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Assateague Island Oral History Collection

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

(1978 – 2004)

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

Identifier 2010.044
Creator(s) Unknown
Acquisition See Nabb Center Staff
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 This collection was processed by Matthew J. Hollis. Edited by Regina Miller January 2015 and Kate Harris January 2019.
Related Materials

Pat Russell papers (1972 – 2004)

Joseph and Ilia Fehrer papers (1950 – 2020)
Separated Materials See Nabb Center Staff
Abstract

This collection contains four lengthy transcriptions of various interviews conducted with Assateague Island natives between 1978 and 2004. These interviews focused on the maritime culture and lifestyle native to Assateague Island, hardships and nostalgic moments of their youth. The interviewees include: Mary K. Cropper, Ilia J. Fehrer, Jay F. Kirkpatrick, Hazel Holland, Luvenia Spence, and Don P. Bowden Sr. The transcriptions were processed by Pat Russell, however the original audio recordings are not included. Also included is a Historic context study of Waterflow, and the local flora and fauna of Assateague Island by Dr. Ralph E. Eshelman and Patricia A. Russell. The manuscript was written in July 2004, and benefited from the aid of the Dept. of Interior Park Services.

Administrative History

Assateague Island is a 37 mile long barrier island off the coast of Maryland and Virginia. The Island along with its sister island, Chincoteague, are notable for the wild horse crossings that occur every year, and the wildlife preserves. As of present day, both islands have become popular tourist communities endorsing camping, and beach vacationing.

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Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Culture
    • Oral History
  • Location Terms
    • Assateague Island (Md.)
    • Assateague Island (Va.)
    • Chincoteague (Va.)

Inventory List

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1.     Summary Report, Oral History, undated

2.     Outline, Oral History Tapes and Interviews, 2004 August

3.     Interview, Hazel Holland and Luvenia Spence, 2004 March 24

4.     Interview, Miles Hancock, 1971 March

5.     Interview, Tom and Cobb Reed, 1971 March

6.     Interview, Nat Steelman, 1971 August 24

7.     Interview, Bill Jester and Nat Steelman, 1977 December 5

8.     Interview, Robert Phillips and Calvin Hall, 1978 April 21

9.     Interview, Norm Jones, 1972 September-November

10.  Interview, Harry Pennewill, 1978 April 14

11.  Interview, Delbert “Cigar” Daisey, 1971 March

12.  Interview, WMAR-TV Program, 1963

13.  Manuscript, Historic Context Study of Waterfowl, 2004-2005

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