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Harry L. Harcum papers
by Harcum, Harry L. (1910 – 1917)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Harry L. Harcum papers documents Harry’s involvement in local businesses and civic engagements in Salisbury, Maryland which include the development of the Boy Scouts of America, Wicomico County chapter as well as the associated African-American Boy Scout Troop, 1910-1917. In addition to Harcum’s engagements the papers also reflect the purchase of land in the Camden Avenue district as well as the design and construction of his family home, the Harcum House on Park Avenue. The records provide insight as to how residents of Salisbury utilized local business. Harry Harcum bought and sold stocks, this offers a glimpse of how Americans engaged in trade domestically and abroad.
Henrietta Byrd papers
by Byrd, Henrietta (1842 – 1891)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
The Henrietta Byrd papers are deeds, wills, lease, transactions, and correspondence of a 19th Century businesswomen in Salisbury, Maryland, 1842-1891. Following the death of her husband, Henrietta sought legal counsel from Congressmen and Attorney, John Rankin Franklin, to understand her rights as a widowed entrepreneur in the Antebellum Era. She later owned at least two properties, including the “Wicomico House,” which was four-story restaurant and hotel on Main Street, Salisbury.
Henrietta Jones Moore collection
by Moore, Henrietta (1784 – 2016)
4 boxes, 1 oversize box (4 linear feet)
The Henrietta Jones Moore collection documents several historical aspects of Eastern Shore history including Salisbury and Cambridge, Maryland and Cape Charles, Virginia. Documenting materials include family history, religion, education, and economic perspectives through essays, ephemera, newspaper clippings, obituaries and photographs from 1860-1998 with the bulk of the material dating from 1930-1948.
Henry T. Bell papers
by Bell, Henry T. (1858 – 1918)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
The papers of Henry T. Bell document land purchases in Berlin, Maryland and the business relationship conducted between Bell, his wife Lillie and the William B. Tilghman Company from 1858 – 1918 with the bulk of the material dating from 1895-1916. Also included is personal correspondence to Henry and Lillie Bell from their children and other acquaintances as well as personal account information and his last will and testament.
Hobert D. Adams papers
by Adams, Hobert (1963 – 1992)
1 box, 1 oversize folder (0.25 linear feet)
Hobert D. Adams papers consist of land surveys and descriptions as well as proposals, maps, and permits for Adams’s property located in Fishing Creek, Maryland. The materials also contain a series of records related to Adams’s vehicle accidents. The materials date from 1963-1992 with the bulk date from 1973-1978.
Ireland's Eye Land Records Collection
by Gravenor, Isaac (1872 – 1906)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains handwritten deeds with dates ranging from 1872 to 1906, pertaining to a tract of land in Sharptown District entitled Ireland's Eyes. Grantors included Alfred W. and Charlotte B. Twiford, Mary E. Walker, Mary E. Cooper and Mary Richie. Grantees were Isaac K. Phillips, Isaac J. Gravenor and Caleb T. Wheatley.
J. L. Watts collection
by Lankford, Benjamin (1797 – 1836)
4 folders (0.04 linear feet)
The J L Watts Collection contains photocopies of personal correspondence, business correspondence, and land deeds relating to Benjamin Lankford. The personal correspondence is between Benjamin Lankford and his family. The business correspondence focuses on Lankford's business interest, with one letter focusing on the sale of a woman and child slave. The land deeds focus on Benjamin Lankford gaining land. These correspondences take place in Somerset County.
Jim Trader Family History and Land Records Collection
by Trader, James R. (1990s)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
This collection contains various documents on the military service and conscription of the Trader family, as well as an article chronicling the life of Reverend John Huett and various Wicomico County Land Records relating to the Trader family.
John Goslee papers
by Goslee, John (1760 – 1975)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
John Goslee papers document the activities of the Goslee family from 1760-1975 through photocopied documents. Materials include land grants, bonds, and bible records, as well as genealogical research on the family. An 1879 survey of the land tracts "Teagues Folly" and "End of Dispute", is also within the collection.
John Graham Regional Development collection
by Graham, John (1957 – 1998)
4 boxes, 1 oversize box (2.75 linear feet)
This collection contains numerous reports, ranging from 1957 to 1998, pertaining to the regional development in Dorchester, Wicomico and Worcester Counties. Among the reports are social and economic surveys, urban design studies and comprehensive development plans. In addition are approximately 150 slides of structures in the Newtown District of Salisbury (MD) and towns of Worcester County.
John Jacob Collection
by Jacob, John E. (1671 – 2013)
30 boxes, 1 drawer (34.25 linear feet)
The John Jacob Collection consists of two parts that document the life and career of attorney and historian, John E. Jacob, Jr.: collected material and personal research. Jacob collected a variety of original documents that comprise series one of the collection, including personal papers of families, ledgers, scrapbooks, land and legal documents, photographs, ephemera, and other paper-based items. Jacob also kept detailed handwritten notes and indices when researching various topics related to the history of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, as well as his handwritten drafts for books and lectures, which comprise series two of the collection. The collection has folder-level descriptions in the inventory.
Jonathan Bounds Land Deed
by Bounds, Jonathan (1764)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Jonathan Bounds Land Deed is a deed for land in Somerset County. Jonathan Bounds gave land to Richard Stevens Bounds in 1764. The land is described as "the one called Bally Buggon containing 190 acres more or less, the other called Calldwells Chance containing 27 acres".