Mel Toadvine collection

10 boxes (5 linear feet)

(1961 – 1996)

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

Identifier	1993.031
Creator(s)	Toadvine, Mel
Acquisition	Donated by Mel Toadvine in 1993.
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 Charles Overholt, February 2011.
Related Materials	Daily Times Collection (1950 – 1980)
Separated Materials	See Nabb Center Staff

Abstract

This collection contains photographs, negatives, scrapbooks, and newspaper clippings collected by Mel Toadvine during his tenure at Salisbury Daily Times from 1961 until his retirement in 1996. The majority of the collection comprised of photographs and negatives possibly used for news articles. Also, included is information pertaining to the Toadvine family. Series 3: Brewington Brothers contains a journal, letters of correspondence, accounting and financial information, and legal documents. Included are articles of incorporation and dissolution of the corporation of the News Publishing Company of Salisbury, Md., as well as memos and letters from managing editors concerning ideas for new marketing strategies in advertising to acquisitions of local news publishing companies of surrounding towns. In addition are materials concerning stockholder and directors meetings.

Biographical History

Mel Toadvine, a native of Wicomico County, MD, was the first person in Maryland to put up parts of an Internet newspaper when he was editor of The Daily Times, a position he held for 20 years before moving to Florida. Since 1996, he has been the newspaper editor with The Lehigh Acres Citizen. Of Particular interest, he reported and photographed the March 1962 storm from Ocean City while the waves were washing over the boardwalk. He was awarded a citation for his photographs, many of which are included in this collection. He also extensively photographed Spiro Agnew, Jimmy Carter, and other politicians. The greatest portion of his photos deal with local people and events, which were featured in the Salisbury Times Newspaper. He is very well known in the community and his photographs and contributions as editor were remembered for many years.

Scope and Content Note

The Salisbury Times Newspaper was founded in 1886. The Newspaper evolved over the years and used many different names under several different owners until it became as the Daily Times in the late 1980s. Prior to its final naming, the paper was called “The Daily Times” during the work week but “The Sunday Times” on Sundays. This Collection contains many samples of the newspaper under its different names, as well as pictures of the various offices the newspaper occupied. The Newspapers are concentrated around the 1950s and 1960s.

Arrangement Statement

Series I: Printed Materials

A: Newspapers and Clippings

B: Articles and Papers

C: Magazines and Pamphlets

Series II: Photos and Negatives

Series III: Brewington Brothers Collection

Series IV: Miscellaneous

Subject Terms

Topical Terms
- Photography
Corporate Names
- Daily Times Newspaper
Personal Names
- Toadvine, Mel ( )

Inventory List

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Box 1

Series I: Printed Materials

Sub-Series A: Newspapers and Clippings

1 / 1 Newspaper Clippings 1950s

1 / 2 Newspaper Clippings 1960s

1 / 3 Newspaper Clippings 1970s-1980s

1 / 4 Blizzards 1966 & 1967

1 / 5 Churches- History, Brochures, Clippings 1930s-1990s

1 / 6 Churches- History, Brochures, Clippings 1930s-1980s

1 / 7 Churches- History, Brochures, Clippings 1950s-1980s

1 / 8 Civil War 1990s

1 / 9 Local Papers and Events 1960s-1980s

1 / 10 Daily Times Organization 1960s- 1980s

1 / 11 Salisbury Newspaper Photo Clippings 1954

1 / 12 Salisbury Newspaper Sketches 1960s-1970s

1 / 13 History of Worcester County 1964

Box 8

8 The Salisbury Times Assorted Newspaper Clippings 1960s

Sub-Series B: Articles and Papers

Box 1

1 / 14 Pemberton Hall Records and Reports 1961-1972

1 / 15 History of the Daily Times 1983

1 / 16 Salisbury and Eastern Shore History 1875-1979

1 / 17 African American History 1984

1 / 18 Bicentennial 1932

1 / 19 Delmarva Power 1886-1990s

1 / 20 Gardens (Articles and Newspaper Photo Copies) 1970s-1990s

1 / 21 Gardens (Flyers, Photos, Articles) 1783-1990s

Box 2

2 / 1 “Historic Area Preservation” 1990

2 / 2 Miscellaneous Articles 1950-1990s

2 / 3 “Salisbury’s Sesqui-Bi-Centennial” 1982

2 / 4 “Towns of Wicomico County” Paper 1950s

2 / 5 “Transportation in Wicomico County” 1960s or 70s

Sub-Series C: Magazines and Pamphlets

2 / 6 “Counties of Maryland” 1966

2 / 7 “The Governors of Maryland” 1974

2 / 8 “A Look Back : An Historical Look at Salisbury’s Past” 1982

2 / 9 “The Brush-Moore Typocycle” 1962

2 / 10 Jimmy Carter/ Walter Mondale Campaign Brochure 1970s

2 / 11 Mardela Springs Bicentennial 1976

2 / 12 Newsweek (on Spiro Agnew) 1969

2 / 13 Press Bulletins 1970s

2 / 14 Wi-Hi Class of 33 50th Anniversary 1983

2 / 15 Wicomico 100th Anniversary 1967

Box 3

Series II: Photos and Negatives

3 / 1 Barren Creek Mill Photos 1960s

3 / 2 Civil Disturbance Photos 1960s

3 / 3 Eastern Shore of Maryland Fire Departments 1970s

3 / 4 Historic Salisbury Photos 1900s

3 / 5 Salisbury VIPs 1800s-1900s

3 / 6 Salisbury News Photos/ Historical Articles 1800s-1900s

3 / 7 Salisbury Business Photos 1950s,60s, 70s

3 / 8 Seafood and Farming Industries Photos 1950s-60s

3 / 9 National Guard Photos 1960s

3 / 10 Notable Delmarvans 1960s-1990s

Box 4

4 / 1 Maryland Historic Structures Photos/ Articles 1800s-1900s

4 / 2 Virginia Pennsylvania Photos 1960s

4 / 3 Virginia Historic Structures 1950s, 60s

4 / 4 Miscellaneous Photographs 1950s, 60s

4 / 5 Post Office Photographs 1950s, 60s

4 / 6 Politician Photographs and Articles 1950s- 1980s

4 / 7 Salisbury Sesqui-Bicentennial 1967

4 / 8 Delmarva Churches 1920s-1980s

4 / 9 Delaware Towns and Counties 1950s-60s

4 / 10 Delaware Historic Structures 1960s

4 / 11 Dorchester, Somerset, Caroline, Talbot Photos 1950s-60s

4 / 12 Wicomico County Photos 1950s-60s

4 / 13 Ocean City 62 Storm Photos 1962

4 / 14 Miscellaneous and Unknown Photos 1940s-1980s

4 / 15 1886 Salisbury Fire Photos 1954

Box 5

5 / 1 Pemberton Hall Negatives and Sketches 1960s

5 / 2 Asst. Salisbury and Wicomico Photos and Negatives 1950s-1970s

5 / 3 Wicomico Farm and Home Show Negatives 1970

5 / 4 Chantry House 1970s

5 / 5 Federalsburg Negatives 1950s-70s

5 / 6 Salisbury National Guard Negatives 1969

5 / 7 Hanson Aviation Negatives 1977

5 / 8 Salisbury Times Beach Party Negatives 1962

5 / 9 Daily Times Negatives 1979

5 / 10 Fenwick Isle Light Negatives 1970s

Box 6

6 / 1 1966 Blizzard Photos 1966

6 / 2 Carolyn W. Pryer Photos 1932

6 / 3 Charles Truitt Sr. Photos 1980s-90s

6 / 4 Daily Times Photos 1950s-80s

6 / 5 Daily Times Front Page Photos 1920s-60s

6 / 6 Famous Faces 1960s

6 / 7 Famous Faces 2 1960s

6 / 8 Jimmy Carter Photos 1970s

6 / 9 Assorted Negatives 1950s,60s

6 / 10 Assorted Photos and Negatives 1950s,60s

6 / 11 Oscar Morris Photos 1960s

6 / 12 Daily Times Organization Photos 1960s,70s

6 / 13 Spiro Agnew and Family Photos 1960s,70s

6 / 14 Salisbury Times Photos 1960s

6 / 15 Salisbury Times Office Photos 1960s, 70s

6 / 16 Salisbury Times Employee Photos 1960s

6 / 17 Salisbury Times Employee Photos 1950s-60s

6 / 18 Salisbury Times Employee Photos 1960s

6 / 19 Salisbury Times Mel Toadvine and Orland Wooton 1960s, 70s

6 / 20 Salisbury Times Editors Photographs 1960s

6 / 21 Salisbury Times Reporters Photographs 1960s, 70s

6 / 22 Salisbury Times Buildings Photographs 1950s-70s

Box 7

7 Assorted Negatives: John F Kennedy, Nixon, 1930s-1980s

Personal Images, Local Photos, Church and School Photos

29th Division, Daily Times Building, Salisbury and Eastern Shore Towns

Box 9

Series III: Brewington Brothers Collection

9 / 1 Brewington Deed Book 1918

9 / 2 Brewington Brothers Collection 1904-1908

9 / 3 Brewington Brothers Collection 1919- 1926

9 / 4 Brewington Brothers Collection 1927- 1937

Series IV: Miscellaneous

9 / 5 Toadvine Genealogy 1780- 1942

9 / 6 “The Good Ole Eastern Shore” Sheet Music 1975

9 / 7 Oswald Assassination Sketch late 1960s or 70s

9 / 8 Truitt Family History 1955

9 / 9 Salisbury and Worcester/ Somerset County Money 1840s

9 / 10 M.B. Brady’s Photo Gallery N.Y. drawing 1800s

10 Mel Toadvine Award Citation, Oscar Morris Photo, 1950s,60s

Sketch for Mel Toadvine, 1955 Newspaper copy

29th Infantry Division Memorial Book

Artifacts

See Nabb Center Staff

Attachments

None

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