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George and Lucy Toothill papers

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

(1918 – 1923)

bulk 1918-1919

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 2013.043
Creator(s) Toothill, George
Acquisition

The George and Lucy Toothill papers were donated to the Nabb Research Center by Susanne M. Barr, August 2013.
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by Amanda Tuttle-Smith, October 2013, Graduate Student at Salisbury University, with approval of Leslie Van Veen, Archivist.
Related Materials None
Separated Materials See Nabb Center Staff
Abstract

The George and Lucy Toothill papers document George Toothill’s naval assignments shortly after World War I. The papers date from 1918-1923 with the bulk of the papers dating from 1918-1919. The papers include a journal kept by George in 1919 documenting his travels, correspondence from various family members and friends, and naval identification materials. In addition to George’s papers there is a correspondence to Lucy from a family friend written in 1923.

Biographical History

George Toothill was born on September 5, 1883.  He served as a lieutenant in the Navy during World War I. He was married to Lucy Toothill, who resided in Chincoteague, Virginia. However, at the time of his death, in 1964, they both resided in Connecticut. Lucy eventually returned to Chincoteague and died in 1984.   

Arrangement Statement

The George and Lucy Toothill papers have been arranged chronologically, then alphabetically. Folders are listed by their numeric designation; any given subject may be disbursed throughout the entirety of the collection.

Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • World War, 1914-1918
  • Corporate Names
    • United States Navy
  • Personal Names
    • Malcolm, Maude ( )
    • Toothill, George (1883-1964)

Inventory List

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Box 1.

1.      Correspondence, Chauncey B. Brewster, 1918

2.      Correspondence, Frank Drebing, 1918 January 6

3.      Correspondence, Frank Haffner, 1918 December 23

4.      Correspondence, Mac, 1918 October 29

5.      Correspondence, Charlie Toothill, 1919 March 11

6.      Journal, George Toothill, 1919

7.      Bill, U.S.S Savannah, 1921

8.      Naval pass card, naval leave slip, 1922

9.      Correspondence, Maude Malcolm, 1923 April 9

Artifacts

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Attachments

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