. (1979 – 1996)
3 boxes (3 linear feet)
The materials that are in the Isabelle K. Leach Collection are all newspaper clippings, and photos from the Salisbury Daily and Sunday Times. This collection includes Isabelle K. Leach's own articles and photos, mainly dealing with events going on in and around Pocomoke City Maryland, encompassing thirty years of events 1979-1996. Also included are various reporters articles and photos as well as many clippings dealing with the current events from 1979-1984, and clippings of Weddings and Deaths in and around the Pocomoke area.
Records of the Perdue Business School
by Salisbury State College; Salisbury University (1979 – 2011)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Records of Perdue School of Business contains proposals, curricula, textbooks, and various material about the opening of the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business from 1979 to 2011.
Ron Wilson Papers
by James S. Wilson Jr. (1979 – 2021)
14 boxes, 1 oversize folder (15.25 linear feet)
The collection contains plants, survey data, samples, reports, and correspondence regarding Ron Wilson and Frank Hirst, two self-taught botanists, and their work for The Nature Conservancy, a national preservationist organization, from 1978 to 2021. Also included is an extensive herbarium of native Delmarva plant species compiled by both Wilson and Hirst. The work in the collection covers botanizing throughout New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Columbian Zine Collection
by Unknown (1980 – 2015)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
This zine collection from Columbia dates from 1980 to 2015, and it is composed of literary works including comics, poetry, and photography. Zines are traditionally a small-circulation self-published work of original content.
Dorchester County Historic Preservation Files
by Touart, Paul Baker (circa 1980 – 2010s)
6 cartons, 1 oversize folder (7.25 linear feet)
The Dorchester County Historic Preservation files document the many historic buildings and properties that the Maryland Historic Trust helps preserve, primarily through the files and reports maintained by architectural historian, Paul Touart. Touart's files (Series 1) are arranged by property identifier (D-XXX) and commonly include a Maryland Historic Trust report, deeds, photographs, articles, and other relevant sources related to the historic property. Also included are Touart's subsequent reports, handwritten notes, photographic slides, architectural drawing rolls, and CDs containing a variety of files.
George Whitehead papers
by Whitehead, George (1980 – 2014)
2 boxes, 1 oversize folder (1 linear feet)
The George Whitehead papers document his involvement in public education, philanthropy and volunteerism on the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland from 1980-2014 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1990-2014. Dr. Whitehead’s work with the Maryland Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism, Phi Delta Kappa and the American Red Cross is documented through correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports and ephemera.
John Groutt Papers
by Groutt, John (1980 – 2020)
7 boxes, 3 oversize folders (7.25 linear feet)
This collection contains emails, letters, financial and fundraising documents, meeting minutes, and advertising materials for the Wicomico Environmental Trust (WET). These papers were collected by John Groutt, whose personal papers such as correspondence and educational materials are also included in the collection.
Records of the German Club and German Study Abroad Programs
by Karna, Duane; Salisbury University Students; Thompson, Klaudia; Thompson, Ray (1980 – 2015)
2 cartons, 2 oversize boxes (3.5 linear feet)
The Records of the German Club and German Study Abroad Programs collection documents the history of the German Club at Salisbury University and two study abroad programs offered by the Modern Languages Department between 1980 and 2015. Included in the collection are flyers, photographs, scrapbooks, video recordings, press releases, administrative forms, notes and correspondence among other materials created by Salisbury University (previously Salisbury State College and Salisbury State University) students and the advisor of German Club, Klaudia Thompson. Two events, Oktoberfest and Immersion Weekend, are the main focus of the German Club records. In addition, there are programs, posters, itineraries, travel guides and brochures, advertisements for the program, and postcards from abroad that document a winter study abroad program and a summer study abroad program. There are additional materials related to the Modern Languages Department itself, mostly regarding German courses and events, that include correspondence and publications by or about the Department. Lastly, there is a large collection of photographs and scrapbooks documenting events held by the German Club and the study abroad trips.
Records of the Communication Arts Department (CMAT)
by Salisbury University (1981 – 2010)
5 boxes, 1 oversize folder (5.1 linear feet)
The Records of Communication Arts Department (CMAT) contains syllabi and records for CMAT classes from 1999-2010, as well as additional departmental documents and resources from 1981-2010 including course catalogues, policies, and reports. Additionally, there are three poster prints of artwork by Henrietta M. Snowden.
Virginia Jenkins papers
by Christ Episcopal Church; Jenkins, Virginia (1981 – 2002)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
These materials include a cookbook composed by Christ Episcopal Church in Cambridge, Maryland entitled, "Favorite Recipes for Four to Forty," as well as a presentation given by Virginia Jenkins entitled, "Regional Food and Community Cookbooks of Maryland's Eastern Shore at the MAPACA conference given in 2002.
Records of the Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture
by Edward H. Nabb Research Center (1982 – 2020)
21 cartons, 3 oversize folders (22 linear feet)
Items in this collection document the development and operation of the center from its inception in 1982 to 2020 (primarily from the 1990s and early 2000s) at Salisbury State College, Salisbury State University (renamed 1988) and Salisbury University (renamed 2001). It includes administrative records, printed documents and publications, collection management records, events and exhibit materials, grant information, and photographs. Documents are printed, handwritten, and photocopies of originals. **ITEMS IN THIS COLLECTION MAY BE RESTRICTED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS**
City of Salisbury Public Works Scrapbooks
by City of Salisbury (1983 – 1996)
1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)
This collection consists of two scrapbooks containing Daily Times newspaper clippings from 1983 to 1996 documenting the activities of the City of Salisbury's Department of Public Works. Included are clippings related to the Salisbury Zoo, marina construction, downtown and Westside revitalization, housing and environmental issues, and more.
Curtis and Helen Williams' Playbill Collection
by Williams, Curtis; Williams, Helen (1983 – 2019)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
The Curtis and Helen Williams' Playbill Collection contains theatre and event programs from plays, concerts, and events that the couple attended from 1983 to 2019. The programs range from professional to amateur theatre, operas, cultural events, and fundraisers.
Dr. Alice Bahr Publications Collection
by Bahr, Alice Harrison (1983 – 2013)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
The Alice Bahr Publications Collection documents the articles written by Dr. Alice Bahr and her involvement with Salisbury State University, now Salisbury University, and the University System of Maryland from 1983 to 2013. Materials in the collection include articles written by Dr. Bahr, academic journals, a faculty handbook, a campus directory, invitations to the Holiday Open House for State Employees, and correspondence, articles, and memos from and about the University System of Maryland.
Hurlock High School Class of 1933 Reunion Photos
by Schulz, Elizabeth Gordy (1983, 1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection documents the 50th and 60th class reunions of Hurlock High School's class of 1933 through one black and white photo from 1983 and seven color photos from 1993 with an accompanying letter from 1995. All of the individuals in the 1983 photo are identified.
J. Edwin Hobbs Writings
by Hobbs, J. Edwin (1983 – 1991)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains two written pieces by J. Edwin Hobbs entitled "Eastern Shore Railroad Company and Variations on the Theme" and "Recalling two old action roadblocks."
Phil Decker papers
by Decker, Phil (1983 – 2012)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Phil Decker papers document his experience with Haitian Migrant Farm Workers in Salisbury, Maryland from 1983-1987 and the exhibit developed around his photographs in 2012. Decker’s experience with the farm workers are documented via photographs, activity reports and correspondence with the Salisbury Seasonal and Migrant Farmer’s Association (SMFA).
Richard Hoffman Collection
by Hoffman, Richard (1983 – 2015)
2 boxes, 1 oversize folder (1.25 linear feet)
The Richard Hoffman Collection contains documents that reflect the time Dr. Richard Hoffman spent at Salisbury University from 1993 to 2019. He was professor of management for over 25 years and interim dean of Perdue School of Business for three years. During his time as interim dean, he oversaw the addition of a museum to the Perdue School. He gathered a small library of scholarly journals on business, management, and marketing. He also led a winter study abroad program that went to France, England, and Germany. There are photo albums documenting the study abroad trips from 1995 to 2003. Other materials in this collection are a plaque of outstanding research from Perdue School, CDs documenting the Perdue School museum and a study abroad trip, and blueprints for the Perdue School and museum built in 2011.
Salisbury City Council records
by Salisbury City Council (1983 – 1993)
2 cartons, 1 box (2.5 linear feet)
The Salisbury City Council records document the internal functions of the council from 1983 – 1993 with the bulk of the material dating from, 1992 – 1993. Council records include meeting minutes and agendas pertaining to ordinances and proposals. These ordinances include environmental concerns, tax fees and planning and zoning concerns. Also found in the records are interoffice memorandums, financial records including budget briefings, annual reports, and correspondence. Correspondence includes complaints and requests for action from community members and invitations from various local organizations including neighborhood associations and the sheriff’s office and the Salisbury Zoo.
Zoar United Methodist Church
by Minor, S. Alexander; Zoar United Methodist Church (1983 – 2008)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a booklet documenting the 100th anniversary of the Zoar United Methodist Church located in Selbyville, Delaware and a copy of the 125th anniversary directory.
Allen Clark Publications
by Clark, Allen (1984 – 2013)
2 oversize boxes (2.25 linear feet)
Allen Clark Publications includes a signed copy of Clark’s publication, New Light on Old Barratt’s: a history of Barratt’s Chapel, and includes biographical and supplemental information about author Allen Clark.
Republican Women of Worcester County records
by Republican Women of Worcester County (1984 – 2012)
5 boxes, 1 oversize box (6 linear feet)
Records of the Republican Women of Worcester County document the organization’s activities including administrative and community-oriented activities from their inception in 1984-2012 with the bulk of material dating from 1998-2007. The social group’s community-based platform is collectively documented through generated meeting minutes, financial records, and membership lists as well as scrapbooks and photographs.
Honors College Theses
by Salisbury University Honors College (1985 – 2017)
6 boxes (6 linear feet)
These theses were created by students in the Honors College and the Thomas E. Bellavance Honors Program between 1985 and 2017. They were written under the guidance of faculty mentors and readers in an effort to complete the honors program. A range of subjects are covered including biology, English, psychology, history, philosophy, social work, accounting, and more. Many digitized copies can be found in the institutional repository, SOAR@SU.
Parent Teacher Association, Wicomico County records
by Parent Teacher Association (1985 – 1999)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
Parent Teacher Association, Wicomico County records document educational changes and the involvement of the local, state, and national PTA organization in the Wicomico County, Maryland school system. The records date from George Whitehead’s involvement with the PTA from 1985-1999 with the bulk of the material dating from 1985-1994. Participation of the Wicomico County Council PTA in the educational system and in the local community are documented via meeting agendas, correspondence, reports, newsletters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and convention packets.
WSCL Collection
by Salisbury State College (1985 – 2018)
17 cartons (17 linear feet)
The WSCL Collection ranges from 1985 to 2018, with the majority of the materials dated between 1990 and 1999. WSCL 89.5 is part of Delmarva Public Radio and is the Fine Arts & Culture Radio Station. This collection contains VHS Tapes, CDs, Delmarva Public Radio Committee materials such as by-laws and proposals, awards, and a number of photographs from WSCL events for employees and the public.
George Whitehead Collection
by Whitehead, George (1986 – 2017)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
The George Whitehead Collection ranges from 1986 to 2017 and document Dr. Whitehead's contributions to the Bellavance Honors College and Shore Corps/PALS Program at Salisbury University, and his dedication to community service. This collection contains various course syllabi, photographs from service events, class projects, flyers and information from an Education Commission of the State (ECS) conference.
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra Collection
by Elliot, Thomas; Robinson, Lacey; Salisbury Symphony Orchestra (1986 – 2021)
3 boxes, 1 oversize folder ( linear feet)
The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra Collection documents the musical organization's activities since its inception in 1986 to 2021. The collection includes administrative materials, performance programs, annual reports, performance schedules, photographs of the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra (SSO), a certificate of appreciation for Dr. Thomas Elliot, and the "Road Show" binder that was used by Dr. Elliot and Lacey Robinson to promote the SSO to local businesses and solicit corporate patrons. Also included is the obituary for the SSO's founder and first conductor, Dr. Thomas Elliot.
Whitehaven Heritage Association oral history collection
by Whitehaven Heritage Association (1986 – 1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
Series of oral histories created by the Whitehaven Heritage Association documenting memories of everyday life in Whitehaven, Maryland and the surrounding Eastern Shore region. Oral histories were created in the late 20th century and feature recordings of Hilda Gordy, Jana McLean, Blaine Roberts of Crisfield, Margaret Yerger on the Roberts Family, Minnie Kenney and R. Cooper.
Andrew Serrell photographs
by Serrell, Andrew (1987 – 2012)
8 boxes, 1 oversize folder (11 linear feet)
The Andrew Serrell photograph collection documents the personal and professional interests of Andrew Serrell, commercial pilot and aerial photographer. The digital and print photographs document Worcester County, Maryland and surrounding areas of the Eastern Shore, including the Delaware coastal region. The majority of the photographs focus on construction and land developments including Ocean Pines, Route 113, Ocean City, and area golf courses from 1987-2012 with the bulk of the photographs taken from 1999-2001. Many of the images were used for business and commercial use.
Norm Conway papers
by Conway, Norm (1987 – 2007)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
Norm Conway papers document the budget and management of Maryland’s financial bills. Also, documented are session and major issues reports from meetings over the years and books from the Department of Budget and Management that lays out financial figures. The material dates from 1987-2007 with the bulk dating from 1990-1994.
Records of the Phi Mu Fraternity
by Phi Mu Fraternity (1987 – 2011)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
The Records of the Phi Mu Fraternity document the history of the organization at Salisbury State College, (which changed to Salisbury State University in 1988 and is now Salisbury University) from 1987-2011. Included in the records are manuals, budgets, pledge materials, initiation requirements, release from the fraternity forms, reports, catalogs for merchandise, rules and procedures, songs, and other administrative files.
Sudlersville, Jimmy Foxx ephemera
by Sudlersville Community Betterment Club (1987 – 2007)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection consists of ephemera from the Sudlersville Community Betterment Club related to Hall of Fame baseball player, Jimmy Foxx, who was born in Sudlersville, Maryland. It includes a National Baseball Hall of Fame Museum postcard, as well as programs from tribute events held in 1987, 1997, and 2007.
US Life-Saving Service papers
by Wimbrow, Thomas D. (1987 – 2015)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
US Life-Saving Service papers document the history of the U.S. Life-Saving Service. The five articles in the collection were published in the Ocean City Museum Society's quarterly newsletter the "Scuttlebutt" from 2014-2015 written by Thomas Wimbrow. In addition, a copy of the Winter 1987 Prologe magazine from the National Archives delves into the history of the US Life-Saving Service.
Writing Across the Curriculum Collection
by Salisbury University (1987 – 1997)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This collection contains two sets of documents related to the Writing Across the Curriculum program at Salisbury University from 1987 to 1997: a 1989 manual for faculty and four issues of “Student Excellence in Writing,” which consisted of exemplary student essays from various disciplines.
Double Mills records
by Bradley, Sylvia (1988 – 2007)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (0.5 linear feet)
Double Mills records document the restoration and preservation of the historic mill located near Mardela Springs, Md. The materials date from 1988-1996, with the bulk of the material dating from 1988-1991. The records encompass the restoration activities and efforts of Double Mills, Inc., and the Double Mills Preservation Foundation. These efforts are documented through correspondence, fundraising records, architectural drawings, maps, easement agreements, newspaper clippings, and photographs. In addition to the Double Mill records are photographs of the Rewastico Mill located in Hebron, Maryland.
E. Pauline Riall Lecture Series collection
by Seidel School of Education (1988 – 2016)
7 boxes (9.3 linear feet)
The E. Pauline Riall Lecture Series collection contains VHS tapes, DVDs, and MP3 recordings of Riall lectures that have taken place at Salisbury University from 1988 until 2016. The majority of the lectures took place in the Holloway Hall auditorium, while others were held in Holloway Hall’s Great Hall. All recorded lectures have been digitized and uploaded to YouTube. Links to the digitized lectures can be found at: https://mdsoar.org/handle/11603/11030
Records of the Office of Multicultural Student Services
by Salisbury University Office of Multicultural Student Services; White, Vaughn (1988 – 2019)
15 cartons, 8 oversize folders (15.25 linear feet)
The Records of the Office of Multicultural Student Services records contains posters, events, flyers, newsletters, photographs, VHS tapes and DVDs, and audio cassettes from the Multicultural Student Services at Salisbury University from it's origin in 1988 to 2019.
Rick Maloof photographs
by Maloof, Rick (1988 – 2001)
2 cartons, 1 box (2.5 linear feet)
Rick Maloof photography collection documents the professional and personal life of Salisbury, Maryland photographer Rick Maloof. The photographs, brochures, and photographic slides, date from 1960 to 2010. His professional photographic slides, photographs, and brochures encompass his work as an artist, wedding photographer, and commercial photographer in and around the Eastern Shore. Portraits make up the bulk of the material, as well as landscapes, and still life shots, are included in his professional images. Maloof’s personal photographs and photographic slides document his personal life, with images of his daughter Alyssa, his family, and his friends.
Wayne Gilchrest papers
by Gilchrest, Wayne (1988 – 2008)
22 cartons, 3 boxes (23.5 linear feet)
The Wayne Gilchrest papers document the political career of Congressman Wayne Gilchrest who represented Maryland’s 1st Congressional District, which includes Maryland’s Eastern Shore counties in addition to portions of Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties. The Wayne Gilchrest papers span his political career from 1989-2008, with the majority of the material dating from 1996-2008. The records encompass his extensive political career and are documented through volumes of correspondence and his congressional voting record including his environmental work and activism; as well as his opposition to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Also of note are his trips as a member of the Congressional Delegation throughout the United States and the world.
William F. Waddy House research collection
by George, Randolph (1988 – 2019)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection contains research materials collected by Dr. Randolph George and T. Aaron Horner during their research on the Somerset County, Maryland home known as the William F. Waddy House (also known as the Jarvis Ballard House). Included are tract map reproductions, reproductions of wills, written research, photographs, and notes that document the history of the home that was built between 1740 and 1760. Reproduced documents date back to 1683.
City of Salisbury Mayor's Office and City Council Photographs
by City of Salisbury (1989 – 2013)
1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)
This collection includes 10 group photographs of the City of Salisbury Mayor's Office directors and City Council members from 1989 to 2013. The years included are: 1989, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013.
Historical Sites of Wicomico County collection
by Clay, Anne Morris (1989 – 1997)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Historical Sites of Wicomico County Collection contains an essay written by Anne Clay entitled "Chelsea': A history" which details the history of Chelsea in Wicomico County. Also included is a 1989 list titled "Status of Extant Maryland Historical Trust Sites." There are maps, empirical data, and some brief information on the historical sites.
Sea Gull Century collection
by Salisbury University Office of Publications (1989 – 2021)
2 cartons (2 linear feet)
The Sea Gull Century began in 1989 with less than 100 riders. It was originally hoted by the Salisbury State Cycling Club. The Century now accommodates roughly 7000 riders and has been nationally ranked. Proceeds from the Century are donated to various local organizations. Both 63-mile and 100-mile races have been offered in the past, along with minor races on the Friday afternoon before and the Sunday morning after the major race. The majority of the Sea Gull Century collection consists of publicity documents, including press releases and newspaper clippings. The collection also includes other documents including brochures, maps, patches, and photographs. Documents from other bike rallies hosted by Salisbury University, though not affiliated with the Sea Gull Century, are present in the collection. Such rallies include the 1988 GEAR UP Bike Convention and the 1989, 1992, 1993, and 1994 Bike Rallies hosted by Salisbury University. Press releases in many of the series were paired with their corresponding newspaper articles.
BBC Research Collection
by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (circa 1990s)
8 boxes (8 linear feet)
This research collection contains over 300 recordings of BBC programming. Due to copyright restrictions, this collection is open for research purposes only and only accessible by visiting the Nabb Research Center's reading room.
Daughters of the American Colonists, Old Sommersett Chapter collection
by Unknown (circa 1990)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Daughters of the American Colonists Old Sommersett Chapter collection contains two documents, a tribute to Grace Atkinson Morris and the bylaws of the Old Sommersett Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists of Princess Anne, MD.
Folklife Collection - A Farm in My Community
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1990, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Ronald Knight Jr. chose to talk about the farming activities in his community in Mardela Springs, Maryland. He interviewed a farmer who lived there his entire life to know more about how they started the business and how their daily life looked like, among other things. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - A Folkgroup Study of Vietnam Vets
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, Salisbury University Student Chester D. Cox collected folk material. This collection is about veterans who served in the Vietnam War. He interviewed five men representing this specific folk group in order to know more about their personal experience during the war as well as their opinion about it. The paper reveals some interesting anecdotes of the time these veterans spent in Vietnam. Most importantly, it also shed light on the effects of this war on their life.
Folklife Collection - American-Lithuanian Family Food Traditions
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Lynn A. Franks collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the folklore surrounding her Lithuanian-descent family heritage. Her paper is a recollection of her family history, dating back to the early 1900's when her great-grandparents came to the United States. Family traditions, recipes, and more are covered. Photographs, maps and family tree enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Baseball is a Religion!
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Mary Lynn Crockett collected folk material. Fervent Orioles fan, she based her project on baseball fans as a folk group. Her paper is a compilation of baseball-related poems expressing the feelings of fans as well as accounts of personal stories (trips to watch games) and baseball lores. Pictures taken at Jack Russell Stadium and the Baltimore Memorial Stadium enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Bay Life, Watermen, and an Interview with Carl Tyler
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1990, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Mary Person conducted a field research on the community life near the shore and the hard labor of watermen. Her main informant was a fisherman named Carl Tyler (Khi) who recalled many anecdotes from this activity. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Church of God, Crisfield
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Kevin Evans collected folk material. His project is about the Church of God in Crisfield. His paper covers the history of the church as well as some personal accounts of charter members, an overview of the services illustrated with photographs, and a copy of a declaration of faith explaining the belief system of the church.
Folklife Collection - Drinking Games at SSU
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Brian Cannone collected folk material. His project explains the various drinking games played at Salisbury State College as a mean of socialization. His paper includes, among other things, some accounts of his personal experience.
Folklife Collection - Family Traditions Affected by Divorce
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Gloria Richardson Lucas collected folk material. The main object of her analysis are the effects of divorce on family traditions. She shared her own experience in her paper and emphasized on all the compromises and scheduling that have to be worked out in order to accommodate both families during holidays. She also interviewed a clinical psychologist, Dr. Jane Kunze, who conducted a research on the subject.
Folklife Collection - Gay Women: From the Outside
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Shari L. Rupertus collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the folkgroup of women having same sex relationships, from an external perspective. In her paper, she points out how her informants rejected the term "homosexual" and preferred "gay", claiming that their lifestyle was not necessarily about sex. Furthermore, she rebukes many stereotypes about this folkgroup, explains their folk speech, and shares her personal experience of dealing with a friend who was bullied for being "gay".
Folklife Collection - Maryland History [Interview with Dot Mumford of Ocean City, MD]
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Kevin Layfield collected folk material. The entire collection is base on his interview with Mrs Mumford, a native of West Ocean City, Maryland. His paper includes several accounts of personal narratives, local legends, ghost stories and more.
Folklife Collection - Membership in a Drum and Bugle Corps Drum Line
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Joseph Wirt collected folk material. His collection focuses on the folkgroup of drum and bugle crops drum line, which he was part of. He discusses the activities and cultural events surrounding drum lines, especially the initiations rituals of newcomers and the stories told during their gatherings.
Folklife Collection - Old Order Mennonites
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Susan Harris collected folk material. Her paper educates about the Old Order Mennonites, covering their history, traditions and philosophy. Susan Harris also interviewed her two great aunts, who shared more specific information about the group of Mennonites they belonged to. Family recipes and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Polish Traditions in Three Generations
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1990, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Kristy Hassell interviewed her grandmother and mother to compare how holiday traditions evolved through generations.
Folklife Collection - The Cliques of Cambridge-South Dorchester High School: A Folklore Collection
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1990, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Melissa Robbins decided to talk about the culture of Cambridge-South Dorchester High School, specifically the folklore surrounding its cliques (watermen clique, farmers clique, preppie clique, etc.). Her paper analyzes the interactions between those folkgroups, their ethnography and the values they share.
Folklife Collection - The Farming Community Traditions and Modern World View as Reflected in the Art of a Family of Quilters
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Brooke Boyer collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the folk art of making quilts. She interviewed three female quilt makers to know more about their techniques, etc. In her paper, she analyzes the influence of farming traditions and modernity on quilt making. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Folklore and Folklife of Allen, Maryland
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1990, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Dan Turner chose to focus on the folklore of Allen, Maryland. This paper includes several accounts of local legends, personal stories, etc. This package also include a letter written by Fred (J.F) Messick to Ruth Jones Wilkins in 1951, which provides a lot of details about the history of Allen. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Life of an Eastern Shore Carver
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1990, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Troy Alan Wainwright chose to tell the story of his great grand father John Henry Elliott (Capt. Elliott), who was a decoy carver. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Mennonites
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Elizabeth Miller collected folk material. Her project focuses on the folklife of the Mennonite Community. Her paper describes in details the way of living of Mennonites, explaining in the process the main differences between the more conservative Old Order Mennonites and the progressive Mennonites. In addition to the background essay, she also interviewed several people to inquire about the influence of being a Mennonite on their career. Two of her informants were artists. Another interview involves two students engaged into a feminist movement at Goshen College.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Contemporary Greek-American Stories about Classical Greek Myths]
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Craig Sistek collected folk material. His collection focused on Greek heritage, specifically the Greek Mythology. Mrs. Evangeline Alexion, his informant, recalled the classical Greek Myths told by her father, and how they affected her life. Interview transcript and tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Waitressing as a Folkgroup
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1990, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection,Krista Ellenes studied the folkgroup of the food service industry in Ocean City. In her paper, she talks about the customs and the common folk speech used by this group.
Folklife Collection - Watermen from Neavitt
by Salisbury University Students (1990)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1990, former Salisbury University Student Linda James collected folk material. Her collection focuses on watermen's folklore. She interviewed three local residents of the Eastern Shore on their view about the changes in this vocation over the years but also how they predict the weather and other accounts of superstitions.
Jim Trader Family History and Land Records Collection
by Trader, James R. (1990s)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
This collection contains various documents on the military service and conscription of the Trader family, as well as an article chronicling the life of Reverend John Huett and various Wicomico County Land Records relating to the Trader family.
Maritime photographic print collection
by Unknown (1990)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
Series of maritme photographic prints and post cards documenting the boats, ships, and ferries on the Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, lighthouses, the Bay Bridge, ship yards, Baltimore, Cape Henlopen, the US Life Saving Station, and Port Mahon.
Mexican Resistance Posters
by National Indigenous Congress (circa 1990s)
1 oversize folder (0.1 linear feet)
The collection contains four posters from the Zapatista or EZLN Indigenous movement in Mexico, circa 1990s.
PAC 14 Collection
by PAC-14 Public Access Television (1990 – 2014)
35 cartons (35 linear feet)
This collection contains the audiovisual archives of Delmarva's public access television station, PAC-14 (formerly Access 26). Ranging primarily from the early 2000s to the mid-2010s, the collection consists of regular programming and recorded events in various stages from raw and master footage. Many tapes are not clearly identified.
Pat Shaner Collection
by Shaner, Pat (circa 1990s)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This small collection contains material on Greek Revival architecture present on the Eastern Shore and includes photographs.
Perryhawkin Christian Church records
by Unknown (circa 1990)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Perryhawkin Christian Church records contain typed materials documenting of the origins of Perryhawkin Church located in Somerset County, Maryland.
Records of the Delta Gamma Fraternity
by Delta Gamma Fraternity (1990 – 2005)
1 box, 1 oversize box (1 linear feet)
The Records of the Delta Gamma Fraternity document the history of the organization at Salisbury State University, now Salisbury University, from 1990-2005. Included in the records are manuals, budgets, pledge materials, initiation requirements, release from the fraternity forms, reports, catalogs for merchandise, rules and procedures, songs, and other administrative files. Also included in the collection is a scrapbook from 1996-1998 from one of the Delta Gamma sisters and two pledge pins.
Records of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
by Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (1990 – 2000)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Records of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity consists of three publications from 1990, 1991, and 2000. The books, titled The Lifetime Responsibility of Brotherhood: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, were published by the national fraternity and not the local Salisbury State University chapter.
Salem United Methodist Church Collection
by The United Methodist Church (1990 – 2008)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a photocopy of the history of the Salem United Methodist Church as well as a copy of the appointments of the Peninsula Delaware Conference of 2008.
Argentine Zine Collection
by Unknown (1991 – 2021)
4 folders (0.4 linear feet)
The Argentine Zine Collection is an accumulation of documents created by Argentinians to provide entertainment and to demonstrate their views on the government, sexuality, the environment, addiction, and music. The different materials were made between 1991 and 2021 by various authors, photographers, and artists. Zines are traditionally a small-circulation self-published work of original content.
Betty Powell papers
by Powell, Betty McBriety; Thompson, G. Ray (1991 – 2013)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The papers of Betty Powell document her rich life as a lifetime resident of Salisbury, Maryland, from 1991-2013, and includes newspaper articles, photographs and memorials from her funeral service given by those to whom she was closest about her life with her husband Bob and her work at Deer's Head Hospital Center and Coastal Hospice.
Delmarvans Go To War booklet
by Bradley, Sylvia; Thompson, G. Ray (1991)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Delmarvans Go To War Booklet contains a copy of the work created in 1991 by Sylvia Bradley and G. Ray Thompson. The intent is self-described as a companion to "An exhibit and catalogue of documents and artifacts illustrating the involvement of Delmarva in the First and Second World War, at home and overseas." The exhibit was hosted by the Nabb Research Center from October 10-31, 1991.
Desert Storm and George H.W. Bush Trading Cards
by Bryant Graphic; First Amendment Publishing Inc. (1991 – 1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These trading cards date from 1991 to 1992 and pertain to Operation Desert Storm. Included are two packs of commemorative edition Operation Yellow Ribbon trading cards by Bryant Graphic, one pack of Troops Desert Storm trading cards, and a pack of Election '92 "The Full Ballot" trading cards by First Amendment Publishing Inc. The Election '92 "The Full Ballot" pack consists of various presidential candidates that were lesser known.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Folk Communication in the SSU Men's Lacrosse Team]
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student John Russell collected folk material. His collection focuses on the folk speech of the Salisbury State Men's Lacrosse Team. His paper is essentially a glossary explaining the common terms heard within this folk group. It also describes the dynamics of the relationships between the team members.
Folklife Collection - Absences and False Assumptions: Discovering a Grandparent's World
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Justin Ward collected folk material. For this project, he wanted to conduct a survey on the attitudes and values of the folk group who grew up during or just after the Great Depression regarding racism, sexism, religious intolerance and more. His main informants were his grandparents who were both descendants of a migrant family. To his surprise, Justin realized that his grandparents did not seem to have observed nor experienced any of these problems. He concluded from these interviews that his grandparents may not have have picked up these beliefs. Tapes enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Bay Country Beauty Salon: A Community Within Itself
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1991, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Robin Hubbard chose to examine the folk group of a small town hair salon employees and customers. The said hair salon was owned by her mother. Her paper mainly consists of the transcripts of her interviews. Tapes and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Children's Folklore:
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, Salisbury University Student Tony Phillips collected folk material. His work analyzes a "childhood gang" he belonged too. In this paper, he talks about various folklore forms such as the games, rituals and the speech code of this small group of 12 children from age 9 to 13. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Confidential Sigma Alpha Epsilon
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Karla Graebner collected folk material. Her collection explores the characteristics of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE). In addition to her descriptive essay of the Greek society, she also interviewed a couple of SAE members.
Folklife Collection - Crossing the Line: The U.S. Navy Crosses the Equator
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Donna Dietz collected folk material. Her collection explores the traditions surrounding the U.S. Navy, especially the ceremony of initiation at the equator. She interviewed two former Navy sailors to know more about their personal experience. Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Divination
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1991, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. Denise A. King decided to write about esoteric art such as card reading. The purpose of her project was to examine how poorer members of the community use divination to cope with the pressure of survival. For this matter, she interviewed her grandmother. Ghost stories, personal narratives, card reading and fortune telling are among the folklore forms covered. Pictures of cards enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Fashion: Views From School Age Individuals
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Marcia La Scola collected folk material. She interviewed several students to collect the opinions of this folk group on fashion as a way to express oneself. In addition to the transcript of her interviews, her paper analyzes the results of her fieldwork and draws a conclusion on fashion as a folk life element and a mean of identification.
Folklife Collection - Female Folklore of Chesapeake and St. Martin Halls
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1991, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Cheryl Phillips chose to conduct a fieldwork on the folk group of female dorm residents. These interviews pertains to the social life of these students within their dorms. Among the folklore collected are rituals, jokes, and personal stories. Most interviews include a short description of the informant.
Folklife Collection - Festival: Greek Easter
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Wendy N. Edstrom collected folk material. Her work is on the folklore surrounding the Festival of Greek Easter. In her paper, she describes the Greek immigrants' observance of Easter celebration from her perspective as a guest. Pictures enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Field Hockey Folklore Project
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Kristen Guttilla collected folk material. Her work examines the folklore surrounding field hockey. Like in most sports, the folklore takes the forms of music and superstitions. Her interview with a coach and former field hockey player provides some insights on how this sport has evolved over the years.
Folklife Collection - Folklore Project: The College Scene
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Travis Benner collected folk material. This collection examines the dynamics of college life. All in all, this paper essentially describes the different social activities students indulge into, such as drinking games, road trips, sports, music, parties, etc.
Folklife Collection - Harness Racing on Maryland's Eastern Shore
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1991, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, David Sommer interviewed two men involved in training horses for harness racing. For these interviews, he decided to video-tape his informants at work. These videotapes are enclosed.
Folklife Collection - How the World of Business has Changed over the Past 30-40 Years
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1991, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Todd Blackiston interviewed several people to ask them how and what has changed in the world of business, putting a special emphasis on the place of women in business. His paper analyzes the different aspects that helped change the business world. This package also contains the interview cards used during the fieldwork.
Folklife Collection - Hunting
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Jojo Benzon collected folk material. Her work focuses on the folklore around hunting as a sport. This collection mostly contains the personal narratives, legends, customs, superstition, folk speech and more.
Folklife Collection - Lifestyles of African American Teenagers in America
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student La Sean Greene collected folk material. Her work pertains to the life of African Americans in the sixties during the civil rights movement. Her objective was to try to understand the origins of the "current" attitudes of African Americans. She interviewed her family members, of whom her grandmother "Nana" was the main informant. Her fieldwork brought up a very emotional series of confession as her informants explained their feelings and recalled what they went through. Unfortunately, all of them refused to be taped. The main conclusion to which all informants concur is that "nothing has changed."
Folklife Collection - National Guard Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1991, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this collection, Andrew Snyder focused on the folklore surrounding a Maryland National Guard Artillery unit, to which he belongs to. These interviews helped him gather different forms of folklore such as personal narratives, folk speech, culinary customs, etc.
Folklife Collection - Polish Christmas
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Annmarie Burrows collected folk material. Her project is based on the preserved traditions of Polish families when celebrating Christmas in America. Her informants for these interviews were her own family members and family friends. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Slavonic Easter Tradtions
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Jennifer Palmer collected folk material. Her project explores the Slavonic Easter traditions. Her paper includes an introductory essay to the Slavonic culture, specifically the Byzantine Rite of the Eastern Catholic Church. It analyzes the religious meaning of each item in the Traditional Easter basket. The paper also contains some accounts of personal stories told by her mother. Photographs of food preparation enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Clothing Culture of the American Teenager as seen in Stephen Decatur High School
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Kristen Brunori collected folk material. She conducted a research on the clothing culture of different groups at Stephen Decatur High School. In her paper, she describes the fashion style of different groups such as the hip-hoppers, the hippies, and the surfers.
Folklife Collection - The Occupational Folklore of an Ocean City Timeshare Salesman
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1991, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project Frank W. Nanna chose to tell his own story as a timeshare salesman in Ocean City, Maryland. Captivating, his paper chronicles his success in this "scammy" business. The paper describes the harsh working conditions and the lavish lifestyle of these salesmen, explains the jargon and deceptive sales techniques used. Frank thrived and made it to the top 1% of all timeshare salesmen in the country. Ultimately, he too got caught up into the vicious cycle and run out of money. Back to college, he "has never been happier."
Folklife Collection - The Story-Telling Aspect of Roleplaying Games: A Game for
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Stephen Mumford collected folk material. His work explores the fantasy role-playing games that he partook in at Salisbury State University. His paper, accompanied by some sketches, mostly consists of a description of the fictional games his group played each Friday night throughout the semester with some insights of the game master of the group.
Folklife Collection - Traditions in Phi Mu Fraternity
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student name collected folk material. Her collection explores the traditions of the Greek society Phi Mu, including musical traditions, organizational structure, rituals and the clothing culture.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [The Willett Family of Charles County, Maryland]
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Carol Willet collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the history of her family, established in Charles County for over a hundred years. Her main informant was her grandmother. Photographs and copy of deed enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Why People Shop Faulconer Hardware
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, former Salisbury University Student Conway Faulconer collected folk material. This project revolves around the Faulconer Hardware store, its history and the people who shop and hang out there.
Folklife Collection - Xeroxlore and Practical Jokes in a Contemporary Office
by Salisbury University Students (1991)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1991, Salisbury University Students collected folk material for their English class. This particular collection is a survey of the folklore (xeroxlore and practical jokes) from the office of Taffa. The author and all of the informants in this collection use pseudonyms due to the character of the material, which may be potentially offensive (obscene, racist, sexist...). Tape enclosed.
Mary Klein collection
by Klein, Mary (1991 – 1994)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection contains examples and results of her research on the subject of African Americans on the Eastern Shore as well as the Snow Hill Community and the Dirickson Farm in the area of Berlin both located in Worcester County, Maryland. The first series covers the subject of African Americans including the history of San Domingo, a community of free African Americans dating back to the early part of the 18th century on the Eastern Shore and a manuscript on the activities of the Church of England regarding slaves and their position in the church. The second series examines life in Snow Hill, Maryland through the investigation of a day book dating back to 1838. Dirickson Farm or Sandy Point Farm in Berlin, Maryland is the focus of the third and final series. The farm and its two-story brick house was one of the largest structures on the Eastern Shore prior to the Revolutionary War. The farm functioned as a plantation, once comprising as many as 1800 acres.
Records of the Student Government Association
by Salisbury University Student Government Association; Salisbury University Students (1991 – 2015)
2 cartons (2 linear feet)
The Records of the Student Government Association document the internal and external activities of the Student Government (SGA) at Salisbury State University, now Salisbury University, from 1991 to 2015. The collection includes materials such as meeting minutes with handwritten notes, event planning sheets, SGA election rules and information, information on the American Student Government Association, thank you notes and plans for the BIG EVENT, grant information, retreat information, university-related reports, convocation and commencement seating charts, newspaper clippings, a scrapbook, photographs, an illustration, new student records, and copies of the Evergreen yearbook.
Skipjack Races Booklet Collection
by Unknown (1991 – 2018)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection contains a collection of Skipjack Races booklets from 1991 to present. Contained in the booklet are a list of past winners of the races, Miss Skipjack, Little Miss Skipjack and Little Mister Skipjack, advertisements and memorials.
Commencement Photograph Rolls
by Chappell Studio, Inc. (1992 – 1994)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
Chappell Studio, Inc. provided photography for Salisbury University’s commencement ceremonies for multiple years, including 1992 to 1994. The photograph rolls include photographs of every graduate from 1992 to 1994. The collection also includes a list of names from the 1992 commencements and the corresponding location of their photograph on the rolls of film.
Folklife Collection - A Fieldwork Study: The Reid Farm Family
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Sandy K. Whitten collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore around the Reid farm family. She interviewed her grandmother about the farming history of the Reid family. Her grandmother recounted how the family got involved into farming and how the farm and the family itself evolved throughout the years. Sandy learned from the interview what her family's values really were. Tape and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - A Look At Ocean City
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Lindsey Meade chose to conduct a survey on Ocean City, Maryland, to learn more about the town and its folk group. In her paper, she briefly recounts the story of Ocean City since 1869 when its first structure was built. She also gathered the perspectives of others about the town by interviewing several people, residents and non-residents. [A reformatted copy of this document can be found under FK93.025]
Folklife Collection - A Modern Day Blacksmith: Preserver of the Past
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student April Cleveland collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the craftmanship of John Austin Ellsworth, a self-taught blacksmith who run a shop called "Preservation Forge" in Lewes, Delaware. His work included 18th and 19th century restoration work, household hardware, themed portal gates, ornamental pieces, knives, etc. One thing that made his shop particular was the humorous signs he hanged in it. One of them reads: "The only person getting his work done by Friday was Robinson Crusoe"... Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - A Study of the Various Aspects of the Black Culture
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Kathy Nanney wanted to learn more about the African-American culture. She was from a family of European descent. In her paper, she mentions the contrasts between the two "cultures" in different situations such as a funeral. To investigate them (the contrasts) further, she attended a church service and a lecture with a predominantly African-American audience. She also got to interview someone to discuss about these cultural differences. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Art, A Touch of the Past Inspiring the Future
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Linda Shipp interviewed a patchwork paper, quilt maker and art student named Laura Twiford. This package documents the life, the creative process as well as some of the artistic creations by the interviewee. Tape and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Baltimore City Policemen
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, student Joel Carrier chose to interview a Baltimore City Policeman he met in the army. The paper tells the story of Officer Jim Holford, who served during the Vietnam, war, and describes a typical day in the life of a policeman in Baltimore City while explaining some common jargon terms.
Folklife Collection - Chesapeake Bay Ferries 1919-1952
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Dina Hutchinson collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the ferries of Chesapeake Bay from 1919 to 1952. The first part of her paper retraces the history of the bay from as early as the 1800s, followed by the personal narratives of Mr. Willard Thomas who worked on the Matapeake-Annapolis route until 1952, revealing different forms of folklore along the way. Tape and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Customs and Culture. . . British Virgin Islands Style
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Alicia Burke collected folk material. Her collection examines the changes in culture and tradition in the British Virgin Islands and how they reflect in their annual festival that celebrates the emancipation from slavery in August 1834. The paper describes the festival in modern days. Her informant, Mrs. Walters, noted that young people enjoyed the partying and forgot why the festival came about at the first place. As a result, what used to be a day of celebration lasted two weeks.
Folklife Collection - Dead Heads
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Jaimi Miller collected folk material. His project is about one specific subculture: the folk group of Grateful Dead fans or Dead Heads. As a member of this group himself, the student chose to study this topic to explain what being a fan of this rock band means, and what it involves and makes it different than any other rock bands. He also interviewed three other fans to collect their opinions and share their experiences. Tapes enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Desktop Graffiti
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student William Redmond collected folk material. His collection focuses on a particular form of folklore: classroom desktop graffiti. In addition to documenting them, the student actually analyzed the artistic aspects of some of these graffiti, as well as the social context to which they apply and the possible reasons why these students left these messages, of course, anonymously. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Development of the Crofton Community
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Allison Akers collected folk material. Her collection explores. Her paper documents the history of the community of Crofton, Maryland, and the changes brought by urbanization. Her main informant was her mother, who moved in around 1968. Overall, the paper describes the way of living in a private planned community from the perspective of a member. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Deviance and the Salisbury State University Wrestler: Selected Folk Tales from 1987 until 1992
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Samuel T. Gardner collected folk material. His collection studies the folk culture surrounding the Salisbury State University wrestling team, which was at times obscene, sexist and racist. The student himself was a wrestler. His paper documents some of the deviant deeds of this athletic community from 1987 to 1992 such as sneaking in alcoholic beverages during bus trips, indulging into dangerous hazing rites, sexually objectifying women and even rapes. In an attempt to analyze the causes of these risky actions, the student argues that disdain towards the Athletic Department may be one of them. Another reason, he said, could be just to satisfy their egos and maintain a facade of false superiority. In this paper, he relates two cases of rape that went unpunished, and criticized the distasteful boasting and lack of consideration of his teammates towards these women. There is more to find out...
Folklife Collection - Drinking Games
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Kimberly R. Flair collected folk material. Her collection explores the various games played during drinking "sessions" in college. In addition to the drinking games, she also observed the small talks that went on in between them during her fieldwork.
Folklife Collection - Dungeons and Dragons as a Folk Group
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University Student Michael O'Malley collected folk material. His work is on the folk group of Dungeons and Dragons players. In the first part of his paper, he debunks the common stereotypes associated with this game such as it being a cult or violent. He explains however that some underlying problems may worsen if the player cannot separate the imaginary from reality. He then gives more details about the game, starting by portraying each type of character and explaining the rules, superstitious beliefs and common terms used. He also points out how the game brings in diversity and cultural exchange.
Folklife Collection - Family Folklore, A Folk Artist, and the Value of Education
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Kristen Monks collected folk material. For this project, she interviewed her grandfather, who was an educator, to ask him about his vocation. Her grandfather was the first first-generation college student in their lineage. During his career, he contributed greatly to the field of education by introducing new methods of teaching. He also wrote stories, created puzzles and designed games for his grandchildren as a mean of communicating and educating them. Throughout her paper, Kristen emphasizes how her grandfather instilled the value of education to their family. Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Family Foodways
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Dana Sepe collected folk material. Her collection documents her familiy's foodways. In her paper, she gives a glimpse of the history of her family, mostly to explain how her late grandmother played a major cohesive role in their life. In memory of her beloved grandmother, Dana put together a cookbook using her recipes and family photographs gathered around meals to illustrate it.
Folklife Collection - Family Quilts as Memory Objects [file contains a second paper by same collector about quilt patterns and mathematics]
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Anna L. Erickson collected folk material. Her collection explores the aspect of quilts as memory objects. Indeed, for patchwork quilt making for example, the material used are scraps of clothing which are " apart of life". Furthermore, some quilts are made for a special occasion. There are also friendship quilts that are shared between quilters. As such, quilts serve as a trigger to remember these precious moments in the life of the quilt maker. The student interviewed several family members to learn more about the symbolism incorporated in their quilts. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Folklore Fieldwork Project of Hip-Hop / Rap Fans
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student W. Wirt Wolfe, III collected folk material. He conducted a fieldwork to study the customs and traditions of the folk group of hip-hop and rap fans. The first part of his paper retraces the history of hip-hop music. Then it attempts to portray what a hip-hop fan is by exploring the different aspects that distinguish this group such as fashion, attitudes, communication and more. Wirt interviewed several peers to supplement his analysis.
Folklife Collection - Folklore of Individuals Diagnosed with Personality Disorders
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, psychology student Joseph Robertson conducted a study on individuals diagnosed with personality disorders. In the first part of his paper, Joseph tells the story of his older brother who dealt with schizophrenia. He then introduces his friend who suffered from depression and personality disorder. As far as folklore is concerned, the student studied how these people feel about their situation within society. Instead of interviewing them directly though, he used an observational approach. Booklets about Schizophrenia and Dual Diagnosis enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Folklore of Mentally and Physically Handicapped Children
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Anastacia Sparks collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore surrounding children with mental and physical disabilities. During her fieldwork, she observed a class of children at the Winchell School in Absecon, New Jersey to examine the way they communicate with each other. Her main informant was her sister Marie.
Folklife Collection - Ghost Stories of the Eastern Shore
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Wendy Bauer collected folk material. Her collection explores the ghost stories from the Eastern Shore. Her paper contains accounts of popular legends gathered from family members and friends from different age groups.
Folklife Collection - Grandpa's War Stories
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Keith J. Wilson collected folk material. His collection retraces the war stories of his grandfather. One interesting thing that Keith pointed out in his essay is how his outlook has changed over the years. As a child, he thought that his grandfather was the good guy who shoot bad guys. During this interview, however, he realized that his grandfather did not hate the Germans, which made him reflect on how he was taught to hate any other country against the United States. All in all, the interview helped him learn more about his grandfathers and his beliefs. Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Home Remedies of the Eastern Shore
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Jennifer K. Brohawn collected home remedies from the Eastern Shore. She interviewed five residents and gathered a great deal of folk remedies such as using buttermilk to reduce freckles, using chewed tobacco to treat a bee sting, rusting a nail in an apple to get iron supplement, and many more.
Folklife Collection - Life in a Commercial Fishing Harbor
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student R. Erik Windrow collected folk material. His collection pertains to a commercial fishing harbor in Ocean City, Maryland. During his fieldwork, Erik Windrow observed some common details about these fishermen, including their dress code, the way they unload their catches, etc. He also documented the regulations for each type of boat (clammers, long-liners, and pot boats). The student interviewed Alan Douglas Ake, the owner of a marine shop who supplies materials to the local fishermen. The latter told several personal narratives about the life at the harbor. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Non-Natives Living on the Eastern Shore
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Melissa Dorn collected folk material. Her work focuses on the people who relocated to Maryland and their views of the cultural differences. In this paper, she explains the first impression of the Eastern Shore and how it differed from her home state. She also interviewed several new-comers. One of them believed that the bridge had a mystical effect: when one crosses it, one enters into a "time warp" where things are very slow paced. Another informant from Germany was having hard time dealing with the racism and the lack of education of some residents. She was worried that her family would never fit in. The student's mother thought the same about fitting in. On a more positive note, the student also recounts the new things she learned and enjoyed about the Eastern Shore.
Folklife Collection - Office Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2002, former Salisbury University student Victoria Evans collected folk material. Her collection explores the accounting firm Nisivoccia and Company in Randolph, NJ, including its office's culture, stories, and history. Included is her essay, a microcassette interview tape (log included), and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Overcoming Exoterica In the Workplace: Servers at Phillips Seafood House
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Teri Blevins collected folk material. Her collection examines the folklore surrounding the servers of Phillips Seafood House in Ocean City. She interviewed and filmed her coworkers. Among other things, she inquired about their feelings about customers'perception of them and how they cope with those stereotypes. This package also contains a compilation of different folklore such as beliefs, practical jokes, personal narratives, slang terms, etc. Videotape and audiotape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Salisbury State University Track and Field
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University Student Kelly Surgent collected folk material. She conducted a field project on the track and field team at Salisbury State University to inquire about the ritualistic behaviors of the athletes before their performance. In addition to analyzing the common superstitions shared withing this folk group, the student also explores other characteristics like the type of shoes worn in a race. Her interviews reveal more personal rituals such as not washing a pair of socks until one doesn't do well. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - She Got Herself Into Trouble
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Marjorie Kraft interviewed two of her friends who had an unplanned pregnancy during their time in college. The interview focused on how their partner and parents reacted to the news and how their pregnancy changed their lives. It is noteworthy to mention that these women grew up in a very small rural town. One of them was the daughter of a minister who almost quit his job for this reason, thinking that he couldn't help an entire congregation if he couldn't control the "religious growth" of his own daughter. Fortunately, things went well for both of them.
Folklife Collection - St. Ignatius Church
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University Student Kim Higdon collected folk material. This collection is about the St. Ignatus Church as a folkgroup. The paper describes the particularities of this congregation, its various activities around the community, its history, and more.
Folklife Collection - Supernatural legends of Fredrick County
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Staci M. Lerch collected folk material about Frederick County, Maryland with a focus on supernatural legends. Many of these ghost stories are related to the spirits of Civil War soldiers. Tape and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Superstitions of Baseball and Softball Players
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Sharon Johnson collected folk material. This collection is about the superstitious beliefs of the Baseball and Softball players at Salisbury State University. They can take the form of a lucky number, wearing a specific pair of socks or underwear, etc.
Folklife Collection - Superstitions, Attitudes and Beliefs of Athletes
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. This collection examines the superstitions, attitudes and beliefs within the athletic community. The student uses personal narratives or experiences he witnessed himself with his informant to illustrate the role played by these elements in sports.
Folklife Collection - The College Alcoholic
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Paul Hallam collected folk material. His collection focuses on the consumption of alcohol in college. He believed that one reason students drink alcohol is to socialize better by reducing their "inhibitions", an analysis that was confirmed by his four interviewees who also shared their experiences.
Folklife Collection - The Esoteric Systems of My Small Group of Surfer Friends
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For his project, Dwayne S. Lord decided to talk about a group of surfers he belonged to. He introduced his work by explaining the importance of having long hair for surfers. Wearing long hair helped him befriend other surfers. Once accepted in that group, he became aware that he was not the only one who grew his hair in order to be associated with long hair surfers. That's how he realized the esoteric system of this brotherhood and he wanted to examine it further. This paper documents the attitudes and beliefs of this particular folk group.
Folklife Collection - The Family as a Folk Group
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student David Alexander collected folk material in which he explores his own family's traditions and dynamics. In this paper, he mostly analyses the traditions observed during family gathering. For instance, he noted the dining etiquette rules observed such as the seating arrangement, the apportioning of the meat and who gets to take the first bite (mostly from Medieval days in Europe), as well as the formation of subgroups and the topics discussed after diner.
Folklife Collection - The Folklore of Baseball
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Michael A. Edwards chose to focus on the folklore of baseball. He used his own experience and the personal narratives of his grandfather to put this piece together. Among the topics covered are the stories about "drunken umpire" and his grandfather's reprehensible behavior back when playing under the influence of alcohol was tolerated. In contrast, Michael's experience involving baseball and alcohol ended up quite differently as time has changed. Other aspects of baseball lore such as occupational folklore are also discussed. Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Humorous Mathematician
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Kellylyn Petrella collected folk material. She collected some jokes from the mathematical community at Salisbury State University. In her essay, the student describes her group and elaborates on some of the stereotypes associated with mathematics. This package contains several comic cartoons and narratives jokes related to mathematics and statistics.
Folklife Collection - The Wildlife Majors at West Virginia University
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University Student Tara A. Downes collected folk material. Her collection focused on a group of students with a passion for wildlife and a plan to pursue its preservation as a career. Her fieldwork consisted of spending an entire week with them during her visit in West Virginia. Her paper documents her time with these "uncomplicated, traditional and woodsy" students and provides an explanation for their attitudes from her own observations.
Folklife Collection - The World of a Dancer
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Kimberly Doxey collected folk material. As a dancer herself, she chose to base her English project on the folklore associated with groups of dancers. She conducted her fieldwork on a dance company from St. Mary's County, Maryland. She interviewed two dancers and a dance instructor.
Folklife Collection - Three Lost Souls on the Eastern Shore: A Study of Homeless People
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. Richard J. Stoltz's collection focuses on the life of homeless people on the Eastern Shore. As an ex-homeless himself, running errands across 27 states for three years, Richard felt compelled to conduct his fieldwork on this folk group. In addition to his own story, Richard recounts the struggle of "Three Lost Souls" who battled "unsettledness", dysfunctional families and or addiction. After getting off the streets, Richard helped other homeless people as a counselor in a shelter.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Athletic Trainers]
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University Student John Kaltenborn collected folk material. He wanted to use this project to educate about the folk group of student athletic trainers. In addition to his own input as a student athletic trainer himself, he also observed and interviewed other trainers. The interviews of two certified trainers at SSU provides a glimpse of what this occupation is like. Tape and transcripts of the interviews are enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Eastern Shore Crabbers]
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Stephen C. Bynum collected folk material surrounding the commercial crabbing on the Eastern Shore. In this paper, he explains the different methods used to catch crabs. To supplement his project, he interviewed a couple of watermen to learn about the procedures of constructing crab-pots, a vanishing craft as more and more crabbers purchased their pots. The interviews reveal how crabbers adapt their practices to the changes in the environment, natural and economic. Tapes and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Foodways of a Ukarinian-American Family]
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Donna Marie Piri collected folk material. Her project is about her Ukranian heritage. Her paper consists of a collection of traditional recipes and personal narratives of Ukrainian-Americans.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Occupational Folklore: The Salisbury State University Bookstore]
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Dana M. Albright collected folk material. Her collection explores the jokes told and displayed (notices) in the textbook department of Salisbury University bookstore.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [ROTC Ranger Folklore]
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University Student Chuck Welter collected folk material. This collection explores the folklore surrounding the Salisbury State Army ROTC. The paper outlines all the phases that a cadet should expect at the university throughout the semesters. It specifies the particularities of the Rangers in great details and contains personal narratives describing the initiation, morning wakeup calls, and the junior weekend. Ranger handbooks enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Salisbury Rugby Parties]
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University students Robert Seubert and Mark McClatchey collected folk material. Their collection focuses on the folklore associated with the Salisbury Rugby parties. The first part of their paper describes a typical Salisbury Rugby party after a game. Dancing naked, pissing on others and pulling a prank on new recruits by adding urine to their drink are some of the rather objectionable rites they indulged into. Then, it continues with the interviews of new boys and old boys of the team, sharing their memories and experiences at these parties. All in all, nobody seems to be really bothered by the obscenity because " that's part of it." Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Up the Crick
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University Student James McCormick collected folk material. His collection is about the community of the "Crick", a small town of Irish settlers set on the banks of the Brandywine River near Wilmington, Delaware. He learned about this community from his grandfather, William Gordy Lloyd, who grew up there. His paper is mostly comprised of personal narratives describing how life was like "up the crick" during that time (probably around late 1920s to 1940s).
Folklife Collection - Waterfowl Hunters as a Folk Group
by Salisbury University Students (1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1992, former Salisbury University student Sean Fohner collected folk material. His collection focuses on a small folk group of waterfowl hunters he was part of. In his paper, he describes each member of the group and provides some anecdotes of their adventures during the hunting seasons.
Maryland Christian Music collection
by Kent County Arts Council (1992, 2006)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains two CD's of African American acapella and folk gospel singing groups whose albums are entitled, "On one Accord" and "Gathered in my Name."
Michael G. Hitch papers
by Hitch, Mike (1992 – 2002)
3 cartons (3 linear feet)
Michael G. Hitch papers document the extensive processes conducted by Mr. Hitch while researching the genealogical pathways of his family history in Salisbury, Maryland. The materials date from 1992-2002 with the bulk of the materials dating from the intensive correspondence campaign embarked upon with the Hitch Family Newsletter from, 1994-1998. Research activities are documented via photocopied research materials including family history charts of descendants, probate records, and written histories of various Hitch families and extensive correspondence to Mr. Hitch from Hitch family members nationwide.
Ocean City Fishing and Crabbing Guide booklet
by Hayes, Sue (1992 – 1996)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Published booklet titled, "Ocean City Fishing and Crabbing Guide," authored by Sue Hayes. This comprehensive guide includes locations for public fishing and crabbing, noted stores for bait and tackle, as well as types of boat rentals and launch ramps. The author also provides handy tips on knot-tying, and types of fish. Printed in 1992, an inserted addition from 1996, provides updates on locations and telephone numbers.
Parsonsburg Ole Time Days collection
by Parsonsburg Ole Time Days (1992 – 1997)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Parsonsburg Ole Time Days collection contains five brochures celebrating the anniversary of the town in Wicomico County, Maryland, 1992-1997.
Records of the Office of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity (OURCA)
by Salisbury University; Salisbury University Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA) (1992 – 2021)
2 cartons, 1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
The Records of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (OURCA) documents the administration and programs within the department. Materials date from 1992-2021 and consist of posters advertising OURCA's various conferences, faculty mentor opportunities and the Laridae magazine. In addition there are planning files and bound proceedings and abstracts from the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) that was held at Salisbury University as well as some copies of the UNCA Journal of Undergraduate Research. There are also programs from the Salisbury University Student Research Conference (SUSRC).
Walker House records
by Preservation Trust of Wicomico, Inc. (1992, 1995)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
Walker House records document the restoration and preservation of the circa 1820s frame house located in Quantico, Maryland, known as the Walker House or Brady House. Records include floor plans for the restoration, before and after photographs, and correspondence with the Wicomico Historic District Commission from 1992-1995.
Wroten Maryland Genealogical Collection
by Wroten, Patricia; Wroten, William (1992 – 1993)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Wroten Maryland Genealogical Collection contains an essay written by William Wroten and correspondence between Patricia Wroten and those searching for genealogy. The essay that William Wroten wrote is titled "The Planting of Methodism" and discusses how local Methodism started. The rest of the collection is correspondence between Patricia Wroten, a Librarian for the Historical Society, and those trying to find genealogical information on their families.
29th Infantry Division Association Newsletter Collection
by 29th Infantry (1993 – 2020)
2 cartons (2 linear feet)
The 29th Infantry Division Newsletter collection consists of the Chinstrap and Twenty-Niner newsletters created for veterans of the 29th Infantry Division. The newsletters range from 1993 – 2020 and advertise reunions, charity drives, and memorials.
Folklife Collection - A Creative Dyad
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Joni E. Simpson collected folk material. Her project is about her love for music that she shared with her friend and partner Andrea. Her fieldwork mainly consisted of them hanging out together and playing music. This paper describes their friendship and the creative activities they do together, including photography. Audiotape of their performance and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - A Jersey Legend
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Michelle Riffle researched about the legend of the New Jersey Devil. Being from New Jersey herself, she knew the legend very well but wanted to compare her version to that of others. He interviewed different people ranging from a 6-year old child to a 66-year old woman. She enclosed some pictures, including that of the "Devil's house" in Leeds Point.
Folklife Collection - Architecture of Artifacts: The Farm House
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Philip V. Sellers collected folk material. His collection focuses on folk architecture, more specifically that of farm houses of the Eastern Shore. During his fieldwork, Philip took pictures of farm houses, draw their floor plans and discussed with their owners for more details about the houses. Photographs and sketches enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Baseball Fans: A Family Tradition
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Eric Nichols chose to talk about a passion he shares with his father: baseball. The project focus on how he and before him, his father, grew to love baseball. During a one-on-one interview, his father recounts his childhood memories and personal experiences of being a baseball fan. Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - College Drinking Games in the 1990's
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University students Scott Deltuva, Sean Harris and Eric Wieland collected folk material. Their project focuses on drinking games played in college in the 1990's. They performed several fieldwork "parties" to observe the settings in which these games were most often played. A considerable number of games are described in their paper, including "Asshole" (a card game), "Battleship" (8 mugs and 2 quarters) and "Circle of Death" (another card game) to name a few. Photographs of cards enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Easter Customs
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Joanne Feustel collected folk material surrounding the family traditions on Easter. The folkgroup of interest was her own family. In her paper, she provides a background information about her family and recounts the traditions observed during Easter (and their meaning) such as the wearing of new clothes and the dying of Easter eggs. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Folk Legends
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Nicole Alison Schultz collected folk material. Her collection relays a selection of urban folk and personal legends. Her selection includes the Icelandic legend "Burning the Coffins" and the English legend "The Son Murdered by His Parents". She also interviewed several people who shared accounts of personal and supernatural legends. Tape and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Folk Medicine: A View of Folk Remedies
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Julie Gellert collected folk material. She conducted a research on folk remedies. Her main informant was her grandmother who shared many cures used for generations in her family. Examples of these unconventional remedies are mustard plaster applied to the chest to cure a cold, heated salt plaster to soothe muscle pain or boiled tea bags to cure pink eye.
Folklife Collection - Folkgroup: Volkswagen Owners
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For his final paper, Brian Starnes chose to study pre-1978 Volkswagen (VW) owners as a folk group. His paper includes a brief summary of the history of Volkswagen and describes the different types of cars it produced during its early years. In the second part of the paper, the student portrays a typical VW owner and talks about the different VW clubs and organizations. To supplement his research, he also interviewed several VW owners and clipped a few pages of VW specialized magazines that display the earlier models of the make. Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Folklore and Folklife Project: The Behaviors and Customs of a Korean-American Bar
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this assignment, Kyle McIntosh studied the folklore associated with a Korean-American bar located on Route 175 in Fort Meade, Maryland. The bar was regularly attended by soldiers. In addition to observing the cultural differences when hanging out and the esoteric-exoteric factors (what they think of each other), the student also interviewed an American patron to learn more about the unspoken resentment between the two groups, which was mainly caused by historical events and the "Yellow Fever" (lust after Asian women).
Folklife Collection - Folklore Archive Project on Hanging Out and Lifestyle of Rebellious Youths
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student John Ruby collected folk material. This piece is a personal narrative. It tells the story of a young man and his "crowd". They liked satanic heavy metal rock and roll, which influenced their behaviors greatly and got them in a lot of trouble. Unlike his friends who pretended to follow the movement to look tough, John was being serious about killing people. At times, he was even convinced that the devil was in his closet. He also had a problem with alcohol but his friend's mental breakdown opened his eyes. One of his friend wanted to commit suicide and John played a major role in having him get a psychiatric treatment. From then on, he got sober and his group eventually parted from him.Al A cassette of Metallica's album "Master of Puppets" is enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Folklore of Ocean City and the People
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1992, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. This collection reports a survey on Ocean City, Maryland, and its residents. In this paper, student Tracy Shreiber briefly retraces the story of Ocean City since 1869 when its first structure was built. Interviews of several people, residents and non-residents, were also conducted. [This piece is a reformatted copy of FK92.030]
Folklife Collection - Folklore: Working in the Delmarva Archives
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Meredith Wagner worked at the archives to get a first-hand experience with folklore materials. Her main tasks involved preserving documents. In her paper, she talks about what she had learned and emphasized one particular project she worked on: a set of confirmation certificates and other documents that belonged to the Glocks, a family of Lutheran faith from Baltimore. She also described some of the folklore collections she worked on.
Folklife Collection - Friendship, Peace, Love, and Happiness: The Grateful Dead and their Fans
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, Salisbury University students were required to collect local folk material for their English class. Intrigued by the success of the Grateful Dead, Suzanne Pfuhl chose to investigate this band to understand why they could possibly appeal to people. She discovered that it had a lot to do with the band's philosophy of celebrating life, spreading happiness and interacting with their fans. Her discussions with several "Dead Heads" helped her understand and assess the attitudes of these fans.
Folklife Collection - Hanging Out in Seaford, Delaware
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Marc Dickerson collected folk material. His project describes the communities and the leisure activities that people indulged into in Seaford, Delaware. For instance, the gyms were the favorite place to watch Basketball games together during the Winter. In the Fall, people gathered at the football fields and hanging out at the ballpark was more of a Spring activity. The paper also mentions the different activities in town and what to avoid when going "uptown" where the community was very wary of outsiders.
Folklife Collection - Herbalism: Wise Women in the New Age
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Pamela DeSanto collected folk material. Her project is about herbalism and two women who were seeking to become non-conventional healers ("wise ones"). Her paper recounts the difficulties that these women faced because of the negative image of their practices as well as the variety of concepts they studied (Wiccan studies, reiki, channeling, using crystal, etc.). In addition, Pamela researched and compiled a selection of common remedies from several books. She also included the transcripts of her interviews with her informants, which provide a great deal of details about their beliefs and their stories. Tape and pictures enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Legends of the Pocomoke Forest
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Richard Rice and Kevin Hill worked together to collect folk material. Their object of research was the lore of the Pocomoke Forest. Though they were already well acquainted with the legends related to this forest as they used to hang out there often, they figured that a resident would know more stories.Their paper retraces their fieldwork and the mishaps they experienced when trying to get an interview. They finally managed to record one... in a public bathroom. Afterwards, they went together to the forest to try these legends out. Photographs, audiotape and videotape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Martial Arts Legends
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Jeremy Wolfer collected folk material. His collection explores the folklore associated with the martial art community. Jeremy was familiar with this folk group because he grew up in a family of martial art practitioners and held himself ranks in several martial arts. For this term paper, he collected a great deal of martial art legends that provides an in-depth description of the philosophy and culture surrounding this practice.
Folklife Collection - Motorcycling
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Jason M. Gregg collected folk material. His collection explores the folklore surrounding motorcycling with a primary focus on sport bikers. He interviewed two fellow bikers who used to participate in racing. In addition to expressing their passion for motorcycling, this paper explains the differences between subgroups of motorcyclists and what they think of each other (esoteric-exoteric factors). Videotape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - My Archive Experience
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Sean Chaney collected folk material. His paper is about his experience as a student worker in SSU Archives during which he stumbled upon major historical documents such as the land deeds of Lord Baltimore, old photographs of the Eastern Shore, news paper clippings from World War II, etc.
Folklife Collection - My Archiving Experience
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Tara Ann Murphy collected folk material. For this assignment, she work at the Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture where she learned to preserve historical documents and folklore material. In addition to working with several pieces from World War II, she processed the belongings of a late soldier named Walter Parker, from Salisbury, who died from a disease he caught while fighting in WWII.
Folklife Collection - Of a Place and a People:The St. Mary's County Stuffed Ham
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Ryan Armsworthy collected folk material. His project is about St. Mary's County's stuffed ham recipe, mainly served during holidays. His paper attempts to trace the origins of this particular dish. He also gathered several documents including different versions of the recipe from earlier decades, news article, etc. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - On the Road Again: The Cooperative Telling of Vacation Narratives
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Jennifer Meekins collected folk material for her final paper. Her family liked to travel in a motor-home. She decided to collect some narratives of road trips. Vacation rituals, leisure activities, adventures and incidents are among the material covered during their storytelling interviews. Transcripts enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Preserving History at the Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Nikki Tobat volunteered at the Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture to get a first-hand experience with folklore materials. In her paper, she explains in great details each step of repairing and preserving archival materials. She kept a daily journal in which she wrote down all the learning experiences and project she completed during her time at the archives (enclosed).
Folklife Collection - Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture [archive project report]
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Shannon Jachimski collected folk material. For this project, she volunteered at the Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture and researched the history of Wicomico County. She was particularly interested in the early days of Salisbury and how the town got its name. She briefly recounts how life was like back in the 1800's and in the mid 1900's with the rise of intensive farming.
Folklife Collection - Sitting Around the Table
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Nicole Shaw collected folk material. Her collection explores the lore of her own family. Her family liked to gather in the dinning room and tell stories about their relatives. Each family member would contribute and help the story teller revive these cherished memories. In this paper, Nicole portrays her family and shares their favorite story. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Skaters
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This 1993 collection by a former Salisbury University student, Kingsley Hobson, focuses on the subculture of skaters. This paper highlights the characteristics of this particular subculture such as the way skaters dress themselves, their "lingo", their attitudes, etc.
Folklife Collection - Southern Family Tradition
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University students Alissa Jordan and Melissa Alley collected folk material. Their folklore project was on Southern families, including theirs. The first section of their paper provides background information on the Southern family and its history, along with their own personal histories. The second sections focuses on the customs and traditions of a typical Southern family during the Winter holidays. Photographs of homemade Christmas ornaments enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Sport Rituals in Folklore:
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Todd Graham collected folk material. His collection explores the use of rituals and fetishes that athletes believed would help them perform better and control the elements of chance. These could take the form of a piece of clothing, a material object, a particular activity, etc. The student observed and interviewed several people to learn more about their lucky ritual. Videotape and audiotape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Surf for a Thousand Years - The Hawaiian Influence on the Folkgroup of Ocean City Surfers
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Sarah Challenger Tilghman collected folk material. Her project focuses on the history of surfing in Ocean City, Md, and the influence of Hawaiian traditions on local surfers. Married to an avid surfer, she easily landed several interviews with surfers of different background and ages ranging from 17 to 85. She discovered during her research how surfing became popular on the East Coast and its beginnings in Ocean City. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Broken Web [Honors thesis]
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This piece by Elizabeth Miller constitutes a thesis and literary critic covering several themes relating to Native Americans, including their literature, quest of identity, the misconceptions associated to them and more. It analyzes the complex culture of Native American clans and their place in America. It also sheds light, among other things, on how Native Americans struggle to reconnect to their native culture as well as the impacts of legislation, or lack thereof, supposed to protect their rights.
Folklife Collection - The Folklore of Camping
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Elaine N. Gauthier collected folk material. As a camping enthusiast, she chose to base her semester project on this topic. Her collection explores different categories of campers ranging from R.V campers (motorhome) to backpackers, their motivations and the reason they chose a particular type of camping. Later in her paper, the student provides a detailed description of the lifestyle of backpackers and the purpose of each item they carry with them. She also recounts some of her own adventures.
Folklife Collection - The Folklore of Celebrations in Athletics
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Kevin Bradford collected folk material. His work explores the different ways athletes celebrate their success during and after a game: hugging, head butts, dancing, carrying coach on shoulders, etc. It also explains the NCAA rules against certain types of celebratory display. Accounts of personal narratives are included.
Folklife Collection - The Folklore of Hanging out in Milford, DE
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University students Stacey Conklin, Crystal Mintzer and Stephen Wenn collected folk material together. Their fieldwork project took the form of a social study. All three students come from the same town but hang out with different folk groups. They decided to compare and contrast their groups to analyse the esoteric and exoteric views of the groups on one another. Videotape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Lore of the SSU Honor Student Association
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Jim Hudson conducted a folklore field research. He looked into the folklore surrounding a newly formed Honors Student Association. Interested in the esoteric-exoteric aspect of this folkgroup, he started by debunking the stereotypes that honors students are a "bunch of nerds" getting together to talk about computers. As a matter of fact, this new association was mostly engaged into partying and field trips. They even came up with a new form of entertainment: " the party minutes" which report on the gossip and details of their parties and in which they refer to themselves by their costumes.
Folklife Collection - The Marijuana Sub-Culture: A Look into the Social Aspects
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Elan Chertock explored the marijuana sub-culture. During his fieldwork, he observed several forms of folklore such as the customs and rules that prevail in a typical folk group indulging in recreational use of cannabis, the story telling (some stories were completely made up on the spot) and the folk speech specific to this activity. Transcripts of interviews enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Verbal Art of Joaning
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Rosalind Baines and Ericak Rogers worked together to collect folk material related to jokes and "joaning". Joaning is form of humor involving teasing and belittling the opponents ("Your mom is so..."). The students interviewed four of their peers to collect their best "lines". Transcripts and tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Office Folklore]
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Trisha M. Vellines decided to focus on occupational folklore, more specifically on office culture. Her fieldwork consisted of a trip at the offices of her mother and father, who were her main informants. She collected a great deal of folk material such as jokes, quotes, notices and cartoons (copies enclosed).
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Practicum: Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture]
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
For the purpose of studying folklore and folklife, Salisbury University students were required to collect folk material. In 1993, Jeffrey L. Phillips chose to complete a practicum at the research center of the university where he learned to process folklore material. In this paper, he talks about a couple of materials of particular interest to him. He also explains the processing of a deteriorated archival document from start to finish.
Folklife Collection - Untitled [Report on Archives Project]
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Leslie Horner wrote a report on her Archive work. In this paper, she explains in detail the process of preserving documents, the mission of each team member at the archive and others tasks that she performed.
Folklife Collection - Untitled {Haunted Houses]
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Brian Deputy chose to focus on ghost stories and haunting. He came up with the idea as he himself experienced some strange occurrences after the death of his brother. He interviewed a friend who claimed to have seen a ghost. He also researched other ghost stories and wrote an analysis of the aspects they mostly share in common. Drawing and tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Vine Street: A Place To Hang Out
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Chad Glass collected folk life material for the purpose of a semester project. He decided to study the folklore of his squad. He and his friends regularly met at this blue two-story house on Vine Street, Salisbury, Md. In this paper, he describes their parties and the various forms of lore that can be observed such as folk speech, games and customs.
Folklife Collection - Wildfowl Art Carvers
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Kenneth M. Shipley chose to focus on decoy carving. He developed an interest in this folk art while working at the Ward Museum which was founded in honor of Lem and Steve Ward, two renowned wildfowl carvers from Crisfield, Md. He also attended the 1993 Wold Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition in Ocean City, Md, where he had the opportunity to talk to many carvers, two of which accepted to share their life story.
Folklife Collection - Work Experience in the Archives
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1993, former Salisbury University student Suzanne M. Porter worked at the archives to get a first-hand experience with folklore materials. In her paper, she recounts her working experience at the archives, which involved collections organization and accessioning. She also described some of the folklore collections she worked on.
Folklife Collection - Xerographic Office Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1993)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1993, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Donna L. Hill investigated the xerox folklore of workplaces. She collected samples of xerox office folklore several informants (family members), which helped her analyse the characteristics of this particular folk group. She noticed that office workers, both from Maryland and Ohio, collected the same type of lore (common themes, humorous images, sarcastic tone) but sometimes it would be tweaked so as to fit the particular workplace. Samples of these xeroxed sheets are enclosed in this package.
Joseph Hopwood collection
by Hopwood, Joseph E. (1993)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Joseph Hopwood collection contains an authored work by Joseph E. Hopwood titled "A Note on the Socio-Cultural History of the Black Communities of Wetipquin and Tyaskin."
Records of the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE)
by Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE); Salisbury University (1993 – 2012)
43 cartons, 17 boxes (50 linear feet)
The Records of the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE) document the Salisbury University office from its founding in 1999 (as well as the initial planning stages in 1998) to 2012.
Records of the Philosophy Department
by Salisbury University Fulton School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1993 – 2003)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
In 1978, Salisbury State College (now Salisbury University) offered for the first time a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. The philosophy department is now within the Fulton School of Liberal Arts. The records consist of syllabi of the Philosophy Department at Salisbury University. This collection also includes VHS recordings of Philosophy Symposiums and other events such as the Salisbury University Philosophy Jam.
Salisbury Plant Memories pamphlet
by Unknown (circa 1993)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
Salisbury Plant Memories pamphlet discusses the history of the Salisbury Campbell's Soup factory from 1946-1993. Additionally, there are a series of photocopied postcards from various Delmarva areas. The materials were collected by Jim Jackson.
Theodore Burton papers
by Robinson, Wright (1993)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Newspaper article reflecting on the life of Theodore Burton, Jr., written in 1993.
Verizon Communications land records
by Verizon Communications (1993 – 2001)
12 cartons (12 linear feet)
Verizon Communications land records documents the easements and associated plat maps from the nine Eastern Shore counties that were surveyed for potential equipment use on a person’s property. Records from 1993-2001, document the location, property owner including chain of land title, square feet and cost, with the bulk of the records dating from 1997-1998 via photographs, plat maps, and correspondence.
Whitehaven Hotel papers
by Wicomico County Historical Properties, Inc. (1993 – 1994)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Whitehaven Hotel papers document the Wicomico County Historical Properties, Inc. promotion of the historic restoration of the Whitehaven Hotel in Whitehaven, Maryland. Documenting materials include a history of the hotel, project costs for its restoration, as well as historic site registration from the National Register.
Native American Folklife records
by Unknown (1994 – 1999)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Native American folklife records consist of materials related to the Accohannock tribe of Somerset County, Maryland. The collection document the tribe's history, and attempts to gain federal recognition. Within the collection, are history, folklore, and legends related to the tribe. In addition to guides on documenting local cultural tradition. Materials in this collection date from 1994-1999 with the bulk of the material dating to 1994.
Accohannock Tribe in Maryland Research
by Hinman, Michael (1994 – 2013)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection consists of research, sources, and other papers related to the history of the Accohannock tribe of Native Americans between 1994 and 2013. Descendants of this tribe in Maryland contested for State of Maryland recognition, which is documented through correspondence. Other tribal activities, including those of the Pocomoke tribe, are documented through events calendars and articles.
Carolyn A. Lowman collection
by Lowman, Carolyn A. (1994)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Carolyn A. Lowman collection contains two essays written by Carolyn A. Lowman. The first essay is titled "The Baltimore Riots of 1861" and was written December 2, 1994. The second essay is titled "The Establishment of the Church of England" and was written December 9, 1994. The second essay details Reverend John Huett's work in Somerset County, Md.
First Annual Native American Heritage Festival and Powwow Program
by Collins, Charlotte M. (1994)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains an official program book for the First Annual Native American Heritage Festival and Powwow at Crisfield, Maryland on May 21-22, 1994. The booklet contains interviews with local Native Americans on their own lives and the lives of famous or notable ancestors, and brief histories of select native tribes during the colonial and revolutionary periods.
Folklife Collection - "I'm Gonna Enjoy This"
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Bruce Harrell volunteered at the Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture for his final project on folklore and folklife. His main task was to transcribe audiotapes. In this paper, he talks briefly about an interview on the Great Depression that he worked on and how he realized the worth of his contribution, which will someday help someone in his or her research. He also described what this center was like back then.
Folklife Collection - "Inside" Don's Belladonna's
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Brian Newhouse collected folk material. His collection is about the folklore he observed at Don's Belladonna's, a restaurant & bar on Eastern Shore Drive, Salisbury, Md. To illustrate the diversity of this folk group, the student portrays several workers and regular customers. He also talks about his experience as a student worker there, the different sub-groups coming into the restaurant (morning, early afternoon, happy hour, late night people) and the yearly custom of appreciation party before Christmas.
Folklife Collection - Adoptees as a Folk Group
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1995, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Lee M. Stanford chose to talk about adoption. In addition to his own input, the student interviewed two other students who were both adopted. In this paper, the student talks about how some families celebrate "coming home day" in addition to the biological birthday. He also addresses the stereotypical questions that adoptees would hear often such as "Do you love your parents?" Examples of questions the student asked during the interviews: how do you call the parents who raised you? Do you want to meet your birth parents? What questions would you ask them? How do you feel about being adopted? etc. Audiotape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Erica Michelle Kreiner chose to study the folklore around the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority. Customs,traditions, symbolism, rituals, social activities, pledge rituals and more are discussed.
Folklife Collection - Archive Project
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Deanna Keyes collected folk material. For this project, she worked at the Research Center of Delmarva History and Culture where she processed folklore material from previous semesters. She decided to do a slide presentation of archival materials, the working staff and the facilities.
Folklife Collection - Being a Twin
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Sharon L. Hanna collected folk material. Her project is about the folkgroup of twins. In her paper, she shares her experiences with her twin Karen and addresses most of the stereotypical inquiries they had to deal with. She also discusses about clothing and festival rituals.
Folklife Collection - Body Boarding in Ocean City
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, Salisbury University student Fred Morgan collected folk material. His collection examines the folklore around body boarding in Ocean City, Md. In his paper, the student explains the rules by which body boarders must abide in the water such as to never steal someone else's wave. He also talks about the interactions between wave riders, the animosity shown by some older surfers (in Ocean City), and some of his encounters with "clean up sets".
Folklife Collection - Camp Counselor Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Barrett Bradley collected folk material. His project aims at describing how community life is like at the Johnsonburg Presbyterian Camp. Various folklore such as camp songs, attitudes, costumes and traditions are discussed.
Folklife Collection - Classification of Documents: Research Center
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
To gain more exposure to folk life material for his English class, Will M. Morris worked at the Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture in 1994. In this paper, the student reports on his experience and discoveries. He worked on documents compiled by Dr. G. Ray Thompson, a former chair of the History Department of SSU, who was researching about his family's history. Various records such as that of the Glass Hill Cemetery (Parsonsburg, Md) and the Militia Appointments of the Ninth Regiment of Worcester County, 1794 -1817, were included. The student enclosed a copy of each.
Folklife Collection - Cruisin
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Kimberly Harrison collected folk material. She did her project on antique and classic cars. Growing up around car lovers, she developed a passion for them. In her paper, she recounts how her folkgroup started a car show (Cruisin') that became very popular in Salisbury, Md. She also talks about another car show that she regularly attended in Delaware (Harrison). She also describes her folkgroup and the different activities that take place during their gatherings. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Deadhead Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
For her final project on folklore and folklife (Spring 1994), Amy Steplowski chose to talk about the fans of Grateful Deads or Dead Heads. This package contains an introductory essay about the project, the transcript of two interviews with three informants and various documents about the band. Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Deer Hunting in Frederick County, Md.
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. This project afforded Kate Nelson the opportunity to investigate about deer hunting, which was a subject of controversy for her. She interviewed friends and family members using questionnaires. Then, she analyzed the information she obtained to draw conclusion on the folk group and the various aspects of deer hunting (weapons, seasons, language, clothing, rules, etc.).
Folklife Collection - Family Ghost Stories
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Theresa Kelley chose to relay the ghost stories told during her family gatherings. Of Irish-English descent, her family has a rich tradition of storytelling and supernatural legends. Theresa filmed one of her family meetings (video recording and summary enclosed).
Folklife Collection - Final Project: Baseball-Card Shows
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Kevin Lipson collected folk material. His final project explores the folklore associated with Baseball Card shows. In this paper, Kevin describes the characteristics of the typical folk group who collects Baseball cards and attends theses shows. The paper also contains several accounts of personal narratives.
Folklife Collection - Folklore Archiving Project
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Christy Lynn Klinger collected folk material. While working at the archives, she processed some promissory notes dated from mid-1850s and recognized several family names that can be seen on some local road signs. She decided to investigate further about the Lemmon family (photographs of the area enclosed) and retraced its deeds and history in her final paper. Another aspect that she analyzed during her research was the language and spelling used back then, which were very different of that of her time (samples of letters enclosed).
Folklife Collection - Folklore in Greek Letter Fraternities and Sororities
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Sheryl-Lynne Fink decided to talk about the folklore associated with SSU Greek-letter fraternities and sororities. During her fieldwork, the student recorded several types of association meeting (Videotape and copy of some lyrics enclosed).
Folklife Collection - Folklore of Four Wheeling
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Jason Courtney collected folk life material. His research explores the folklore surrounding four wheeling. According to his essay on this subject, four wheeler constitute a specific folk group with its own folk speech and customs. His essay provides a lot of details about this outdoor activity.
Folklife Collection - Folklore of Motorcycle Riding
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Richard Wiesberg and Chad Metzinger researched about the folklore related to motorcycle riding. They interviewed two fellow bikers with completely opposite inclinations to ask them why they preferred their style of motorcycle over another (cruising vs. sport). Several characteristics of this folk group such as clothing and nonverbal communication are also discussed, along with some accounts of violent accidents.
Folklife Collection - Folklore of Women's Aerobics
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Angela Esposito chose to talk about the folklore surrounding the an Ocean City club aerobics classes. She had a collective interview with five of its members (tape enclosed).
Folklife Collection - Folklore Project
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Lori Ward collected folk material. For this project, she chose to talk about her days at the camp with her church youth group; the Baptist Action Youth of Crisfield, Md. This week-long camp welcomed around 700 people from all over the Eastern states and was rich in folklore. In this paper, the student describes entire week with the different programs and traditions, and how the participants interact with each other. Some accounts of personal narratives are also narrated. She also mentions the existence of rumors and gossip about sexual activities around the camp.
Folklife Collection - Heart to Heart
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Dana Peterson chose to perform a 4-week fieldwork at the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center of PRMC (Peninsula Regional Medical Center). She socialized with the participants during their workout sessions and collected various folklore during their interactions (beliefs, attitudes in life, jokes, personal narratives, xerox). The student also photographed the group and the facilities. Slides, humorous cartoons, and magazine articles enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Hockey Fans
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Patrick Sullivan collected folk material. His collection documents the folklore associated with hockey fans. In this paper, he describes some of the superstitions and stereotypes that pertain to this folk group. He also shares his reminiscences of him attending the games with his mother. The student have collected many souvenirs of the Washington Capitals over a period of 10 years. He parted with some of them for this project (pon poms, player trading cards, autographs enclosed).
Folklife Collection - Jewish Folklore: Hope and Survival, A Way of Life
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Elisa Slutzky decided to do a comprehensive examination of the way of life of Jewish people. Her paper captures the folklore of Judaism and its unique culture. In addition to her research, she interviewed two informants. Among the types of folklore discussed are symbolic objects (Mezuzah, Menorah, etc.), the belief system, holiday customs and many more. Tapes enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Ocean City Fishing Tales
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. Students Bud Green, Dan Martin and Matt Trainer decided to do their project on fishing stories. To collect those tales, they interviewed their roommate Beef (J. Bradford Rice) who had many years of experience in deep sea fishing. Discussed were tournament fishing, the life of the informant and his adventures, and the legendary Mycara. An audiotape and a color slide of the informant are enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Personal Narrative: Memom, Death, and Birth
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Nicole Long interviewed her grandmother Madalyn Richardson (Memom) during which she delivered several accounts of personal narratives. These were mostly about death, illness, birth, what women had to endure and how life was like in the rural areas of the Eastern Shore. Tape and photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Radio Folklore: 1930's to Present
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this assignment, Karin Kuntz chose to cover the folklore associated with radio broadcasting from the 1930's to present. Her paper contrasts the role played by the radio throughout different time periods. To obtain first-hand insights about this topic, she interviewed a retired couple and asked them to describe what it was like to listen to the radio back in the old days. Video and audio recording enclosed.
Folklife Collection - SSU Football Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former student Angelo Morreale collected folk material about the Salisbury State University Football team. In this piece, he describes the difficulties that athletes must overcome, the attitudes and the friendship between players, and the traditions observed at the Football camp.
Folklife Collection - The Dunnock Family of Dorchester County
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Connie Dunnock collected folk material. Her collection documents the history of the Dunnock family (from her husband's side) who immigrated to Dorchester County as early as in the 1800's. Her paper retraces the genealogy of the family, recounts the life of Carl Emmet II (Pop) who was her husband's grandfather, and describes the role of women in the family. The student's informant was her husband.Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Folklore of Chesapeake Bay Decoy Making
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Marcus Scott Budnick collected folk material. A native of Havre de Grace in Harford County, Md., which is considered "The Decoy Capital of the World", the student based his project the folkloric aspect of decoy carving. Decoy carving is a tradition passed down through generation in his family. This paper walks the reader through the different steps of decoy carving and analyzes the attitudes of decoy artists towards their art and their folk group. He also talks about the
Folklife Collection - The Folklore of Foxhunting
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project,Megan E. Fidgeon covered the folklore around fox hunting. The student interviewed two members of the Wicomico Hunt Club;the manager and a professional kennelsman (in charge of taking care of the hounds). Overall, this piece explains the specific rules, the traditional clothing and the hierarchical organization of a typical hunting club. Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Folklore of Softball Teams
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Susan Otto collected folk material. Her paper explores the folklore of Softball teams, namely the attitudes and characteristics of most players. Her paper describes in details the typical uniform and off field clothing of softball players.
Folklife Collection - The Folklore of Young Gay Men in Salisbury
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Stephanie Wallace collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore of the gay subculture from an emic-etic standpoint. The student interviewed two of her friends for the purpose of this paper. They discussed about gay rights marches, the reason behind their identity symbols (rainbow flag, pink triangles) and the subgroups' dressing styles (drag queens dress like women, butch wear cop uniforms, voguers wear women's clothes but dress like men, etc.). Other aspects such as music, folk speech, and more are also included. This package contains an audiotape, various xeroxed ads and pictures, a handwritten slang glossary, and a magazine featuring articles about gay rights, events and identity symbols.
Folklife Collection - The Impact of Hawaiin Folklore on the Erwin Family
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Kristine D. Erwin collected folk material. Her paper tells the story of her family who left Maryland to embrace the Hawaiian culture. Several accounts of personal narratives (wedding, passing a Hawaiian name to a non-Hawaiian child), superstitions (volcano eruption on a wedding day, curse from stealing lava), myths and traditions are discussed. Photographs of flowers enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Lankford Hotel: Four Generations of Tradition
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Sally Rutka collected folk material. Her collection focuses on the old-fashioned style and tradition upheld for four generations of families running The Lankford Hotel. This piece retraces the history of the hotel since its establishment in the 1930's, highlighting the major changes throughout the years and the issues the owners had to deal with.The student, who was the manager at that time, interviewed her mother and her daughter to discuss about their hotel. Photographs enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Munich Clan
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Paula Neal collected folk material. For this project, the student decided to talk about a special folk group she belonged to: "the Munich Clan", which was a group of students who used to attend a division of the University of Maryland established in Munich, Germany, for the family of deployed military or U.S. and allied countries' government workers. Her paper describes this unique student body who created its own fraternities and sororities (identified by animal names), and improvised its traditions (pledge programs, social activities). The paper then focuses on the folklore of her group of friends (the "Munich Clan"). Pictures and cartoons enclosed.
Folklife Collection - The Oral History of Bowie Elks Lodge 2309
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1994, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Timothy Cureton sought to investigate the history of the Bowie Elks Lodge. He interviewed three members of the lodge about their personal experiences and retrieved a portion of historical document about the beginning of B.P.O Elks along with a brochure of April 1994. Tape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Weightlifting Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Blaine Hart collected folk material. His collection focuses on weightlifting and its folklore. In addition to researching library resources, the student interviewed several weightlifters. His paper explains the characteristics of each type of weightlifters (power lifters, bodybuilders, sport-related lifters and those who just want to stay in shape) and their interactions at the gym.
Folklife Collection - Women in Blue and Gray: What Role Did Women Play in the American Civil War
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Jeffrey Janiszewski collected folk material. The student investigated about the role played by women during the Civil War. He collected most of these information from books, some of which take the form of narratives. In this paper, he relays the story of several women including the Northerner spy Emma Edmonds who dressed as an African-American male to infiltrate the Confederate lines. Anna Ella Carroll's political contributions and the enlisted soldier Sarah Rosetta Wakeman. He also talks about the battle of Southern women against food shortage.
Folklife Collection - Women in the Ministry: My Mother and Others
by Salisbury University Students (1994)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1994, former Salisbury University student Terri L. Striby collected folk material. Her paper explores the folklore of female ministers: emic-etic views and attitudes (positive and negative), discrimination from older church members, personal narratives (including verbal attacks), costumes, customs etc. The student enclosed a transcript of her interview with her mother, who was a United Methodist Minister in New Millport, PA., and a copy of one of her mother's sermon from 1993.
Northumberland County Historical Society Bulletin Collection
by Northumberland County Historical Society (1994)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The collection contains the publication "The Bulletin of the Northumberland County Historical Society; vol. 30, 1993."
Records of the Sociology Department
by Salisbury University Fulton School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1994 – 2009)
2 boxes (3 linear feet)
In 1970, Salisbury State College (now Salisbury University) offered for the first time a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. The records consist of syllabi, budget reports, and course schedules of the Sociology Department at Salisbury University.
Somerset County Bible records
by Thompson, Ray (circa 1994s)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains the transcriptions of various Somerset County family Bible records from the 17th to the 20th Century. Many of the transcriptions were undertaken by Dr. G. Ray Thompson and Rebecca Miller at Teackle Mansion in Princess Anne, MD over the course of 1994.Examples of families transcribed include Smith, Dashiell, Riggin, Williams, Atkins, Teackle, Johnson, Lowe, Ballard, Wilson, and more.
Charles Thornton collection
by Thornton, Charles (1995, 1995)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Charles Thornton collection consists of a 1995 draft of a research paper on John Tull, Worcester County shipwright, 1752-1820.
Eastern Shore Institute for the Advancement of Thinking records
by Eastern Shore Institute for the Advancement of Thinking (1995 – 2007)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Eastern Shore Institute for the Advancement of Thinking was founded in 1995 "to advance education for thinking by helping educators, students, parents and community members develop an understanding of thinking in the overall teaching and learning process." The small collection consists of one folder of programs and one folder of newsletters from 1995-2007.
Folklife Collection - "A Place That Everyone Should See at Least Once": Life on Tangier Island
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Michelle Wood collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklife of Tangier Island, Virginia, including the boat and fishing culture. Included are Wood's essay, maps and fliers from the island, and a cassette tape interview (with transcript).
Folklife Collection - A Brief Ideology About M.R. Ducks
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Ramona Hall collected folk material. Her collection explores the bar and outfitter M.R. Ducks in Ocean City, Maryland, and its founders the Lewis family. Included are Hall's essay and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - A Personal Introspection on African-American Speech
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Suzette Thom collected folk material. Her collection explores relations between African Americans with different dialects, mainly dialects from the USA and those originating from the Caribbean islands. Included are Thom's essay and transcript of interviews.
Folklife Collection - A Smith Islander has no need for the Furriner
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Jeremy Magorka collected folk material. His collection explores the attitude of Smith Islanders toward outsiders, as well as their traditions and rituals. Included are Magorka's essay, as well as a cassette tape interview and transcript.
Folklife Collection - An Examination of Children's Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Kimberly Parkany collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore of children, including songs, games, rhymes, and other phenomenon. Included are her essay, color photographs, an assortment of "cootie catchers", a VHS of interviews, as well as two interview cassette tapes. Transcripts are included as well.
Folklife Collection - Chan and Florrie's Archive Paper
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University students Chan Merritt and Florrie Metta collected folk material. Their collection explores stories from personal experiences and those found in the archives, including drinking games, haunted houses, and a figure known as the Hook Man. Included are the essay and interview transcripts.
Folklife Collection - Classifying Superstitions in the Archives
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University students Steven Chipouras and Anthony Corea collected folk material. Their collection explores a system of classifying superstitions in the Salisbury University Archives.These classifications include human life, folk medicine, travel, communications, death, the supernatural, and the natural world. Included is Chipouras and Corea's essay.
Folklife Collection - Crafters as a Folkgroup
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Jessica Payne collected folk material. Her collection explores crafters and their artistic creations as a folkgroup. Included are Payne's essay, an interview transcript, and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Deadhead Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Jeff Eichelberger collected folk material. His collection explores the culture of "Deadheads", or fans of the band the Grateful Dead. Included are his account of concerts in Washington, D.C and Philadelphia, color photographs, a cassette tape interview with a Deadhead (transcript included), and a VHS tape from the Philadelphia concert (transcript included).
Folklife Collection - Drag Racing as a Folkgroup
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Eric Hoffman collected folk material. His collection explores the culture of drag racing in Frederick and Hagerstown, Maryland, including racer traditions and terminology. Included are Hoffman's essay and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Family Holiday Traditions
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Stephanie Milos collected folk material. Her collection explores her family's traditions during the holidays of Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and birthdays. Included is Milos's essay.
Folklife Collection - Folklife of SSU Nursing
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Lisa Garrison collected folk material. Her collection explores the culture of Salisbury State University's nursing students, including their pinning ceremony and dress. Included is Garrison's essay.
Folklife Collection - Folklore of a Haunted House; Memorates of Point Patients
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Kimberly Farley collected folk material. Her collection explores the alleged haunted house Point Patients in Solomons, Maryland. Included are an essay on methodology of the study, a cassette tape of interviews, a transcript of the interviews, a map of Southern Maryland, and black and white photos.
Folklife Collection - Following the Water
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Gloria Horner collected folk material. Her collection explores the culture and folklore of Chesapeake Bay watermen. Included are Horner's essay, a list of terms used by Watermen, and a VHS interview with her waterman husband John Horner (transcript included).
Folklife Collection - Hanging Out at the Top of a Patriarchy
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Tom Harris collected folk material. His collection explores the patriarchal system he found himself benefiting from while working at Freddie's Pizza in Ocean City, Maryland. This involved the male workers being able to take a relatively laid back approach to their jobs and "hang out" while the female workers were not given this liberty. Included are Harris's essay, color photographs, a VHS of Freddie's Pizza (transcript included) , and an interview on cassette tape with several male Freddie's workers (transcript included).
Folklife Collection - Making Music with Backyard Magic
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Joanna Davis collected folk material. Her collection explores the culture of the Salisbury band Backyard Magic, which she is a member of. Included are Davis's essay, a transcript of the band's interview, a poster, and photographs.
Folklife Collection - Music in the Catholic Church
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1995, Salisbury University students and teachers collected folk life material. For this project, Gina Marie Adamo collected religious folklore, specifically the Catholic church music. She interviewed two parishoners at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, in Salisbury, Md., who were both involved in the music ministries. Her paper analyzes the changes in the Catholic church and its music throughout the years. For instance, it tells us about how music was used to appeal to young people and to unify its community. Interview transcript and audiotape enclosed.
Folklife Collection - Nursing Customs
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Ginny Frank collected folk material. Her collection explores traditions of Salisbury State University's Nursing School, most notably the pinning celebration. Included are a cassette tape of interviews, black and white photographs, an invitation to the nursing convocation, a series of nursing oriented work forms, and a syllabus.
Folklife Collection - Po' lore
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Angela Willey collected folk material. Her collection explores the culture of working at Polfolks restaurant, including the tasks, jargon, and overall work climate. Included is her essay.
Folklife Collection - Soar With the Eagles
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Susan Wilgus Adkins collected folk material. Her project is about the folklore of insurance agents. She interviewed several people working Nationwide Insurance to determine how they felt about their job and their relationships with their colleagues. Photographs and brochures enclosed.
Folklife Collection - SSU Football
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 19995, former Salisbury University student Stephen Boyd collected folk material. His collection documents the traditions of the Salisbury State University Football Team, including binge drinking, hazing, and interactions with the university's Greek system. Included are Boyd's essay and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Surfer's Paradise: A Journey to Cape Hatteras
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Jesse Bellavance collected folk material. His collection is about surfing and what it represents to the folk group of surfers. In this paper, he tells about his friendship with other surfers and how they taught him the essentials of surfing. He also recounts one of their adventurous road trip to North Carolina, specifically to Hatteras island, to chase after some good waves.
Folklife Collection - The Folk Group and Folklife of an Intramural Supervisor
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University students Kevin Dart and Wil Pfeiffer collected folk material. Their collection explores the culture of Salisbury State University intramural sports teams, including each team's unique attributes. Included are an essay, color photographs, and documents pertaining to the intramural sports teams such as handbooks, forms, and rosters.
Folklife Collection - The Writing was on the Wall
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University students Sean Jackson and Doug Cox collected folk material. Their collection explores the writing on the walls of bathrooms at Salisbury State University. These writings are themed in nature from comedy, obscenity, and even religion, among others. The collection includes an essay, transcripts of the graffiti, and Jackson and Cox's analysis of the writings.
Folklife Collection - Tombstones and Epitaths
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Bonnie Stone collected folk material. Her collection explores tombstones and the writings on them in Somerset County, Maryland. Included are Stone's essay and black and white photographs.
Folklife Collection - Volkslore: Volkswagen People as a Folkgroup
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Sheri Anne Tumas collected folk material. Her collection explores the owners of Volkswagen cars as a unique folkgroup. Included are Tumas's essay, a cassette tape interview, color photographs, and a portfolio of Volkswagen advertisements.
Folklife Collection - Wedding Customs
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Sarah Satchell collected folk material. Her collection explores wedding customs, including the bridal shower, marriage ceremony, wedding reception, and honeymoon. Included are Satchell's essay, color photographs, a wedding invitation, bridal shower games, and a news clipping from her own wedding.
Folklife Collection - Women's Lacrosse
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Kim Adamo collected folk material. For this project, she chose to study the folklore of female Lacrosse teams. In this paper, the student recounts most of the bonding activities of her team such as initiations, field trips, climbing trees, balancing on a suspended log, ropes course, etc. Other traditions such as the "secret spirit" who was in charge of hanging posters and cards with encouraging messages on the lockers before each home game. The student also interviewed a teammate (transcript enclosed).
Folklife Collections - Archive Experience and Sociological Perspectives on Folk Groups
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Mark Taylor collected folk material. His collection explores the definition of "folkgroups" from a sociological perspective . Included are Taylor's essay and a transcript of a speech by Dr. Donald Whaley.
Folklife Collections - Tourism in Wildwood
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Mark Holtzapfel collected folk material. His collection explores tourism in Wildwood, New Jersey, addressing the subgroups of tourists, the towns in the area, and beach town culture of the area. Included are an interview on cassette tape (transcript included), color photographs, and maps and tourism pamphlets for the area.
Jack Adkins papers
by Panichella, Nick (1995 – 2000)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The papers of Jack Adkins document his purchase of a President Kennedy photograph and find of a Charles Allen Gilbert print as well as his relationship with Maude and Earl Robinson, Eastern Shore entertainers.
Jonathan Sager Pine Bluff Trust Collection
by Shedaker, Stacey L. (1995 – 2012)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
This collection contains photographs of Pine Bluff, Trust documents, and Pine Bluff historical information. The photographs were taken in 2012 and include shots of the outside of the building, the yard around it, and many photographs inside the various rooms of Pine Bluff. A paper entitled "The Evolution of Pine Bluff," authored by Stacey Shedaker, gives a detailed account for the property from the time it opened to today. A photocopied newspaper clipping has also been added to the collection, and it describes Pine Bluff's success in cutting down the death rate for tuberculosis. Photocopied pictures as well as a zone map accompany an article titled "A Report on an Intensive Archeological Reconnaissance Survey".
Laura C. Redden collection
by Glyndon, Howard (circa 1995)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Laura C. Redden collection contains an autobiography for Laura C. Redden (1839-1923). The autobiography was written by her under the pseudonym of Howard Glyndon and was edited by Judy Jaeger Jones. The original was published circa 1870, but a 1995 edition added an introduction and underwent a process of revision. Redden was born in Somerset County, Maryland. The map entitled "The Power of Place", details Redden's journeys around the United States. The map was created in 1995 as part of the Minnesota Women's History Month proceedings.
Louis Purnell Descendants Day records
by Purnell, Louis (1995 – 2000)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Descendants Day presentation material compiled by Mark Purnell on his ancestor Louis (Lewis) Purnell (1840-1865), and includes his supporting research for his ancestors manumission, muster roll in the 9th Infantry of the United States Colored Troop, and record of death at the age of 25.
Records of the Political Science Department
by Salisbury University Fulton School of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1995 – 2009)
2 boxes (3 linear feet)
In 1984, Salisbury State College (now Salisbury University) offered for the first time a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. The political science department is now part of the Fulton School of Liberal Arts. The records consist of syllabi, course schedules and budgets of the Political Science Department at Salisbury University.
Salisbury University AmeriCorps Records
by AmeriCorps; Salisbury University (1995 – 2014)
3 cartons (3.45 linear feet)
The Salisbury University AmeriCorps records document the administrative work and events held by the Salisbury University chapter of AmeriCorps, ShoreCorps, from 1995 to 2014. This collection includes photo albums, chapter member and leader handbooks, grant applications, and yearly progress reports of activities.
Sentimental Journeys: Delmarva Remembers World War II
by Judith M. Ferrand (circa 1995)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
"Sentimental Journeys: Delmarva Remembers World War II" is a collection of interviews of fifty(50) World War II veterans from the Delmarva Peninsula. The collection was assembled and produced by Judith M. Ferrand in the spring and summer of 1995 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, in association with WBOC-TV and Wor-Wic Community College. The interviews of the fifty veterans cover all topics surrounding the Second World War including life prior to the war, enlistment and training, various battles, important individuals such as Generals Patton and McArthur, and the Veteran's views of their service. Included with the Interviews is a plastic-bound book that uses the information from the fifty interviews to tell their collective story, from the causes of the war to Veteran's evaluation of their service. Digitized versions of each tape are available upon request.
Trimper's Carousel
by Wagner, Meredith (1995)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Paper written by Meredith Wagner for a material culture class in 1995 at Salisbury University about the history of Trimper's Carousel, an Ocean City amusement landmark and includes corresponding photographs and citations.
“Women’s Quilts, Women’s Voices” Oral History Collection
by Jeanne Whitney; Laura Tuenerman-Kaplan (1995)
1 box (1 linear feet)
This oral history collection documents the experiences of quilters on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The oral interviews describe the process and techniques used in creating their quilts. Also included are the quilter's feelings on their influences, store-bought quilts, if they made their quilts by hand or by machine, and what kind of friendships and communities making quilts has allowed them to create.
Delmarva Folklife Project collection
by Delmarva Folklife Project; Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation (1996 – 2004)
10 cartons, 17 boxes (14 linear feet)
This collection contains the administrative files, fieldwork recordings, and photographs collected by the Delmarva Folklife Project between 1997 and 2003. The project documented Delmarva folk arts and cultural traditions through oral history interviews, photographs, video recordings, and collected materials used for research. Additionally, it promoted regional folk arts through mentoring programs, collection distribution to cultural institutions, and two 2004 publications: From Bridge to Boardwalk: An Audio Journey Across Maryland's Eastern Shore and Folk Arts and Cultural Traditions of the Delmarva Peninsula: An Interpretive Resource Guide. Also included are four boxes containing the reproduced slides and tapes that were distributed to various cultural institutions in the region.
Joseph A. Dickerson collection
by Dickerson, Joseph (1996 – 1999)
2 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
This collection contains letters, newspaper clippings, maps, photographs, court records, and a variety of genealogical information on the Dickinson/Dickerson family dating back to the 1600s when the first Dickinson (three brothers) arrived in America from England. These letters were sent to Dolores DuPoint from 1996 to 1999. Letters inform Dolores of progress being made in researching the family as well as personal tangents about Joseph Dickerson’s life. The newspaper clippings are usually relatable to the research such as the clipping of the Dickinson Mansion from 1970 or the article about the Crosaidore house from 1976 where it talks about how it was sadly demolished. They can be, however, random articles that Joseph sends to Dolores just for the fact that it interests him such as the Shanty Boat article. The various maps in the collection range from cemetery plots to a neighborhood scope of where one of the family’s houses stood/stands today. The only photographs in the collection are ones that Joseph took himself of graves belonging to his own or some distant line that connects to his family. The few scattered court records are things that either Joseph or Dolores requested such as land dispute forms and the like.
Mendel L. Helig Collection
by Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, Genealogy Department (1996 – 1998)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This small collection of papers is composed of duplicate material in the possession of Mendel Heilig. Primary interest is a scanned and printed photograph of a family gathering that occurred around 1911. Heilig's grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are each identified. In addition, his papers include two newspaper articles - one from the Baltimore Sun (Sunday, May 10, 1998, Perspectives section) and the other from The Daily Times (Saturday, April 13, 1996, Religion section) which discuss Jewish life on the Delmarva Peninsula. Correspondence written by Mendel Heilig in response to the Daily Times article and two maps indicating where the Heilig family immigrated from (Shavil and Urvalis, Lithuania) are also included.
Photograph of Sarah Handy Mallon
by Unknown (circa 1996)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a photograph of Sarah Handy Mallon at a Preservation Trust of Wicomico County Meeting.
Richard Thek collection
by Unknown (circa 1996)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Richard Thek collection contains an article on the early history of Sussex County, Delaware from the 17th century. Also included is an index of "A Somerset Sampler" written by Polly Batchelder.
Folklife Collection - A Neighborhood Monster
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Joseph Baxter collected folk material. His collection explores the phenomenon of a mythical monster called the Wampus in his neighborhood in West Haven, CT. Included are Baxter's essay and a VHS interview (transcript included).
Folklife Collection - A Neighborhood Monster
by Unknown (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Joseph Baxter collected folk material. His collection explores the phenomenon of a mythical monster called the Wampus in his neighborhood in West Haven, CT. Included are Baxter's essay and a transcript of an interview.
Folklife Collection - An Esoteric Look at Boba Fett Fandom
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Troy Nowak collected folk material. His collection explores the fan following of the Star Wars character Boba Fett. Included is Nowak's essay, transcripts from online discussion groups, advertisements, fan art samples, fan fiction samples, a glossary, and other information pertaining to the character.
Folklife Collection - Archiving at the Delmarva Research Center
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Courtney Gartrell collected folk material. Her collection explores working in the archives at the Delmarva Research Center. Included are her essay, an excerpt from her journal, color photographs, a list of newspaper headlines, and a series of newspaper clippings.
Folklife Collection - Backpacking in Europe
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Jill Erickson collected folk material. Her collection explores Americans who backpack in Europe, including their travel habits, experiences, and tendencies while abroad. Included is her essay.
Folklife Collection - Ballet- A Tradition of Excellence
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Carrie Lynn Barnes collected folk material. Her collection explores ballet dancers as a folkgroup, including their terminology and culture . Included are Barnes's essay and entries from her personal diary.
Folklife Collection - Camp Parc Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Walter Miller collected folk material. His collection explores the folklore of Camp Parc, a camp in Pennsylvania for children with mental disabilities. Included is Miller's essay, tape logs of several interviews, and black and white picture prints.
Folklife Collection - College Superstitions
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Melinda Leone collected folk material. Her collection explores superstitions that college students have, ranging from lucky items to avoiding certain habits due to association with bad luck. Included is her essay, and a series of interviews with students.
Folklife Collection - Dancing the Dance in the Archives
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University students Charmaine Banks and Kairlyn Smith collected folk material. Their collection explores the definition of folklife through an archival experience. Included are their essay and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Email Trends on the Salisbury State University Campus
by Unknown (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University students Katie Hykes and Ashley Catts collected folk material. Their collection explores the trends in emails at Salisbury State University, divided into the categories of their nature, including "sexual", "gender", "chain letters", "miscellaneous", "animal", and "life". Included is their essay, a magazine clipping, and several folders worth of email printings divided by category.
Folklife Collection - Exploring the Archives
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University students Kimberly Pusey and Tricia Merceron collected folk material. Their collection documents their experience working in the Salisbury State Research Center Archives, including their tasks, processes, and interesting findings. Included is their essay and PowerPoint presentation slides.
Folklife Collection - Family Folklore : Ghosts and Supernatural Experiences
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Kelly Gilbert collected folk material. Her collection explores her own family's folklore, including her heritage and supernatural events involving her family. Included is her essay.
Folklife Collection - Folkgroup of Pole Vaulters
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Joseph Houck collected folk material. His collection explores athlete pole vaulters as a folkgroup, including the groups terminology and techniques. Included is Houck's essay, a VHS of interviews, a diagram, a newspaper clipping, and a black and white picture print.
Folklife Collection - Folklore of a House
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Erica Wildes collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore of an alleged haunted house in Maryland, including the experiences of those living in the house. Included is her essay, a floor plan, and both black and white and color pictures.
Folklife Collection - Folklore of Lacrosse
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Christopher Kelly collected folk material. His collection explores the folklore of the Salisbury State University lacrosse team, including the sport's history, party culture, and stigmas the players face. Included is Kelly's essay, color photographs, and questionnaires filled out by lacrosse players.
Folklife Collection - Grandfather Tales
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Warren Swab collected folk material. His collection explores his grandfather's experience with the Boy Scouts of America and his grandfather's collection of Native American artifacts, encompassing two folkgroups. Included is Swab's essay, a cassette tape interview (tape log included), and color photo album.
Folklife Collection - Notebook Doodling as a Folk Activity
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student John Porter collected folk material. His collection explores the activity of drawing in an academic notebook and those who partake in it. Included is Porter's essay, a series of interviews, and a sampling of the drawings.
Folklife Collection - Parrothead Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Julie Dael collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore of the Jimmy Buffett fans "Parrotheads", including their clothing, tailgate parties, and overall attitudes during concert time. Included is Dael's essay and a color drawing of a parrot.
Folklife Collection - Personal Life Narrative Featuring an Interview with Lillian V. Lewis
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Cami Lewis collected folk material. Her collection explores the life of her grandmother from Cambridge, MD, including her upbringing and life as a mother and grandparent. Included is Lewis's essay, color photographs, several newspaper clippings, and a map.
Folklife Collection - Pick-up Basketball as a Folkgroup
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Joe Spain collected folk material. His collection explores the culture of pick-up basketball players, including their game play, attire, and slang. Included is Spain's essay, black and white picture prints, a collection of completed questionnaires about basketball slang,
Folklife Collection - Reflections on NASCAR
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Greg Ringler collected folk material. His collection explores the sport of NASCAR, including its fan following and history. Included is his essay.
Folklife Collection - Small Town's Social Group Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Ryan Paquin collected folk material. His collection explores his group of friends in his hometown of Ramsey, NJ, including their social activities and drinking culture. Included is Paquin's essay, color picture prints, handwritten directions to drinking games, and several interviews.
Folklife Collection - Soccer Lore
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student James Greenwood collected folk material. His collection explores the folklore of soccer teams, including their jargon and superstitions. Included is his essay and a series of surveys conducted.
Folklife Collection - Tattoo Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University students Stacey Danielczyk, Gwen Gorely, and Jen Tessier collected folk material. Their collection explores the culture of those with tattoos, including reasons for doing so. Included are their essay, interview answers, and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Tennis Team Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Zachary Chryst collected folk material. His collection explores the folklore of the tennis team at Baltimore Lutheran Middle and Upper Schools, including the group's jargon and overall culture. Included is Chryst's essay and a series of handwritten interviews.
Folklife Collection - The "Visionary's" Visions
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Rob Merritt collected folk material. His collection explores the art at the Visionary Museum of Art in Baltimore, MD and examines the folkgroup of visual artists. Included is Merritt's essay and a series of photo negatives.
Folklife Collection - The Appeal of Neo-Paganism and Witchcraft
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Lauren Callan collected folk material. Her collection explores the folkgroup of the Wicca Society, which practices neo-paganism and witchcraft. Included are her essay, an interview on microcassette (transcript included), and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - The Archive Experience
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Tammy Seip collected folk material. Her collection documents her experience working the Delmarva Research Center archives. Included is her essay.
Folklife Collection - The Folk Group of Marijuana Smokers
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University students "Mary, Jane and Bud" collected folk material. Their collection explores the folkgroup of Marijuana smokers, including their jargon and overall culture. Included are their essay and questionnaires submitted by a collection of informants.
Folklife Collection - The Jersey Devil
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Jeff Schoerner collected folk material. His collection explores the legend of the Jersey Devil monster, including its history, legends, and fan following. Included is his essay, color photographs, and several web pages dedicated to the monster.
Folklife Collection - The Military Experience
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student J.P. Lapps collected folk material. His collection explores the lifestyle of those living at military bases, including their education, religion, and traditions. Included is Lapps's essay, a VHS tape of a tour of Dover Air Force Base, a handwritten collection of traditions, and a data table.
Folklife Collection - The Realm of Sigma Alpha Epsilon
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Jason Lappen collected folk material. His collection explores the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon and its culture of parties and brotherhood. Included is Lappen's essay, a list of terms used by SAE brothers, a collection of several fraternity songs/chants with lyrics, a list of fraternity interview questions, and several color picture prints.
Folklife Collection - Twenty Years After: The Lure of Elvis Fan Lore
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Wendy Picken collected folk material. Her collection explores the fan base of Elvis Presley in the 20 year period after his death. Included is Picken's essay, color picture prints, two cassette tape interviews (with transcripts) and color picture projector slides.
Folklife Collection - Work at the Research Center
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Lindsey Hocker collected folk material. Her collection documents her experience working at Power Professional Center's research center, detailing her duties as a worker there. Included is Hocker's essay.
Folklife Collections - The Internet Culture
by Salisbury University Students (1997)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1997, former Salisbury University student Victor Hamilton collected folk material. His collection explores the internet culture of the late 1990s, most notably its jargon. Included is his essay, a set of statistics about internet user demographics, a cassette tape interview (with transcript), and a dictionary of "emoticons".
Map of Cecil County
by Historical Society of Cecil County (1997)
1 oversize folder (2 linear feet)
Map, reproduction of early 19th century, Cecil County, Maryland, with handwritten notations documenting land ownership, natural borders including the Elk and Susquehanna Rivers, as well as Harford County and the Pennsylvania state line. The map was reproduced in 1997 by the Historical Society of Cecil County.
Salisbury Promise records
by Salisbury Promise (1997 – 2010)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
The Salisbury Promise records documents the development of educational and faith-based programs for youth living in Salisbury and Wicomico County, Maryland. The program follows the goals of the America’s Promise Alliance standards to prepare youth for success. The records of this program are documented through reports, booklets and a series of ephemera from 1999-2010 with bulk of the material dating from 2003-2008.
Vinson Family papers
by Acevedo, Ruth (1997)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
Vinson Family papers document the family history of Stanley Towers who lives in Sussex County, Delaware. The research on the family was conducted by Ruth Acevedo, Stanley Towers’ sister-in-law. Stanley Towers descends from Nathaniel Potter Towers who was married to Jemima Vinson. The Vinson surname is also printed as Vincent in some records. The materials date from 1997 and the photocopies of the records were made at an unknown time by Ruth Acevedo. Genealogical research is documented through photocopies of wills, deeds, bible records, land records, correspondence, and photographs.
Zoar United Methodist Church collection
by Jackson, Shirley (1997)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a booklet written by Shirley Jackson in 1997 entitled "Preserving Precious Memories: Zoar United Methodist Church (Reids Grove) on the Easton District of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference of the United Methodist Church 1918-1997."
Records of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons
by Salisbury University Libraries (1998 – 2016)
3 cartons (3.15 linear feet)
The Records of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons contains blueprints, meeting notes, newspaper articles, and various correspondences surrounding the construction of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons that range from 1998 to 2016. Plans for a new library began in 2006 with a Library Program Part I that outlined the goals of what the new library should accomplish and then finally in 2016, ten years later, the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons opened its doors to Salisbury University students and staff. The records include information on the design process and the various meetings through the construction from 2014 to 2016. The collection is mainly centered around the various design and construction blueprints, but also includes design catalogs, emails discussing safety measures for the building, and price bids.
Underground Railroad collection
by Leggett, Vincent O.; Ohio Historical Society; Quillin, Holli S. (1998 – 2001)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Underground Railroad collection contains three materials relating to the Underground Railroad movement. Such items include "Exploring a Common Past" booklet by the Ohio Historical Society, various Chesapeake studies by Vincent O. Leggett, and school curriculum concerning the movement authored by Holli S. Quillin.
Vane Brothers Company Collection
by Hughes, Charles F. (1998)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains various materials related to the Vane Brothers Shipping Company. The focus of the collection is on the 1998 centennial celebration of the founding of the company. Included is a letter from the executives thanking buyers for their continual patronage, and also included is a business calendar.
Wicomico Presbyterian Church collection
by Unknown (1998)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Wicomico Presbyterian Church Collection contains materials used to prepare an exhibit on the history of the Wicomico Presbyterian Church in March 1998. Materials in this collection include photocopies of deeds for the property in Rockawalkin and the 18 Presbyterian churches that were built on it; photographs from the 1918 dedication celebration of a monument placed at the site of the Rockawalkin Presbyterian Church which no longer stands, and a 1759 list of pew rentals, and copies of the exhibition cards.
Delmarva Republican Women records
by Delmarva Republican Women (1999 – 2012)
1 box (1 linear feet)
Delmarva Republican Women records document the political organization's history and activities on the Eastern Shore of Maryland from 1999-2012 via administrative files that include meeting minutes, by-laws, correspondence, and photographs. Also documented are the many fundraising activities conducted by the women consisting of the Vet’s Valentines Dinner as well as live performances by William and Sue Wills as the President and his First Lady.
Folklife Collection - "Ahh Together": Basketball and More
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Sara Wright collected folk material. Her collection explores Salisbury State University's women's basketball team as a folkgroup, including its social culture, gameplay, and superstitions. Included is her essay, a cassette tape interview (with transcript), VHS tape (with tapelog), team handouts, a media guide, newspaper clippings, and color picture prints.
Folklife Collection - "Don't Eat Before Swimming!": Folklife at the Swimming Pool
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Liz Kristian and Suzanne Yurcho collected folk material. Their collection explores the Salisbury State University Swim Team as a folkgroup, including its customs, language, superstitions, and overall culture. Included is their essay, color photographs, a list of "pool language", Red Cross training handouts, a hand drawn floor plan of the pool, and campus recreation schedule.
Folklife Collection - "Hey Can I Bum a Smoke?": After All, Doesn't Everybody Smoke?
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Kelly Walker collected folk material. Her collection explores cigarette smokers as a folkgroup, including their practices and jargon. Included is her essay and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - "I Golf Therefore I Am": Golfing With Friends
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Christopher Breck collected folk material. His collection explores golf lore, including gameplay, terminology, and superstitions. Included is his essay, handwritten notes, a series of handwritten interviews, and a score card.
Folklife Collection - "Runnin Da Street": A Study of Area Youths
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Santino S. Freda collected folk material. His collection explores the culture of a friend group of teenage African American boys, including their attire, language, and attitudes. Included is his essay and two maps of Salisbury.
Folklife Collection - "The Zoo"
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2000, former Salisbury University students Kelly Palmer, Elisabeth Barfuss, and Erica Berndsen collected folk material. Their collection explores the student apartment complex in Salisbury, MD popularly referred to as "The Zoo" due to the frequency of parties there, including perspectives of students who live there as well as outsiders. Included is their essay and a microcassette of interviews (transcripts included).
Folklife Collection - A Day in Third Grade
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Al Horsman collected folk material. His collection explores a day spent in a 3rd grade class in Cambridge, MD, including the subjects being taught as well as the behaviors of the students and instructors. Included is Horsman's essay and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Amateur Farmers Living in Sussex County Delaware
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Jamie Miller collected folk material. Their collection explores amateur farmers in Sussex County Delaware, including their practices and details about agriculture in the area. Included is their essay, color photographs, and a VHS tape.
Folklife Collection - Bartending:
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Natalie Twele collected folk material. Her collection explores the job of bartenders, including their duties, superstitions, and traditions. Included is her essay, several floor plans, a series of menus, a cassette tape interview, and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Beer, Lies, and Love: True Friendship
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University students Lori Hershberger and Adriane Withrow collected folk material. Their collection explores their group of friends as its own folkgroup, including its lingo and drinking culture. Included is their essay, a cassette tape interview (transcript included), and color pictures.
Folklife Collection - Bottoms Up: A Look at Drinking Games
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Mark Dixon collected folk material. His collection explores drinking games popular with college students, including their rules, game play, and impact. Included is his essay, several interviews, rule sheets, and a hand drawn floor plan.
Folklife Collection - Children Coming Together Under the Moon: A Look Behind the Scenes of Moonchildren
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Megan Kinnamon collected folk material. Her collection explores the behind-the-scenes happenings of the SU stage production of Moonchildren, including the auditions, rehearsals, and interactions between the cast and crew during the play's production. Included is her essay, a playbill, color photographs, cast phone list, stage plan, and VHS tape.
Folklife Collection - Dancers
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Sarah Auten collected folk material. Her collection explores a studio of ballet dancers as a folkgroup, including the dancers' relationship with one another and their teacher. Included is her essay, handwritten interviews, and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Drinking Games Among College Students
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University students Heather Chapman and Lauren Seabolt collected folk material. Their collection explores drinking games popular with college students, including the different type of games and their rules of play. Included is their essay.
Folklife Collection - Electrical Work: A Day at Horn Point
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Kevin Coulbourn collected folk material. His collection explores the work of electricians on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, including a case study of electrical work at Horn Point Laboratory . Included is his essay, two floor plans, and a collection of color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Faster, Higher, Farther: Salisbury State Track and Field
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Lisa Neylan collected folk material. Her collection explores Salisbury State University's Track and Field Team, including its practices, initiation rituals, and races. Included is her essay, a VHS interview collection (with transcripts), color photographs, color picture prints, and a team roster.
Folklife Collection - Fishing on the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal: Insiders and Outsiders to the Fishing Folk Group
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Matt Salmon collected folk material. His collection explores fishermen of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal as a folkgroup. Included is his essay and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Folklore of the African American, Middle Aged, Professional, Male Homosexual
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Robert Nichols collected folk material. His collection explores gay black professionals as a folkgroup, including the struggles and stigmas they face. Included is Nichols' essay and an interview within it.
Folklife Collection - Guatemalan Folklore and Folklife
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Elizabeth McCarron collected folk material. Her collection explores Guatemalan folklore and folklife, including traditions, superstitions, and culinary culture. Included is her essay, color photographs, and color picture prints.
Folklife Collection - Hippies of the New Generation: A Study of the Phishhead Culture
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Meggan Heinz collected folk material. He collection explores the culture of "Phishheads", or fans of the jam band Phish, including a comparison of them to the hippies of the 1960s and 70s. Included is her essay, color photographs with written descriptions, and a microcassette interview (with transcript).
Folklife Collection - Hippies: A Generation Gap
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Erin Piechowiak collected folk material. Her collection compares the hippies of the 1990s to their 1960s counterparts, including differences in motivation and the attitudes of the two groups toward each other. Included is her essay, handwritten notes and floor plans, a list of interview questions, and a black and white photograph.
Folklife Collection - Just a Little Piece of Fun: Internet Folklore Contained in Chain Letters
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Laura Fearins collected folk material. Her collection explores the internet phenomenon known as chain letters. Included is her essay and several sample chain letters.
Folklife Collection - Legends on Maryland's Eastern Shore: Have they changed throughout their existence?
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student James Bilbrough collected folk material. His collection explores legends and folktales of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, including those with historical and paranormal basis, as well as a racial element. Included is his essay, color photographs, and black and white images.
Folklife Collection - Marijuana Culture at Salisbury State University: Folklore Under the Influence
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student John Groseclose collected folk material. His collection explores the culture of Marijuana smokers at Salisbury State University, including their terminology, paraphernalia, and attitudes. Included is his essay, handwritten interviews, color photographs, and a cassette tape interview.
Folklife Collection - Men's Basketball Field Project
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student George Robinson collected folk material. His collection explores the Salisbury State University men's basketball team, including its traditions, superstitions, and gameplay. Included is his essay and a series of interviews.
Folklife Collection - Mt. Hope A.M.E Zion: A Journey for Answers
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Tanya Smith collected folk material. Her collection explores the community of Mt. Hope African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in Princess Anne, MD. Included is her essay.
Folklife Collection - Parties at Salisbury State University
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Glenn White collected folk material. His collection explores the party culture at Salisbury State University, including drinking games and what makes a party a good time. Included is his essay, a series of interview answers, and color picture prints.
Folklife Collection - Passing Time at Play It Again Sports
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Kurt Boutote collected folk material. His collection explores his experience working at the store Play It Again Sports in Salisbury, MD, including the store's atmosphere and tasks with his job. Included is his essay and black and white pictures.
Folklife Collection - People's People: A Study of Social Work Students
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Caroline DeRosa collected folk material. Her collection explores the folkgroup of social work students at Salisbury State University. Included is DeRosa's essay, handwritten observations, handwritten interviews, and material from the Social Work Club.
Folklife Collection - Pocomoke Forest Legends and their Basis of Origin
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Crystal Peacher collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore of the Pocomoke State Forest in Worcester County, MD, including stories of supernatural and morbid nature. Included is her essay, vintage post cards, and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Salisbury Baseball
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Larry Williams collected folk material. His collection explores the Salisbury State University as a folkgroup, including their gameplay, nicknames for each other, brotherhood, and jargon. Included is his essay and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Salisbury State Studs
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Kara Owens collected folk material. Her collection explores the Salisbury State University males, including their sexual histories, drinking culture, and mainstream culture. Included is her essay, a cassette tape interview (transcript included), and color picture prints.
Folklife Collection - Salisbury State University Office of Public Safety: Office Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Carrie Viel collected folk material. Her collection explores the folklore of Salisbury State University's Office of Public Safety, including its legends, superstitions, and jargon. Included is her essay, a list of codes used by the office, several maps, handwritten field notes, a copy of an advertisement, a cassette tape interview (with transcript), and color photographs.
Folklife Collection - Silence : A Different Sound
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Sabrina Dreyer collected folk material. Her collection explores deaf people and those who use American Sign Language as a folkgroup. Included is Dreyer's essay, an interview transcript, a birthday invitation, and song lyrics.
Folklife Collection - Sooks and Jimmies: A Study of the Watermen of Tangier
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University students Tammi Norris and Nick Proescher collected folk material. Their collection explores the watermen of Tangier Island, VA as a folkgroup, including their legends, recipes, and practices. Included is their essay, a microcassette interview (with tape log), color picture prints, a series of recipes, and a printed napkin.
Folklife Collection - Sweet Silence : Deaf Culture from a Hearing Perspective
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Elizabeth Fox collected folk material. Her collection explores the culture of the deaf, including their activities that remain unimpeded by their disability. Included is her essay.
Folklife Collection - The Girls of Nanticoke Hall: An Ethnographic Report
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Gina DiPiero collected folk material. Her collection explores the culture of the female residents of Nanticoke Hall dormitory at Salisbury State University, including their eating habits, dress, and overall lifestyle . Included is her essay and a poster.
Folklife Collection - The Internet: The Invisible Web
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Jason Kelly collected folk material. His collection explores internet communication, including email and chatroom culture. Included is his essay, web page prints, and an acronym dictionary.
Folklife Collection - The Will to Win: The Maryland State Wrestling Tournament
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Stephen Gilligan collected folk material. His collection explores college wrestlers as a folk group, including their beliefs, techniques, and jargon. Included is his essay, tournament brackets, handwritten observations and interviews, hand drawn floor plans, color picture prints, and a tournament ticket.
Folklife Collection - Unconventional Life: A Tribe in Bohemia
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Andrea Lacourciere collected folk material. Her collection explores her group of friends in Bohemia, Long Island, including their drinking games and other activities. Included is her essay, several maps, color picture prints, and a microcassette interview (handwritten transcript included).
Folklife Collection - Who's Better Than Us: The Salisbury State University Bicycle Club
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Mike Mahanna collected folk material. His collection explores the Bicycle Club at Salisbury State University, including its traditions, history, and overall culture. Included is his essay, color picture prints, a map, and interviews.
Heritage Mural Collection
by Collins, Pamela Knox; Salisbury State University (1999 – 2002)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
This collection contains plans, sketches, diagrams, proposals, and artist details from the creation of the Salisbury State University Heritage mural spanning the years 1999 to 2002.
Smith Island Poetry and Prose collection
by Middleton, Alice; Smith Island Times (1999 – 2001)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Smith Island Poetry and Prose Collection contains copies of the Smith Island Times from the 1991 to 2001. The copies have poetry, obituaries, and general historical inofrmation on Smith Island. There is also a copy of "Maryland's Right, Tight Isle Smith" written by Alice Middleton.
Walsa Collection
by MacLeish, Patty; Reibel, Daniel B. (1999 – 2001)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains photocopies of Maryland railroad lines from the 1880s through 1900s. Also included is a copy of "The Chronicle of Early American Industries Association" from September 1976, featuring an article about hand sewn timber logs and their construction.
Wetipquin: 315 Years pamphlet
by Unknown (1999)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Wetipquin: 315 Years pamphlet contains printed material commemorating the 315th anniversary of Wetipquin, Maryland.