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Ashhurst family papers, 1818-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:
.3 linear foot (1 box) and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:
Personal and business papers of three generations of the Philadelphia-based Ashhurst family, including Richard Ashhurst (1784-1861); sons John Ashhurst (1809-1892) and Lewis Richard Ashhurst (1806-1874), partners with their father in the drygoods firm Richard Ashhurst & Sons; as well as the legal papers of Richard L. Ashhurst (1838-1911?).

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

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Donald Callender papers, 1968-2008 (inclusive) 1974-1999 (bulk)

Extent:
24 linear foot (24 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection documents the for-profit and nonprofit work of Donald W. Callender, Jr., an industrial archaeologist whose career in the greater Delaware-Pennsylvania-New Jersey area has involved maintenance and restoration of railroads and rail cars. In addition, Callender was involved in the establishment of a regional living history museum, the leadership of historic preservation organizations, and efforts to restore the Wilmington Waterfront and increase tourism to the city. The collection also documents his personal interest in sailing and tall ships and his involvement in the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation.

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

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Richard McCann papers, 1920s-2008 (inclusive) 1978-2005 (bulk)

Extent:
13.2 linear foot (16 boxes)
Abstract:
The Richard McCann papers document the personal life and professional career of this American author, poet, and educator. The collection includes McCann's early creative writing; teaching materials; reviews, essays, and critical writing; personal and professional correspondence; and extensive drafts of McCann's poetry and fiction. McCann's fiction has autobiographical roots, often drawn from family relationships and personal experiences, as illustrated in photographs and family memorabilia also included in the collection.

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

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Theatre Guild, Inc. collection regarding William Saroyan's Love's Old Sweet Song, 1939-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:
.3 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:
The Theatre Guild Inc. collection regarding William Saroyan's Love's Old Sweet Song consists of .3 linear feet of material dating between 1939 and 1940 and includes a playscript, contracts, and a photograph from Broadway production of the play directed by American author, playwright, and composer of Armenian descent William Saroyan and American actor, playwright, and producer Eddie Dowling.

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

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World fairs and expositions collection, 1851-1967 (inclusive) 1893 (bulk)

Extent:
0.6 linear feet (2 boxes) and 5 oversize box
Abstract:
This artificial collection comprises a variety of types of material documenting world fairs and expositions, spanning the dates between 1851 and 1967, with the bulk of the collection dating from the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Material consists of printed matter and ephemera, including newspapers, programs, invitations, maps, brochures, viewbooks, advertisements, stationery, contracts, bonds, trade cards, and a scrapbook; photographs and prints; and realia souvenirs.

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

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Delaware Theatre Company records supplement, 1983-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:
12.5 linear foot (11 boxes)
Abstract:
Educational and community outreach programs are the main focus and the bulk of this supplement to the Delaware Theatre Company records, with a large component consisting of the files of the Director of Education & Community Engagement, C. J. Conway.

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

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Delaware Theatre Company records 2019 supplement, 1978-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:
33.3 linear foot (34 boxes) and 1 audio cassette
Abstract:
The Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) was founded in Wilmington, Delaware, in 1978 with a mission to create theater of the highest professional quality in Delaware and thereby enrich the area through artistic programming, education and community service. The DTC records 2019 supplement comprises the organization's administrative and financial records, production files, press, and reviews from 1978-2015.

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

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Conard-Pyle Company records supplement, 1868-2000 (inclusive) 1910-2000 (bulk)

Extent:
13.3 linear foot (14 boxes)
Abstract:
The Conard-Pyle Company records supplement includes substantial additions to the series in the original collection, as well as records which constitute three new series related to the Atlantic Coast Nurseries, Inc., printed material, and Robert Pyle's professional papers.

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

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Austin Dobson collection, 1762-1999 (inclusive) 1861-1962 (bulk)

Extent:
8.3 linear foot (9 boxes), 7 oversize box, and 4 oversize removal
Abstract:
The Austin Dobson collection comprises approximately six linear feet plus oversize material of correspondence, manuscripts, proofs, contracts, royalty statements, artwork, photographs, wills, genealogies, periodicals, clippings, scrapbooks, copper plates, and printed ephemera. The collection documents the work and life of English author and civil servant (Henry) Austin Dobson (1840-1921) and the management of Dobson's estate and literary legacy by his youngest son, Alban Dobson (1885-1962) and his son, Christopher Dobson (1916-2005), primarily during the period between the author's death in 1921 and Alban Dobson's death in 1962.

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

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