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Marion and Carrie Fitchett photographs

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

(1915 – 1930)

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

Identifier 2017.037
Creator(s) Unknown
Acquisition

The Fitchett photographs were donated to the Nabb Research Center by Rosalie Houlihan, July 2017. 
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 Leslie M. McRoberts, July 2017.
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Abstract

Series of sepia-toned photographic prints of Marion and Carrie Fitchett, African American caretakers of the R.H. Milbourne Home, Kingston, Somerset County, Maryland. The images, 1915-1930, depict the Fritchett's in fine examples of clothing which were given to them by the Milbourne family.

Biographical History

Marion (c.1890-1976) and Carrie Davis (b.1888) Fitchett were the caretakers of the R.H. Milbourne house in Kingston, Somerset County, Maryland; Marion cared for the exterior of the home which included farm work with a mule and plow. Carrie cared for the interior. The couple received all of the Milbourne family's old furniture and clothing, the couple lived on the property in an adjacent home. 

R.H. Milbourne was the uncle of the donor, Rosalie Houlihan, he owned WACO radio station in Baltimore. 

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Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Photography
    • African American History
  • Location Terms
    • Maryland

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