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Arlene Goslee Knowles scrapbooks
by Knowles, Arlene Goslee (1943 – 1949)
3 oversize boxes (4.5 linear feet)
The Arlene Goslee Knowles scrapbooks document the experience of a young woman coming of age during World War II, 1943-1949. The scrapbooks focus on religious and social events in Sharptown, Maryland; within the scrapbooks, there are birth, wedding, graduation and death announcements. The collection also conveys how an American woman during this period, engages and finds global interconnections. There is ephemera related to her brother, John Goslee’s service in World War II. Additionally, there is material related to relationships she developed with other Methodists in South East Asia. The scrapbooks contain church programs, newspapers, photographs, postcards and ephemera related to Arlene’s life.
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.
Autobiography of Richard Watson
by Watson, Richard (1957)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
Richard Watson wrote his autobiography for a class assignment in 1957 when he was 15 years old, recounting his life from birth in Peoria, Illinois in 1942 to the present day through written entries and photographs. He wrote about family vacations, the death of grandparents, and his sister getting polio and cousin's death from the disease.
Baglean and Carnean Societies collection
by Baglean Society; Carnean Society (1926 – 1937)
4 folders (0.25 linear feet)
The Baglean Literary Society was founded in September, 1925 and was named in honor of Dr. William C. Bagley. The Carnean Literary Society was named in honor of local educator, Miss Mabel Carney. The Baglean and Carnean Societies competed with each other yearly in athletics and theatrical productions. The Baglean and Carnean Society collection includes two notebooks containing the minutes and finances of the Baglean Society from 1926 to 1929. Loose papers included in the collection contain minutes for the Carnean Society from 1931 to 1932, rosters of Carnean Society members, correspondence of the Carnean Society, programs for competitions between the two societies, and the societies’ songs.
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.
Becky Sturgis collection
by Unknown (1873, 1898)
1 box, 1 oversize box (2 linear feet)
This collection contains a variety of research material relating to Worcester County, Maryland in the form of day and minutes books from the Berlin Academy and a local merchant as well as a copy of the March 1873 Democratic Messenger from Snow Hill.
Bernie Sparks collection
by Caesar Rodney High School (1939, 1966)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Bernie Sparks papers document material culture of Delmarva in the early to mid-twentieth century. Documenting materials include a play program from Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, Delaware in 1939 and a magnetic tape reel of the 7th Annual Barbershop Show of October 1966.
Betsy Allen Papers
by Allen, Betsy (1931 – 1936)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
Betsy Allen was a student at the campus elementary school at State Normal School in Salisbury, Maryland from 1931-1936. The Betsy Allen papers include four report cards dating from 1931 to 1936 when Betsy was in first, second, third, and fifth grade. There is also an autograph book that contains addresses of fellow students along with poems and other notes written by students, teachers, parents, and church members.
Better Dorchester Schools, Inc. Collection
by Better Dorchester School, Inc. (Undated)
1 box (1 linear feet)
This Collection contains a scrapbook covering the integration of Dorchester County, MD schools, records of the Better Dorchester Schools Inc., an organization dedicated to fighting the integration of schools. It also contains records of Better Dorchester Schools, Inc. - 1950's belonging to William Corkran and scrapbook regarding Better Dorchester School, Inc.
Black America: Yesterday and Today Images and Booklet
by Carry, Helen Ward; Lathen, Levi (1969)
1 oversize folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Black America: Yesterday and Today Images and Booklet from 1969 includes 20 images and a 40-page booklet. It was originally created to educate children about African American history from before slavery to life as an African American in 1969. It has images for the slave trade, famous African Americans, fighting in the American Civil War, Reconstruction, Jim Crow Laws, integrated armed forces, integrated schools, African American writers, Art by African Americans and "Black is Beautiful" among other images. The booklet explains each image in detail.
Blanche Hudson Letters
by Hudson, Blanche (1892 – 1897)
2 folders (0.1 linear feet)
The Blanche Hudson Letters document the life of Blanche Hudson from 1892 to 1897. Blanche's letters, written to her friend, Berte Graham, describe her daily life and discuss topics such as work, school, church, family, and male suitors. While Blanche lived in Safe Harbor, Pennsylvania, Berte lived in Liberty Grove, Maryland.
C. Ercell Wimbrow papers
by Wimbrow, Ercell (1906-1968, 1997)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (0.25 linear feet)
The papers of C. Ercell Wimbrow document his experience as a member of the Wicomico High School football squad, and the subsequent class of 1917 reunion through a series of photographs, and newspaper clippings. Additional information about Mr. Wimbrow’s life as a resident of Salisbury, Maryland includes correspondence and invoices from the Wimbrow Company as well as photographic images, receipts and newspaper clippings, 1906-1968, 1997.