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Theodore Dize Papers

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

(1894 – 1995)

bulk 1901-1918

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

Identifier 1995.032
Creator(s) Dize, Theodore; Dize, Westley
Acquisition

Brought to the Nabb Center by Phillip Goldsborough who received it from Theodore Dize's grandson, Rodney (and Frances) Dize in 1995.
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 Ian Post
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Separated Materials See Nabb Center Staff
Abstract

The Theodore Dize Papers document the shipping business of the bugeye James G. Blaine, captained by Theodore and Westley Dize, between 1894 and 1923. An additional account from 1995 records the names of watermen who shipped out of Baltimore at the turn of the century to dredge oysters. Dize shipped out of Crisfield, Smith Island, and Baltimore, dredging oysters and transporting merchandise. The shipping business is documented through agreements, worker records, and extensive receipts. Also included are printed ephemera including book advertisements.

Arrangement Statement

The collection is arranged in two series:

Series 1: Shipping Business

Series 2: Ephemera

Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Business
    • Maritime
    • Receipts
    • Oysters
    • Labor History
  • Location Terms
    • Baltimore (Md.)
    • Crisfield (Md.)
    • Smith Island (Md.)

Inventory List

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Box 1

  1. Series 1: List of men who shipped out of Baltimore at the turn of the century to work on oyster dredging boats, 1995
  2. Series 1: Shipping Agreement, 1912
  3. Series 1: Worker's Agreement, 1906
  4. Series 1: Worker's Wages, 1907-1908
  5. Series 1: Worker's Outfit and Wage Agreements, 1914
  6. Series 1: County Commissioner's Taxes (Somerset County), 1914-1923
  7. Series 1: Schedule and Return of Personal Property form, circa 1910
  8. Series 1: Receipts- Groceries, General Merchandise, and Chandlery, 1901-1918
  9. Series 1: Receipts- Shipbuilding, repairing, and hauling, 1902-1911
  10. Series 1: Receipts- Ship supplies, 1910-1917
  11. Series 1: Receipts- Gas and Oil, 1911-1917
  12. Series 1: Receipts- Dredges, 1906-1916
  13. Series 1: Receipts- Lumber and Coal, 1895-1911
  14. Series 1: Receipts- Miscellaneous, 1894-1917
  15. Series 1: Receipts- Handwritten, 1898-1918
  16. Series 2: Astrology book advertisement, circa 1910
  17. Series 2: Entomological and Ornithological Collector's Handbook advertisement, circa 1910
  18. Series 2: Sex education (and hygiene) book advertisements, circa 1910
  19. Series 2: The Dentist's Patient pamphlet, 1913
  20. Series 2: Newspaper Clippings, 1915

Artifacts

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Attachments

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