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French Anti-Communist Leaflet
by Unknown (circa 1940)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This French leaflet from 1940 depicts a hand with the Star of David holding a communist flag in 1944 that had evolved from the French flag in 1941. The text roughly states, "It's with your own blood that your flag will be blushed."
French Anti-Kaiser Postcards
by Unknown (1914)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 39 French postcards were created in 1914 and depict the German kaiser in various cartoonish and satirical ways.
French Merci Train Gifts
by Unknown (1948 – 1949)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The French Merci Train gifts were sent on the French freighter Magellan inside 49 antique, narrow gauge boxcars for each of the United States (one split between Hawaii and District of Columbia) as gratitude for the American Friendship Train that toured the United States to raise $40 million worth of food and clothing for French people. In 1949, Mary Laura Francis was sent from the school, then called State Teachers College, to collect the gifts selected for Salisbury University.
Fulton Allen papers
by Allen, Fulton (1920 – 1970)
1 box, 2 oversize boxes (3.25 linear feet)
The papers of Mr. Fulton Allen document his personal interests which include folk art, travel, and theater as a resident of Salisbury, Maryland from 1920-1970s. Records include a scrapbook from Mr. Allen’s travels to the West Indies in 1937 with his friend, Conrad Long, as well as photographs and a cast list from the Wicomico Community Players, a local theater group which held productions at Wicomico High School. A second scrapbook features collected magazine covers and advertisements from varying periodicals 1929-1945. Also included are a series of pamphlets providing information on new pharmaceuticals, health benefits and social issues.
G.C. Rayne & Company calendar
by G.C. Rayne and Company (1931)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Color print calendar, sponsored by G.C. Rayne and Company, Ford Motor Sales, Pittsville, Maryland, 1931. The calendar features a hand-tinted photographic print of Martha Ann Rayne, daughter of Gorman and Mattie Rayne.
Gerda Christoffersen Native American Prints
by Christoffersen, Gerda (1957)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These ten black and white prints of drawings depicting Native Americans were created by Gerda Christoffersen in 1957.
German Feldpost Postcards
by Deutsches Reich (1941)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This postcard was distributed by the German Feldpost during the Second World War and depicts an abandoned sailboat (verlassenes segelschiff).
German Notgeld Notes
by Unknown (circa 1920s)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These approximately 100 German Notegeld notes served as currency after the First World War.
Hammett's Planisphere Celestial Map
by J.L. Hammett Company (circa 1900)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This ornate celestial map was created as an educational supply by the J.L. Hammett Company of Boston, Massachusetts and depicts the "principal stars visible for every hour in the year." Directions for use and finding the principal constellations are printed on the verso.
Harold Boyer Collection
by Boyer, Jefferson (1960 – 1970)
2 folders, 2 oversize folders (0.2 linear feet)
The Harold Boyer collection documents the political culture of youth from 1960 to 1970. Campaign materials in this collection were gathered by Harold Boyer most likely off the floor of the 1964 democratic convention that supported the election of Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert Humphrey for President and Vice President, respectively. These items include paper pennants, a campaign sticker, two posters, a 1960 Victory Manual for College Chairmen, a Young Americans cartoon, an LBJ volunteer envelope, and two Young Citizens for Johnson Folders. In addition, there are several counter-culture publications that were collected by Harold Boyer. This collection includes: Bijou Funnies, Tasty by the Washington Free Community, Quicksilver Times, the Washington Free Press, and The Realist.
Having Fun on the Run Postcards
by Curt Teich & Company (1942)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This set of 18 postcard views entitled "Having Fun on the Run" were created in 1942 by Curt Teich Company. The postcard, which would have been sent by someone on vacation, includes several racist and sexist depictions in its illustrations.
Hell Bank Notes
by Unknown (Undated)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These Chinese joss paper Hell Bank Notes were created to be burnt as offerings at funerals and grave sites. The fake currency includes a variety of Chinese figures, artwork, and symbols.