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Items Dated Between 1910 and 1919
Purnell Family Collection
by Purnell, Willard (1520 – 1944)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Purnell Family Collection contains genealogical information on the Purnell family. Included in the collection is a Purnell family migration map, a Purnell pedigree chart, and information on the Purnell family coat of arms.
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.
Betty Murrell Collection
by Murrell, Betty (1550 – 1986)
4 folders (0.04 linear feet)
The genealogies of several families are explored in this collection including the Willey, Wallace, Hargrave, Kfoury, Medford, Manlove, Bailey and others. Within the collection, there are land deeds, wills of people who had died, coat of arms for families that originated in England, and baptism records. All these families are able to trace ancestors to Accomack County, Somerset County, and Dorchester County.
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.
Frederick L. Howard Collection
by Howard, Fredrick L. (1613 – 1911)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Frederick L. Howard Collection contains an essay written by Howard titled, "The Legacy of Revell's Neck." This essay, which won the Old Home Prize Essay contest in 1978, discusses the settling and founding of Revell's Neck in Somerset County, Maryland. It then discusses a brief history of the area and ends with birth and death dates of people who had lived there.
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.
Eastern Shore Counties collection
by Ellegood, Maria Louise; Fenwick, Charles E.; Hall, Elizabeth (1625 – 1967)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Eastern Shore Counties collection contains a copy of the "Eastern Shoreman" which highlights the start of the oyster season. Additionally, this collection contains a copy of the "Holly Leaf" from November 3, 1967, a sketch of the early history of Wicomico County written by Maria Louise Ellegood, a souvenir pamphlet from Crisfield that details some of the areas unknown history written by Elizabeth Hall, and a history of St. Mary's County written by Charles E. Fenwick.
Laws Family Collection
by Unknown (1625 – 1960)
4 folders, 1 oversize folder (2.54 linear feet)
The Laws Family collection contains genealogical information on the Laws Family. There are genealogical descriptions of Laws family members, with a birth, death, and marriage date. There are also bibliographic information for some of the more prominent family members. There are also photographs of family members, and the places they lived. The majority of the Laws family members on the Eastern Shore lived in Accomack County, Virginia, Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico County, Maryland. There is also a Daughters of the Revolution application within for Mary Balle Hastings Holland, who descended from William Laws (1753-1831).
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.
Vance Bradford Collection
by Bradford, Vance (1630 – 1930)
5 folders (0.05 linear feet)
The Vance Bradford Collection is based on the genealogical research of the Bradford Family. Vance Bradford did this research to publish a book over the family history of the Bradford's. This collection covers twenty years of research that involved correspondence, a "Bradford Descendants" newsletter, census indexes, lineage graphs, and descendant questionnaires. There are passages of the Bradford family book within this collection.
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.
Carol Atkins Sherr Collection
by Sherr, Carol Atkins (1636 – 1949)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains genealogical information on the Atkins Family. It includes where Atkins members were born, who they were married to, where they were married, how many children they had, and where they moved to. There is also legal information about the members, such as foreclosures, and family members suing each other.
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.
Maryland Executions Collection
by Unknown (1638 – 1961)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a list of Maryland executions dating from 1638 to 1961. Data includes races, name, age, occupation, method and county.
Historical Society of Kent County Genealogical Collection
by Bell, Albert D. (1639 – 1948)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains genealogical material on the Layton, Bell and Hollis families. This includes a manuscript by Albert D. Bell entitled Hollis Notes, 1639-1948: From Public and Private Records in the States of Maryland and Delaware and a genealogical chart of some of the descendants of Captain Nathaniel and Sarah Bell. There is an oversized folder with the charts of the Washington and Bell families.
Polk Family History Collection
by Polk, John F. (1640 – 1918)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Polk Family History Collection contains genealogical information on the Polk Family. There is a family tree of the Polk family dating from 1640-1918 within Somerset County, Maryland. Within, there is a legal will, land patent, and a memoir by Esther Winder Polk Lowe (Enoch Louis Lowe) (1824-1918). All the documents have been transcribed by John F. Polk.
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.
Charles Chaille-Long collection
by Unknown (1645 – 1935)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Letter of Charles Chaille-Long was written from Charles in 1912. Additionally, there is genealogical information on the Long family, going through Charles Chaille-Long. The genealogical letter to the editor was to correct misinformation regarding the lineage of the Long family.
Pemberton Historical Park Collection
by Unknown (1989)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Pemberton Historical Park Collection contains a 1984 pamphlet over Pemberton Historical Park. Also included is a brief history of the Pemberton family from 1651-1753.
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.
Henry Fillmore Lankford Papers
by Lankford, Henry Fillmore (1659 – 1920)
3 folders (0.3 linear feet)
The Henry Fillmore Lankford papers consist of wills and genealogical information kept by Lankford, an attorney in Somerset County, Maryland, between 1909 and 1920. The wills primarily document Somerset and Northampton County families in the 17th and 18th centuries. Also included are two oversize items: a 1911 issue of "The Canned Good Trade" and a circa 1911 advertisement for Chevrolet automobiles.
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.
J. Douglas Deal papers
by Unknown (1663 – 1982)
1 carton, 1 oversize folder (2.25 linear feet)
The J. Douglas Deal papers document the extensive research done by Deal while writing his dissertation Race and Class in Colonial Virginia: Indians, Englishmen, and Africans on the Eastern Shore during the Seventeenth Century from 1970-1982 at the University of Rochester. Materials within the collection are comprised of photocopies of documents dating from 1663-1866. Photocopied materials include seventeenth-century Accomack County tithables, articles from the William and Mary Quarterly, and genealogical information regarding families from the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Handwritten notes and tithable charts created by Deal are also within the collection.
Sudler Family History Collection
by Unknown (1663 – 1920)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Sudler Family History Collection contains genealogical information on the Sudler family. There is an introduction explaining the meaning of the Sudler name, and genealogical history on when Sudler family members were born, died, and married. There is also a section of a biographical description for the family members.
Ed Hammond Ephemera Collection
by Hammond, Edward (1664 – 1944)
5 folders (0.25 linear feet)
The Ed Hammond Ephemera Collection consists of sources collected by Hammond dating between 1664 and 1944 (bulk of sources ranging from 1840 to 1900), primarily from towns in Delaware and the eastern shore of Maryland. Many of the documents bear the name of Daniel Hearn. Included are receipts and other financial documents from 1842 to 1942; court documents from 1732 (Ennall's Outrange, Dorchester County, Maryland) and 1863 (will and testament of Andrew Robins of Worcester County, Maryland); educational items (A May Brittingham's grammar school grades and commencement programs); Second World War ephemera (war ration books for two Smack family members and a defense bond envelope); correspondence (1679 letter about a court case and Levin Tyler letters from 1848 and 1849); and additional ephemera including an 1891 Ulman's Opera House concert, a poem, marriage invitations, death cards for Orris and Elizabeth Lloyd, a flyer from Philadelphia requesting goods for African American people, 1664 inventory of grazing cattle and surrender of land in England, and Packard Motor Car Company materials.
Walston Family History Collection
by Walston Family (1664 – 1951)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Walston Family History Collection contains genealogical information for the Walston family. Within the collection, there are Walston family member birth, death, and marriage dates. There are also Sons of the American Revolution applications within the collection.
Parsons Family Collection
by Unknown (1668 – 1932)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Detailed genealogy of the Parsons Family. Starts with generation one, Peter Parsons, who migrated to Somerset County in 1668. The last ancestor listed is George Washington Parsons (1853-1932). The genealogy states who the parents are, who they are married to, if they had children and their birth/death dates, their will and how it affected their children, and a census description of their household.
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.
Somerset County Media collection
by Unknown (1670 – 1912)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
This collection contains compact discs entitled "Marriages and Deaths from the Eastern Shore 1881-1912" ,"1860 Census Accomack County, Virginia", "Somerset County Judicial Records from 1670, 1671, 1674, 1675, 1676, 1683, 1687, 1689, 1690-1695"," Ballard Miles Plats", "Clay, Fire and Hands: Clay Artists on the Eastern Shore", "Church Basement Songs, Kirk Mariner", "Maryland State Bar Association: An Oral History", "Pocomoke's Oldest Houses", "Frank A. Warren House", "On One Accord: Singing and Praying Bands of Tidewater Maryland and Delaware."
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.
Disharoon Family History Collection
by Unknown (1673 – 1923)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Disharoon Family History Collection is a genealogical collection detailing the Disharoon family. Within the collection are census information, newspaper articles about Disharoon family members, a legal will, and marriage information.The documents date back to Mary Disharoon, (1673- ) in Somerset County, Maryland.
Peter Shockley Collection
by Shockley, Peter S. (1675 – 1935)
1 oversize box, 10 boxes (6 linear feet)
The Peter Shockley Collection contains deed transfers, plats, survey information, and transit books involving the work of civil engineer Peter Shockley during the early 20th century. Shockley oversaw transfers of land and often surveyed the land being transferred and drew plats for the land. Throughout his career surveying the Delmarva area, he used over 100 transit books containing information from deed transfers, election districts, and general land surveys of people, places, and businesses. Some of the land histories involved in deed transfers go back to the 17th century.
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.
Charles Whayland Collection
by Unknown (1679 – 1936)
1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)
The Charles Whayland Collection consists of land patents, indentures, surveys and plats, and other land records primarily related to land known as "Calcutta" from 1679 to 1936, many of which relate to Isaac Anderson. This Somerset County land was east of the Wicomico River near Upper Ferry road. Also included in the collection are two letters from 1862 and 1863 discussing shipping lumber to New York City and Alexandria and a 1929 Master's Certificate of Service of Sick or Injured Seamen.
Lankford Family papers
by Lankford, Benjamin; Lankford, Scott, and Porter families (1683 – 1975)
10 boxes, 1 oversize box (7.75 linear feet)
The Lankford Family Papers document the Somerset County, Maryland family's activities through extensive correspondence, land records, photographs, newspaper clippings, genealogical notes, and other materials. While the collection dates between 1683 and 1975, the majority dates between 1812 and 1897. Much of the correspondence revolves around Benjamin Lankford (1798-1886), who served in the Maryland General Assembly between the 1840s and 1870s, as well as his wife, Susan, and her sister Mary Jane Guillet. The correspondence in the collection is described at the item level.
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.
Dixon and Davis Families Collection
by Parker, Elisha P.; Parker, John (1684 – 1933)
1 box (1.25 linear feet)
This collection consists of land records, correspondence, and maps related to land transactions in Worcester and Wicomico Counties, Maryland. The documents are from multiple families and individuals from 1684 to 1933. There are few personal sources, most are legal documents and land transaction records. The family names with the most records in the collection are Parker, Davis, Dixon, and Hearn who all owned properties in the same district in what is today northern Wicomico County. The land records show transactions in Worcester County and what later become Wicomico County after 1867, specifically the northern portion of the Parsons District.
Melvin Family Collection
by Unknown (1688 – 1980)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Melvin Family Collection is comprised of genealogical notes for the Melvin family. The family is able to date their heritage back to the 17th Century. The Melvin Family has an ancestor, William Melvin, who was apart of the American Revolution, which is why descendant Ruth Young was apart of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The family lived in almost every county of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia including: Worcester County, Somerset County, Accomack County, and Cecil County. Within the collection, there are also legal land deeds, wills, and censuses listing persons in a household including slaves.
Paul Butler collection
by Butler, Paul (1694 – 1928)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (3 linear feet)
Paul Butler collection consists of photocopies of historical documents from Wicomico and Worcester Counties, Maryland, accumulated by Paul Butler. It contains land deeds and manumission deeds documenting African American history from 1803-1928. It includes a copy of the book, Commanders of the Dining Room, with a biographical sketch of L.D. Houston, a native of Salisbury, Maryland, and the headwaiter of the Peninsula Hotel in Seabright, New Jersey, in 1905. The collection also contains court dockets, voting records and ledgers documenting legal and economic history from 1694-1910. It includes a ledger from a school in Lindseyville (Klej Grange) Maryland from 1850-1852, and a ledger from a store in Tyaskin, Maryland from 1898-1901.
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.
Done Family Genealogy Collection
by Unknown (1705 – 1927)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Done Family Genealogy Collection contains genealogical information on the Done family. included are Done family pedigree charts, along with some biographical information.
Bayly Family papers
by Bayly, Alexander Hamilton; Bayly, J. Washington E.; Bayly, Josiah; Bayly, Julian (1706 – 1934)
37 cartons (47 linear feet)
The papers of the Bayly family extensively document the Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland family from 1706-1934, with the bulk of the material dating from 1820-1865. This comprehensive collection documents the lengthy legal and political career of Maryland Attorney General Josiah Bayly, as well as the prolific medical practices of his son, Dr. Alexander Hamilton Bayly. Simultaneously, the collection documents family education practices, and thoughts on the American Civil War through scrapbooks and correspondence. Leisure activities are observed through a variety of fictional publications from the Library of Select Novels, and the Shakespeare Quarto Illustrated. Additional printed materials include local and national newspapers, almanac’s, weekly satirical magazines, Godey’s Lady’s Book and Blackwood’s Edinburg Magazine.
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.
Marianne Scarborough Collection
by Scarborough, Marianne (1714 – 1939)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Marianne Scarborough Collection focuses on the genealogical history of the Scarborough family. Heritage is very important to the Scarborough family as Clarence Park Scarborough Jr. applied to be apart of the Sons of The American Revolution, while his mother, Lulu Ringgold Prout Scarborough, applied to be apart of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Hobbs Family Collection
by Unknown (1720 – 1913)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Hobbs Family Collection contains genealogical information on the Hobbs family. There is a detailed description of birth, death, and marriage dates along with children. Some records detail specific Hobbs family members lifetime. The genealogy covers multiple states including Maryland, Virginia, and Indiana. This collection also discusses if whether or not the city of Hobbs, Indiana has any relation to this Hobbs family.
Eastern Shore Commerce Ephemera
by Unknown (1724 – 1957)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Eastern Shore Commerce Ephemera collection is divided into five series and documents the correspondences and accounting records of the Howard, Goslee, and Morris families. In addition, there are other accounting records from the Eastern shore, including Salisbury and Delaware. This collection also contains court documents, a temperance speech from 1833, a diary documenting an unnamed persons daily activities, and a meeting book from the Betsy Ross Council of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
L.Q. Powell collection
by Unknown (1724 – 1976)
2 boxes (3 linear feet)
The L.Q. Powell collection contains early legal and political records pertaining to Somerset County, Maryland including tax lists, voters list, and court records as well as certificates for elections of Judge, Sheriff, and Surveyor. It details church activities through parish records, cemetery records and individual accounts of churches. One series is dedicated to genealogical histories of several families including the Powell family. Of interest to researchers may be the Civil War and Free Colored population materials in the final series.
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.
Watson Vault Company records
by Watson, Pasher W. Jr. (1730 – 1941)
9 folders (0.09 linear feet)
The Watson Vault Company Records contain records relating to the Watson Vault Company, a funeral home and casket manufacturing company owned and operated by Pasher W. Watson, Jr. (1860-1939), son of Pasher W. and Margarette Watson, Sr. The business was located in Selbyville, Delaware and served both Delaware and Maryland. The collection includes burial permits obtained from the Maryland State Department of Health's Bureau of Statistics by the funeral home, providing information about the deceased's doctor, cause of death, and place of burial. The collection contains correspondence between the Stuart Patent Company, the National Service Bureau, and Watson regarding his patent on a type of casket known as the "Underground Mausoleum," illustrating the commercially mediated patent process in the earlier part of the twentieth century.
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).
Kay Scarborough Collection
by Scarborough, Kay (1742 – 1950)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
The Kay Scarborough Collection covers genealogy and history of several families. These families are the West, Haworth, and Scarborough families. Within, there are details of when people were born, died, and who their children were. There is a detailed description of Quaker life, and how the Scarborough family knew William Pen. There is also a section regarding agricultural slave labor in Worcester Country, Maryland.
Worcester County research collection
by Unknown (1742 – 1974)
6 folders (0.06 linear feet)
The Worcester County research collection contains documents that cover the history of Worcester County. Major topics covered are: the foundation and early history of Worcester County, Worcester County Revolutionary and Civil War periods, historic sites and homes, religious information, and Snow Hill. Also included are Maps of Snow Hill and Worcester County, various writings and essays on Worcester County, and magazine articles.
Bounds Family Papers
by Bounds, George A.; Bounds, George C. (1747 – 1941)
4 boxes (4 linear feet)
This collection contains records from the Bounds family from 1807 to the late 1930s. Series 1 through 4 contains postcards, newspapers, and other documents from different members of the Bounds family from the early 1800s into the twentieth century. The rest of the collection consists of documents of George Bounds, a businessman in the Hebron and Wicomico County area. These materials include real estate transactions, business correspondence, and other related records.
Marah Finney Collection
by Finney, Marah; Hearn, Ebenezer; Hearn, General Ebenezer; Stevenson, John (1748 – 1989)
7 boxes (2.5 linear feet)
This collection contains materials from the Stevenson and Hearn families of Newtown, later Pocomoke City, Maryland from 1748 to 1989. The earliest documents consist of papers of John Stevenson, a doctor who attended the University of Pennsylvania for medicine in 1797 and 1798, studying under Benjamin Rush. Stevenson also settled estates, and the collection includes records detailing some of the accounts he worked. The collection also includes the scrapbooks assembled by Ebenezer Hearn, who was a teacher and involved in the Temperance Movement in the lower Eastern Shore. The scrapbooks contain news clippings related to the local and national Temperance and alcohol prohibition movement, with other clippings of national events, sermons, and education topics.
William Pitts Survey records
by Unknown (1748 – 1980)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The William Pitts Survey Records Collection contains the finding aid for the collection that is held at the Worcester County Library in Snow Hill, Maryland.
Wicomico Presbyterian Church records
by Wicomico Presbyterian Church (1750 – 1976)
1 box (1.5 linear feet)
The Wicomico Presbyterian Church Collection contains various materials concerning the Wicomico Presbyterian Church and related congregations, however, it does not represent a complete history of the Wicomico Presbyterian Church. All materials in this collection have been photocopied, therefore, it does not contain any original documents, photographs or papers. Information is given about a variety of topics including Presbyterian history in Wicomico County, church pastors and the women of the Wicomico Presbyterian Church's Women's Association. The collection spans from the 18th Century, with copies of documents and transcriptions, through the 1950's, with papers concerning church renovation and weekly church bulletins. Select budget information and correspondence from the early to mid 20th Century can also be viewed. The Wicomico Presbyterian Church celebrated its 250th Anniversary in 1933, commemorating founder Francis Makemie's beginnings in and around the Wicomico River area.
Ed Hammond collection
by Unknown (1752, 1971)
7 cartons, 1 oversize folder (7.75 linear feet)
The Ed Hammond collection consists of Bibles, financial ledgers, journals and ephemera from 1752-1971. The collection offers insight into the genealogies of the Franklin, Warrington, Selby, Martin, Townsend and Upshur families of Maryland. Records also include religious texts, financial ledgers from 1830-1971; and journals and ephemera from 1878-1909. The collection was discovered in the attic of a home in Worcester County, Maryland, and donated to the Center by Ed Hammond.
Ellis, Vincent and Wheatley Families Collection
by Unknown (1758 – 1934)
2 boxes (2.25 linear feet)
This collection contains genealogical research tracing the Ellis family line back to 1804. There are also photocopies of wills, land grants, and census research dating back to the mid-1700s. While a majority of the collection is genealogical information on the Ellis family, there are also magazines from the University of Maryland dating back to 1930. Included also is a hardback book commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 390th Bomb Group with Robert L Vincent’s name printed on the front cover
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.
Griffith and Pugh Family Collection
by Griffith, Benjamin; Pugh, Samuel (1759, 1977)
1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)
This collection contains letters, debt notices, promissory notes, court summons, receipts, indentures, a will, deeds, and loans dated 1759-1919 from the Griffith and Pugh families located in Northampton, Virginia. It also contains Oyster Ground Surveys from 1904 and 1905, and a genealogical record connecting the Elliot, Griffith, and Pugh families (though there is little of the Griffith family in the genealogical record).
John Goslee papers
by Goslee, John (1760 – 1975)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
John Goslee papers document the activities of the Goslee family from 1760-1975 through photocopied documents. Materials include land grants, bonds, and bible records, as well as genealogical research on the family. An 1879 survey of the land tracts "Teagues Folly" and "End of Dispute", is also within the collection.
Parker and Hearn Families Collection
by Unknown (1760 – 1933)
2 boxes (1.75 linear feet)
This collection consists of documents related to the Parker, Hearn, and Byrd families of Worcester and Somerset (later Wicomico) counties from the late eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. The collection is divided into two series: Land and Legal Documents, and the records of the International Order of Odd Fellows lodge of Crisfield, Maryland. The land and legal records should be viewed alongside the Dixon-Davis Collection, as it contains materials on the same individuals.
Special Collections Pamphlet Collection
by Various (1762 – 1985)
9 cartons, 2 boxes (10 linear feet)
The Special Collections Pamphlet Collection consists of over 800 published manuscripts discussing a wide variety of national and international topics. The materials date between 1762 and 1985. Similar topics have been grouped together, but may be found throughout the collection. Some of the major topics included in the collection are: race relations, Australia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, African American history, Native American history, military history (American Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War), education, industry, labor history, agriculture, railways, government and politics, international relations, socialism, communism, economics, prisons, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, prohibition, temperance, women's history and groups, and biographies and obituaries.
Blackwell Library Collection
by Burnett, Mary K.; Dashiell, Cassius M. (1765 – 1965)
4 folders (0.04 linear feet)
This collection contains: Placecards and articles regarding airships, Pictures and clippings of airships, William Preston Lane Memorial bridge brochure, Picture of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his nurse, China clippings and pictures and articles and letters, Letter (march 24, 1934) The News Publishing Co. , Nov. 1873 Commission - John W. Laws, History of Stepney Parish (copy), To the glory of God in Wicomico, Tall ships in Baltimore .
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.
Don Landing Collection
by Landing, Donald (1769 – 1981)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Don Landing Collection contains genealogical information conducted by Donald Landing on the Landing family. Included in the collection is genealogical history of the Landing family members birth and death dates, along with small biographical information of those members. The focus of the research is from 1769 to 1981.
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.
Shirley Nock collection
by Nock, Shirley (1771 – 1910)
1 oversize folder (1.25 linear feet)
The Shirley Nock collection contains historical property documents from Nock's family, primarily from Worcester County, Maryland, and dating between 1771 and circa 1910. The majority of the documents, which include deeds, land patents, surveys, and financial notes, relate to George and Andrew Smith. Also included are items related to Parker and Hearn families, as well as the Leonard family (including strawberry picker tickets).
Bender Family Collection
by Unknown (1772 – 1970)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Bender Family collection details the ancestry of the author. The name of the author is not given to this collection, but her last name is Bender. The author starts with her ancestor from Adams County, Pennsylvania and traces it all the way until she moves to Salisbury, Maryland. The ancestry tracks the family's church involvement until her mother is born. Her mother was born, Evelyn Elizabeth Elliott, blind and married John Royston Green, another blind person. The two would raise the author and her brother through World War I, The Great Depression, and World War II.
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.
Jean Long collection
by Long, Jean (1772 – 1978)
6 boxes, 1 oversize folder (7 linear feet)
This collection of material acquired by Jean Long deals with the history of Maryland including the islands of Deal, Smith and St. Michael's and customs. It contains booklets, articles, scrapbooks, Maryland Hall of Records Bulletins and several Wheeler leaflets. In addition, it contains newspapers, magazines and material covering historic homes and places such as Fairmount Academy. The four Maryland Hall of Records Bicentennial Bulletins for April-July 1776 were donated by William Kline to complete the set.
Margaret Robinson collection
by Robinson, Margaret (1772 – 1950)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Margaret Robinson collection focuses on the genealogy of the Dunn family. The family is able to trace their roots to Thomas Dunn (1772-1829). The majority of the family resides in Somerset and Wicomico County, Maryland. The genealogy includes births, deaths, marriages, and children of the Dunn family.
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.
Anne Gootee Henderson collection
by Henderson, Anne Gootee (1779 – 1943)
4 folders (0.04 linear feet)
This collection contains genealogical information regarding the Metcalf and Marsh families. There is a marriage license for a Joseph Metcalf and Roberta Hammon. There is also a list of birth dates, death dates, and marriages for the Metcalf families. The Marsh families have a list of family members names, with a funeral news clipping for Franklin Marsh.
Tisinger Collection
by Unknown (1779 – 1975)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Tisinger Collection is a detailed genealogy on the Hudson Family of Worcester County, Maryland. The collection contains census data, marriage licenses, and birth and death dates of the Hudson family.
Daniel Family Collection
by Unknown (1780 – 1977)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Daniel Family collection contains genealogical history of the Daniel family. The main focus is on Travis Daniel, Mary Wallace, and David Wallace, of Somerset County, Maryland in the mid 1800s. Along with a family history, there are wills and deeds for the three people mentioned.
United States and Maryland Pictorial Collection
by Unknown (1781 – 1945)
1 box (0.75 linear feet)
This collection contains a pictorial history of the American Soldier, Abraham Lincoln and locations within Maryland. It also includes printed articles about locations in this area including Poplar Hill Mansion and the Nassawango Iron Furnace. An article on Beverly Farm House discusses how it almost became Napoleon Bonaparte's final resting place. Most notably is a published poem by prominent Eastern Shoreman, William B. Tilghman about his home in Snow Hill, Maryland.
Cato Family papers
by Cato, Joanna Hauk (1782 – 1980)
2 boxes, 1 oversize box (3.75 linear feet)
Cato Family papers document the family activities and lineage of the Cato and Wyche families of Greensville County, Virginia and Salisbury, Maryland spanning two centuries. Hand-drawn lineage charts as well as land deeds, account bills, correspondence, and photographs are included and document the extensive family ancestry.
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.
Bill Satterfield collection
by Satterfield, Bill (1783 – 1945)
15 folders, 1 oversize folder (0.2 linear feet)
The Bill Satterfield collection documents life in the United States from circa 1783 to 1905 and as a soldier in World War II from 1943 to 1945, although the collection dates from 1783 to 1945. This collection includes foreign currency, bonds from various railroad companies, correspondence between friends and family members, receipts of purchasing powder, a church report, a witness record for Seaborn Goodall, a labor agreement between Samuel Wayde and Nathan Lapstein, return of compensation of land to William Nathan Harper, a blank account book, two copies of The Church Quarterly Lesson Leaflet for Middle and Senior Grades, a 1906 almanac, an U.S. Army worship bulletin, a 1943 map of Naples, Italy, and The Story of the Corps of Military Police.
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.
Samuel Dawson family papers
by Dawson, Samuel (1783 – 1920)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Samuel Dawson family papers document the activities of Dawson of Virginia and his descendants before, during and after the Civil War from 1783-1920 with the bulk of the material dating from 1861-1868. Materials include legal judgment and the estate inventory of Samuel Dawson, a receipt for horses sold to the Confederacy by Samuel A. Dawson, a diary written by Charles G. Dawson documenting his experience in the Gettysburg campaign, a record of family slaves, a handwritten cookbook and a travel account from Philadelphia to Fauquier, Va. by Henrietta Horner Wyeth during the 1860s as well as Dawson and Cooper family histories. Also included is a handwritten constitution for the Society of the Cincinnati and an abstracts of correspondence from General Thomas Jesup from his campaigns in Florida during the Seminole Wars.
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.
Washington Academy Collection
by Unknown (1784 – 1939)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Washington Academy Collection contains general historical information about Washington Academy. Within the collection, there are some board meeting minutes, some photographs, and some personal letters. The majority of the collection focuses on 1892, and includes the programs and ceremonies performed that year.
Bethlehem Methodist Church Records (Taylor's Island, Md.)
by Bethlehem Methodist Church (1785 – 1978)
4 cartons (4.6 linear feet)
The Bethlehem Methodist Church Records document the membership and activities of the Dorchester County church, as well as Taylor's Island's Methodist congregation before the official church's establishment in 1858. This collection includes minutes from church conferences, membership rolls and congregation registers, and records from meetings, contribution records, Sunday school records, attendance lists, marriage licenses, deeds, and other material related to the church's history.
Captain William Edward Wheatley papers
by Wheatley, William Edward (1786 – 1921)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
The Captain William Edward Wheatley papers document the commercial activities of the Sussex County, Delaware merchant. Wheatley bought, sold, traded, and shipped quantities of wood (including planks and shingles), ashes, agricultural produce, and more to markets mostly in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Included are his correspondence from 1843 to 1873, mostly from merchants including his son William in Philadelphia; Laurel and Broad Creek, Delaware real estate indentures, deeds, and legal agreements that date between 1786 and 1884; twelve notebooks and ledgers documenting the repair of scows and Wheatley's trade between 1822 and 1862; business receipts dating between 1814 and1873; and printed ephemera and loose papers dating between 1854 and 1921. Three indentures relate to an 1862-1863 real estate transaction between Wheatley and an African American, Isaac Morris.
Charles Robert Virgil Hall collection
by Hall, Rob (1789 – 1987)
1 carton, 1 oversize box (2.5 linear feet)
The Charles Robert Virgil Hall collection documents various Eastern Shore families and their activities from 1789-1987, with the bulk of the records dating from 1885-1920. Eastern Shore communities are documented via land records, fraternal organizations, church materials including programs and the Journal of the Diocese of Easton, printed advertisements, family histories, and photographic prints.
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).
Nancy Insley Gribbon collection
by Insley Family (1792 – 1914)
6 oversize boxes (9 linear feet)
This collection is comprised of original papers including deeds, plats, wills, letters, bill of sale, mortgage, receipts, oyster lots, lease, notice, survey, and account pages in the possession of Nancy Insley Gribbon relating to the Insley and allied families of Somerset County, Maryland. The original documents have been photocopied and these photocopies are housed with the original documents. The date range of the material is from 1792 until 1914.
Furbush Family Papers
by Furbush, George Washington; Furbush, Mary Russell (1793 – 1918)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
This collection contains assorted letters and receipts found in the "Old Furbush or Old Watson" farmhouse on Wetipquin Road in Tyaskin, MD in 1977, ranging from 1840 to 1918, of Mary Russell Furbush and her husband George Washington Furbush. Other correspondents are Ebenezer Russell, Ann M. Russell Bush and Leah J. Russell Markwell, siblings of Mary Russell Furbush as well as William Birckhead, Rider and Toadvine, Dr. William H. H. Dashiell, Dr. William T. Smith and James A. J. Willing. Also, included in the collection is a 1793 Maine newspaper which can be found in oversize.
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.
Guy Peck collection
by Peck, Guy (1795 – 1979)
3 boxes, 1 oversize folder (1.75 linear feet)
The Guy Peck collection documents Peck’s devotion to history through the documents he acquired and includes those on education and business practices. Records date from 1795-1979 with the bulk of the material dating from 1915-1940. Specifically, records document the education and life of Conrad or Conard Williams, an African American man from Eden, Maryland who studied at the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, and the secretarial training of Elva Chandler who attended Goldey College in Wilmington, Delaware. Monetary transactions are also documented through a wide variety of receipts, goods purchased and accounting practices from different Eastern Shore families including Hitch and Ruark. Military research on the 1943 Algiers Campaign and correspondence from an enlistee to his mother during the Korean War is also included.
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.
Godfrey Family Collection
by Williams, Margaret F. (1800 – 1946)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Godfrey Family Collection contains genealogical information on the Godfrey family. Included in the collection are letters from members of the Godfrey family who sent Margaret William a quick description of their life. There are also lists of family member birth, death, and marriage dates.
Mia Vye collection
by Unknown (1800 – 1911)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains artifacts from the donor's grandfather of Talbot County, Maryland. Included is the Ulster County (NY) Gazette dated January 4, 1800 discussing the John Fries's Rebellion in Pennsylvania and a poem submitted by a young lady about the death of George Washington. Additionally, this collection contains a copy of "All That's Lovely" published in 1907, and two copies of Harpers Weekly one from 1878 and the other seems to be Civil War Era.
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.
Tudor Hall Collection
by Unknown (1800 – 1961)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
This collection contains various photographs from the Tudor Hall and family photo albums of the Webster and Ballard families.
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.
Newtown Historic District Collection
by Unknown (1805 – 1970)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Newtown Historic District Collection contains historical information on the architecture of the Historical Newtown District in Salisbury, Maryland. The collection contains notes detailing different architectural influences from different time periods within the district. There are also maps of the district to understand how it looks. There are brochures for houses and businesses in the district. The collection also includes the names of people who have lived in the district from 1805-1970.
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.
Edward Stevenson Ledger Transcription Collection
by Green, Ann; Stevenson, Edward (1811 – 1957)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a 1957 transcription by Anne Green of a business ledger believed to have belonged to Edward Stevenson, a merchant from Newtown, Maryland. The transcription includes various business transactions between the dates of January 1811 to November 1812.
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.
Elsie A. Tourville collection
by Unknown (1819 – 1918)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
This collection contains a rough draft, appendices, and other ephemera relating to Elsie A. Tourville's publication on book collector and Wicomico County Church Father, Isaac Levin English. English's books were transferred to the Burgess Eastern Shore Early Americana Museum in Marion Station, Maryland. Tourville's book is a detailed list of those books transferred.
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.
Nutters Election House Collection
by Wicomico Historical Society (1820 – 1986)
3 boxes, 13 oversize folders (22.75 linear feet)
The Nutters Election House Collections consists of over 2,500 objects and archival items from national state and local political campaigns spanning from 1820-1986. The archival portion of the collection consists of nearly 700 items covering aspects of local, state, and national political campaigns from advertisement to completion. Additionally, the collection contains newspapers, as well as some general business concerning the Nutters Election House Museum.
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.
Evelyn Jefferson Fox papers
by Cator Family; Fox, Evelyn Jefferson (1822 – 1927)
1 box, 1 oversize box (3 linear feet)
The Evelyn Jefferson Fox papers document the activities of her family members who resided on Taylor’s Island and in Federalsburg, Maryland. Records document the family’s activities through nineteenth-century correspondence and photographs. Two photographic scrapbooks from 1910-1920 also document the cultural landscape and family activities through photographic images and newspaper clippings of Ocean City, Federalsburg, and Taylors Island.
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.
Arthur Leonard collection
by Unknown (1828 – 1950)
2 cartons, 1 oversize box (3.5 linear feet)
The Arthur Leonard collection takes a look at mid to late 19th century Salisbury through photographs and print material. Series one centers on the economic life of Salisbury. It includes advertising, printed material and photographs of many of the leading and lesser known companies including oil drilling.
Elmer Ruark papers
by Ruark, Elmer (1830 – 1970)
1 carton, 1 oversize folder (1 linear feet)
The Elmer Ruark papers document the religious work of the former mayor of Salisbury, Maryland. The collection spans Ruark’s research into the history of Allen Memorial Baptist Church of Salisbury. In addition, the records include research and publications related to Rev. Noah Davis, founder of the Baptist Publication Society; Elmer Ruark and Noah Davis are distant relatives. The collection dates from 1830-1970 with the bulk of the material dating from 1930-1958.
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.
Pittsville Historical Material collection
by Unknown (1832 – 1982)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a photocopy of an agreement between Benjamin H. Byrd and James M. Fooks in 1832. In the agreement Byrd and Fooks entered into a partnership to open a store located in Derrickson's Crossroads now Pittsville.
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.
Howard and Marvin E. Cox Ledger and Journal
by Cox, Howard; Cox, Marvin (1838 – 1982)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Howard and Marvin E. Cox Ledger and Journal contains detailed handwritten vital information on individuals in Nanticoke and other Wicomico County communities, in addition to narratives recorded by Howard and Marvin Cox. Included are records listing marriages (1865-1979) and deaths (1838-1982) with a separate section for African American deaths (1898-1980). At the end of the ledger is a journal written by Marvin Cox from 1918 to 1964 describing the oyster and construction business in the community, including the meeting minutes of the Willing Workers of Nanticoke. The entire ledger is transcribed and attached to the finding aid.
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.
Maddox Genealogy Collection
by Maddox Family (1840 – 1942)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Maddox Genealogy Collection contains family records over the Maddox family. The Maddox family records are taken from their family bible. The information contains birth, death, and marriage dates for the family. The majority of the collection dates from 1850s-1950s.
Benjamin Marsh Diary
by Marsh, Benjamin F. (1841 – 1922)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Photocopied diary of Benjamin F. Marsh, (1841-1922), he was a native of Smith Island, Somerset County, Maryland. The diary documents Marsh's life on Smith Island along with national events from around 1900-1905. Transcribed by his daughters, Addie, Sadie and Sally.
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.
Miles Family survey collection
by Miles, Samuel F.; Miles, William Ballard Jr.; Miles, William Ballard Sr.; Miles, William F.W. (1842 – 1978)
11 cartons (11 linear feet)
The Miles Family survey collection documents numerous Eastern Shore land boundaries. Until the mid-twentieth century, the state of Maryland did not emphasis accuracy of land surveys or the collection of deeds. The work of the Miles family allowed the State of Maryland to utilize original Eastern Shore deeds to legally designate boundary and partition lines. In numerous cases, the Miles’ family records were the only form of land documentation on the Eastern Shore. Consequently, the State of Maryland legally recognized the Miles Family Survey Collection in the court of law and have been used to settle land disputes such as the D379 Assateague Island Land suit. The collection has been the basis for issuing boundary lines, prep construction areas, mapmaking, and engineering. Many of the plats, surveys, and deeds are predominately from Somerset, Worcester, and Wicomico counties, but the collection also extends to the Upper Shore of Maryland, Delaware in Kent and Sussex, and Accomack County, Virginia. The collection is narrowed into election districts. The materials date from 1842-1978 with the bulk of the material dates from 1929-1977.
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.
Mears Family collection
by Unknown (1843 – 1957)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Mears Collection contains birth and death records from the Mears family bible, as well as a certificate of marriage between William Mears and Virginia Belwade on December 20, 1866. The collection also contains a photograph of Ellen Mears.
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.
The Lady's Wreath Collection
by Medical Bureaus of Information on Birth Control (1845 – 1930)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a copy of the Lady's Wreath from January 1845. Additionally, this collection contains a pamphlet on birth control published in 1930 by Dr. Norman Carr in London.
Carel Langeler collection
by Langeler, Carel (1847 – 1968)
3 cartons, 2 oversize boxes (5.25 linear feet)
The Carel Langeler collection includes a considerable number of publications from late-19th to early-20th-century American society. Of particular interest are several popular literary journals, monthly magazines for women and children, and influential national publications such as Harper’s Weekly and Pucks. These publications document contemporary social and political thought in the United States from a variety of perspectives. The majority of the materials were acquired by Carel Langeler from thrift and antique stores throughout the eastern United States during the mid-20th century. The collection also includes personal material relating to Carel Langeler and his immediate family.
Claggett Society of Maryland collection
by Claggett Society of Maryland (1847 – 1917)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains photocopies of materials referring to the "Claggett Society of Maryland" and the mitre of Bishop Claggett from the Diocese of Maryland.
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.
J. Howard and Louise H. Adkins Sharptown scrapbook
by Adkins, J. Howard; Adkins, Louise H. (1848 – 1911)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The J. Howard and Louise H. Adkins Sharptown Scrapbook contains a scrapbook entitled "To Speak of Many Things About Sharptown, Maryland: A Collection of Historical Bits and Pieces" by J. Howard Adkins and Louise H. Adkins. The scrapbook discusses the history of Sharptown.
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 L. Burton Collection
by Shepherd, James S.; Stockly, John (1849 – 1919)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The collection contains a letter dated November 16, 1849 and is between two brothers John and Aynes Stockly. The second folder contains a report on the land office of Maryland dated 1919, and a book celebrating 150 years of banking on the Eastern Shore dated 1955.
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.
Laws and Hastings Families Photographs
by Hastings, Elmer F.; Laws, Agnes B. (1850, 1970)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The photographs of the Laws and Hastings collection portrays an extensive family lineage of the Laws, Hastings, and Holland families of Parsonsburg and Ocean City, Maryland from 1850s and 1970s. Photographs include family portraits, individual portraits, group photos, and the family business enterprises, such as Hastings Hatchery and the family farm. These photographs were acquired over the course of several decades by granddaughters Sandra Anderson and Marlene Mumford.
Messick Family Photographs Collection
by Columbia Portrait Co. (1850 – 1920)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
This collection consists of numerous mid-19th century to early 20th century photographs found in the barn loft of Harry Messick in Allen, Maryland. Also included is a surveyor's field book by an unknown author from 1853 to 1855. In the field book are tracts from East Princess Anne area: Woterford Corrected, Arabia, Woolf's Denn, Wolf Worth, Miles Good Luck, Middle Pasture, Foul's Meadow, Tilghman's Fortune and Turpins Choice.
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.
Walter Thurston Photograph Collection
by Thurston, Walter (circa 1850 – 1970s)
13 boxes, 2 oversize folders (7.75 linear feet)
This collection contains photographs both taken by and collected by Walter C. Thurston, a skilled local photographer. Included in this collection are color and black and white photographs and negatives of aerial, street and city-scape views of Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland and surrounding regions including Somerset, Dorchester and Worcester Counties and Sussex County, Delaware. The collection of images captures local businesses, school buildings, public events, neighborhoods, and area attractions from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s. Also included in the collection are historic photographs of Salisbury and the Delmarva Peninsula dating back to the 1850s that Thurston collected.
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.
Avery W. Hall papers
by Hall, Avery W. (1853 – 1982)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
Avery W. Hall papers document Hall’s participation as a civic leader in Salisbury Maryland and surrounding regions from 1853-1889, 1932-1982 with the bulk of the material dating from 1945-1970. Hall’s leadership is identified through a series of political memorabilia including correspondence from Governor Millard Tawes and Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Also included in the collection are booklets from Avery W. Hall Insurance Agency relating to Peninsula Regional Hospital and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Project.
Fairmount Academy collection
by Fairmount Academy (1853 – 1968)
4 folders (0.04 linear feet)
The Fairmount Academy collection contains unofficial records of students enrolled in Fairmount Academy from 1925 to 1968. The records have the names of the students, birth dates, tardies, absences, and academic information, as well as a class photograph. There are also papers of Frank Haynie, a local water-man, in this collection. Student records dating after 1945 are restricted and can only be viewed with special permission from Nabb Center staff.
Fletcher Genealogy Collection
by Unknown (1853 – 1919)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Fletcher Genealogy Collection contains one sheet of paper that has a list of many Fletcher family members. This genealogical collection has the birth and death dates of the people included.
Fred and Frances Breuckmann collection
by Unknown (1854 – 1976)
1 box, 1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)
The Fred and Frances Breuckmann collection consists of papers and reproductions related to the Fitch family in Michigan and Wisconsin; 27 glass plate negatives from a circa 1940s Talbot County photographer; and various publications dating between 1854 and 1912 primarily related to woodworking and carpentry.
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.
Mary Anne Pieper Collection
by Dixon, Maggie; Pieper, Mary Anne; White, Anne; White, Evelyn (1855 – 1987)
14 cartons, 1 oversize folder (17 linear feet)
This collection consists of correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, and journals of the Dixon, White and Pieper Families of Pocomoke City, Maryland. Beginning in the mid-19th century, extensive personal correspondence between family members chronicles a broad family history over 100 years. Family bibles and photographs capture births, marriages and deaths of the Dixon and White families of Pocomoke City as well as life on the Eastern Shore in the late 19th and early 20th century.
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.
Wicomico Public Libraries Collection
by Wicomico County Libraries (1856 – 1985)
4 cartons, 2 oversize boxes (6.5 linear feet)
This collection includes family research, publications, photos and historical materials from the Wicomico County Free Library (now Wicomico Public Libraries). Series 1 is family research related to the Dashiell family and some materials related to other families.The Dashiell family documents consist of hand-written family history manuscripts and family trees. Two folders contain other family history research and records. The second series is historical materials. The United Fund of Wicomico County records are documents related to contributions by local businesses and the contents of scrapbooks for yearly fund drives. The 1856 school workbook contains mathematics notes. The legal records are an index of Wicomico County civil court cases, a Works Progress Administration record of workers on the Johnson Pond Spillway construction, and photo reproductions of manuscript records of postmasters of Wicomico and Somerset Counties. The Creative Works are two sheet music booklets, prints of Wicomico County sketches, and a list of winners of the Salisbury Award. The books are a pictorial history of the American Civil War from 1862, Delaware American Revolution bicentennial booklet on Caesar Rodney, A Handbook for Delmarva Archaeology, and a facsimile reproduction in book form of The Proceedings of the Constitutional Convention of 1776 and First Maryland Constitution. Series 3 comprises publications of local interest and content. Series 4 consists of photos and images associated with the Salisbury and Wicomico County area. Some Words About Preservation was a publication of the Maryland Historical Trust that gave news on the status of historical site preservation. Tidewater Times contains articles related to Eastern Shore topics, as well as advertisements of area businesses. The collection of journals and journal articles consist of Maryland and Delaware archaeology articles and journals, two copies of Shellfish Digest from winter 1979, and four issues of the Old Somerset newsletter from 1985. Series 4 contains photos and images of Wicomico County and Salisbury dating from the 1890s to the 1970s.
St. Peter's Methodist Church records
by St. Peter's Methodist Church (1857 – 1984)
2 boxes, 2 folders (4.25 linear feet)
St. Peter’s Methodist Church records consist of the records of St. Peter’s Methodist Church in Hopewell, Maryland, offering insight into a Methodist congregation from 1857-1984. It contains ledgers documenting the church’s baptisms, marriages, membership, and finances. It includes a ledger recording the church’s history to 1869, and a copy of the deed uniting it with Immanuel Methodist Church in Crisfield, Maryland, in 1965. The collection also contains ephemera related to the church. It includes a photograph of volunteers repainting the church in 1954, and a program marking the church’s 200th anniversary in 1982.
Henry T. Bell papers
by Bell, Henry T. (1858 – 1918)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
The papers of Henry T. Bell document land purchases in Berlin, Maryland and the business relationship conducted between Bell, his wife Lillie and the William B. Tilghman Company from 1858 – 1918 with the bulk of the material dating from 1895-1916. Also included is personal correspondence to Henry and Lillie Bell from their children and other acquaintances as well as personal account information and his last will and testament.
White Family Collection
by Unknown (1858 – 1986)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The White Collection contains birth and death records of White family members taken from their family bibles. The collection also contains contains photographs of H. Stuart White, Susan Satchel (mother of Hiden M. White), and Maranda White (mother of William F. White).
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.
Downes Family photographs
by Unknown (1860 – 1920)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Downes Family photographs document the family circa 1860-1920 in a series of tintypes and in black and white photographic prints.
Humphreys Family papers
by Humphreys, Eugene W.; Humphreys, Josephine (1860 – 1963)
4 cartons, 2 boxes (5 linear feet)
The Humphreys family papers document the educational and social activities of Dr. Eugene and Josephine Humphreys and their children who lived at 105 Broad Street, Salisbury, Maryland. Materials date from 1867-1963 with the bulk of the material dating from 1890-1933 including correspondence, educational, economic and photographic materials of the family. Also documented through correspondence, legal records, and photographs are boarders who resided with the Humphreys and associated families including Mary Gordon Toadvine, Joseph and Mary Graham and John D. Williams.
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.
Joseph A. Graham papers
by Graham, Joseph A. (1860 – 1942)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (3.5 linear feet)
The Joseph A. Graham papers document Joseph A. Graham’s career, life, and family through letters, postcards, telegrams, photographs and ephemera. Topics include journalism, newspapers, and theater, offering insight into life in the United States during the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era.
Lankford Family photographs
by Lankford, Scott, and Porter families (1860 – 1947)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
The Lankford family photographs documents the lives and marital relationships of the Lankford, Porter, Scott, and Hayward families from 1860 to 1947. The photographs focus mainly on the Lankford family of Princess Anne, Maryland, particularly Dr. Henry “Harry” Marshall Lankford. Photographs within the collection include cabinet cards, tintypes, and gelatin silver prints. Diary transcriptions from Ida Marshall Lankford provide insight into her life while living at Beckford Manor in 1894.
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.
Mount Family papers
by Mount Family (1860 – 1927)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Mount Family papers exhibits a 19th century household living in Spence, Worcester County, Maryland. The series of documents, dates from 1860-1897, and contains deeds of their property on Public Landing road, family bible records, and a dissembled scrapbook including portraits on tin types, carte de visites, and cabinet cards.
Confederate Bank Note collection
by Unknown (1861 – 1954)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Confederate Bank Note collection documents the Confederate and individual southern states' monetary culture during the Civil War, spanning 1861-1866. There are also bank notes from Germany, Canada, The Netherlands, and Bermuda spanning from 1914-1954.
S. Norris Pilchard III papers
by Pilchard, S. Norris (1861 – 1974)
1 box, 1 oversize box (2.75 linear feet)
The S. Norris Pilchard III papers consist of the personal papers of S. Norris Pilchard III, and his family and local ephemera from circa 1861 to 1974. The collection contains advertising, correspondence, photographs, periodicals and ephemera offering insight into the Gunby family and into business and civic life on the Delmarva Peninsula. It includes photographs of L.W. Gunby and of Joseph A. Graham, the editor of the Kansas City Times. It also includes a notebook of original poetry by S. Norris Pilchard Jr. and correspondence and periodicals from S. Norris Pilchard III's service in the United States’ Navy during the Second World War.
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
Carey Family collection
by Carey, Alfred B. (1863 – 1960)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Carey Family collection contains Civil War records for four brothers of the Carey Family. Included is a photocopy of a pension form, an invalid pension form, and government letters pertaining to pensions the Carey brothers were receiving. The collection also has photocopies of pension certificates all pertaining to the Carey brothers and those surviving them, and photocopies of photographs of the Carey brothers.
Duvall and Williams Families collection
by Duvall Family; Pennington, Edmund; Pennington, Fredus; Williams, Bessie (1863 – 1955)
3 boxes, 1 oversize folder (3.25 linear feet)
The Duvall and Williams families were community-oriented people who served as farmers, doctors, and attorneys from Kennedyville, Kent County, Maryland, and Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland as well as northern Delaware. Within the Duvall and Williams Families collection are family photograph albums, ledgers, a scrapbook, and ephemera. The photograph albums dating to the 1880s to 1950s offer a glimpse into the lives of the families. The primary focus of the collection is the series of photographs that depict farm life, a Methodist Church Camp Meeting one of the families attended, family vacations, their pets, and farm animals. The ledgers date from the 1850s to the 1890s and pertain to farming on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Delaware’s New Castle County. The scrapbook dates from the early 1800s to 1900 and contains newspaper clippings from the Mid-Atlantic region.
Eben and Mary Murray collection
by Murray, Eben; Murray, Mary (1863, 1910)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Eben and Mary Murray Collection contain financial bills and documents for spouses Mary and Eben Murray. There are also photographs of Mount Vernon and Cambridge, Maryland. There are also letters requesting orders to local companies on the Eastern Shore. There is also a "The Season's Best" magazine from Kennerly and Mitchell Clothiers that gives images and descriptions of men's fashion for the Fall 1909 and Winter 1910.
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."
Morris Family papers
by Morris, Dorothy C. (1864 – 1986)
1 carton, 2 oversize boxes (4.25 linear feet)
The Morris Family papers document the Salisbury, Maryland residents who lived at 533 South Division Street and owned and operated the Morris Millwork Company. Photographic prints and funeral ephemera document the relationships of Levin Merrill Morris, his wife, S. Martha and their daughter, Dorothy Catherine, 1890-1955. Additionally, handwritten notes on family birth, marriage and death records have been maintained, this includes an 1864 Evidence of Title for Richard Morris of the US Colored Troop. Dorothy’s friendships with her college classmates are documented in a scrapbook she compiled while at Temple University as well as in The Tatler, the yearbook of Wicomico High School.
Burton Family Diaries
by Burton Family (1865 – 1920)
8 folders (0.8 linear feet)
The Burton Family Diaries were written by Henry Melvin, Ada Bogardus, and Julia Burton in Romulus, New York. Henry Melvin Burton, who was a farmer, postmaster, and insurance salesman, wrote the nine diaries between 1865 and 1873 when he was married to his first wife, Sarah Hill, with whom he had his daughter Julia. After Sarah's death, he married the younger Ada Bogardus in 1893. Ada wrote the diaries that date 1897 to 1900, 1902 to 1904, 1906 to 1907, 1912, 1916, 1918, and 1920. However, when Henry died in January 1916, Julia wrote entries in the diary. The diaries include entries about daily life in rural upstate New York, but also mention national events such as the assassination of President Lincoln, the beginning of the Spanish-American War in 1898, and presidential elections. In 1920, Ada was purportedly one of the first women to vote in Seneca County. She worked for the Mount Green Cemetery Association.
Jackson Family photographs
by Jackson Family (1865 – 1968)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Jackson Family photograph collection visually documents the prominent Salisbury, Maryland family including United States Senator William P. Jackson and Maryland Republican State Central Committee member, William Newton Jackson. Florence Rue, wife of William Newton Jackson, and daughter of Philadelphia National Bank President, Levi Lingo Rue and family is also visually documented in this series of photographic images. Visually, the images document the wealth and status of the two families, from 1865-1968 with the bulk of the images dating from 1880-1920.
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.
Vincent and Morris photograph album
by Unknown (circa 1865, 1918)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Tintype and carte de visite photograph album of the Vincent and Morris families of Worcester and Wicomico Counties, Maryland and their descendants of Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware, c.1865-1918. The portraits depict the faces of the family including Mary B. Vincent, Thomas James Vincent Morris, and H. Durward Williamson, Jr.
Chesapeake Avenue (Crisfield, MD) Plat
by Unknown (1867 – 1915)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
This collection contains a hand-drawn plat of Chesapeake Avenue (formerly Cemetery Avenue) in Crisfield, MD with related notes on deeds of the area ranging from 1867 to 1915.
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.
John D. Williams papers
by Williams, John D. (1867 – 1920)
3 folders (0.3 linear feet)
The John D. Williams papers contain the financial records of the Salisbury, Maryland resident and owner of L.E. WIlliams Company from 1867 to 1920. Included are two savings account booklets from the 1900s to 1920, financial notes and estate documents from the 1890s, a financial ledger also used for the minutes of the Salisbury Coronet Band from the 1870s, and two high school graduation speeches from 1899 and 1901.
Barren Creek Springs Cemetery Book CD
by Barren Creek Cemetery (1868 – 1917)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a CD-Rom of scans of Barren Creek Cemetery Book from 1868 to 1917. The original book is at the Adkins Historical Museum Complex in Mardela Springs, MD. The book contains the deceased's birth and death dates and place of birth and in most cases, cause of death as well as which plot that are buried.
Benjamin Franklin Kennerly papers
by Kennerly, Benjamin Franklin (1868 – 1982)
1 carton, 1 oversize box (1.75 linear feet)
The Benjamin Franklin Kennerly papers document the extensive business background of one of Salisbury, Maryland’s mayors. Correspondences and receipts, as well as ledgers and checkbooks, record the personal and business interactions of a small-town businessman at the beginning of the twentieth century. Correspondence and receipts dated after his death, created by his family members and business partners, provide insight into the elongated process of receiving life insurance and selling off businesses. The papers also include family photographs, advertisements, and other business notes and materials. The papers date from 1868-1982 and include modern publications referencing B. F. Kennerly and subjects he found interesting.
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.
Dorothy Pinto Papers
by Pinto, Cora; Pinto, Thomas (1869 – 1918)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains correspondence between Cora Pinto and her husband Thomas Pinto from 1917-1918. Additionally, there is a copy of the witness statement regarding John Pinto's last will and testament along with the copy of his will.
Records of the City of Salisbury City Clerk
by City of Salisbury (1869 – 1987)
9 cartons, 13 folders (13 linear feet)
The Records of the City of Salisbury City Clerk include 12 ledgers containing the city's charter, ordinances, and meeting minutes from 1869 to 1987. The collection also contains loose ordinances passed from 1890 to 1960 and loose meeting minutes that document City Hall activities from 1924 to 1952. Until 1924, the records were handwritten; from 1924 to 1987, records are typescript. Also included in these records is the 1932 Bicentennial Celebration's signature register. Includes records from M-216 #3 and #4.
Carolyn Adkins Collection
by Adkins, Carolyn (1870 – 1982)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection contains research, photographs, family histories, and correspondence of those within Sharptown, Maryland from 1870 to 1982. Documents detail genealogy, businesses, and the development of the town.
Delmarva Cookbook Collection
by Shivers, Mary Ann Hillman; Zieger, Peyton (circa 1870 – 1981)
4 folders (0.04 linear feet)
This collection contains various cookbooks from individuals or organizations from the Delmarva Peninsula. Included are a compilation of weekly recipes in the Salisbury Daily Times newspaper, gathered from July 1980 to June 1981, entitled A Year at...Peyton's Place, Plate Offerings: A Cookbook from Old Trinity Church (Church Creek, MD) and the Cookbook of Mary Ann Hillman Shivers (ca. 1870s).
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.
William B. Tilghman Company records
by William B. Tilghman Company (1870 – 1975)
25 cartons (30 linear feet)
The W.B. Tilghman Fertilizer Company Collection contains a vast array of items and business records pertaining to the W.B. Tilghman Company. These include such items as company photographs, ink stamps, and a stock certificate seal press. There are also stock certificate books from throughout the 20th century. Another portion of the W.B. Tilghman Fertilizer Company Collection is "The Tiller" newsletter. The collection contains a near complete compilation of the newsletter covering the years 1943 to the 1960s. Inside the newsletters, there are articles on historic homes, buildings, and plantations from Delmarva. On the business side of the collection, there is an assortment of meeting minute books for shareholders and directors meetings, ledgers, journals, crop books, company records. There are also historical records such as the Wm. B. Tilghman Company charter, Governor’s citation of the 100th Anniversary of the Wm. B. Tilghman Company, and the Enlistment Certificate of William B. Tilghman, 1912.
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.
Religious Hymnal Collection
by Antioch Methodist Church (1871 – 1955)
1 carton, 1 box (1.5 linear feet)
The Religious Hymnal Collection ranges from 1871 to 1955 and contains a total of 23 music books and 1 biography about Bach. The music books contain religious sheet music as well as hymns.
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.
Washington Hotel Collection
by Unknown (1871 – 1930)
12 boxes (17 linear feet)
This collection contains 5 series of materials that relate to either the Washington Hotel or the town of Princess Anne. The first series comprises of Ledgers, which include 39 hotel registers, 15 cash account books and 9 other ledgers. Series II contains music related items, including sheet music that ranges in date from the 1880s to the 1920s and includes artists such as Irving Berlin, John Phillip Sousa and Stephen Foster. Also included in this series are issues of The Etude a musical magazine, ranging from 1901 to 1927. Finally in this series there are songbooks that range in date from 1888 to 1921. Series III contains manuscripts that relate to the Washington Hotel and John D. Wallop as proprietor of it. This series ranges in date from 1900 to 1920, and includes receipts, correspondence, and solicitations to the hotel, menus, and financial records. Series IV contains manuscripts relating to the town of Princess Anne and John D. Wallop serving as mayor of the town. This series ranges in date from 1909 to 1914 and contains correspondence, receipts, and public works related correspondence and receipts. Series V contains artifacts and is comprised of one Vee Dee Sherry bottle and a child’s vest.
Father Mathew's Total Abstinence Society Ledger (Norristown, Pennsylvania)
by Doran, Lawrence (1872 – 1912)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
Recorded by Lawrence Doran of Norristown, Pennsylvania, this ledger documents the members of the Father Mathew's Total Abstinence Society from 1872 to 1912. From 1879 to 1912, Doran also maintained a longhand journal that primarily discussed his finances and construction business.
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.
Bates Family papers
by Bates Family (1873 – 1989)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
The Bates Family papers document the family’s extensive history in Worcester County and Baltimore, Maryland through vital records of the Bates, Starr, Norris, and Murray families. The Bates family is also documented via court records, financial histories and photographs. Correspondingly, records also document the Methodist Protestant church in which the Bates family has been involved for decades; these include the correspondence and articles of Rev. Benjamin Alfred Dumm nephew of Rev. Laurence Webster Bates D.D. The materials date from 1873-1989 with the bulk of the material dating from 1893-1928.
James Augustus Waller papers
by Waller, James (1873 – 1986)
1 box, 1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)
This small collection contains papers and personal possessions related to James A. Waller, Jr., (1889-1986) Deacon of Christ Episcopal Church, Blackwell Virginia, 1953 to 1986. Items of primary interest include newspaper clippings about Waller, copies of genealogical material used by Waller to apply to the Society of Colonial Wars in 1981, and photographs of Waller with fellow clergy from 1953.
Mental Photographs Journal (Medford, Massachusetts)
by Unknown (1873 – 1935)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This Mental Photographs Journal was compiled between 1873 and 1935 with most of the entries occurring in 1873. Given to "Mazie" from "her 'little' cousin Hosie," this journal has entries from various locations with the majority from Medford, Massachusetts and Brookfield, Nova Scotia, but also includes: Liverpool, Nova Scotia; Harvard, Massachusetts; Tufts, Massachusetts; the Atlantic; and Boston, Massachusetts. Each "mental photograph" consists of two pages of questions and answers that offer rich personal details about the respondent.
Lester Fooks Collection
by Fooks, Lester (1874 – 1986)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
The Lester Fooks Collection was compiled by the Private from Salisbury, Maryland primarily between 1941 and 1945, although some of the material dates after this period to 1986 and even more dates before to 1874. The collection documents Fooks' service in Europe during the Second World War. The collection consists of photographs of American troops during the construction of a bridge, photographs of Adolf Hitler and German troops, French postcards, Reichsbank notes ranging from 1 to 100,000 that date between 1908 and 1923, Dutch athletic awards from the 1930s, German cigarettes with Nazi stamps, a Nazi pin and uniform cutting, an American stamp, and coins from Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands, Great Britain, Canada, and the United States that date between 1874 and 1986. The collection also includes a German ammunitions box with Fooks' addresses written on top.
R.E. Powell newsletter
by Unknown (1874 – 1964)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The R.E. Powell Newsletter contains a 90th anniversary newsletter from the R.E. Powell Company. The newsletter contains employee information, Wicomico county news, and a brief history of R.E. Powell.
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.
Hodgman Family Journals
by Hodgman, Helena L. Hauserman; Hodgman, Kendrick Kane (1875 – 1932)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
The Hodgman Family Journals document the lives of Hellena (Hellen) Hauserman and Kendrick Hodgman from 1875 to 1932 in sixteen journals. Two of the journals are written by Hellen in 1875 and 1876 prior to her marriage to Kendrick and describe her daily activities on her family's farm in Parma, Ohio. Thirteen of the journals are written by Kendrick, from 1891 and 1919-1932, about his daily activities in Ohio. The last journal's author is unknown but chronicles the Hodgman family's history from 1875 to 1932.
William S. Moore III papers
by Moore, William (1875, 1989)
8 boxes (7 linear feet)
The collection includes a biographical sketch of William S. Moore and extensive materials relating to Mr. Moore’s exciting and interesting service as a financial officer in Europe during World War II, especially the securing of German gold hoards in East Germany before the area was taken over by the Russians. The career series relates to matters of the Wicomico Board of Education, the Maryland Association of Boards of Education, Delmarva Power & Light Company, and local real estate. Series III contains personal and career information plus curriculum vitae. Civic matters, politics, Lion’s Club, United Way, and general Delmarva dedications are contained in Series IV. The last series contains material on legal, estate, and financial matters.
Mental Photographs Journal (Portland, Maine)
by Churchill, Joe (1876 – 1912)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This Mental Photographs Journal was compiled between 1876 and 1912 by Joe Churchill of Portland, Maine. Each "mental photograph" consists of questions and answers that offer rich personal details about the respondent. There are 39 entries and after 1900 some of the answers were written for unlisted questions, such as favorite actor and actress.
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.
Uriah White Collection
by White, Uriah (1877 – 1965)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Uriah White Collection contains bibliographic information on Uriah F. White. Included are newspaper clippings about Uriah. Also included are photographs of Uriah White. There are also honors and retirement forms for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, where Uriah F. White worked.
Carey Church Records
by Bowman, George A.; Carey Church (1878 – 1982)
folders ( linear feet)
The Carey Church records contains information pertaining to the pastors and members of the Gumboro Circuit Parsonage in Delaware. The majority of the records detail baptisms, probationers, marriages that took place at the church from the late 1890s to the early 1900s. An alphabetical list of church members and a chronological list of pastors dating from 1883 – 1982 is present in the collection.
Reports from the Ocean City Life-Saving Station
by North Beach Life-Saving Station (1878-1916)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The collection offers a glimpse into the functionality of two United States Life-Saving Stations, one of the predecessors to the modern U.S. Coast Guard, on Maryland’s Atlantic coast. The collection includes the Keeper’s Reports from the Ocean City Life-Saving Station in Ocean City, Maryland and Wreck Reports from the North Beach Life-Saving Station on the Maryland portion of Assateague Island. The Keeper’s Reports offer a record of day to day duties in the early years of the Ocean City Station while the Wreck Reports document rescues and shipwrecks off Assateague Island in the early part of the twentieth century and the transition of the Life-Saving Service to the U.S. Coast Guard in 1915.
Farlow Civil War Pension collection
by Unknown (1879 – 1920)
6 folders (0.06 linear feet)
The Farlow Civil War Pension collection contains information on six members of the Farlow family who served in the American Civil War. The collection consists of their applications for pensions, payments for disability, certificates of soldiery, and other pension-related applications from the Department of the Interior, city, and county courts.
Fred Grier collection
by Grier, Fred (1879 – 1972)
4 boxes, 1 oversize box (9 linear feet)
This collection contains photographs, news clippings, invoices, correspondence, minutes and a variety of material related to the Salisbury Fire Department, its origins, activities, and role in the city of Salisbury, Maryland. Also of interest in the collection is a series dedicated to disasters and emergencies such as railroad derailments and industrial explosions. Much of the collection is devoted to photographs of fires and disasters which have occurred in and around Salisbury, Maryland since the early part of the 20th century. This collection provides a unique look at the growth of a municipal government agency, transportation, and technology as well as living and working conditions.
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.
Business Receipts Collection
by Dorman & Smyth Hardware Co.; Pusey, B. S.; Tilghman's Fish Mixture (1880 – 1925)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a series of receipts from the beginning of the 1900s. There are also vaccination cards and proof of payments. The following businesses are featured William B. Harvey Thoroughbred Guernsey Cattle, Dorman & Smith Hardware Co, Tilghman Fish Mixture, E.S. Adkins & Co, Philips & Legg, Diamond State Telephone Company, Toadvine & Son Fire Insurance, Charles R. Hayman, R. E. Powell & Co, Hartford Life and Annuity Insurance Company, Salisbury Building, Loan, and Banking Association, Rockawalking Canning Company, Peninsula General Hospital, Ulman & Sons Dealers in Fine Liquors and Lacy Thoroughgood.
Carruthers Family Papers
by Andrews, Linda (1880 – 1960)
1 box, 2 oversize folders (0.5 linear feet)
The Carruthers Family Papers tell about the lives the Carruthers Family over three generations whom started in Cumberland, England and then migrated to the United States, where they first landed in Worth County, Missouri, then to New York, before settling down in Worchester County, Maryland. The collection includes print materials that feature the Carruthers Family throughout the 1880s to around the 1960s. All of the materials are in print or photo static copies of the original, and include accounts of various family histories, handwritten and typed correspondences, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and other assorted materials. The collection is arranged in accordance to how it was received as well as in chronological order. The majority of the materials were acquired by John Carruthers’s great-great grandchild, Linda Janes Andrews.
E. Sheldon Jones Collection
by Jones, E. Sheldon; Jones, I. Ernest (1880 – 1968)
3 boxes, 1 oversize folder (2.75 linear feet)
The E. Sheldon Jones collection documents the career of the Salisbury Advertiser editor, E. Sheldon Jones, and his father, I. Ernest Jones, who was the Mayor of Salisbury from 1916 to 1920. The collection includes newspaper clippings and papers related to Jones' mayoral term, financial information of both Jones', photographs dating between the 1880s and 1940s, a State of Maryland court docket from James E. Cathell dating 1880-1882, handwritten and written recipes, and internal memos from the Red Star Motor Coach Company between 1942 and 1946.
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.
Hall Family Photographs
by The Darby Studio (1880 – 1920)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains photographs of the Hall family from Delmarva. Many of them appear to have been taken in the late 19th-early 20th centuries; only some members of the family have been identified.
James Brown Family Photograph Collection
by Butler, Paul (1880 – 1920)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains various photocopies and photograph negatives of the James Brown family. It includes all photocopied black and white photographs, many dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. It also contains the negative film strips and initial produced photographs covered in protective seals. Also included is a newspaper photograph of artist Arnold Roberts detailing the Dames Quarter area in which the Brown family lived. The photographs were produced by Paul Butler, and the Times Newspaper photo was taken by Bill Duck.
Levin Saunders Short Family Collection
by Unknown (1880 – 1950)
1 folder, 1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
This collection contains several late 19th to the early 20th century photographs of the Short Family. Included are Dr. Levin Causey, Levin Sanders Short, Lillian White Short, Cannon R. Short, Jennie White and Leah Jane Causey Short, all ancestors of Elizabeth Cissel. Also included is an obituary for Levin Short, news clipping regarding the 8th annual Short family gathering in 1939 and a US Army honorable discharge for Charles E. White, brother of Lillian White Short.
Lynn Perry papers
by Perry, Lynn (1880 – 1960)
9 boxes, 2 oversize boxes (6.75 linear feet)
The Lynn Perry papers document his military service as an officer in the American Expeditionary Forces and a Lieutenant Corporal in World War II, as well as his personal interests in genealogy, the Mason-Dixon Boundary Line, and the Civil War with materials dating from 1880-1960, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1910-1945. Materials within the collection include his diary and a series of photographs from World War I, a World War II scrapbook documenting his work during a top secret mission in Alaska. In addition to the military service of Lynn Perry, his papers also include a scrapbook documenting Margaret Perry’s political career as President of the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women.
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.
Thomas W. Davis papers
by Davis, Thomas W. (1880 – 1970)
2 boxes, 1 oversize box (2.5 linear feet)
The Thomas W. Davis papers document the activities of the Davis, Truitt, and Dennis families of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, including Pittsville and Salisbury of Wicomico County, and Ocean City, of Worcester County. Additionally, photographs documenting their time spent in Claiborne, Maryland and Wauchula, Florida. The materials date from 1880-1970 with the bulk of the material dating from 1910-1945. The Davis family is documented through photographs, including tintypes, artifacts, baptismal certificates, newspaper clippings, an autograph book, bank check and receipt and other ephemera.
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.
Wade Thompson Porter papers
by Porter, Wade Thompson (1880, 1969)
1 carton, 1 oversize folder (3 linear feet)
The papers of Wade Thompson Porter document his life and experiences, beginning with his childhood on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in the late 1800s until his eventual retirement in the 1940s. In addition to newspaper clippings and photographs, the collection includes several decades worth of personal correspondence which address contemporary social and political issues and recount Porter’s childhood memories of late-19th century rural America. Also, there are personal documents related to Porter’s service in the Spanish-American War, as well as his Masonic membership. A considerable amount of material focuses on genealogical research of the Porter family and their descendants, including comprehensive Porter and Twilley family trees dating back to the mid-1700s.
Farm Management, Sussex Co., Del., Ledgers
by Unknown (1881 – 1950)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
Two ledgers that document the care and management of animals as well as chicken egg distribution, 1881-1926; Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware. This coincides with notations from 1893 of men who wanted to purchase cows and hogs. The author of the ledgers also wrote recipes for hog food and how to rid cockroaches, in addition to other farm activities. Written later, 1881-1950, local deaths of friends, family members and acquaintances are also noted, this includes the history of the Gardner family.
Japanese Prints and Books
by Empire of Japan (circa 1881 – 1945)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection consists of various Japanese prints and books that primarily date during the Second World War, but include items from 1881 and the early twentieth century. Included is one picture album containing 60 lithographs that depict war caricatures from the Second World War, a woodblock print picture postcard set from shortly after the Second World War that depicts the United States' occupation of Japan, a circa 1907 palmistry, physiognomy, and divination guidebook with illustrations, a world heritage shrines and temples of Nikko picture map from the 1920s, a set of three encyclopedias that document ancient Japanese history from 1881, and 15 prints that depict Japanese propaganda art.
Minnie Coffin Papers
by Coffin, Minnie (1882 – 1932)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Minnie Coffin Papers include an autograph book that was filled out between 1882 and 1885, as well as telegrams and a typed letter from 1932 regarding the death of William Ore Boon of Portland, Oregon. The autograph book begins with pages of handwritten poems.
Physician's Day Journal
by Dickinson, Granville (1882 – 1926)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
This collection contains most notably a photocopied Physician's Day Journal and Ledger. The day journal spans the years from 1882 to 1887 listing patients seen, payment and ailments. The last pages contain birth records, noting medical specifics of the pregnancy/birth from 1882 until 1926. The original of this journal is housed at the Fairmount Academy in Fairmount, Maryland.
Church Record of the Madison Circuit
by Delaware Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (1883 – 1939)
1 box (1.25 linear feet)
This ledger contains the church record of the Madison Circuit of the Delaware Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which was an African American church in Dorchester County Maryland that included Malone Church. While the Malone Church member lists, probationer lists, and minutes date between 1883 and 1939, the Madison Circuit baptismal and marriage records date between 1883 and 1893. These records include significant information about church members including places of residence and parent names.
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.
William H. Edwards papers
by Edwards, William Henry (1883 – 1958)
1 carton, 1 box (1.25 linear feet)
The William H. Edwards papers document the intensive research and preparation of a prominent Methodist Preacher from Virginia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Drawing inspiration directly from the Bible, religious articles, and other religious leaders, William H. Edwards’ created unique sermons and extracted details from short and long Biblical passages. The papers date from 1883-1958 and highlight his relationship with his wife, fraternity, and religion. His dedication to family and Methodism is documented in correspondence, scripture and sermon notes, newspaper clippings, and publications.
Diary of Emily L. Warner Johns
by Johns, Emily L. Warner (circa 1885 – 1950)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary written by Emily L. Warner Johns documents the places she lived, the different countries she has traveled to, and other personal aspects of her life.
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.
Ralph W. Powell papers
by Powell, Ralph W.; Taylor, J.E. (1885 – 1949)
3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
The Ralph W. Powell papers documents the Princess Anne native's role as a Deputy U.S. Marshall from 1942 to 1948, his fertilizer and farm produce business from 1924 to 1949, and the agricultural business of John E. Taylor of Sharptown, Maryland from 1885 to 1899.
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.
Wicomico County Circuit Courts collection
by Wicomico County Circuit Court (1885 – 1950)
17 boxes (17 linear feet)
The Wicomico County Circuit Court Collection includes various documents such as police reports, petitions, court orders, appeals, jury selection sheets and the original folders in which the papers were stored. The criminal actions listed range from traffic violations and vagrancy, to assault, burglary and bastardy charges. Not all of the cases were brought to trial and some of the charges were appealed, or dropped all together. The collection also includes several record books kept by the Circuit Court.
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.
Gladys McVay Skinner Collection
by Skinner, Charles Edward; Skinner, Gladys McVay (1886 – 1929)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection is primarily correspondence, with a few postcards and invitations, between Gladys McVay and Charles Edward Skinner from 1886 to 1929, with the majority of letters from 1886 to 1902. The collection also includes letters from C.E. Skinner's parents and brothers as well as letters to and from Gladys McVay's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace W. McVay, and letters from Gladys' sister, Pearl MacVay. Beginning in 1886 the letters chronicle daily life, education, social and work life throughout McVay's and Skinner's college years, marriage and raising their family.
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.
Denton Journal, Caroline County, newspapers
by Unknown (1888 – 1913)
2 oversize folders (4 linear feet)
The Denton Journal, a daily paper printed in Caroline County, Maryland; provided information for mid-shore residents on the local, regional and national news, 1888, 1890, 1899, and 1913. The four newspapers in this collection reflect the thoughts and ideas of the mid-shore residents, and includes advertisements for local and regional stores. Some of the topics include livestock sales, politics, death and marriage notices, as well as agriculture and social news.
Early Twentieth Century Women’s Magazines
by Unknown (1888 – 1949)
2 oversize boxes (4 linear feet)
The Early Twentieth Century Women's Magazine collection document the social and home economic aspects of women's lives from 1905-1949. Documenting materials include differing volumes of magazines including Good Housekeeping, Ladies’ Home Journal, McCall’s, Better Homes & Gardens, and Woman's Home Companion.
Edward Hammond collection
by Unknown (1888 – 1972)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Edward Hammond collection contains a photograph copy of Dr. John Taylor Hammond (1831-1902), two Agricultural Mutual Aid Society of Caroline County, MD certificates for John Hammond and his wife, Esther P. dated December 1, 1887, a narrative by J. Millard Tawes at the First Annual Verrazzano Festival in 1972, and a dance card with pencil attached from 1888. The holiday dance was held by the Thursday Club at Victor Hall in Snow Hill.
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.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, Salisbury and Ocean City, Md.
by Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Company (1888 – 1951)
1 oversize box (2.5 linear feet)
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps of Salisbury, Hebron, and Mardela Springs, Maryland, as well as Ocean City, Maryland. These maps document the roads, facilities, and physical structures of the region in detail. Includes a reproduction of the 1888 map and original copies of maps from 1931; physical additions to the 1931 map were made in 1942, 1946, and 1951. The Ocean City map originally dates to 1936 and additions were made in 1941.
Y.W.C.A. Collection (New Castle, Pennsylvania)
by Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.C.A.) (1888 – 1963)
2 cartons, 1 box (3.5 linear feet)
The Y.W.C.A. Collection (New Castle, Pennsylvania) consists of records and ephemera related to the activities and governance of the New Castle, Pennsylvania chapter of the Young Women’s Christian Association primarily between 1907 and 1950, though some documents date as early as 1888 and others as late as 1963. Documents include minutes from the Board of Directors and various committees, scrapbooks that chronicled the chapter’s activities, notices and flyers from events hosted by the New Castle Y.W.C.A, materials about Camp Eastbrook, and memorabilia from different clubs within the chapter. The collection also includes some materials related to the New Castle Y.M.C.A, especially in regards to the building that was sold from the Y.M.C.A to the Y.W.C.A in 1913.
Albert L Disharoon Collection
by Chevallier, George (1889 – 1972)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Albert L Disharoon Collection contains a typed history of Albert L. Disharoon. His grandson, George Chevallier, wrote about Disharoon's life from his birth in 1889 until his death in 1972. Disharoon lived in Salisbury his whole life. There are also two photocopied photographs of Disharoon and his wife.
Freeny Family papers
by Freeny, Lula Belle; Freeny, Susan "Addie" W. (1889 – 1970)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Freeny family papers document the life of Lula Belle Freeny and the life accomplishments of her many family members and friends including Susan “Addie” Freeny, Munsey White, and Bessie Luffman in Hebron, Wicomico County, Maryland, 1889-1970 with the bulk of the material dating from 1908-1948. Personal and professional activities of their lives are documented through a series correspondences, military documents, education materials, photographs, and various other booklets that the family had acquired over the years.
International Order of Odd Fellows Records (Buffalo, New York)
by International Order of Odd Fellows (1889 – 1928)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
The records of the International Order of Odd Fellows, written from 1922 to 1928 in Buffalo, New York, is comprised of two journals. The first journal includes a blacklist of people not allowed to join the fraternity. It also contains some loose "Loyal Encampment" applications. The second journal contains the minutes from meetings that occurred between 1889 and 1892. It also includes a proposed act and when they were moved, approved, or declined.
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.
United States Post Office (Quantico, Md.) records
by United States Post Office (1889 – 1950)
5 cartons (5 linear feet)
The United States Post Office (Quantico, Md.) records includes account books, money order registrations, and route directories ranging from 1889-1950 with the bulk of the material dating from 1943-1950. These materials document neighborhood mail routes of post carriers and file registrations of the Quantico and Wetipquin communities. Also included is correspondence of the discontinuation of the Clara and Wetipquin office. Further, the collection includes a newsletter series called “The Postal Bulletin”. These bulletins are nationally issued instructions to postmasters to maintain corporate uniformity on matters such as retirement, international mailing, and war bond distribution.
Bessie Holloway Papers
by Holloway, Bessie (1890 – 1988)
15 boxes, 5 oversize folders (18.5 linear feet)
The Bessie Holloway papers consist of personal papers, documents from the Samuel Chase Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, genealogical research files on the Holloway family (and relatives), and name indices. It is primarily comprised of handwritten notes and reproductions of documents related to Holloway family members, which were likely maintained to support her 1985 book, Holloways of the Eastern Shore and descendants near & far, 1066-1985 : including Adkins, Davis, Dennis, Godfrey, Hudson, Jones, Kenney, Long, Massey, Mumford, Parker, Parsons, Perdue, Shockley, Thompson, Wright, and others.
Chippewa Portrait Prints
by Hakkerup, Niels Larson (1890 – 1910)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
Danish-American photographer Niels Larson Hakkerup took these photographs in Minnesota between 1900 and 1915. Subjects of the photographs were members of the Leech Lake and Red Lake Nation including Chief Bemidji, for whom the city of Bemidji, Minnesota is named, and John Smith, who reportedly lived 137 years. Hakkerup’s photography focused on the beadwork, clothing and hair styles of Native Americans. The glass plate negatives for these photographs were discovered in the “rubble” of Hakkerup’s studio after he sold it to Aza and Miriam Cooper in 1946. The Cooper’s son, David, eventually donated the collection to the American Indian Resource Center at Bemidji State University where they were eventually displayed and distributed.
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.
E.I. Brown Photograph Collection
by Brown, E.I. (circa 1890 – 1922)
3 boxes (1.25 linear feet)
G. Marshall "Bunny" Scott collected photographic material and lived on Beckwith Avenue in Princess Anne, Maryland. These 185 negatives and glass plate negatives, collected by Scott, represent a portion of the photographs taken by Euthadius Irving Brown between 1890 and 1922. Many of the photographs depict individuals and scenes around Princess Anne and Somerset County, Maryland, as well as Washington, D.C. and the University of Maryland. Also included is an instructional pamphlet for the dry plate development process.
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.
Norman J. Elzey papers
by Elzey, Norman James (1890 – 1972)
4 boxes, 1 oversize folder (5.5 linear feet)
The Norman J. Elzey papers document his military service in World War I and on the Mexican Border, as well as his professional career with the Salisbury, Maryland Post Office and Philadelphia & Cape Charles Railway Post Office (RPO) from 1890-1972, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1910-1920. Materials within the collection include photographs from his service in France, newspaper clippings about the 1913 Wicomico High School Reunion, correspondence, and a scrapbook depicting the last journey of the RPO.
Photograph of a Crisfield, Md. Man
by Unknown (1890 – 1910)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Photograph of an unidentified man from Crisfield, Maryland; circa 1900. This sepia-toned photograph depicts a man wearing a suit. The gentleman displays dark colored pants and a suit jacket with a white shirt. A vest is shown under the jacket and he displays a bow tie. He is wearing a bowler style hat and his right hand is resting on the back of a chair that displays tassels. Stamped on the verso is, "Photographed By J.M. Horning & Co., Crisfield, MD."
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
Salisbury Business Ephemera Collection
by Unknown (1890 – 1987)
3 folders (0.3 linear feet)
The Salisbury Business Ephemera collection contains a collection of ephemera from 1890-1987. The ephemera includes receipts, savings checkbooks, photographs, and pieces of memorabilia from 1926-1971. A majority of the collection are receipts from Local businesses in Salisbury.
Atlantic Oceans Estate History
by The Sinepuxent Beach Company (1891 – 1927)
7 folders (0.07 linear feet)
This collection contains numerous leases, deeds, conveyances, audits, and property maps of various Ocean and Coastal businesses and homes in Worcester and Somerset Counties from 1891-1927. Frequently named businesses and owners mentioned are The Sinepuxent Beach Company of Baltimore City, John F. Waggaman, The Ocean City Development Co., Frank P. Phelps, Clarence C. Kilby, William B. S. Powell, and the Interstate Realty Company.
Diaries of John Popp
by Popp, John (1891 – 1935)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two five-year diaries were written by John Popp from 1891 to 1895 and 1931 to 1935. Popp not only wrote about his daily life including church, relationship with his eventual wife Amelia, politics, and work, but also kept extensive notes about his spending and his genealogy. Popp was born in Chicago, Illinois to German immigrants, and his wife, Amelia, immigrated from Germany in 1881. Popp became an executive for a grocery wholesaler and owned several properties.
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.
Dryden Family Collection
by Unknown (1892 – 1987)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Dryden and Winder Family Collection contains genealogical information for the Dryden family. The main focus of the collection is a teaching certificate for Sallie Pruitt Dryden, along with an obituary for Margie Dryden McIntyre.
Fred Bradley Family papers
by Bradley Family (1892 – 1983)
1 folder (0.25 linear feet)
The papers of Fred T. Bradley document the activities of his family members, including his Uncle Milton Bradley’s active service in World War I, a copy of Florence Bradley’s passport, and his father’s obituary. Political memorabilia include a ticket stub from the 1912 Democratic National Convention and a fob from the McKinley-Hobart Presidential campaign of 1896. Also included is a copy of the Kangaroo Komplete Kompound brochure circa 1892, a type of farmer’s manure almanac.
Palmer Photography Collection
by Unknown (1892 – 1922)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Sepia-toned photographic print of a men's high school baseball team; the letters "BHS" are stitched on the front of their uniforms indicating either Birmingham or Berlin High School, located in Worcester County. Handwritten on the verso, "Joe Boston, Jack Pruitt, Louis Holland, Marvin Holland, Don Moore, Ed Palmer, James Gault."
Thomas Wimbrow collection
by Wimbrow, Thomas D. (1892 – 1922)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
This collection consists of a photograph and photocopies of railroad company tickets. The photograph was taken circa 1915 at the Whaleyville, Maryland station of the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad. The men in the photograph are Horace Hamblin, Ranzie Jones and Orville Cooper and are dressed in World War I army uniforms. The photocopies are an 1892 excursion ticket from the Baltimore & Eastern Shore Railroad Company and a 1922 Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Company ticket. Also documented are two photographs of Sue Stewart Bounds grandparents, Grace Williams Stewart, and William E. Stewart, with corresponding photographs of their headstones.
Early 20th Century Legal Records of the Eastern Shore collection
by Bailey, Joseph (1893, 1936)
1 box (1 linear feet)
This collection contains papers and documents from the law office of Joseph Bailey, an attorney who lived in the early 20th century on the eastern shore. These papers and documents are: wills, court case documents and papers that belonged to different inhabitants of the eastern shore who lived at the beginning of the 20th century.
Jim Wootten railroad ephemera
by Wootten, Jim (1893 – 1953)
3 folders (0.3 linear feet)
The Jim Wootten railroad ephemera includes items related to railroads on the Delmarva peninsula. Included are a New York, Philadelphia, and Norfolk Rail Road Company baggage master's record that documents work in 1893 and 1900, three locomotive operating manuals from 1950 and 1953, and 18 passenger tickets for the Pennsylvania Railroad that date between 1924 and 1941.
Joseph Townsend papers
by Townsend, Joseph (1893 – 1917)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Joseph Townsend papers document the family activities of the Townsend family in Accomack County, Virginia. Documenting materials comprise of correspondence from Joseph Townsend to his daughter Mary in 1917, as well the will of James D. Baker bequeathing items and property to several Townsend family members, 1893-95.
Quantico Postal Office records
by United States Post Office (1893 – 1954)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains materials from the Quantico, Maryland Post Office, a rural office of the United States Postal Service. Included are two postmaster receipt books, a ledger of the money orders issued in August of 1942, a cash book from April 1943, the bills for box rentals from 1942; the 1893 Post Laws and Regulations of the United States of America, and Agriculture Yearbook of 1925.
William Wilson Cambridge Education Papers and Ephemera
by Wilson, William (1893 – 1940)
1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)
This collection contains education papers and other ephemera from Cambridge, Maryland between 1893 and 1940. Included are two deeds to and from John Wheatley dated 1893 and 1911; a Maryland Public School Register from Dorchester County dating from 1911 to 1916, including loose notes and items; an education publication from 1929 entitled "The Sea Surf"; a 1939 publication entitled "New York World's Fair Views"; a 1940 US Department of Commerce publication entitled "Digest of Civil Air Regulations for Pilots"; and several Cambridge newspapers (Cambridge Record, Daily Banner, Democrat and News, and an issue of Philadelphia Record) from 1908 to 1940.
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.
Diaries of Marcus and Minerva Reid
by Reid, Marcus; Reid, Minerva (1894 – 1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The four diaries of Marcus and Minerva Reid were written in Jefferson County, New York and document the rural farming life of this couple. Marcus wrote three of the diaries, which date 1894, 1906, and 1907; Minerva wrote one of the diaries, which dates 1919 (the original owner wrote their names on the inside cover). While Marcus was listed as a farmer in the census, he wrote frequently about carpentry on houses, roofs, schools, and his shop on his property that included a barn, gravel pit, house, and orchard.
Diaries of Raymond Thayer Quindlen (3)
by Quindlen, Raymond Thayer (1894 – 1948)
6 folders (1 linear feet)
The Diaries of Raymond Thayer Quindlen were written from 1897 to 1901, 1904 to 1906, and 1919 to 1920. Also included are memorandum and notebooks, transaction booklet, and ephemera that date up to 1948. Quindlen was 14 at the start of these diaries and lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He worked at the Hess-Bright Manufacturing Company, which he referred to as Miss Bright, but was most passionate about theater, burlesque, and movies. He collected programs and newspaper clippings that advertised the shows he attended, placing them throughout his diaries and notepads. One surgeon's appointment card dates to 1894. Notable events during this period in his life include the death of his mother in 1929 and his marriage to Mary Spicer in Greenwich Village in 1937. Later in life, Quindlen was an inspector for SKF.
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.
George Gering Collection
by Kennerly, Charlotte E. (circa 1895 – 1920)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
This small collection contains a variety of material in the form of land patents, court writs and an official ballot for Worcester County. Included in the collection is tax, financial and business receipts of the Kennerly family from approximately the 1890s to the 1920s.
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.
Tyaskin, Md. records
by Unknown (1895 – 1970)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The records of Tyaskin, Maryland document the 1895 plat of land on the west side of Tyaskin Road as well as photographs of Tyaskin Wharf, and the Wetipquin Ferry. Also included is a survey conducted of the Colored Camp Ground in the Tyaskin District, dated 1898. Lastly, a reproduction canning label from the Tyaskin Packing Company and photographs from Old Asbury United Methodist Church.
African American Sheet Music (2)
by Unknown (1896 – 1916)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These four music sheets date between 1896 and 1916 and contain traditional African American music including The Levee Dances, Mammy's Little Coal Black Rose, Welcome Honey to Your Old Plantation Home, and My Old Plantation Home.
Alms House Records from the William A. Bayard Sutton Collection
by Kent County Alms House (1896 – 1940)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Kent County Alms House records offer insight into the care of the economically disadvantaged in Kent County, Maryland. The collection consists of a CD-ROM of scanned images of two ledgers from the Alms House Records from the William A. Bayard Sutton Collection of the Kent County Historical Society from 1896-1940. The first ledger contains meeting minutes and financial records of the trustees of the alms house from 1906-1932. The second ledger contains records of the occupants of the alms house. The records list each resident's name, race, nationality, age, trade, birthplace, and date of discharge or death from 1896-1940. It also contains a photograph of the alms house.
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.
Salisbury, Maryland photographs
by Unknown (1896 – 1938)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection consists of four photographs taken in Salisbury, Maryland. Included are a Salisbury baseball team in 1896 (with identifications), two downtown parade photographs from 1938, and a 1938 photograph of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) in a motorcade.
W.W. Larmore Papers
by Larmore, W.W. (1896 – 1911)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This collection consists of ledgers and a cash book, receipts, brochures, and daily shipping reports related to W.W. Larmore of Whitehaven, Maryland from 1896 to 1911.
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.
First World War Stereoviews (2)
by Underwood and Underwood (circa 1897 – 1918)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These stereoviews were created by Underwood and Underwood. 33 are images of the First World War dating from 1914 to 1918. 6 unrelated stereoviews depict various nature scenes and people from 1897 to 1903.
Wilson Family photographs
by Wilson Family (1897 – 1920)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Wilson Family photograph collection documents the White, Woolford, Stanford and Tull families of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, including Salisbury, Princess Anne, and Somerset County, Maryland through a series of photographic prints from 1897-1920 with the bulk of the images dating from 1897-1900.
Diary of Sara Bindley
by Bindley, Sara (1898 – 1938)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Sara Bindley documents the life and travels of Sara Slocum Bindley with her children and grandchildren from 1898 to 1919. The first few pages, from 1898 to 1899 record the childhood of Sara's children while they lived in New York. The rest of the diary dates from 1916 to 1919 and describes the travels of Sara with her granddaughter Sarah Virginia Sandell as they travel to Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and upstate New York during World War I. Some of their adventures include hospitalizations due to accidents and Sarah Virginia's participation in a Red Cross Play. Pasted into the diary are photographs, postcards, and other ephemera. Also included with the diary is a 1938 document acknowledging Sarah Virginia's receipt of $300 from the will of John Bindley.
Edwin C.M. Dickey papers
by Dickey, Edwin C.M. (1898 – 1965)
3 cartons, 1 box (3.5 linear feet)
The papers of Edwin C.M. Dickey document his early life in Wicomico County, Maryland through his military career and ultimately his personal interests when he was a resident of the United States Soldiers Home in Washington D.C. The materials date from 1898-1963 with the bulk of the material 1921-1963 documenting his post-war life interests. Edwin traced his genealogical roots as far back as John Dickey of Chester County, Pennsylvania who had military ties with George Washington in the American Revolution. Edwin studied and wrote on a wide range of subjects including world and American history, philosophy, and science. Further, there is evidence within the papers that Edwin was an early 20th-century Free-Mason. Also included within the records are a series of scrapbooks, ledgers, correspondence, and photographs.
Pocomoke City Baseball Collection
by Unknown (1898 – 1920)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection of four photographs features images of both the Pocomoke City and Pocomoke City High School baseball teams. Individuals appearing in the images are all identified.
Salisbury National Bank collection
by Salisbury National Bank (1898 – 1957)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Salisbury National Bank collection contains two Salisbury National Bank checks, and a Statement of Condition. One check is made to Rev. George Wilcox in 1898, and the other is made to James M. Barr in 1899. The Statement of Condition is for the year 1957
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.
Live Stock and Chickens scrapbook
by Unknown (1899 – 1912)
1 oversize box (1.5 linear feet)
The Live Stock and Chickens scrapbook documents the poultry and cattle industry from 1899-1912 through a series of newspaper clippings from the American Agriculturalist, the Country Gentlemen, and the Practical Farmer as well as series of U.S. Department of Agriculture pamphlets on poultry management, ducks and geese, breeds of dairy cattle, and turkeys.
Nanticoke Methodist Church records
by Nanticoke Methodist Church (1899 – 1964)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains various records of the Nanticoke Methodist Church in Nanticoke, Maryland. The majority of the records are financially related; however, there are various essays on the history of the church itself, along with a series of land deeds.
Black Americana Postcards (3)
by A. Selige Souvenir Post Card Company; Curt Teich & Company (circa 1900 – 1941)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 15 postcards depict black Americans in both positive and negative portrayals ranging from circa 1900 to 1941. While some are real photographs, others are cartoon drawings.
Black Americana Postcards (4)
by Unknown (circa 1900 – 1920)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 20 postcards depict black Americans in negative portrayals ranging from circa 1900 to 1920. All are cartoon drawings.
Christian Education Movement Collection
by Unknown (1900 – 1911)
2 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
This collection contains numerous amounts of sermons and overviews of prayer meetings with dates ranging from 1900 to 1911. Each sermon and prayer meeting is headed with a quote from one of the books of the bible. There is evidence relating most letters to the Christian Education Movement in Virginia, however no name or identification of the writer(s) was found. The letters sometimes contained newspaper clippings. In a few letters the writer wrote in support of prohibition - writing to the government about the dangers of alcohol.
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.
Ellett A. Lewis Scrapbooks
by Lewis Family (1900 – 1940)
1 box (0.75 linear feet)
Ellett A. Lewis Scrapbook collection depicts family members and friends participating in activities outside of the home in Salisbury, Maryland through photographic documentation, 1900-1940. Images include Mr. Lewis’ service in World War I, New York City, Accomack County, Virginia, Pokomoke City, Maryland, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Eastern Shore homes, roadside camping, schoolhouses, classrooms and monuments to Virginia Dare and Francis Makemie.
Holloway Funeral Home records
by Holloway Funeral Home (1900 – 1952)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Holloway Funeral Home records document the deceased who were prepared for burial at the Salisbury, Maryland location, 1900-1952. Digitized materials include procedures performed, financial statements and death certificates. The alphabetical records are indexed in the inventory and digital images available in the link.
Keystone View Company Stereopticon collection
by Keystone View Company (1900 – 1935)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
Keystone View Company Stereopticon collection documents scenes from countries around the world from 1900-1935. Stereopticon cards document scenes such as the Great Sphinx, castles in Germany, and street scenes in the United States as well as natural wonders such as the Matterhorn, the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park.
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.
Mrs. Leonard Simmons Family History Collection
by Unknown (1900 – 1930)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This collection contains personal papers of Mrs. Leonard Simmons of Madison, MD. The materials range from invitations to weddings, funerals, plays, school functions, retirement parties, and discussions, to miscellaneous tourist pamphlets, postcards, and correspondence from around the Eastern Shore area. Of particular note is a series of greeting cards given by the Bill Nields family, who appeared to have been good friends with the Simmons family.
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.
Native Americana Postcards
by A. Young and Company; Detroit Photographic Company; Raphael Tuck and Sons (circa 1900 – 1920s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 23 postcards depict various tribes and scenes of Native Americans from the early 1900s to the 1920s. Tribes range from Hopi to Blackfoot, among others, and illustrations feature both individual leaders and groups of people.
Photographs of County Courthouses
by Unknown (1900 – 1915)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Photographs of County Courthouses contains photographs taken throughout the 20th century of Maryland courthouses. The majority of the photographs are of the Snow Hill, Somerset County, and Wicomico County Courthouses.
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.
Robertson Family History Collection
by Unknown (1900 – 1930)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection contains a large compilation of random greeting cards sent to residents of Whitehaven, MD ranging from the early 1900’s to the late 1930’s. The majority of the cards appear to have been sent to Mrs. Willie “Billie” Robertson. The collection also contains a Register of Wills attributing the date of death for George B. Robertson as Mar. 20, 1936. A handwritten synopsis is provided on each of the postcards on a separate sheet of paper, author unknown. Also included are copies of Robertson’s wills, savings, checkbooks, land deeds, and funeral arrangements. Certain pamphlets from Maryland State Normal Class presentations and a Cruise ship itinerary are included.
Robertson Family papers
by Roberts, Emerson Bryan; Seaver, J. Montgomery (1900 – 1970s)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
The Robertson Family Records contain three publications regarding genealogy of the Robertson Family. The first publication is titled "The Roberts Family of Wales, Middlesex, Virginia and Maryland being a study of the Ascendants and Descendants of Francis Roberts, Immigrant to Virginia, 1650" by Emerson Bryan Roberts. This publication is an early genealogical history for the Roberts Family of the Eastern Shore. The second publication is titled "Wainwright and Related Families" by Emerson B. Roberts. This is a genealogical history on the Wainwright family of Somerset County. The final publication is titled "Robertson Family Records" by J. Montgomery Seaver. This is a genealogical history of the Robertson family.
Salisbury, Md. photographs
by Unknown (1900, 1926)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Series of photographs documenting the city of Salisbury, Maryland, 1900-1926. The images feature the Elk's Club minstrel show, Humphrey's lake bed, Camden Avenue, Nock Brothers Clothing Store, and interior and exterior photographs from a brick home whose geographic location is unknown.
Taylor Family Correspondence
by Taylor, John B.; Taylor, Lizzie M. (1900 – 1937)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Taylor Family Correspondence contains letters from both Lizzie M. Taylor, and John B. Taylor from 1900 to 1937. The subjects of the letters include Lizzie Taylor's career as an elementary teacher at the Savage school, an invitation to Myra Ann Bennett's wedding, property tax receipts from Salisbury, and a payment booklet from the Feldman Brothers located in Salisbury, Maryland. Also in the collection are postcards from Taylor's relatives, a newspaper clipping announcing the wedding of their daughter Kay Taylor, and photographs of Lizzie Taylor and unidentified family members.
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.
American Racist Postcards
by Unknown (1901 – 1912)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These nine postcards contain racist depictions of Japanese, Chinese, and African American people. The majority of the postcards depict African Americans as children, while two contain derogatory slurs towards Japanese and Chinese people.
Eastern Shore Transportation records
by Unknown (1901 – 1950)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
Eastern Shore Transportation records document different types of transportation on the Eastern Shore in the twentieth century. Documenting materials include newspaper articles from the 1950s on Salisbury's first automobile show and the separation of Maryland's Eastern Shore from the rest of the state, as well as a black and white photograph of several old-fashioned cars. A Pennsylvania Railroad map from 1901 completes the collection.
Johnson County, Missouri Board of Health Minutes
by Johnson County Board of Health (1901 – 1911)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The minutes of the Johnson County Board of Health details a group of doctors who met in Warrensburg, Missouri between 1901 and 1911 to share what families they had visited and treated, noting the racial background of the families.
Lieutenant Colonel Edward Henry Bowes Collection
by Bowes, Edward Henry (1901, 1969)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
The Lieutenant Colonel Edward H. Bowes Collection documents the personal history of Lieutenant Colonel Edward Henry Bowes (1896-1944). Personal items relating to Edward Bowes’ career in the U.S. Army from 1919 to 1944 include diaries, photographs, and other service-related documents. Bowes’ wife Roselmer Bowes (nee McKee) and two children lived primarily in New York and San Francisco, California and are documented through photographs and other documents. Bowes was a prisoner of war (POW) in a Philippine Military Prison Camp during World War II and later died after his prisoner vessel was sunk. There are also two yearbooks, a photo album, a birth certificate of Roselmer Bowes (nee McKee), a handbook meant for cadets about the West Point Military Academy, and a copy of a telegram and record detailing Bowes’ death.
Black Americana Postcards
by Unknown (1902 – 1947)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 27 Black Americana Postcards date between 1902 and 1947, although many are undated. Each postcard depicts African Americans adhering to racist stereotypes from the early 20th century. At least one postcard is a real photograph.
Minutes of the Ladies Aid Society (Guerneville, California)
by Ladies Aid Society (1902 – 1917)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This journal contains the meeting minutes, dues collected, and expenditures of the Ladies Aid Society of Guerneville, California from 1902 to 1917. The group purchased sewing supplies mainly for quilts and comforters that were made for soldiers.
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.
Charles E. Holloway papers
by Holloway, Charles (1903 – 1913)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
The papers of Charles E. Holloway documents a series of financial transactions from 1903 to 1913 through business and tax receipts, including transactions with George Bounds & Company, and other local Wicomico County, Maryland companies.
Goldy and Norman Whittington papers
by Whittington, Goldy; Whittington, Norman (1903 – 1942)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
The Goldy and Norman Whittington papers consist of Somerset County documents related to Goldy's participation in the Somerset Homemaker's Club from 1934 to 1936 and educational ephemera from Norman's youth in Marion.
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.
Diary of a Washington, D.C. Woman (2)
by Unknown (1904 – 1918)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written in 1904 by an unidentified Washington, D.C. woman who included additional notes from 1907 and 1918.
Purnell and Winder families photographs
by Winder, Richard Bayly III (1904 – 1950)
1 carton (1 linear feet)
The photographs of the Purnell and Winder families document the lives of Oscar Moore Purnell, and his descendants, originally of Worcester County, Maryland. The materials were compiled by Richard Bayly Winder, III, the grandson of Oscar Purnell, and depict individuals from four generations of the family during the early 1900s to 1950. Many photographs feature the Oscar M. Purnell house in Snow Hill, Maryland, and the surrounding rural areas of Worcester County. There are also photographs of the Ocean City, Maryland beach and boardwalk during the first half of the 20th century, and a few personal records, and ephemera relating to various members of the Winder family.
Sara Townsend papers
by Townsend, Sara (1904 – 1938)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Sara Townsend papers document the family's activities through shared handwritten recipes and the "Tested Lewes Recipes Book," correspondence to Sarah Townsend from her mother and Helen Phillips and a consumer instruction sheet for rationing, 1904-1938.
Women's Relief Corps Records (Cheyenne, Wyoming)
by Women's Relief Corps (1904 – 1956)
6 folders (0.6 linear feet)
The records of the Women's Relief Corps of the Grand Army of the Republic are from the J. F. Reynolds chapter in Cheyenne, Wyoming and were written from 1900 to 1956.
Beulah and Clara LesCallette Postcard collection
by LesCallette, Beulah; LesCallette, Clara (1905 – 1921)
3 boxes (1.5 linear feet)
The postcards were exchanged between Miss Beulah and Miss Clara LesCallette and seemingly other family members from varying parts of the country during the early 1900's. Many of the postcards are either postmarked from or sent to Pocomoke City and Crisfield, Maryland. This collection contains a series of 757 postcards spanning the years of 1905 through 1921, the bulk of them being written and sent between 1907 and 1912. The illustrations on the postcards represent holidays, places, people, religious iconology and humorous situations. The majority have been written on, stamped, sent and postmarked, while few are in their original blank state. The collection also includes a postcard collector's scrapbook, a Christmas Card and a handwritten poem.
Diaries of Charles Sheafe, Jr.
by Sheafe, Charles Jr. (1905 – 1919)
3 folders (0.3 linear feet)
These three five-year diaries were written by Charles M. Sheafe, Jr. between 1905 and 1920. Sheafe, who was an Episcopalian and Republican who graduated from the Harvard University Law School in 1901 and took the Bar Examination in 1902, was a noted attorney in New York City and State. While Sheafe resided in Rye, New York, he frequently traveled on train to cities throughout New England. Beginning in 1905, he worked in the legal department of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail Road Company at a time when banker J.P. Morgan was criticized for monopolizing transportation through the company. Sheafe was a member in many different clubs and organizations, including the Port Chester "4 Minute Men," Sons of the American Revolution, Republic Lodge Masons, and the Harvard, Apawamis, and Manursing Island Clubs. Sheafe wrote entries for each day throughout the 14 year period and oftentimes commented on world affairs.
Eugene White Vinyl Record Collection
by White, Eugene (circa 1905 – 1940)
1 box (1 linear feet)
The Eugene White Vinyl Record Collection consists of approximately 128 vinyl records that contain primarily classical orchestra music, but also includes marching songs from the First World War and southern plantation songs. The 12 and 10 inch, 78 RPM records were released by Victor, Victrola, RCA, Columbia, and H.M.V.
Kathryn Adkins Collection
by Kathryn Adkins (1905 – 1985)
1 box (1.1 linear feet)
This collection contains documents from Adkins Lumber Company and its founding family members as well as books, photographs, and newspapers from their involvement in various Maryland politics and urban development projects from 1905 to 1986. Also included are maps and booklets from Samuel F. Adkins’ time in World War 1.
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.
Vincent and Riley family papers
by Riley, Beulah Vincent; Riley, John L.; Vincent, Virginia (1905 – 1953)
1 carton, 5 boxes (3.5 linear feet)
The Vincent and Riley family papers are the reflection of a prosperous Worcester County, Maryland family. The diaries from Virginia Lee Vincent and Beulah Vincent Riley provide a detailed account of their day-to-day lives in Snow Hill, Maryland from 1907 until 1953. Entries include the daily weather, church activities, Eastern Shore travel, and family goings-on and illnesses. Virginia and Beulah did have occasional entries on national elections and medical society meetings. Dr. John L. Riley’s physicians’ visiting lists are also included in the collection. These weekly lists contain Dr. Riley’s patients, type of contact (e.g., visit, prescription, dressing wound), and charges (total weekly and cumulative for year). His ledgers record the responsibilities of a rural physician ranging from daily visits, surgeries, vaccinations, and dentistry work.
20th Century Postcard Album
by Unknown (1906 – 1960s)
5 folders (0.5 linear feet)
This 20th century postcard album contains approximately 274 individual postcards and 14 multiple postcard collections that date between 1906 and the 1960s. Many of the postcards include correspondence and significant portions are addressed to the same individual (Julia Francis of Woodhaven, Long Island, New York). The postcards depict scenes from both World Wars, buildings and scenery in America and Europe, photographs of the sender, seasonal imagery, and racist depictions of African Americans. There are also several different types of formats that the postcards are presented in, such as raised decorations, wood, silk, embroidery, and one of a woman with wool hair. There is no apparent arrangement of the postcards.
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.
Dr. Ida Belle Wilson Thomas Collection
by Thomas, Ida Belle Wilson (1906 – 1972)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (0.5 linear feet)
The Dr. Ida Belle Wilson Thomas collection documents the life and education of Dr. Ida Belle Wilson Thomas, a teacher at Maryland State Normal School, now Salisbury University, from 1906 to 1972. The collection includes Ida Belle's high school diploma, her diploma from Columbia University, two publications: Maryland by Bernadine Bailey and Historic Virginia magazine, an Evergreen Piecemeal yearbook from 1972, and two serving trays with Holloway Hall on them.
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.
Therese Marias Letters
by Marias, Therese (1906 – 1920)
3 folders (0.3 linear feet)
The Therese Marias Letters were written during the First World War by three soldiers: Peter Redman, Robert James, and Earl Pagenkopf. The letters detail the three different men's experiences in the war. The men were stationed at different posts in the United States and France and wrote their letters to Therese G. Marias, known as Tess, who was from Portland, Oregon. Included with the letters are a few postcards from the men as well as two photographs, one of which is labeled Bernard Houghton.
Truckers and Savings Bank Ledger
by Truckers and Savings Bank (1906 – 1914)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
Truckers and Savings Bank Ledger, 1906-1914, Salisbury, Maryland, documents local business and personal transactions for checking and savings accounts, including debits and credits. The ledger features a whos-who of Eastern Shore businesses in the early 20th century, such as Wimbrow Brothers, Adkins Brothers, Petey Manufacturing, and Bailey Brothers, as well as notable persons including Arthur W. Perdue, Sallie M. Brittingham, A.G. Shockley, and Guy Hearn.
W. Richard and Marianna Holloway papers
by Holloway, Marianna; Holloway, W. Richard (1906 – 1978)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The W. Richard and Marianna Holloway papers document their social involvement in the Salisbury, Maryland community, 1906-1978 with the bulk of the material focusing on their active engagement with the Community Concert Association, 1971-1978. Materials also include a journal and photographs from Marianna Holloway’s courtships, correspondence from J. Asbury Holloway as well as photographs and ephemera from the Rounds and Adkins families.
Eastern Shore Ephemera Collection
by Barnes, J.R.; Kellar, Venia M.; The Rotary Club; Washington High School (1907 – 1934)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains Eastern Shore ephemera which includes a Welcome to the Eastern Shore pamphlet, "Something on Floors" produced by the University of Maryland, a pamphlet on Snow Hill, a recipe book produced by Washington High School, "The Spirit of the Eastern Shore", by J. R. Barnes, a booklet regarding the history of "Saint Maries City" and postcards of Eastern Shore scenes.
Farmer's Ledger and Postcards
by Spear, William; Tull, James; Tull, Mabel Venebles (1907 – 1920)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection contains the ledger of a farmer, William N. Spear, which documents his sale of tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, and more between 1912 and 1915. Also included are 12 regional postcards sent to and from Mabel Venebles Tull and James Tull of Seaford, Delaware between 1907 and 1920.
Powell Family collection
by Unknown (1907 – 1930)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Powell Family collection contains military memorabilia from World War I centered on the Powell family. Included is a photograph that was taken during the writs of Honorable Discharge from the Army for Eliyah E. Powell, and a certificate of perfect school attendance for Vernon Powell.
Scrapbook of Elsie Schon
by Schon, Elsie (1907 – 1935)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This scrapbook was created by Elsie Schon of Minneapolis, Minnesota between 1907 and 1935, though the majority of its items date to 1918. Schon documented her high school life at East High and the 1935 item was a class reunion ticket. Included are 18 photographs of identified classmates, autographs from classmates, grades, drawings of clothes she was gifted or wore, invitations and postcards, newspaper clippings, and various school ribbons, notices, and pamphlets. Schon also performed in several theatrical productions, for which there are programs and ephemera.
Sterling Photograph collection
by Unknown (1907 – 1919)
1 oversize box (3 linear feet)
This collection of photographs portrays a 1919 tribute to fallen soldiers of World War I in Dorchester County, Maryland. It also features a photocopy of a photograph taken from an unidentified book featuring the Cambridge High School Sophomore Volleyball team in 1914. The team is comprised of young women. Also of note is a 1907 photograph of the Cambridge Baseball Club, winners of the Eastern Shore and Delaware baseball championship of the same year. Team members have been identified on the back of the photograph by last name only. Do not attempt to flip the photograph. To prevent further damage to the photograph, members of the team are identified below. 1. Bonthron - Catcher 2. Townsend - Left Field and Captain 3. Corneil - 2nd Base 4. John Franklin Baker - 3rd Base 5. Baker - Umpire 6. Coolin - 1st Base 7. Wilson - Pitcher 8. Dawson - Center Field 9. Cunningham - Pitcher 10. Bonthron - 2nd Base 11. Bassett - Catcher and Manager 12. Gallagher - Short Stop 13. H. C. Byrd - Pitcher 14. Norman Meekin - Mascot
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.
Woolston Sawmill Ledgers
by Woolston, William P. (1907 – 1913)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
This collection contains two ledgers that belonged to William P. Woolston of Salisbury, Maryland. The ledgers document the sawmill's activities from 1907 to 1912 and 1911 to 1913, including payments and types of labor, amount of wood cut, and listings of lumber or cord wood purchased. Also included are loose receipts for construction supplies with letterhead for Woolston's company.
Annie Mitchell Postcard Collection
by Mitchell, Annie (1908, 1918)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
The postcards in this collection are addressed to Annie Mitchell of Showell, Maryland. Most are stamped and date from 1908 to 1918. Several postcards in this collection center on the Easter and Christmas holidays, following the pattern of collecting in a few select areas. The collection also includes a 1936 calendar from the Pierce Hardware Co. in Milford, Delaware and the original postcard album book. The lone photo in the collection is believed to Annie Mitchell.
Ethel Fisher Hedlicka Papers
by Hedlicka, Ethel F. (1908 – 1969)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection includes Ethel’s Home Economics class book from 1916, two of Ethel’s children’s books from 1908 and 1909, early baby nursing bottle, letters to Joseph and Ethel, report cards of both Ethel and her daughter, Charlotte, and Ethel’s high school yearbook from 1916 filled with pictures of friends, dance cards, and other sorts of memorabilia. Also in this collection are Children’s needlework made by Ethel’s daughter, Joseph’s Hedlicka’s wedding pants from 1923, a clown suit made by Ethel in 1920, and a World War I sailor shirt worn by George Thallman in 1917. Lastly in this collection is an assortment of World War I souvenirs sent from France to Ethel by Joseph in 1917 such as beautifully embroidered handkerchiefs, an apron, a postcard, and a scarf as well as a fan.
Louis J. Smith collection
by Unknown (1865, 1902-1922)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Louis J. Smith collection contains photocopies of Louis Smith's military records including promotion, discharge, pension, and widow's pension from his service in the American Civil War.
Pennsylvania Prohibition Flyers
by Flying Squadron Foundation; Lycoming County Local Option Committee; Paul A. Rothfuss; Pennsylvania Anti-Saloon League; The National Prohibitionist; Treasury Department- U.S Internal Revenue; Women's Christian Temperance Union (1908 – 1933)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection contains pro-Prohibition advertisements and other documents from Pennsylvania, circa 1920s to 1930s.
Salisbury, MD Postcards
by Unknown (circa 1908 – 1954)
folders (0.01 linear feet)
This postcard collection is composed of various, notable sties in the city of Salisbury, MD. These sites include schools, parks, courthouses, and museums.
South Division Street Bridge Photograph
by Unknown (circa 1908 – 1918)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This is a photograph of the bridge washed out at South Division Street in Salisbury, Maryland, circa 1908-1918.
Catherine Perdunn Papers
by Perdunn, Catherine (1909 – 1964)
5 folders (0.5 linear feet)
The Catherine Perdunn Papers document the early and late life of Catherine (Berger) Perdunn from her birth in 1909 to 1964. Included are Perdunn's baby book, which contains pasted photographs and notes about her childhood in addition to family photographs and a small New York Religious Tract Society publication from the early 19th century; high school commencement program and invitation in Doylestown, Pennsylvania in 1927; one typewritten and one handwritten diary that date from 1962 to 1964; and ephemera from the Peace Corps; teaching and Peace Corps certificates. Perdunn recorded her Peace Corps training experience in her typewritten diary from May to August 1962 at the University of Maryland and her Peace Corps operation service in British Honduras from August 1962 to June 1964. She also gave a speech to a Rotary Club in 1964 that detailed her experience in the Peace Corps.
Lynn Pritchard's Horoscope Readings Journal
by Pritchard, Lynn (1909 – 1947)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This large journal was kept by Lynn Pritchard of Grand Rapids, Michigan between 1909 and 1947. Pritchard, who was a photographer, traveled through Wisconsin, Canada, Kentucky, and other areas and read people's horoscopes. The readings are comprised of two pages: the horoscope chart with symbolic annotation and the "Data of Nativity" where information about the "principal" was recorded. The first reading was of Pritchard and was performed by Dr. Charles Patterson, an allopathic doctor, and also includes newspaper clippings about Pritchard's family.
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.
Registry of Public School No. 3
by Unknown (1909 – 1916)
1 oversize folder (1 linear feet)
The Charles Cole Collection includes a school registry from public school number 3, located near the community of West, dated from the year 1909-1916. It is a list of students, and teachers as well as their grades and attendance throughout the school year. There are four different teachers listed in the registry, each teaching a different year with a different set of students. Those teachers were Bessie Pollitt, Helen Pusey, Delsie Fooks, and Carl Powell.
Thomas Family Photographs
by Thomas Family (1909 – 1982)
4 folders (0.4 linear feet)
These approximately 250 photographs were taken between 1909 and 1982, though primarily in the 1930s and 1940s, and document the lives of family and friends of the Thomas family from Detroit, Michigan. Many of the photographs feature Costrella Thomas (later Griggs, then Hightower), who was the daughter of Bill and Lucille (maiden name Nelson). Also included is Lucille's mother, Ella Price, both of whom moved from Mississippi after the death of Lucille's father, John Nelson, between 1920 and 1930. There are photos of members from the Havard family, Mary Washington, George and Gerald Taylor, Mrs. Provost (who owned land in Ontario, Canada), and many other individual photos of identified people.
African American Family Postcard
by Unknown (circa 1910)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This photographic postcard depicts an unidentified African American family outside of a building.
African American Man Postcard
by Unknown (circa 1910s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This photographic postcard depicts a seated African American man wearing a suit.
African American Portrait Postcards
by Unknown (circa 1910s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These photographic postcards depict African American people individually and in groups. One postcard featuring a man in a suit was taken in Chicago, Illinois.
Assorted Sheet Music
by Unknown (1910 – 1950)
1 box (1 linear feet)
These approximately 205 music sheets contain the words and scores for songs that date between 1910 and 1950. Many of the songs were popular at various times and include some from Walt Disney productions, Broadway musicals, and other romance and Christmas songs. Covers for the sheet music include illustrations. Sheet music is grouped by publisher.
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.
Catlin Postcard Collection
by Ulman Bros. (1910s)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains seven postcards. Six of them contain various images of Delmarva that include Main Street in Nanticoke, Maryland, strawberry crates being unloaded in Roaring Point, and a steamboat docking in Roaring Point. These post cards all contain the text "Published by the Country Store, Roaring Pt., Maryland" on the front. The seventh postcard is a picture of Peninsula General Hospital, Salisbury, Maryland. It is addressed to Ms. Denalah Phillips.
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.
Costons Station Postcard
by Unknown (circa 1910)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Costons Station Postcard contains a photograph of Costons Station in Somerset County, MD made into a postcard c.1910-12. The postcard is of a group of people on the front porch of the station.
Diaries of Henry Evans
by Evans, Henry (1910 – 1915)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These diaries were written by Henry Evans of Laconia, New Hampshire between 1910 and 1915. In the first diary, Evans was 17 years old and finishing school. The other diaries--dated 1911, 1913, and 1915--he worked for a railroad company and also delivered express messages. He wrote about the places he visited regionally, people he saw, and kept an account of his expenditures.
Diaries of Lydia Stauffer
by Stauffer, Lydia (1910 – 1942)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two diaries were written by Lydia Stauffer of New Holland, Pennsylvania between 1910 and 1942. The first diary was written in 1923 and includes occasional entries about her daily life on the farm and in her community. The second diary includes entries that date between 1910 and 1942 and document her trips throughout the United States and Canada with her husband, Harry.
Diary of California Girl
by Unknown (1910, 1914)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written by a young girl near Pomona, California in 1914 and includes her history coursework for 1910. The girl was a fruit packer and wrote frequently about her work.
Diary of Christina Stephens
by Stephens, Christina (1910)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written in 1910 by Christina Stephens of Clason Point, New York. Stephens' husband, Clinton, was the founder of the Clason Point Amusement Park in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Stephens family was wealthy and Christina wrote about her daily interactions and social activities.
Diary of Gaither Warfield
by Warfield, Gaither (1910)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written by 14 year old Gaither Warfield in 1910. The Rockville, Maryland boy wrote about his family life, sports, and his daily activities. Warfield went on to work for the Methodist Committee for Overseas Relief for over 20 years later in life, spending several years in Russian and German captivity.
Dunton Family collection
by American Bible Society (1910)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Book of Psalms: handwritten on the inside cover, "For Little Sister, Helen Dunton, With love and best wishes of Uncle Larry, Jan. 27, 1910."
Harry L. Harcum papers
by Harcum, Harry L. (1910 – 1917)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Harry L. Harcum papers documents Harry’s involvement in local businesses and civic engagements in Salisbury, Maryland which include the development of the Boy Scouts of America, Wicomico County chapter as well as the associated African-American Boy Scout Troop, 1910-1917. In addition to Harcum’s engagements the papers also reflect the purchase of land in the Camden Avenue district as well as the design and construction of his family home, the Harcum House on Park Avenue. The records provide insight as to how residents of Salisbury utilized local business. Harry Harcum bought and sold stocks, this offers a glimpse of how Americans engaged in trade domestically and abroad.
Holloway Photograph Collection
by Holloway, William J. (1910 – 1930s)
3 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
Dr. William James Holloway was born in Salisbury on January 29, 1873. The Holloway Photograph Collection depicts the formative years of the Maryland State Normal School from 1925-1928, Holloway’s family life and activities in the 1920s, and Wicomico County Public Schools in the 1910s. In 1908, Holloway became the Wicomico County Superintendent of Schools, during which he also earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Columbia University. By 1917, he was named the State Supervisor of Rural Schools and then the Assistant State Superintendent of Schools in 1922. Holloway’s proposal for a normal school in Salisbury came to fruition in September 1925; he was named superintendent and principal of the school. Holloway resigned on October 5, 1934 and passed away on Saturday March 14, 1936.
Hughes and Pusey Family collection
by Unknown (1910 – 1988)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Hughes and Pusey Family Collection contains one folder of newspaper clippings relating to the activities of members of the Hughes and Pusey family from 1952 to 1998. Included are wedding announcements and obituaries. There are also several photographs of Jane Hughes, two school pictures from an old one room schoolhouse and two class pictures from Wicomico High School.There is also a memorial program for Max P. Hughes. There are also three newspaper clippings from 1972 to 1999 about Captain Claude V. Hughes, captain of the R. E. Powell, the ship Chandlery of Vane Brothers and the book Time and the Tide that highlights the company. In addition, there is the 1910 Wicomico High School diploma of Mary Elizabeth Pusey, wife of V. V. Hughes.
James Grossman Letters
by Grossman, James (1910 – 1970)
5 boxes (2.5 linear feet)
The James Grossman Letters consist of correspondence between the Navy sailor James Grossman and his parents, Ray and Myrtle, who lived in Alliance, Ohio. While most of the approximately 500 letters are dated between 1956 and 1957 when Grossman was aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts (DD-823), there are letters written by Ray and Myrtle that date as early as 1910 and as late as 1970. Grossman wrote extensively about his service aboard the destroyer as it went to South America, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East via the Suez Canal (it was the last warship to pass through the canal before the Suez Crisis in 1956.) Additionally, Grossman and his parents wrote frequently about the farm back in Ohio and sent hometown newspapers. Also included are two photos of Grossman (December 1956 and March 1957), military ephemera, and handwritten notes about the family's history and miscellaneous drawings.
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.
Lenora C. Betts stock certificates
by Unknown (1910 – 1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection contains six stock certificates held by Lenora C. Betts dating between 1910 and 1919. Companies include the Peninsula Produce Exchange, Peninsula Trust Company, Salisbury Marine Construction Company, and the Peninsula Rapid Transit Company.
Lynching Postcard (Dallas, Texas)
by Unknown (1910)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This postcard depicts a lynching scene on Main Street in Dallas, Texas on March 3, 1910.
Mardela Springs Mill Photograph collection
by Unknown (1910)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains two black and white photographs of a mill built in Mardela Springs around the turn of the 20th Century (circa 1910). A caption provided for the photo indicates the lumber mill belonged to David Henry Adkins.
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.
Oyster Company Supply Ledger (Crisfield, Md.)
by Unknown (1910 – 1915)
1 oversize box (0.75 linear feet)
Retail ledger from an unknown oyster supply store once located in Crisfield, Somerset County, Maryland, 1910-1915. The ledger is indexed alphabetically with purchaser's names; their supply purchases and financial responsibilities were noted on their designated pages. Local oyster industries also purchased goods from the retailer; these purchases which included crates, lumber and rope are noted in the back of the folio. Noted companies include John L. Handy Company, Whealton and Company, and A.E. Tull Oyster Company.
Patricia Emerson Postcard Collection
by Emerson, Patricia (circa 1910s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 13 postcards were written circa 1910s to and from Joseph and Lillian Caulk of Sharptown, Maryland. Many are decorated and raised.
Photographic Postcards of African Americans (2)
by Unknown (circa 1910s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two photographic postcards each feature an African man and woman.
Princess Anne Grange No. 280 records
by National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry (1910 – 1957)
2 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
The Princess Anne Grange No. 280 records document the activities of the subordinate Grange fraternal organization located in Princess Anne, Maryland, 1910-1957, with the bulk of the material dating from the mid-1950s. Documenting records include meeting minutes, membership records, and manuals for subordinate granges.
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.
Stereoscope card collection
by Keystone View Company (1910 – 1920)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Sepia-toned stereoscopic cards depicting images of World War I soldiers on the front lines and in the trenches also included is an image of Georges Clemenceau, Woodrow Wilson and Lloyd George leaving the palace of Versailles after the signing of the peace treaty, 1918; other cards depict a man and woman having a humorous time with an early 1900s laundry system. The cards were produced by the Keystone View Company and Berry, Kelley and Chadwick.
Untitled
by Unknown (1910)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This pamphlet--Whence Did The Negro Originate--was written in 1910 by the Rev. N. J. Tilghman, who was born in Salisbury, Maryland and lived in Palatka, Florida. The pamphlet details the racist theory that Black people became a separate race after the biblical Cain married an ape.
20th Century Magazine Collection
by LeBel, Phillip (1911 – 1962)
1 oversize box (1.5 linear feet)
The 20th Century Magazine Collection contains twelve magazines including: Look, The Saturday Evening Post, and The Spur ranging from 1911 to 1962. In addition there are four pages, presumably from Vogue. Cover stories include topics such as women's suffrage, Easter, World War I, color photos of the Eastern Shore and Vladimir Lenin, and fox hunting.
Astrology Notebooks of John Thomas
by Thomas, John (1911 – 1913)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These four notebooks were created by John Thomas, a humorist from Boston, between 1911 and 1913. They contain detailed notes and charts about astrology that were graded and returned, possibly indicating that they were lessons.
Belle McCombs Jackson papers
by Bowen, Mark S. (1911)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Photocopied records of the marriage license of Clarence E. Schoble and Belle McCombs Jackson made on November 11, 1911 in the Wicomico County Circuit Court and a photograph of Ms. Jackson.
Diaries of Frank Burroughs
by Burroughs, Frank (1911, 1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two diaries were written by Frank Burroughs in 1911 and 1919. Burroughs was from Kane, Pennsylvania and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He wrote about train accidents and robberies, as well as his family life.
Diary of Ethel Burk
by Burk, Ethel (1911)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written by 19 year old Ethel Burk in 1911. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania woman was a daughter of a wealthy businessman who owned real estate in Atlantic City and a meatpacking business. She commented on the weather, trips she took, as well as her daily activities. These activities were rather extravagant as she wrote about going to dances at night, taking rides in her "machine" (automobile), and even spending time on her family's yacht. Burk also mentioned touring the Lusitania and watching it dock from her hotel room.
Elizabeth Wolfe Collection
by Unknown (1911 – 1925)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains tickets from the John Wesley M. E. Church young men's contest on May 13, 1911, March 22, 1923 and November 26, 1925. Additionally, there are tickets from the 62nd anniversary of the Negro's Emancipation on Armistice Day at the Wicomico Fair Grounds on November 11, 1925.
Greetings from the Happy South Postcard
by Kauffman, Joseph (1911)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This "Greetings from the Happy South" fold-out postcard contains 16 views of African-Americans with "Southern Products, Water Melons, Razor Backs and Pickaninnies." The descriptive matter, written by Joseph Kaufmann, explained the intent of the postcard: "To the average Northern tourist the old time southern darky is an interesting subject for observation."
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.
Jerome Kennedy collection
by Kennedy, Jerome (1911, 1987)
2 cartons (2 linear feet)
The collection of Jerome Kennedy primarily contains handbooks and small press pamphlets documents festivals, folklore, and history of locations, daily civic life and other activities. Other formats include scrapbooks, print materials, photos and newspaper clippings.
Maryland Public School Register
by Somerset County Board of Education (1911 – 1916)
1 oversize box (2 linear feet)
Attendance record register from Somerset County, Maryland, 1911-1916 of School Number Four, District Seven. The records include students names, days present and absent, age, grade, date of entrance or withdrawal, and how many miles from school the students live.
Michael Schaefer Papers
by Schaefer, Michael (1911 – 1939)
4 folders (0.4 linear feet)
The Michael Schaefer Papers consist of a ledger that documents the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Knights of Columbus from 1911 to 1916 and reports and minutes from the American Federation of Government Employees that date between 1937 and 1939. Schaefer was a member and president of the District of Columbia chapter of the Knights of Columbus and became president of the American Federation of Government Employees. The Knights of Columbus ledger includes communications from local Catholic organizations, information about sponsored events, and minutes from meetings. The chapter was composed almost entirely of Irish-Americans. The American Federation of Government Employees files contain registries of employees and their department, minutes, reports, and bylaws of the organization.
Mildred Jeter Lewis papers
by Lewis, Mildred Jeter (1911 – 1943)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The papers of Mildred Jeter Lewis (b. 1913) is a series of correspondence between family members including Mildred and her mother mother Mignow (1890-1990) and from Milgnow's mother Emma Gregory (1854-?). Correspondence also includes a note from a teacher Bessie Justice to Mildred, after a move to Roanoke, Virgnia from Blackstone, Virgnia.
Minutes of the Opportunity Club (Pasadena, California)
by Opportunity Club (1911 – 1915)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Opportunity Club of Pasadena, California began as a club for young girls to help the lonely and needy around them. This journal details the minutes of the club's meetings, which includes meeting places and hosts. The journal also includes member lists, newspaper clippings, and a Treasurer's Report.
Pennsylvania Railroad Young Men's Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.) Ledger
by Young Men's Christian Association (Y.M.C.A.) (1911 – 1923)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This ledger documents the activities and members of the Pottsville, Pennsylvania chapter of the Pennsylvania Railroad Young Men's Christian Association from 1911 to 1923. The ledger also provides record of the finances of the chapter, along with incident reports.
Phineas Gordy Schoolbook Collection
by Butler, Paul (1911 – 1915)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Phineas Gordy Papers document the attendance and grade efforts from the students under Gordy from 1911 to 1915 (with one item possibly dating 1929-1931). Phineas Gordy was the founder of the African American school in Salisbury Maryland. It includes details concerning everyday life with the students and the student’s name, grade scores, age, and what grade year they were enrolled in. This collection offers pictures of Gordy and one of his all boys class. This collection consists of photocopies of the original documents.
Rayne and Dennis Family Collection
by Dennis Family; Rayne Family (1911 – 1960)
11 folders (1.1 linear feet)
This collection consists of material, spanning from 1911 to the 1960s, relating to the Rayne and Dennis Family. Included are a bundle postcards from 1911 to 1920s, mostly addressed to Myrtle Rayne from family and friends - most notably, her future husband David W. Dennis, cousin Willis Clark and Edward C. Smith, all who served in WWI. In addition, there are several photographs, including a black-and-white photograph labeled "The Millpond 1946," depicting young people on a frozen pond, b/w and color photographs of two boys at a bridge and possible a scenic photograph of Cypress Knee on the Pocomoke River as well as group photograph of the Whites Chapel Methodist Church Homecoming and a colored photograph of Powellville Grist Mill. The collection also contains a potholder advertising W. Howard Dennis gas station in Powellville, MD and several 1938 Dave Dennis strawberry picking coupons in quantities of 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 50 quarts.
Chautauqua in Salisbury Collection
by Billek, Marion (1912 – 1930)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Chautauqua in Salisbury Collection contains a essay titled "Chautauqua and its Presence in Salisbury 1912-1930" written by Marion Billek. The essay discusses how Chautauqua started as an adult education program, and the role it played in the Salisbury Community between 1912-1930.
Diary of Ruth Ellen Thomas
by Thomas, Ruth Ellen (1912)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Ruth Ellen Thomas details a woman's journey with her family from Boston to England and Europe. Thomas boarded the S.S. Laconia on June 25, 1912, only a few months after the sinking of the Titanic, and returned on the Leyland Line Canadian on August 29.
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.
Ledger of Larner T. McLain
by McLain, Larner (1912 – 1926)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
The ledger of Larner T. McLain's shipping business in Whitehaven, Maryland, documents work performed with sailboats in addition to the seasonal oyster business on the Chesapeake Bay from September 1912 - October 1926. Beginning in September 1919, accounts are listed from Standard Oil Company, documenting the transition from wind/sail power to gasoline power.
Marylander and Herald collection
by Fontaine & Dashiell (1912 – 1984)
45 oversize folders (90 linear feet)
The Marylander and Herald ran from 1898 to 1984 and was a weekly publishing in Princess Anne, Maryland.
Royal Arch Masons Ledger (Cincinnati, Ohio)
by Royal Arch Masons Delta Chapter (1912 – 1918)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This ledger was used to maintain the records of the Delta Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons in Cincinnati, Ohio between 1912 and 1918. Included are minutes and reports from convocations, memorials for the death of members, financial records, and reports to high priests.
Scrapbook of Annette Frame
by Frame, Annette (1912)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Scrapbook of Annette Frame documents the activities of her and her friends in Sisterville, West Virginia in 1912. Throughout the scrapbook are pasted photographs and newspaper clippings, in addition to questionnaires completed by her various friends. Each of the 48 individuals filled in answers to favorite colors, flowers, songs, people, singers, famous people, dances, their religion, political party, opinions on suffrage, whether they wanted to get married, and more.
Woodrow Wilson Victory Parade Photograph Collection
by Unknown (1912 – 1913)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains panoramic photographs of the 1913 Wilson victory parade at Wicomico Fairgrounds, copies of article and photographs featuring J. Herman Williams regarding the parade, as well as Wicomico Historical Society political collection and copies of photographs and an article commemorating the celebration the election of Woodrow Wilson on the shore in 1912-1913.
Workingman's Sickness and Death Benefit Fund Ledger (Allentown, Pennsylvania)
by Workingman's Sickness and Death Benefit Fund (1912, 1926)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This ledger contains the meeting minutes, membership dues, and other club records from the Workingman's Sickness and Death Benefit Fund in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The ledger documents the group's meetings at Allentown's Labor Temple from 1912 to 1918. Also included is an account book from 1926 that recorded transactions for everyday goods like milk, sugar, and coffee.
Diary of Virginia Baile
by Baile, Virginia (1913 – 1917)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Virginia Baile was written between 1913 and 1917. Baile lived in New Windsor, Maryland and wrote an entry for each day. There is also one portrait photograph that was enclosed which is likely of Virginia.
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).
Mia Vye Ledger collection
by Vye, Mia Christine (1913 – 1987)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
The Mia Vye Ledger collection consists of three ledgers. The first ledger is an inventory of her household items, including her antique collection, from 1977-1987. The second and third ledgers record the purchase and sale of antiques by her grandfather, Frederick "Frank" McSteen, in East Orange, New Jersey from 1913-1936.
The Ideas Booklet
by Wicomico High School (1913)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a copy of "The Ides" published in 1913. The publication is connected to Wicomico High School.
African American Public School Ledgers
by Worcester County Public Schools (1914 – 1918)
1 oversize box (2.5 linear feet)
Attendance record register from school Number One, District Four in Worcester County, Maryland, 1914-1918. The records document student's names, boys and girls, as well as the days they were present and absent. Information also recorded includes the student's age, grade and the date of entrance.
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.
Camp Meade Souvenir Folder
by Chessler Company (Baltimore, MD). (circa 1914)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This souvenir folder from circa 1914 contains 16 photographs that depict men training at Camp Meade, which was located in Pennsylvania and was where many Maryland service members trained for the First World War.
Corinne Les Callette Collection
by Homer, Charles C.; Warner, L. F. (1914 – 1919)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a copy of the Epitome: Chesapeake Lodge, No. 147 1919 located in Crisfield, Maryland and a copy of the Christmas sermon of Rev. L. F. Warner at the Bethesda Methodist Protestant Church in 1914.
Diary of Maurice Balthauser
by Balthauser, Maurice (1914)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Maurice Balthauser chronicles the daily activities of the Hamburg, Pennsylvania man throughout 1914. Balthauser mentioned taking the civil service exam for railway mail clerk and was active in politics through the Democratic Party.
First World War Cookbooks
by Rumford Chemical Works; U.S. Department of Food Conservation; U.S. Food Administration (1914 – 1918)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These three cookbooks were created during the First World War to show Americans how to limit their food usage in support of the war between 1914 and 1918. They include the Rumford Common Sense Cook Book, War-Time Cook and Health Book, and War Cook Book for American Women. They include recipes that use limited ingredients and descriptions for the different foods.
First World War Sheet Music
by Unknown (1914 – 1918)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 16 music sheets date between 1914 and 1918 and include illustrations and songs with First World War themes. Some sheets are printed on "patriotic war editions" that were smaller than usual to reduce paper usage.
First World War Stereoviews
by Keystone View Company Studios (1914 – 1918)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
These stereograph photos from First World War depict battlefronts, civilian life, ruins, trench warfare and trench life in Europe from 1914 to 1918.
First World War Stereoviews (3)
by Keystone View Company (1914 – 1918)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
These 47 Keystone View Company stereograph photos from First World War depict battlefronts, civilian life, ruins, trench warfare and trench life in Europe from 1914 to 1918.
French Anti-Kaiser Postcards
by Unknown (1914)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 39 French postcards were created in 1914 and depict the German kaiser in various cartoonish and satirical ways.
Kriegszeit Kunstlerflugblatter
by Cassirer Verlag, Paul (1914 – 1915)
1 oversize folder (0.1 linear feet)
A weekly German cartoon publication featuring attacks on England and Russia. Usually portrays England as a large seal balancing the world on the end of her nose, and Russia as a clumsy bear. Also some morale cartoons appealing to Germanic nationalism and sentimentality. From the Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2005681952/
Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Ledger (Norfolk, Virginia)
by Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen (1914 – 1932)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This ledger was maintained by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen in Norfolk, Virginia between 1914 and 1930, with one letter that dates 1932. Included are minutes from the organization, which continued to meet despite the government taking control of the railroads during the First World War.
Milner Family papers
by Milner Family (1914 – 1954)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Milner Family papers document the family’s activities through a series of letters and photographs between family members in Indiana, Indiana, Kentucky, Florida, Virginia and Baltimore, Maryland from 1914-1954 with the bulk of the material dating from 1917-1920. Daily activities of Ralph Milner during his enlistment in World War I and his time with the United Fruit Company are of note, as are those of Russell Milner during his experience in the Student Army Training Corps (SATC) at Perdue University. A photograph album documents Russell’s childhood and his experience as an adult in Panco, Oklahoma as an oil refinery engineer. Sympathy cards and condolence letters document the death of Evolyn Milner Carpenter (1889-1918). Series of correspondence between Verna Milner between her friends and family are also included.
Patriotic Sheet Music
by Unknown (1914 – 1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These approximately 40 music sheets are all patriotic-themed and date between 1914 and 1945. Many feature illustrations of United States navy or army soldiers at home and abroad. Some sheets are printed on "patriotic war editions" that were smaller than usual to reduce paper usage.
Sharptown Postcard collection
by Unknown (1914 – 1916)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Sharptown Postcard collection contains a series of postcards and stamps of various places within Sharptown, Maryland. The postcards date between 1914-1916.
Wicomico Oil and Gas Company Stock Certificate
by Wicomico Oil & Gas Company (1914)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a Wicomico Oil and Gas Company Stock Certificate worth twenty-five shares. The certificate was bought by F. E. Beaumont in 1914.
Agnes Tilghman Lürman photograph collection
by Lürman, Agnes Tilghman (1915 – 1926)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Agnes Tilghman Lürman Photograph collection documents the activities of Ms. Lürman, and includes her visits to the “Grosses” also known as the Grosscoat Farm in Talbot County, Maryland, a trip to Paris, France in 1915, Shellfield, Wye Plantation, Weems, Virginia and Wharton Manor. Photographs also document the military service of William H. Decoursey Tilghman and J. Daniel Tilghman. Also, there is a comprehensive documentation of the National Service School Women’s Section of the Navy League at Camp Chevy Chase, 1917-1918. Concurrently Pat Calloway, a photographer stationed with the American Expeditionary Forces in France, 1917-1918, documented the sites in Paris, as well as the French landscape and daily life of a soldier during World War I.
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.
Disharoon Family papers
by Disharoon Family (1915 – 1940)
2 folders (0.01 linear feet)
The Disharoon Family papers document the family history written by Edith Louise Disharoon in 1940 through a series of journals as well as a diary written by Walter R. Disharoon documenting his walks with a with his wife Lydia in Virginia in 1915.
European First World War Postcards
by Unknown (circa 1915)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 25 European postcards, seven of which contain correspondence, relate to various aspects and perspectives during the First World War and likely date between 1914 and 1918. All of the postcards contain illustrations and are primarily in French. While some depict battle scenes or military propaganda, others are satirical.
Fehrer Newspaper and Publication Collection
by Fehrer, Ilia (1915 – 1979)
4 oversize boxes (9 linear feet)
This collection contains newspapers and printed material spanning through both World Wars, and through the 1970's. Most materials are from the Maryland general area, but also included are newspapers from Knoxville, New York and Philadelphia to show different perspectives of news reporting for the same dates. One topic of importance not pertaining to either World War is that of space travel, and the frenzy it brought to the press as seen through newspapers and printed materials in this collection. Some newspaper are full editions, however, most are partials preserving the front page and first section, and sometimes including comics and sport sections.
Gillespie Receipt Collection
by Gillespie, T. L. (1915 – 1918)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains various receipts and bills written to T. L. Gillespie of Pocomoke City, MD. The receipts within are from the Electric and Ice Manufacturing Company, and Pocomoke Foundry and Machine Works, both based in Pocomoke City, Maryland. The receipt's dates range from 1915 to 1918.
Hendershott Pythian Auditorium Program
by Sharptown High School (1915)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a pamphlet from the Pythian Auditorium located in Sharptown, Maryland. The pamphlet was used to highlight the entertainers Major R. H. Hendershot and his son H. B. Hendershot.
John Thomas Parker Farmers' Bulletin Pamphlets
by Burritt, M. C.; Cox, H. R.; Lamon, Harry M.; Thompson, H. C.; United States Department of Agriculture (1915)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains multiple Farmers' Bulletin pamphlets from the US Department of Agriculture from Jan.-May 1915. Topics include growing strawberries, weed control, raising poultry, and management of apple orchards.
Keystone View Company Lantern Slides
by Keystone View Company Studios (circa 1915)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
These 28 glass lantern slides were created as educational tools by the Keystone View Company. Each photographic transparency depicts areas throughout the Caribbean and South America sometime around 1915, given that the completed Panama Canal is featured in several slides. Other countries shown in the slides include Martinique, Venezuela, and Jamaica.
Lula I. Stover School Composition Book
by Stover, Lula (1915 – 1918)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Lula I. Stover School Composition Book contains a school composition book owned by Lula I. Stover of New Midway, Frederick County, Maryland. The book focuses heavily on practice spelling lessons, but contains other lessons that she would have included for school.
Lyle Leland Gordy papers
by Gordy, Lyle (1915 – 1927)
2 oversize folders (5 linear feet)
The papers of Lyle Leland Gordy comprehensively document his education for medical practice at the University Hospital, Baltimore and membership in the Randolph Winslow Surgical Society through a series of certificates and photographs. Additionally, a diploma for his son, Lee Acworth Gordy from the Baltimore City College, demonstrates an emphasis on post-secondary education, 1915-1927.
Magician's Notebook
by Unknown (circa 1915)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This notebook and published booklets of tricks were used by a magician some time around 1915. The notebook explains how certain magic tricks are performed, although some of the explanations are in shorthand. Published booklets include Learn to Entertain with Unique Master Magic, DeLand's Old Phantom Card Trick, and Fred Morphet's catalog of trick books.
Marion and Carrie Fitchett photographs
by Unknown (1915 – 1930)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Series of sepia-toned photographic prints of Marion and Carrie Fitchett, African American caretakers of the R.H. Milbourne Home, Kingston, Somerset County, Maryland. The images, 1915-1930, depict the Fritchett's in fine examples of clothing which were given to them by the Milbourne family.
Marion Virginia and Margaret Jane Pusey Diploma Collection
by Wicomico High School (1915 – 1917)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
This collection consists of two diplomas given to Marion Virginia Pusey and Margaret Jane Pusey from Wicomico High School.
Mitchell and Goslee Hardware Company records
by Mitchell and Goslee Hardware Company (1915 – 1924)
4 cartons (4 linear feet)
Series of ledgers from the Mitchell and Goslee Hardware Company that document the type of goods purchased and services performed by the company in and around Salisbury, Maryland. Noted throughout the ledgers are industries as far west as St. Louis, Missouri and as far east as Boston, Massachusetts from October 1922 through May 1924.
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.
Randolph M. Nock papers
by Unknown (1915 – 1932)
1 oversize folder (2 linear feet)
Medical certificates and awards of Randolph M. Nock, a Salisbury, Maryland surgeon, document his primary and secondary education at Stockton High School in Worcester County, as well as his medical education at the University of Maryland and subsequent certifications for his residency and certification from the Board of Medical Examiners, 1915-1932.
Sciscenti Photograph
by Watson, W. T. (circa 1915)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains photographs from circa 1915 capturing the first gas well on the Eastern Shore. It was located on the farm of Vincent Sciscenti in Parsonsburg, Maryland.
Scrapbook of Clara Walters
by Walters, Clara (1915 – 1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Scrapbook of Clara Walters dates between 1915 and 1919 and documents the young girl's high school experience. The photographs and ephemeral items are pasted within a "The Girl Graduate: Her Own Book" that provided formatting and pages to record school memories. Walters attended Englewood High School in Chicago, Illinois.
U.S. Coastguard North Beach Station Photograph Scrapbook
by Purnell, William S. (1915, 1919)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The U.S. Coast Guard Scrapbook documents the service of the men of the U. S. Coast Guard Station at North Beach, Maryland. The photographs show the men in their travels along the coast of Maryland in 1915.
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Flyers
by Women's Christian Temperance Union (circa 1915)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
Four flyers advertising the need for a constitutional amendment for Prohibition sponsored by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, circa 1915.
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.
Bivalve, MD Ledger Collection
by Horner, Vernon (1916 – 1924)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This collection contains two store ledgers from Bivalve, MD. The first, attributed to Vernon Horner, is dated 1916 and contains an index. The other ledger is dated from April 1922 to January 1924 but has no indication of an owner or author. This ledger is simply titled "Local Accounts."
Caleb Calvin Cooper Family History collection
by Cooper, Caleb Calvin (1916 – 1961)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Caleb Calvin Cooper Family History Collection contains two items relating to the Cooper family. Included are a class photograph of Oakland School in 1916 and a journal written by Caleb Calvin Cooper when he was 87, recollecting his family's history in and around Surry, Virginia. Several people in the photograph are identified by a note card on the back of the mat board: Philip Cooper, William Cooper, Caleb Cooper, Joshua Cooper, teacher Mae Reddish and Charlotte Cooper.
Clyde Family Letter Collection
by Clyde, Ethel; Clyde, Jane Leslie "Jennie"; Clyde, Leslie M.; Clyde, Robert A. (1916 – 1919)
9 folders (0.1 linear feet)
The Clyde Family Letter Collection documents the lives of Leslie Clyde and Robert A. Clyde as they served in France during the First World War. The letters date from 1916 to 1919 and describe the men's experiences as they trained at Fort Monroe, Virginia and served with the 2nd Trench Mortar Battery, 2nd Division throughout France. Most of the letters were written by Leslie and Robert to their mother, Jane "Jennie" Clyde, and their father, Robert S. Clyde, as well as their younger siblings: Margaret, Alexander "Sander," Jennie, and Marion. While most of the correspondence contains details about daily life, some mention national and worldwide events such as the Spanish influenza epidemic, Daylight Savings Time in the US, prohibition, the Chicago race riot of 1919, unions and the Railroad Brotherhood, and Charlie Chaplin. Some of the letters include racist slurs and sentiments.
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.
Fourth Annual Epworth League Institute Journal Collection
by Unknown (1916)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection includes a journal from an individual during his or her time at the Fourth Annual Epworth League Institute at the Wesley Collegiate Institute in Dover, Delaware from July 9th of 1916.
French First World War Trench Newspapers
by Abric, Louis; French 5th Division of the Wounded; Sans-Rire, Pince (1916 – 1918)
1 oversize folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection consists of two French trench newspapers from the First World War: twelve issues of Brise d'Entonnoirs (1916-1918) and seven issues of La Greffe générale Organe des blessés de la face (1918). The newspapers were written, illustrated, and edited by front-line soldiers and represent the thoughts and experiences of soldiers in the midst of warfare.
Graham Family papers
by Graham Family (1916 – 1950)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The papers of the Graham Family of Quantico, Maryland, documents important events in their and their children's lives as well as family friends through a series of wedding and birth announcements, associated newspaper clippings and hand-written histories for the Graham, Bounds, and LeCompte families, 1916-1950.
Rev. Storer Jolley collection
by Unknown (circa 1916)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Storer Jolley collection contains biographical material about Rev. Storer Simpson Jolley, a minister and leader of the Delaware Conference, the collection includes a copy of a photograph and two obituaries.
Souvenir of Crisfield (MD) Booklet
by Milbourne, Roscoe C. (1916)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a 1916 booklet entitled "Souvenir of Crisfield Maryland: Boost and Progress" which was edited and published by Roscoe C. Milbourne.
The Mentor Collection
by Mentor Association (1916 – 1919)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Mentor was an American educational serial published from 1913 to 1930. Each issue of The Mentor focused on a different topic and were written by guest authors and the editorial staff. Most issues also included full page images with descriptions on the back. This collection of The Mentor dates from 1916 to 1919 and includes issues 118 thru 193 with some gaps.
Wicomico High School History collection
by Unknown (1916 – 1976)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Wicomico High School History collection contains photographs of Wicomico High School as well as essays on its history, lists of principles, methods of teaching history, description of a 1976 time capsule burial, music sheets for the Wicomico High Alta Mater, and information on graduation ceremonies.
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.
Bank of Somerset Collection
by Bank of Somerset (1917 – 1923)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Bank of Somerset Collection contains materials relating to the financial institution located in Princess Anne, Maryland. Included is a holiday greeting card, a Savings Book of Somerset County personal accounting book, pages from a ledger, checks, and tax receipts. All of these materials appear to have belonged to Lena M. Bennett.
Clifton E. Burding Letters
by Burding, Clifton (1917 – 1919)
9 folders (0.2 linear feet)
These letters were written from Private Clifton E. Burding to his hometown girlfriend (and future wife) Lillian Snailhan of New Bedford, Massachusetts between 1917 and 1919. Burding was with Company G, 61st Infantry and began training at Fort Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts and Camp Green in Charlotte, North Carolina before being sent to France and, later, Camp Merritt in Creskill, New Jersey. Burding wrote frequently to Lillian and provided insight into the daily routine of military camp life, including frequent drilling and marching, practice with weapons and gas masks, trench digging, medical exams and inoculations, quarantines due to measles, and his assigned details as a hospital orderly, kitchen worker, and provost guard.
Floy G. Pearson Letter Collection
by Blake, Maurice P.; Bull, William F.; Johnson, Carl S.; Pearson, Carl L.; Pearson, Floy G.; Pratt, Butler Hillman, Sr.; Winslow, Percy R. (1917 – 1945)
6 folders (0.6 linear feet)
The Floy G. Pearson Letter Collection contains 53 letters addressed to Floy Pearson of West Falmouth, Maine from 1917 to 1919. Written by eight different men, including her brother Carl Pearson, these letters describe daily life as a soldier stationed in various sections of France during World War I and some include reactions to the end of the war. Most of the letters include envelopes showing approval stamps by military censors and some of the letters have parts cut out by the censor. Additionally, there are pieces of ephemera including a prayer card, lyrics to "Our Loved Ones in Heaven," loose envelopes, a page from a letter (most likely by Carl S. Johnson), a receipt for Maurice Blake, and an immunization record for Robert G. Fitzgerald (dated 1943-1945).
Harold Vassar Papers
by Vassar, Harold (1917 – 1947)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Harold Vassar Papers document the life and military service of a First World War pilot and architect from Ballston Spa, New York from 1917 to 1947. After graduating from Columbia University in 1913 and working as an architect in New York City, Vassar enlisted and graduated from the School of Military Aeronautics at Cornell University in 1917. In 1918 he was promoted to Lieutenant, graduated from the Army School of the Line in France, and became a certified Army Corps instructor.
J.I. Wells Company Collection
by Unknown (1917 – 1974)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains photographic materials with a date span of 1917 to 1974. The collection mostly pertains to the J. I. Wells Company of Salisbury, MD. Included are four photographs showing the aerial view of pre-construction of the Allenwood Shopping Center ca. 1974, a framed collage containing fifteen photographs of J. I. Wells (at the site known as Beazer East, formerly JB Wells, formerly Coppers/Koppers), and a 1917 World War for Liberty poster pertaining to the 1st Maryland Infantry, Company I at Camp McClellan, Anniston, Alabama, containing the roster of officers and enlisted men.
Miss Halsey's French Wounded Emergency Fund Volunteer Diary
by Halsey, Miss (1917)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The author of this diary, Miss Halsey, was an American woman who spent time in Biarritz and Paris, France, during the First World War in 1917. She wrote about her social activities, America’s growing involvement in the war, and the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia. On April 5, she took a position with the French Wounded Emergency Fund, a British relief organization. Her job was to chauffeur one of its leaders, Edith May, and deliver supplies to non-Red Cross hospitals in the Mayenne, Ernée, Loire, Sarthe, and Orne departments.
Myers and Doris Calcott Letters
by Calcott, Doris; Calcott, Myers (1917 – 1951)
9 boxes (4.5 linear feet)
These letters were written between 1917 and 1951 by Myers "Jack" Calcott and Doris Gay and chronicle their relationship as it progressed from friends to spouses. Myers and Doris, who were married on June 18, 1929, began writing each other in 1927 and sent many several page letters until Myers' death on July 10, 1951; letters prior to 1927 are primarily from Myers' mother while he was attending the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as some of Doris' personal letters and school certificates when she lived in Charles Town, West Virginia. Myers' worked for the Merchants and Miners Transportation Corporation after graduating, which meant he moved frequently and was often at sea while Doris and their three daughters remained in Charlottesville, Norfolk, and Newport Beach. Myers served on the USS Kitty Hawk and USS Magoffin as a naval reservist. In 1946 they moved into their first permanent home in Salisbury, Maryland but Myers, who had struggled with drinking problems, became a patient at Perry Point Veterans Hospital.
Photograph of Company B, 312th Machine Gun Battalion
by Mather Studios (circa 1917)
1 oversize folder (1.25 linear feet)
This panoramic photograph of Company B, 312th Machine Gun Battalion was taken by Mather Studios (New Egypt, New Jersey), circa 1917.
Poulbot Children Postcards
by Ternois, A. (circa 1917)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These four postcards edited by A. Ternois depict Poulbot style children affected by the First World War in France, circa 1917.
Questionnaire Scrapbook (Cohasset, Massachusetts)
by Unknown (1917)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This scrapbook documents the personalities and interests of individuals in Cohasset, Massachusetts in 1917. Included are pasted clippings from newspapers and magazines with questionnaires that ask questions about favorite flowers, fruits, authors, poets, indoor sport, good and bad habits, ambitions, occupation, and more.
Scrapbook of Etrope Joseph Yacks
by Yacks, Etrope Joseph (1917 – 1919)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This scrapbook consists of items collected by Etrope Joseph Yacks of Bay City, Michigan between 1918 and 1919. Yacks, who was a Private in the American Expeditionary Forces during the First World War, took photographs and collected postcards, as well as other ephemera, while he served overseas in France. Photographs depict soldiers in bombed areas, in addition to scenery around various cities including Paris. Ephemera includes tickets, programs, and newspaper clippings for various theatrical performances, restaurants, and other events.
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.
World War I Troop photograph
by Unknown (1917 – 1918)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
Sepia-toned oversized photographic print of World War I infantry troop, from Salisbury, Maryland.
American Red Cross Hospital Photograph Album (Evreux, France)
by Fitch, Ralph Roswell; Hine, Lewis (1918)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This photograph album belonged to an American medical officer who worked in the American Red Cross Hospital in Evreux, France. There are 289 photographs of wounded American, French, British, and German soldiers. Photographs show the wards and operating rooms, hospital staff, patients, prosthetics, Fourth of July celebrations featuring Uncle Sam, basket weaving and woodworking, a funeral, scenery around the city, and other activities of the hospital in 1918. Some of the photographs were taken by Lewis Hine. Many of the photographs feature Major Ralph Roswell Fitch, who was the hospital's administrator at the time and likely the creator of this album.
Bankers Trust Company pamphlet
by Bankers Trust Company (New York City) (1918)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This collection contains a pamphlet from the Bankers Trust Company in New York City in 1918 entitled "Twenty Four Billion." The pamphlet analyzed American monetary aid for the First World War for which an estimated need of 24 billion dollars was projected.
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.
Diary of a Washington, D.C. Woman
by Unknown (1918 – 1920)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written between 1918 and 1920 by a woman who traveled from Kansas City, Missouri to Washington, D.C. where she worked for at least two years. She wrote about spending time with friends, meeting soldiers, and shopping in her daily entries.
Diary of an Unnamed Army Lieutenant
by Unknown (1918 – 1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The diary was written between 1918 and 1919 by an Unnamed Army Lieutenant and describes his daily activities stationed throughout France. Entries are short but contain descriptions of interactions with friends and higher ups as well as occasional interactions with French civilians.
Diary of George Chaney
by Chaney, George (1918)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written by George Chaney of Franklin, New Hampshire in 1918. His daily entries mention living with his parents, attending school in Boston, going to "drill" and taking an examination to become a corporal, his girlfriend Ruth and her graduation, and loading or unloading oats. There is a small picture, likely of Ruth, taped to the inside cover of the diary.
Diary of Josephine Wesley
by Wesley, Josephine (1918)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Josephine Wesley was written in 1918 and provides a detailed daily account of the teenager from Rahway, New Jersey who turned 18 at the time of this diary. Josephine's mother died six years prior to her writing, which left her as the caregiver of her father and younger sisters. While she frequently cleaned, cooked, and cared for her family when they were sick, she also had an active social life. She oftentimes wrote to her boyfriend overseas, went shopping, attended parties, enrolled in night school, and, most of all, frequented films that she listed and reviewed. Wesley also had her first kiss during the time of this diary and feared that her boyfriend would discover the act if he got a hold of her diary. The diary also contains an abundance of anecdotal information about Wesley such as her physician, height and weight, size of shoes, clothes, and hats, items canned, name-day gifts given, cake recipes, holiday dinner plates, and much more.
Diary of Luther Roberts
by Roberts, Luther (1918)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Luther Roberts documents the life of a 17 year old boy from Terre Haute, Indiana for the year 1918. Throughout the diary, Roberts wrote about his Boy Scout activities, going to West Terre Haute to look for German spies, paying dues at the Christian Science Church that the city had recently reopened, celebrating the end of the First World War, and Spanish influenza.
First World War Women's Organization Ledger (Meriden, Connecticut)
by Unknown (circa 1918)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This ledger contains the names, addresses, telephone numbers, occupations, working hours, and additional lines of work for women who were part of a Connecticut organization (likely Meriden) circa 1918. The women are listed in companies and each has a rank (Captain, Lieutenant, Private). It is likely that the women were either Minute Women or part of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Other lines of work listed for the women were Red Cross, surgical, nursing, visiting, reading aloud, stenography, clerical, accounting, auto driving, sewing, gardening, playground, and more. Also included are definitions for various crimes including treason.
George and Lucy Toothill papers
by Toothill, George (1918 – 1923)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
The George and Lucy Toothill papers document George Toothill’s naval assignments shortly after World War I. The papers date from 1918-1923 with the bulk of the papers dating from 1918-1919. The papers include a journal kept by George in 1919 documenting his travels, correspondence from various family members and friends, and naval identification materials. In addition to George’s papers there is a correspondence to Lucy from a family friend written in 1923.
George Bacon Photograph
by Unknown (1918)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a picture of George Bacon of Laurel, Delaware dressed in his World War I uniform from 1918.
Notebooks of Freda Breymaier
by Breymaier, Freda (1918 – 1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two high school class notebooks were written in 1918 and 1918 by Freda Breymaier of Fort Recovery, Ohio. The first notebook, which has patriotic imagery on its cover, was used in her science laboratory class. The second notebook was used for geography class.
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.
Piney Point Community League Ledger (St. Mary's County, Maryland)
by Piney Point Community League (1918 – 1930)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
The Piney Point Community League was established in St. Mary's County, Maryland in 1918 for the "Benefit of Colored People." The League's work included the establishment of the benefit organization known as the "Good Hope Home League" in 1919, formation of an industrial school for African Americans, creation of structured home school programs, and disbursement of sick and death insurance benefits. This ledger documents the League's work through meeting minutes, member rolls (with officer names), accounts for charities and the industrial colored school, accounts of sick benefits and deaths, and League laws. Also included are loose notes regarding attendance and dues that were likely originally inside the ledger. The transcribed ledger is attached.
Stars and Stripes newspaper
by American Expeditionary Forces (1918 – 1919)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
Bound volume of the World War I era newspaper, Stars and Stripes. The paper, an American military paper printed in France from February 8, 1918 - June 13, 1919, and published by the American Expeditionary Forces. The paper reports on a variety of matters on the war and home front that would concern members of the United States Armed Forces.
Wilbur Devilbiss Papers
by Devilbiss, Wilbur (1918 – 1968)
10 boxes (11.5 linear feet)
The Wilbur Devilbiss Papers document the Salisbury Teachers College president's tenure (1955-1968) at the school in the academic years 1956-57, 1960-61, and 1963-64, as well as his participation in higher education through evaluation of regional schools and his studies of state and national education. Included are his alphabetical administrative files for the three academic years listed. Also included are: evaluation materials for Dover High School (1959), Edinboro State College (1960-1961), Newark Senior High School (1955-1958), and St. Michaels Junior-Senior High School (1956-1957); Rotary International (1938-1963) and Rotary Club of Salisbury, Maryland (1944-1945, 1964-1965) documents, and hundreds of publications related to all aspects of higher education.
Chamberlin Family Papers
by Unknown (1919 – 1975)
4 folders (0.04 linear feet)
The Chamberlin Family papers contains information on the Chamberlin family. Included are photographs of members of the Chamberlin family, the birth announcement of Terrence Graham who was adopted by Bill and Terry Graham, and postcards to L. Waters Milbourne who lived in Baltimore, Maryland. Additionally, this collection contains a travel scrapbook from "Ralph, Bud, and Jim's" travels across the United States, the scrapbook includes photographs of Ocean City, Maryland. There is also various ephemera from Washington College, and ephemera from Ralph, Bud, and Jim's experiences while abroad. Additionally, there is a press announcement regarding Alexander Gray Jones's election to the Board of Washington College, a 1964-1965 directory to school officials and teachers of Somerset County, an invitation to the dedication of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and a pamphlet discussing the dedication.
Diary of Irene Smith
by Smith, Irene (1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Irene Smith was written in 1919, when Smith was living in Washington D.C. and then later in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Smith arrived in Washington D.C. on January 1st, 1919 and began working for the Red Cross on the 2nd. Smith wrote about her daily life, which included work and personal activities. She also mentioned major events in her life, such as seeing Woodrow Wilson in the "Welcome Home" parade. Smith recorded all of her daily expenses in the back of the diary. Parts of the diary have been cut out.
English Notebook of Freda Breymaier
by Breymaier, Freda (circa 1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This circa 1919 high school English class notebook was written by Freda Breymaier of Fort Recovery, Ohio.
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.
Frank Dunbaugh Papers
by Dunbaugh, Frank (1919, 1945)
5 folders (0.5 linear feet)
The Frank Dunbaugh Papers document the activity of a Major in the United States Army immediately following the Second World War. Dunbaugh commanded the Allied Military Government (AMG) in the Hersbruck district of post-war Germany. He discussed how his unit identified former Nazi party members, the interrogation of S.S. officers at a castle, a riot in a Polish refugee camp, the mistreatment of civilians and rape of women, American soldiers being ambushed, American G.I.'s mistreating local civilians and German police, encounters with Russian officers, and meeting concentration and labor camp survivors.
Graydon Wilson collection
by Unknown (1919 – 1931)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Graydon Wilson collection contains records on Graydon Wilson, 1919-1931. Included is an honorable discharge and an enlistment record from the United States Army, World War I. There is also a marriage record for Wilson.
Minutes of the May Day Conference (Baltimore, Maryland)
by May Day Conference (1919)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This journal contains the minutes of the May Day Conference that held meetings in Baltimore, Maryland in 1919. The meetings consisted of delegates from various workers groups in Baltimore, including the Russian, Jewish, Italian and other branches of the Socialist Party, The Karl Marx Club, Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), Ladies Garment Workers, Socialist Labor Party, and the Lituanian and Polish branches of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. The delegates gathered to plan a picnic for May Day, with a march and mass meeting preceding the evening, with profits being donated to the Workers Defense Union in New York City. One of the contested issues in the meeting was whether the Conference should obtain the requisite permit from city authorities. Two of the recording secretaries, E.V. Wallis and T.S. Wetter, were prominent in local radical politics.
Records of the Ladies Charitable Society Alliance Branch of the Unitarian Church (Woburn, Massachusetts)
by Ladies Charitable Society Alliance Branch of the Unitarian Church (1919 – 1936)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
These two volumes contain the records of the Ladies Charitable Society Alliance Branch of the Unitarian Church in Woburn, Massachusetts from 1919 to 1936. Included are meeting notes and annual reports. The purpose of the group was to increase the religious and intellectual life of its members, promote fellowship and cooperation, arouse and sustain interest in denominational and missionary work, and provide for the material prosperity and the social and charitable work of the church.
Soviet Union Propaganda Posters Collection
by Aurora Art Publisher (1919 – 1944)
1 oversize folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Soviet Union Propaganda Posters Collection contains 23 color posters with images from 1919 to 1944. The posters promote the USSR, communism, and the destruction of the nation's enemies; and, they encourage their citizens to support their nation and troops.
Third Battalion, 115th Infantry Photograph
by Unknown (circa 1919)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
Sepia-toned oversized photographic print of the Third Battalion, 115th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, France, April 1919. Company I, from Salisbury, is most likely the second block in from the left.
Wicomico High School, Class of 1919, yearbook
by Wicomico County Board of Education (1919)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Yearbook of the class of 1919 from Wicomico High School. The book, compiled by the class, features each student's image with a brief caption about their experiences and personality. Additionally, group images from the class of 1920 and 1921 are featured.