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Mathematics and Penmanship Journals
by Moore, Daniel (1823 – 1835)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two mathematics and penmanship journals were created by students who were learning mathematic principles and practicing penmanship. The first journal does not have an identified creator, but may have been from Pennsylvania; the writing in this journal dates between 1823 and 1832. The second journal was created by Daniel Moore and dates between 1829 and 1835. Both of these journals demonstrate the style of penmanship being taught, the level of mathematics children were expected to understand, and the variety of examples used throughout classes that reflect world affairs.
Melvin M. Palmer diplomas
by Unknown (1924 – 1929)
1 oversize folder (2 linear feet)
This collection contains two diplomas and a certificate given to Melvin M. Palmer from 1924 to 1929. Included are the 1924 and 1928 diplomas for completion of elementary grades while he was a pupil at Snow Hill Public School No. 2, District no. 5 and Snow Hill High School, as well as a 1929 Business Administration Certificate from Columbia Institute of Chicago, Ill.
Messicks Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School Ledger
by Messicks Methodist Episcopal Church (1890 – 1907)
2 oversize boxes (2.5 linear feet)
This collection contains photocopies of original Sunday School records of Messicks Methodist Episcopal Church/Wetipquin Chapel in Wetipquin, Wicomico County, Maryland. There are two separate books and the originals are held by H. Louis Horner.
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 Airy Hill Literary Society (Lancaster County, Pennsylvania)
by Airy Hill LIterary Society (1886 – 1904)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Minutes of the Airy Hill Literary Society document the school group's activities from 1886 to 1892, as well as 1904. The Lancaster County, Pennsylvania students met to debate, recite, sing, and discuss a variety of topics.
Minutes of the Euzelian Club
by Euzelian Club (1944 – 1950)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Minutes of the Euzelian Club were written from 1944 to 1950, most likely in New Jersey. The Euzelian Club met in order to discuss the arts and read papers for discussion. Extra papers included detail visitors to the club, finances of the club, events held by the club, and records of which members paid their dues. Events mentioned included tea parties and an ordeal called the "Tacky party," which was held around Christmas.
Minutes of the Red Rose Literary Society
by Red Rose Literary Society (1901 – 1904)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This ledger contains the minutes and constitution of the Red Rose Literary Society from 1901 to 1904. The club was composed of children at their school.
Mount Pleasant School certificate
by Wicomico County Board of Education (1928)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Mount Pleasant School Certificate honors students who had attended elementary school for the year of 1928 in the Wicomico County, Maryland school system.
Norman Crawford papers
by Crawford, Norman (1930 – 2016)
4 cartons, 3 boxes (9 linear feet)
The Norman Crawford papers consist of the personal papers and administrative records that belonged to Norman Crawford, a majority of which were created during his time as President of Salisbury State College (now Salisbury University), 1970-1980. Although many of Crawford’s personal papers date prior to his arrival at Salisbury in 1970, there are materials, some of which relate to his continuing relationship with Salisbury, that date after 1980.
Notebook of Jonathan Stevens Parsons
by Parsons, Jonathan Stevens (circa 1795 – 1802)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This notebook was written by Jonathan Stevens Parsons of Worcester County, Maryland between circa 1795 and 1802. Included are mathematics formulas, written recitations, promissory notes, poems, and other miscellaneous notes. Information about Parsons and the notebook are typed and included in the collection.
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.
Old Home Prize Essay collection
by Students from Somerset and Wicomico County High Schools (1932 – 2015)
8 boxes (4 linear feet)
The Old Home Prize Essay collection documents the contest submissions from both Somerset and Wicomico Counties, dating from 1932-2015, with a bulk of the material dating from 1970-1987. The essays cover a wide range of topics all of which focus on the Delmarva area. These topics include towns, houses and buildings, famous settlers, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Eastern Shore’s involvement in the Civil War.