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Liberty Loan Committee of Americans of German Birth or Descent records, 1918-1919 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear feet (1 box + 6 posters + 1 oversize folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains the records of the Liberty Loan Committee of Americans of German Birth or Descent, a committee that coordinated the campaign for the purchase of Liberty Bonds among German Americans in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1918, during the First World War. Liberty Bonds were issued by the United States government to finance the American war effort. These records were kept by Louis H. Schmidt, treasurer of the Committee, and pertain mainly to the Third and Fourth Liberty Loans, with inclusion of a few subscription lists related to the fifth loan, issued in 1919 and known as the Victory Liberty Loan. The collection contains correspondence, subscription forms, lists of subscribers, reports, clippings, and ephemera, including Liberty Loan volunteer buttons and six posters promoting the purchase of Liberty Bonds.

Held at: German Society of Pennsylvania: Joseph P. Horner Memorial Library [Contact Us]

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Thurman Adams, Jr., papers, 1939-2012 (inclusive) 1960-2009 (bulk)

Extent:
7.3 linear foot (12 boxes) and 18 oversize folder
Abstract:
Democratic Senator Thurman Adams, Jr., (1928-2009) was the longest-serving senator in the history of the Delaware General Assembly. Adams was also the president of T.G. Adams & Sons, Inc., an agricultural feed and grain business in Bridgeville, Delaware. The Thurman Adams, Jr., papers chronicle the personal and professional life of the longest-serving senator (a Democrat from the 19th District) in the history of the Delaware General Assembly.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Littleton and Jane Mitchell papers, 1911-2009 (inclusive) 1950-2000 (bulk)

Extent:
32.75 linear foot (50 boxes)
Abstract:
The Littleton and Jane Mitchell papers document the life and career of the Delaware-based civil rights activist and educator Littleton P. Mitchell (1918-2004) and his wife Jane E. Mitchell (1921-2004). The collection contains material relating to his education, activities as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, his three decades-long leadership of the Delaware NAACP, his career as a teacher and counselor at Governor Bacon Health Center in Delaware City, and his involvement in a number of organizations. The collection also highlights the career of Jane Mitchell, one of Delaware's first African-American nurses and former director of nursing at the Delaware State Hospital. There are also photographs, slides, and other media documenting the Mitchells' family life as well as their participation in local and national events. The collection also contains a significant amount of the many awards and citations received by Littleton and Jane Mitchell for their achievements. As a whole, the papers...(see more)

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Dale E. and Clarice Wolf papers and memorabilia, 1925-2013 (inclusive) 1980-1993 (bulk)

Extent:
3.6 linear foot (6 boxes) and 6 oversize box
Abstract:
Dale E. Wolf served as lieutenant governor of Delaware (1989-1992) and briefly as governor (December 31, 1992-January 19, 1993). The Dale E. and Clarice Wolf papers and memorabilia document Wolf's military service in World War II, his early agricultural research and DuPont Company career, his political career and public service, as well as the community service of his wife, Clarice Wolf.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Shaun D. Mullen journalism papers, 1964-2014 (inclusive) 1993-2011 (bulk)

Extent:
1 linear foot, 2 oversize box, and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:
The Shaun D. Mullen journalism papers is a personally selected collection of articles, editorials, and features from the author's writing career, primarily at the Philadelphia Daily News. In addition to some personal miscellany ranging from press passes to a t-shirt and political buttons, the collection also includes selected blog entries from Mullen's weblog, Kiko's House. Mullen's features and editorials included "The Six Hundred and Thirty: Stories of Philadelphia's Vietnam War Dead," the nationally syndicated "Simpson File" from columns about the O.J. Simpson trial, a year-long column written under the pen name of Millennium Man, and the issue of terrorism after the events of 9/11/2001.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Delaware ephemera collection related to politics, policy, and government, 1936-2021 (inclusive) 1970-2021 (bulk)

Extent:
3.33 linear foot (4 boxes), 1 oversize removal (1 oversized folder), and .5 linear foot (vertical files stored in hanging folders)
Abstract:
This Delaware ephemera collection is a vertical file of fliers, clippings, artifacts, and other ephemeral materials pertaining to local and federal election campaigns, environmental groups, grassroots organizations, and political groups.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Winthrop Topliff Doolittle, Sr., button collection, 1892-2008 (inclusive) circa 1892-1920 (bulk)

Extent:
.66 linear foot (2 boxes)
Abstract:
Dr. Winthrop Topliff Doolittle, Sr. (1895-1967), was a Milford, Connecticut, dentist and an avid collector of stamps, coins, campaign buttons and related ephemera. His collection contains approximately 200 political campaign buttons, tobacco and advertising pin-back buttons, pins and medals, the bulk of which date between 1892 and 1920.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Leibman collection of buttons, stamps, and coins, circa 1820-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.2 linear feet (29 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains over 750 buttons, pins, stamps, and coins that date from 1820 to 1978. The buttons reflect political, cultural and social movements during this time span, and document businesses; organizations including social groups, service groups, and unions; local and national campaigns for a variety of elected officials from alderman to president; event memorabilia; famous individuals; and military groups. While the bulk of the items are from the United States, researchers will find items from across the globe.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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