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Hendershott Pythian Auditorium Program

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

(1915)

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

Identifier 2006.191
Creator(s) Sharptown High School
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Donated by Carolyn Adkins.
Language(s) English
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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 A. Tuttle-Smith, March 2014.
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Abstract

This collection contains a pamphlet from the Pythian Auditorium located in Sharptown, Maryland. The pamphlet was used to highlight the entertainers Major R. H. Hendershot and his son H. B. Hendershot.

Biographical History

Robert Henry Hendershott is notable for being a Civil War "Hero" who managed to cross enemy lines during the Battle of Frederick as a fife; though the validity of the claim was often disputed.  After the War Maj. R. H. Hendershott and his son H. B. Hendershott toured the country as fifes usually playing at GAR or veterans functions, but occasionally entertained for more important audiences, such as the Queen of Hawaii at the time.  
Eventually, R.H's Hendershott's fame would be stripped from him when people begin to dispute his prescience at the battle and whether or not he did what he is credited for. 

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    • Sharptown High School
  • Location Terms
    • Sharptown (Md.)

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