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Items associated with name 'Houston Cemetery'
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.
Salisbury Marine Construction Company records
by Salisbury Marine Construction Company (circa 1900)
1 box, 1 oversize box (2 linear feet)
This unique collection of over 100 photos, newspaper clippings and objects portrays the day to day to life at the Salisbury Marine Construction Company on the water including working conditions and technology, examples of fine craftsmanship and the beautiful finished products and the progressive managerial stance toward its employees and the growth of the company. In addition to the construction company records, there is a series of materials acquired by donor Peg Lauridsen that includes a copy of the Eastern Shore Saturday Evening Post, an article about Houston Cemetery in Salisbury, Parker Family genealogy and a guide to the 250th Anniversary of Worcester County.