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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.
Sylvia Bradley collection
by Bradley, Sylvia (1841 – 1993)
7 boxes, 2 oversize folders (7 linear feet)
The Sylvia Bradley collection documents her research on the history and culture of the Delmarva Peninsula with materials dating from 1841-1993, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1970-1989. The documents encompass research done by Bradley on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for several of her published histories and articles, including Mardela Springs, Maryland: a History. Documents within the collection include manuscripts on Eastern Shore women during the Civil War, student papers, Berlin Advance newspapers, correspondence regarding Delmarva, and photographs of Eastern Shore cities.
Temperance Journal
by Unknown (circa 1890s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This Temperance Journal was written in the 1890s by an unknown person in an unknown location. There are 53 pages with pasted newspaper clippings and 22 handwritten pages, all of which concern religion and the temperance movement.
The Star (Guernsey)
by Unknown (1942)
1 drawer (0.1 linear feet)
These seven issues of The Star newspaper date between July 14 and August 20, 1942 and document the German-occupied island of Guernsey in the English Channel.
Thomas Fernon Poetry Journal
by Fernon, Thomas Sargent (1845 – 1855)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This journal contains poetry written by Thomas Sargent Fernon of Pennsylvania between 1845 and 1855. The title page of the journal reads "Recreations in Rhythm." Fernon was a Pennsylvania Senator, author, editor, and president of several railroads. He organized, raised money, and built the North Pennsylvania Railroad and was the president of the Chester Valley Railroad. In 1845 he was elected to the Pennsylvania Legislature and into the State Senate in 1848. Moreover, Fernon started the publication of the United States Mining and Railroad Register. The transcribed journal is attached.
Underground Newspapers
by Unknown (1971 – 1972)
1 drawer (0.1 linear feet)
These two issues of American underground newspapers were created in 1971 and 1972. Gentle Strength (1971) originated from the Bay Area Nonviolent Community and contains an article about John Kerry's protest against the Vietnam War. Honky Times (1972) originated from San Antonio, Texas and contains articles about the gay rights movement.
Voting List of Somerset County, Maryland
by Unknown (circa 1920)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
The Voting List of Somerset County, Maryland provides the ballot names for each voting district during the 1920 elections; this includes Deal Island, Westover, Fairmount, Princess Anne, Crisfield, Mount Vernon and othersi.
Wicomico County Republican Women's Club records
by Wicomico County Republican Women's Club (1996)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection documents the activities of the Wicomico County Republican Women's Club in 1996. The Wicomico County Republican Women's club partnered with other civic groups to better Wicomico County and it's people. In addition to their civic work, they hosted events to support local candidates and educate the public on the Republican party.
Wicomico Historical Society collection
by Unknown (1683 – 2006)
82 boxes (55.5 linear feet)
The collections of the Wicomico Historical Society were amassed by the membership and governing board of the Society with the intent to collect and preserve the history of Wicomico County, Maryland. The records include an abundance of records documenting the land, culture, activities, businesses and the people of Wicomico County, Maryland from the 18th century to the late 20th century.
Wicomico Woman’s Club records
by Wicomico Woman's Club (1921 – 2009)
7 cartons, 3 oversize boxes (11.25 linear feet)
The Wicomico Woman’s Club records documents the club’s administrative history and political activities in Wicomico County, Maryland dating from 1921-2009. The documents depict the club’s role in various social movements such as their support of Prohibition, film censorship, and their contribution to several anti-drug campaigns. Additionally, the organization’s many achievements are documented through a series of detailed, handmade scrapbooks dating from 1921-1990. Documents within the scrapbooks include newspaper clippings, photographs, ribbons, and correspondence. Administrative documents include meeting minutes, annual reports, bank statements, and treasury reports.
William J. Boyer and Charles Messick Manuscript
by Boyer, William; Messick, Charles (1999)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This collection contains an original typed manuscript authored by William Boyer, Charles P. Messick Professor Emeritus of the University of Delaware entitled: Governing Delaware: Policy Problems in the First State. The manuscript, which was published in 2000 by the University of Delaware Press, is an in-depth analysis of the political culture, governance, and major public policy issues of Delaware in the 1990s. Divided into three parts, it first discusses the state's economy, political parties and politics, and the governor as leader. The second part considers Delaware's governance comprising state and local government, and public administration and finance. The last part focuses on the quality-of-life policy problems of land-use planning, the environment, health, public education, welfare, and crime and justice.
William S. Moore III papers
by Moore, William (1875, 1989)
8 boxes (7 linear feet)
The collection includes a biographical sketch of William S. Moore and extensive materials relating to Mr. Moore’s exciting and interesting service as a financial officer in Europe during World War II, especially the securing of German gold hoards in East Germany before the area was taken over by the Russians. The career series relates to matters of the Wicomico Board of Education, the Maryland Association of Boards of Education, Delmarva Power & Light Company, and local real estate. Series III contains personal and career information plus curriculum vitae. Civic matters, politics, Lion’s Club, United Way, and general Delmarva dedications are contained in Series IV. The last series contains material on legal, estate, and financial matters.