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Items associated with name 'Sussex County (De.)'
Alfred Melson Delmarva ephemera
by Unknown (1818 – 1881)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
The Alfred Melson Delmarva ephemera contains two postcards, an 1835 list of the inhabitants' rates and road taxes of Little Creek Hundred in Delaware, a Pittsville-business ledger book from 1876 to 1881. Additional materials include an 1878 indenture between Hiram D. and Thomas H. Truitt and Isaac Smith and an 1818 Sussex County, DE indenture between Arthur and Rhoda Milby and John Burbage.
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
Elzey, Bailey, Wright families collection
by Unknown (1800s)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains photocopies of original business financial records, which were sold at auction from the 1800s, pertaining to the Elzey, Bailey and Wright families.
Fisher Genealogy Collection
by Unknown (1775 – 1873)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Fisher Genealogy Collection contains the genealogical history of the Fisher family. Most of the family members resided in Sussex County, Delaware. Within the collection, there is detailed information about births, deaths, and marriages of Fisher family members. There are also transcriptions of the Lt. William James Fisher collection (the physical letters reside at the Gettysburg National Military Park Archives).
Folklife Collection - Amateur Farmers Living in Sussex County Delaware
by Salisbury University Students (1999)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1999, former Salisbury University student Jamie Miller collected folk material. Their collection explores amateur farmers in Sussex County Delaware, including their practices and details about agriculture in the area. Included is their essay, color photographs, and a VHS tape.
Hopkins and Williams Marriage Certificate
by State of Delaware (January 31, 1876)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Hopkins and Williams Marriage Certificate contains a marriage certificate by the State of Delaware for Sussex Country residents, Thomas H. Hopkins and Maggie A. Williams on January 31, 1876.
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.
Joseph Phillips collection
by Phillips, Joseph (1839 – 1907)
12 folders (0.12 linear feet)
This genealogical collection includes the Phillips family papers along with a small portion of material dealing with area life such as a Pennsylvania Railroad Timetable. Also includes a photocopy of the farming and business account ledger of the family from Hebron, Maryland, 1920-1929.
Josiah Campbell Collection
by Campbell, Josiah (1810 – 1885)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Josiah Campbell Collection contains an autobiography of Josiah Campbell (1810-1899). Campbell describes growing up in Delaware, moving to Ohio and starting his business ventures. He also credits the Methodist church with saving his marriage and strengthening his resolve. The end of the autobiography contains a genealogical family tree of the Campbell family.
Ledger of the Sussex Co., Del. Almshouse
by Unknown (1898 – 1904)
1 oversize box (1.5 linear feet)
Sussex Co., Delaware Almshouse ledger documents goods including tobacco, clothing, blankets and food purchased by the almshouse (poorhouse) overseer for the pauper(s) who were placed in the poorhouse, 1898-1904.
Ledger of the Sussex Co., Del. Almshouse
by Unknown (1904 – 1907)
1 oversize box (1.5 linear feet)
Sussex Co., Delaware Almshouse ledger documents goods including tobacco, clothing, blankets, and food purchased by the almshouse (poorhouse) overseer for the pauper(s) who were placed in the poorhouse, 1904-1907. In addition to the goods purchased by the county, this ledger notes the names and dates of the pauper's receiving goods and services by the almshouse.
Ledgers of William F. Robinson
by Robinson, William (1847 – 1872)
1 oversize box (2.5 linear feet)
Two ledgers documenting the transactions between William F. Robinson, a bootmaker and his customers. The first ledger documents transactions during Robinson's time in Dorchester County, Maryland, 1847-1854 and the second also documents business transactions in Seaford, Sussex County, Delaware, 1868-1872. The transcribed version of the ledgers is attached.
Maryland-Delaware U.S. Coast Survey Topographical Chart Project
by Unknown (2008)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection consists of two CD-Roms containing original map scans and rectified maps and geodatabases. In addition, printouts of the rectified maps are included.
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.
Richard Thek collection
by Unknown (circa 1996)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Richard Thek collection contains an article on the early history of Sussex County, Delaware from the 17th century. Also included is an index of "A Somerset Sampler" written by Polly Batchelder.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tom Fooks family history collection
by Fooks, Tom (1700 – 1900)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Tom Fooks Family History Collection records genealogy information for the Fassitt, Cropper, Buckby, and Robins Family. The recorded family history dates back to England in the 1500s, with a large emphasis on their daily lives. The collection also discusses life on the Eastern Shore for the early family members of Fassitt and Cropper. Included are wills, family bible birth and death dates, and general information about specific family members.
V. L. Skinner collection
by Skinner, V. L. (2012)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The V.L. Skinner collection includes the genealogical research conducted by V. L. Skinner for Michael Drummond in 2012. There are family histories of the Townsend family, Hazzard family, and the Tilghman family from the Delmarva peninsula. Additionally are transcriptions of land deeds pertaining to the Hazzard family in 1811, 1816, and 1817. A transcription of the will of Atoney Heaverly from Sussex County, Delaware in 1700 is also included.
Vinson Family papers
by Acevedo, Ruth (1997)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
Vinson Family papers document the family history of Stanley Towers who lives in Sussex County, Delaware. The research on the family was conducted by Ruth Acevedo, Stanley Towers’ sister-in-law. Stanley Towers descends from Nathaniel Potter Towers who was married to Jemima Vinson. The Vinson surname is also printed as Vincent in some records. The materials date from 1997 and the photocopies of the records were made at an unknown time by Ruth Acevedo. Genealogical research is documented through photocopies of wills, deeds, bible records, land records, correspondence, and photographs.
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.
William E. Simms Collection
by Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association (1932)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a copy of the "Yearbook of Delmarva" dating from 1932.
Worcester County Soil Survey
by United States Department of Agriculture (1928)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The 1928 soil survey record from Worcester County, Maryland, documents the geography physiology of the Atlantic Coastal Plain and reveals there are sands, loams, and clays from the latest Pleistocene deposit with later modifications. Noted in the survey are nine distinct soil types in this county, which is bounded by Wicomico and Somerset Counties, Maryland, and Sussex County, Delaware. The survey was performed by the United States Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Chemistry and Soils.