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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.
Ricks Savage Maryland Newspaper Collection
by Mencken, H. L.; Savage, Ricks (1961 – 1988)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains various newspapers including a copy of the 1961 Salisbury Times supplement on the Civil War, a 1974 Sun supplement on H. L Mencken's Baltimore journals, and a 1988 Ocean Pines Independent supplement entitled "Where the Good Life Still Lives On…"
Robert Lee McFarlin Collection
by Gates, Deborah (2012)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains newspaper clippings on Robert Lee McFarlin as well as the memorial booklet used during his funeral on February 4, 2012.
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra Collection
by Elliot, Thomas; Robinson, Lacey; Salisbury Symphony Orchestra (1986 – 2021)
3 boxes, 1 oversize folder ( linear feet)
The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra Collection documents the musical organization's activities since its inception in 1986 to 2021. The collection includes administrative materials, performance programs, annual reports, performance schedules, photographs of the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra (SSO), a certificate of appreciation for Dr. Thomas Elliot, and the "Road Show" binder that was used by Dr. Elliot and Lacey Robinson to promote the SSO to local businesses and solicit corporate patrons. Also included is the obituary for the SSO's founder and first conductor, Dr. Thomas Elliot.
Scrapbook of Albert Mireck
by Mireck, Albert (1941 – 1954)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This scrapbook was created by Albert Mireck of Detroit, Michigan from 1941 to 1954 and documents his service during the Second World War and his 1951 loyalty hearing after being accused of being a Russian spy.
Scrapbook of Annette Frame
by Frame, Annette (1912)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Scrapbook of Annette Frame documents the activities of her and her friends in Sisterville, West Virginia in 1912. Throughout the scrapbook are pasted photographs and newspaper clippings, in addition to questionnaires completed by her various friends. Each of the 48 individuals filled in answers to favorite colors, flowers, songs, people, singers, famous people, dances, their religion, political party, opinions on suffrage, whether they wanted to get married, and more.
Scrapbook of Elsie Schon
by Schon, Elsie (1907 – 1935)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This scrapbook was created by Elsie Schon of Minneapolis, Minnesota between 1907 and 1935, though the majority of its items date to 1918. Schon documented her high school life at East High and the 1935 item was a class reunion ticket. Included are 18 photographs of identified classmates, autographs from classmates, grades, drawings of clothes she was gifted or wore, invitations and postcards, newspaper clippings, and various school ribbons, notices, and pamphlets. Schon also performed in several theatrical productions, for which there are programs and ephemera.
Scrapbook of Ethel Barguet
by Barguet, Ethel (1891 – 1901)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Scrapbook of Ethel Barguet was compiled between 1891 and 1901. Barguet, who was an 1891 graduate of the Fifth Avenue Grammar School in Mount Vernon, New York, worked as a "play room teacher" with the Children's Aid Society in New York City. Barguet was also invited to continue her work with the Episcopal City Mission in Boston. The scrapbook consists of invitations to social gatherings in upstate New York, New York City, and Long Island, stamps, collections of phrases and writing, hair clippings, and flower pressings. While the last quarter of the scrapbook appear empty, there is at least one poem written on a folded sheet of paper.
Scrapbook of Etrope Joseph Yacks
by Yacks, Etrope Joseph (1917 – 1919)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This scrapbook consists of items collected by Etrope Joseph Yacks of Bay City, Michigan between 1918 and 1919. Yacks, who was a Private in the American Expeditionary Forces during the First World War, took photographs and collected postcards, as well as other ephemera, while he served overseas in France. Photographs depict soldiers in bombed areas, in addition to scenery around various cities including Paris. Ephemera includes tickets, programs, and newspaper clippings for various theatrical performances, restaurants, and other events.
Simpkins-Peacock WWII Photo Collection
by Unknown (1940s)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains news clippings of Harry Peacock and Martha Simpkins while they served during WWII.
Special Collections Books and Periodicals
by Unknown (1694 – 2015)
folders (186 linear feet)
These rare and unique books and periodicals supplement the Special Collections manuscripts. They range in dates from 1694 to 2015--primarily dating from the late 18th century to the mid 20th century--and vary greatly in topics throughout world and American history. Many languages are represented, including Japanese, German, Russian, Spanish, French, and more. Subjects such as the history of education, the American Civil War, and Japanese foreign relations are especially well represented. There are approximately 1400 books and periodicals, all acquired at different times and manners. All books are completely cataloged in the ALEPH system, which can be searched more in depth here: https://catalog.umd.edu/F/?func=file&file_name=find-c (please select SPECIAL COLLECTIONS for LOCATION)
Special Collections Pamphlet Collection
by Various (1762 – 1985)
9 cartons, 2 boxes (10 linear feet)
The Special Collections Pamphlet Collection consists of over 800 published manuscripts discussing a wide variety of national and international topics. The materials date between 1762 and 1985. Similar topics have been grouped together, but may be found throughout the collection. Some of the major topics included in the collection are: race relations, Australia, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, African American history, Native American history, military history (American Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War), education, industry, labor history, agriculture, railways, government and politics, international relations, socialism, communism, economics, prisons, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, prohibition, temperance, women's history and groups, and biographies and obituaries.