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Items with subject 'Literature'
Allen, Md., 300th Anniversary collection
by Shivers, George (2002)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains various booklets and materials connected to the 300th Anniversary of Allen, Maryland in 2002. This includes a play titled, "An Unbroken Circle," written by Dr. George Shivers, materials for a guided tour and histories of the Virginia Cottage and the Village of Allen.
Bayly Family papers
by Bayly, Alexander Hamilton; Bayly, J. Washington E.; Bayly, Josiah; Bayly, Julian (1706 – 1934)
37 cartons (47 linear feet)
The papers of the Bayly family extensively document the Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland family from 1706-1934, with the bulk of the material dating from 1820-1865. This comprehensive collection documents the lengthy legal and political career of Maryland Attorney General Josiah Bayly, as well as the prolific medical practices of his son, Dr. Alexander Hamilton Bayly. Simultaneously, the collection documents family education practices, and thoughts on the American Civil War through scrapbooks and correspondence. Leisure activities are observed through a variety of fictional publications from the Library of Select Novels, and the Shakespeare Quarto Illustrated. Additional printed materials include local and national newspapers, almanac’s, weekly satirical magazines, Godey’s Lady’s Book and Blackwood’s Edinburg Magazine.
Boarding of the Dependent Poor essay
by Guest, Geoffrey (June 1988)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Boarding of the Dependent Poor essay contains one 1988 essay from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh Student Geoffrey Guest titled "The Boarding of the Dependent Poor in British Colonial America". The essay focuses mainly on Somerset County, Maryland from 1724-1759.
Carel Langeler collection
by Langeler, Carel (1847 – 1968)
3 cartons, 2 oversize boxes (5.25 linear feet)
The Carel Langeler collection includes a considerable number of publications from late-19th to early-20th-century American society. Of particular interest are several popular literary journals, monthly magazines for women and children, and influential national publications such as Harper’s Weekly and Pucks. These publications document contemporary social and political thought in the United States from a variety of perspectives. The majority of the materials were acquired by Carel Langeler from thrift and antique stores throughout the eastern United States during the mid-20th century. The collection also includes personal material relating to Carel Langeler and his immediate family.
Chautauqua in Salisbury Collection
by Billek, Marion (1912 – 1930)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Chautauqua in Salisbury Collection contains a essay titled "Chautauqua and its Presence in Salisbury 1912-1930" written by Marion Billek. The essay discusses how Chautauqua started as an adult education program, and the role it played in the Salisbury Community between 1912-1930.
Draft of
by Mumford, T. J. (circa 2012)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
T. J. Mumford's Draft of "The Thanksgiving Mouse" was created before the final children's book which was published in 2012. All proceeds from the book benefit the Wetipquin Chapel in Wetipquin, Maryland.
Eastern Shore population essay
by Wilkins, W. E. Jr. (March 34, 1976)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Eastern Shore Population Essay a 1976 essay by W. E. Wilkins Jr. titled "The Population of the Eastern Shore in 1623/4 and 1624/5." Much of the focus of the essay is on John Wilcox's expedition to clear land in 1620, and on a colonist named Thomas Savage.
James Welsh collection
by Welsh, James (1940 – 2013)
11 cartons, 76 drawers (163 linear feet)
Dr. James M. Welsh joined the English faculty at Salisbury State College (now Salisbury University) in 1971 and co-founded Literature/Film Quarterly in 1973 with Tom Erskine. For many years, he reviewed films in local newspapers and television. The James Welsh Collection includes Welsh's film reviews from the 1970s to 2013, as well as approximately 2600 film press kits, lobby cards, and press books that were used to write the reviews and 600 u-matic videotape audiovisual press kits used for television. Also included are many film studies journals that date from the 1940s to 2009, an almost complete run of the Literature/Film Quarterly from 1973 to 2009, and teaching materials used in film studies classes. Film titles are included in the inventory.
Piece of Eden DVD
by Cardano, Sheila; Collins, Jean; Sheppard, Clelia; Skeens, Gwen (2012)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a digital copy of the play "Piece of Eden" which documents the early history of the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Special Collections Books and Periodicals
by Unknown (1694 – 2015)
folders (186 linear feet)
These rare and unique books and periodicals supplement the Special Collections manuscripts. They range in dates from 1694 to 2015--primarily dating from the late 18th century to the mid 20th century--and vary greatly in topics throughout world and American history. Many languages are represented, including Japanese, German, Russian, Spanish, French, and more. Subjects such as the history of education, the American Civil War, and Japanese foreign relations are especially well represented. There are approximately 1400 books and periodicals, all acquired at different times and manners. All books are completely cataloged in the ALEPH system, which can be searched more in depth here: https://catalog.umd.edu/F/?func=file&file_name=find-c (please select SPECIAL COLLECTIONS for LOCATION)
Tom Cobb Playwright
by Gilbert, W. S. (1875)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a copy of "Tom Cobb or Fortunes Toy, An Original Farcical Comedy in Three Acts." The play was written by W. S. Gilbert.