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Ethel Fisher Hedlicka Papers

1 box (0.5 linear feet)

(1908 – 1969)

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

Identifier 2012.112
Creator(s) Hedlicka, Ethel F.
Acquisition

Donated by Charlotte Langrall, September 2012.
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 Larissa Carman, October 2012.
Related Materials None
Separated Materials

Artifacts have been separated from the collection and are housed in object storage.
Abstract

This collection includes Ethel’s Home Economics class book from 1916, two of Ethel’s children’s books from 1908 and 1909, early baby nursing bottle, letters to Joseph and Ethel, report cards of both Ethel and her daughter, Charlotte, and Ethel’s high school yearbook from 1916 filled with pictures of friends, dance cards, and other sorts of memorabilia. Also in this collection are Children’s needlework made by Ethel’s daughter, Joseph’s Hedlicka’s wedding pants from 1923, a clown suit made by Ethel in 1920, and a World War I sailor shirt worn by George Thallman in 1917. Lastly in this collection is an assortment of World War I souvenirs sent from France to Ethel by Joseph in 1917 such as beautifully embroidered handkerchiefs, an apron, a postcard, and a scarf as well as a fan.

Biographical History

Ethel Fisher was born in Harrington, Delaware and moved at an early age to Wilmington, Delaware. She’s the mother of Charlotte Langrell.

Arrangement Statement See Nabb Center Staff

Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Culture
    • Education
    • World War, 1914-1918
    • Fashion
    • Personal Correspondence
  • Location Terms
    • Delaware

Inventory List

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Box 1

  1. Children's book, 1908.
  2. Children't book, 1909.
  3. Home economics book, 1916.
  4. Granduation yearbook, 1920.
  5. Letters, 1965-1969.
  6. Ethel and Charlotte's report cards, 1908-1944.

Artifacts

  1. Crotchet (folded, 8 pinwheels), 2012.112.01
  2. Crotchet (3-piece, red stain on one), 2012.112.02-03
  3. Crotchet 16 snowflakes, 2012.112.03
  4. Crotchet cross, 4 flowers, 2012.112.04-02
  5. Crotchet windmill, 2012.112.05
  6. Crotchet 'H' design, 2012.112.06
  7. Crotchet 'royal' symbol (3-piece), 2012.112.07-03
  8. Crotchet flower, 6 points, 2012.112.08
  9. Crotchet circles pattern, 2012.112.09
  10. Crotchet snowflakes (folded), 2012.112.10
  11. Clown suit (1920), 2012.112.11
  12. Flannel pants (Joseph Hedlicka), 2012.112.12
  13. World War I sailor blouse (1917), 2012.112.13
  14. Apron from France (WWI souvenir), 2012.112.14
  15. Scarf from France (WWI souvenir), 2012.112.15
  16. Children's needlework, flower shrub, 2012.112.16
  17. Children's needlework, knit rainbow rug, 2012.112.17
  18. Children's needlework, black dogs, 2012.112.18
  19. Children's needlework, lion, 2012.112.19
  20. Children's needlework, multi-coloured star, 2012.112.20
  21. Handkerchief from France (WWI souvenir), 2012.112.21
  22. Handkerchief from France (WWI souvenir), 2012.112.22
  23. Postcard from France (WWI souvenir), 2012.112.23
  24. Fan from France (WWI souvenir), 2012.112.24
  25. Glass bottle used for infant, 2012.112.25

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