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Diary of New York Woman
by Unknown (1935 – 1939)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was recorded between 1935 and 1939 by an unnamed woman in Binghamton, New York. The author, who worked with accounting and payroll in an office, remarked upon both community life and world events.
Diary of Ohio Man
by Unknown (1867)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was recorded in 1867 by an unnamed man in Ohio. The author, who was 18 years old, attended school and worked on a farm. His daily activities included hunting and fishing, as well as playing the fiddle. On April 1, the author recorded his thoughts after voting for the first time. Entries are sporadic and begin on February 1.
Diary of Raymond Thayer Quindlen (2)
by Quindlen, Raymond Thayer (1896 – 1897)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Raymond Thayer Quindlen was written by the 14-15 year old in 1896 and 1897 and includes entries about school--which he is forced to drop out of to work--and his poverty-stricken home life as he moved frequently between houses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey. He was a "distinguished student" who wrote about national and local events, especially those that involved politics.
Diary of Unknown Vermont Man
by Unknown (1844)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary, written in 1844 in Royalton, Vermont, details the 1844 presidential election of James Polk against his opponent, Henry Clay. The writer was a Clay supporter and wrote briefly on his feelings of the Polk victory. The diary also includes personal life matters, such as the death of a neighbor.
Dorchester County Civil Rights collection
by Applegarth, Thomas, Jr. (1958 – 1990)
1 oversize box, 1 box (1.5 linear feet)
The Dorchester County Civil Rights collection documents the Civil Rights movement occurring in Cambridge, Maryland from 1958 -1990 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1961 – 1970. Materials include newspaper clippings, political literature, and campaign materials relating to the Civil Rights movement in Cambridge as well as three scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings related to civil rights demonstrations in Cambridge. The scrapbooks were maintained by Thomas Applegarth, Jr., a member of the anti-protest Dorchester Business and Citizens Association.
E. Homer White papers
by White, E. Homer (1946 – 1991)
1 box, 1 oversize box (1.5 linear feet)
The E. Homer White papers document the political career of Edward Homer White, a Delegate from the Maryland State House and Senate, from 1946-1991 with the bulk of the material dating from 1962-1978. Materials include newspaper clippings, photographs and essays that document E. Homer White’s political campaigns, causes and career. Photographs and correspondence concern Delegate Homer’s campaign, his political stances, as well as events and receptions he had attended during his career. There are two scrapbooks which include newspaper clippings concerned with E. Homer White’s elections and political causes.
Edgar Bennett Collection
by Bennett, Edgar (1867 – 1997)
31 boxes (27 linear feet)
The Edgar Bennett Collection documents the personal and professional lives of Edgar T. Bennett and his wife, Margaret Truitt Bennett. Personal items from the collection include land grants, photographs, and correspondence. The bulk of the collection revolves around Edgar Bennett's professional life, mainly consisting of records from the former Red Star Motor Coaches, Inc. bus company, and Bennett's political career in the Republican Party, Maryland State Senate and Maryland State Roads Commission.
European First World War Postcards
by Unknown (circa 1915)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 25 European postcards, seven of which contain correspondence, relate to various aspects and perspectives during the First World War and likely date between 1914 and 1918. All of the postcards contain illustrations and are primarily in French. While some depict battle scenes or military propaganda, others are satirical.
Fascist Italian Publications
by Piccoli, D.S.; Societa Editrice di Novissima (1936)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two publications by Societa Editrice di Novissima were printed in 1936 and promote the Fascist Italian government. "The Youth Movement in Italy," by D.S. Piccoli, is an overview of the organizations--youth, women's, universities, athletic-- in Italy and written in English, accompanied with photographs. "What Italy is Doing for Islam in Africa" contains captioned photographs of Italian efforts in Africa and was written in English, Italian, Arabic, German, and Spanish.
Frank Dunbaugh Papers
by Dunbaugh, Frank (1919, 1945)
5 folders (0.5 linear feet)
The Frank Dunbaugh Papers document the activity of a Major in the United States Army immediately following the Second World War. Dunbaugh commanded the Allied Military Government (AMG) in the Hersbruck district of post-war Germany. He discussed how his unit identified former Nazi party members, the interrogation of S.S. officers at a castle, a riot in a Polish refugee camp, the mistreatment of civilians and rape of women, American soldiers being ambushed, American G.I.'s mistreating local civilians and German police, encounters with Russian officers, and meeting concentration and labor camp survivors.
Fred Bradley Family papers
by Bradley Family (1892 – 1983)
1 folder (0.25 linear feet)
The papers of Fred T. Bradley document the activities of his family members, including his Uncle Milton Bradley’s active service in World War I, a copy of Florence Bradley’s passport, and his father’s obituary. Political memorabilia include a ticket stub from the 1912 Democratic National Convention and a fob from the McKinley-Hobart Presidential campaign of 1896. Also included is a copy of the Kangaroo Komplete Kompound brochure circa 1892, a type of farmer’s manure almanac.
General Store Ledger (Shutesbury, Massachusetts)
by Noble, Roderick (1797 – 1844)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
Roderick Noble's General Store Ledger documents the Shutesbury, Massachusetts business from 1797 to 1811. These records include information about Noble's purchases and employees, as well as other overhead costs. Noble seems to also document his business or transactions in Norfolk. The pages in the second half of the ledger have been pasted over with clippings from various publications. These clippings range from political and religious texts to poetry and stories; the additions were made at a later date, primarily from 1836 to 1844.