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Constitution of Maryland Booklet
by The Secretary of State of Maryland (1957)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a booklet entitled "Constitution of Maryland with Amendments to January 1, 1957 and Constitution of The United States of America." The booklet was created with the help of then Governor of Maryland, Theodore R. McKeldin, the Secretary of State of Maryland, and editing by the Department of Legislative Reference.
Cuban Propaganda Poster Collection
by Feria Internacional del Libro (2005)
1 oversize folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Cuban Propaganda Poster Collection documents Cuban politics and their propaganda campaign against racism and support of solidarity with international groups such as those in Vietnam, South Africa, Guatemala, Palestine, and the Black Panthers. This collection consists of 60 color reproduction posters, reprinted in 2005, by the Organization of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa and Latin America. The posters include topics such as the Castro Revolution, Vietnam and Latin America during the Cold War, Angola propaganda art, Puerto Rico Independence, Anti-Apartheid propaganda in Zimbabwe and South Africa, socialist propaganda in Africa, Guatemala solidarity, Palestine solidarity, and African American Civil Rights.
D. Page Elmore papers
by Elmore, Page (1932 – 2011)
6 boxes, 1 oversize folder (7.75 linear feet)
D. Page Elmore, an Eastern Shore Native and member of the Maryland House of Delegates, as well as a prominent businessman who was the CEO of Shore Disposal, Inc. Records reflect his efforts to support the local communities as well as reflect his personal life.
Daily Times Collection
by Daily Times (Salisbury) (1950 – 1980)
3 boxes (0.75 linear feet)
This collection consists of photos and news clippings from the Salisbury Daily Times from about 1950 to 1980. Many of the photos do not have exact dates. The majority of the photos are head shots used for articles, but also included are photos of Salisbury and Wicomico County locations.
David J. Ward papers
by Ward, David (1951 – 1961)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Series of documents on US Congressman and Salisbury, Maryland native, David J. Ward, 1951-1961. Records document Ward's life after retirement from the United States Congress through a series of newspaper clippings and photographs.
Delmarva Republican Women records
by Delmarva Republican Women (1999 – 2012)
1 box (1 linear feet)
Delmarva Republican Women records document the political organization's history and activities on the Eastern Shore of Maryland from 1999-2012 via administrative files that include meeting minutes, by-laws, correspondence, and photographs. Also documented are the many fundraising activities conducted by the women consisting of the Vet’s Valentines Dinner as well as live performances by William and Sue Wills as the President and his First Lady.
Democratic Sample Ballot
by Unknown (1946)
1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)
Democratic Marked Sample Ballot from the 1946 election; the ballot is "marked up" with voting totals for each election. Notable names on the ballot include Mary Nock, E. Homer White, Jr., William Prescot Lane, and J. Millard Tawes.
Desert Storm and George H.W. Bush Trading Cards
by Bryant Graphic; First Amendment Publishing Inc. (1991 – 1992)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These trading cards date from 1991 to 1992 and pertain to Operation Desert Storm. Included are two packs of commemorative edition Operation Yellow Ribbon trading cards by Bryant Graphic, one pack of Troops Desert Storm trading cards, and a pack of Election '92 "The Full Ballot" trading cards by First Amendment Publishing Inc. The Election '92 "The Full Ballot" pack consists of various presidential candidates that were lesser known.
Diaries of Helen Binde
by Binde, Helen (1928)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The two Diaries of Helen Binde offer insight into the life and mind of the young nurse who lived in New Jersey in 1928. At the beginning of 1928, Binde started her career as a nurse; throughout the diaries she wrote openly and often about her patients and fellow employees. She pasted numerous newspaper clippings regarding aviators and, in particular, Charles Lindbergh, in addition to newspaper clippings about politics like the 1928 presidential election. On page 18 of the second diary there is a photograph of Binde which she wrote that she sent to a motion picture company to apply as an actress. Binde also wrote which verse of the Bible that she read that day.
Diaries of Orren Perkins
by Perkins, Orren (1862 – 1865)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The two Diaries of Orren Perkins are dated 1862 and 1863, but there were documents within the pockets of the diary that date to 1865. The diaries consist of daily entries by Universalist minister, Reverend Orren Perkins of Winchester, New Hampshire. Perkins was also a politician who, at the time of the diaries, served in the Lower House and Senate of the New Hampshire Legislature. Perkins wrote about his personal life, church activities, and local and political topics, including the American Civil War. He also has one spell of depression and a serious illness due to his "poisoned" ear. Documents from within the diary pockets include war widow benefit receipts from 1862, a newspaper clipping about a Senate Convention involving Perkins in 1865, and miscellaneous notes. Perkins kept a detailed record of his purchases in the back of each diary.
Diary of Maurice Balthauser
by Balthauser, Maurice (1914)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Maurice Balthauser chronicles the daily activities of the Hamburg, Pennsylvania man throughout 1914. Balthauser mentioned taking the civil service exam for railway mail clerk and was active in politics through the Democratic Party.
Diary of Minerva Null Hough
by Hough, Minerva Null (1920 – 1921)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Minerva Null Hough was written in 1920 and 1921 by the Connellsville, Pennsylvania widow. Her husband was a veteran of the American Civil War and prominent businessman and politician in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Hough wrote daily and included entries about local deaths from operation complications, as well as comments on prohibition and women's right to vote. She wrote about her first time going to vote on November 2.