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Items associated with name 'Smith Island (Md.)'
Baltimore Sun Magazine
by Baltimore Sun (1981, 1983)
1 oversize folder (2 linear feet)
The Baltimore Sun Magazine was produced and included in the Sunday edition of The Baltimore Sun until 1996; the magazine featured a pictorial section on various topics and location of the state of Maryland. Specifically, photographs or photo-stories were featured in each edition. The March 22, 1981 edition, features the photographs of Peter M. Tilghman. Tilghman, a Crisfield native, depicts the town in various scopes including local businesses such as oyster shucking, dry goods at Horsey Brothers, a shirt factory, and an early Harley Davidson motorcycle shop. Smith Island, the people and the landscape are featured in the April 24, 1983 edition of the magazine. The corresponding description, authored by Tom Horton, recollects his encounters with the island residents from the late 1970s including Waterman, Jennings Evans, and Reverand Henry Zollinhoffer.
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.
Digitizing Delmarva Heritage & Traditions DVD Collection
by PAC-14 Public Access Television (circa 2008 – 2016)
1 box, 1 folder (0.5 linear feet)
The Digitizing Delmarva Heritage & Traditions Collection is a collection of publicly-sourced videos on topics all around the Delmarva Peninsula. From the history of local small towns like Allen, MD, to locally-renowned recipes for chicken salad, this collection showcases much of what Delmarva culture has to offer.
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.
Folklife Collection - A Smith Islander has no need for the Furriner
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Jeremy Magorka collected folk material. His collection explores the attitude of Smith Islanders toward outsiders, as well as their traditions and rituals. Included are Magorka's essay, as well as a cassette tape interview and transcript.
Folklife Collection - Smith Island Superstitions
by Salisbury University Students (2001)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 2001, former Salisbury University student Jaquelyn Kiser collected folk material. Her collection explores superstitions of Smith Island inhabitants, including those involving childhood, domestic pursuits, gambling, travel, love, death, the natural world, and fishing. Included is her essay, a list of superstitions, and cassette tape interview.
Richard Culver Papers
by Unknown (1952 – 1976)
1 box (1 linear feet)
The Richard Culver Papers is a collection of newspapers and research from Richard Culver’s time as an editor for the Daily Times in Somerset County. While editor, Culver wrote about numerous things happening in Somerset County at the time, from crime and government controversies to celebrations and other recreational events. There is research for the tercentennial of Somerset County that happened in 1966, as well as for the Somerset County Jail.
Smith Island baseball team photograph
by Northam, Charles (1948)
1 folder (0 linear feet)
This digital collection consists of one image of a newspaper clipping that reprinted a photograph of Smith Island baseball team in 1948. All of the individuals in the photograph, donated by Charles Northam, are identified.
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.