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Christopher Ward papers, 1894-1966 (inclusive) 1922-1941 (bulk)

Extent:: 11.5 linear foot (35 boxes)
Abstract:: The Christopher Ward papers record the career of popular early 20th century Delaware author Christopher Ward (1868-1943). The papers comprise manuscript drafts, typescripts, poetry, correspondence, clippings, and scrapbooks, and reflect Ward's career as a professional author during the latter half of his life.

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

Lewis family papers, 1696-1915 (inclusive) 1791-1874 (bulk)

Extent:: 3 linear foot (7 boxes) and 2 oversize box
Abstract:: The Lewis family papers consist of three linear feet of material related to this Newark, Delaware, farming family, who also owned property in Little Creek Hundred in Kent County, Delaware. Material in the collection dates largely from the mid- to late-nineteenth century. Members of the family were farmers and large landholders who maintained business relations with many prominent citizens of early Newark, such as George Platt, Samuel Donnell, James T. Maxwell, and Eri Haines. The collection sheds light on domestic and business issues during the time period. It also demonstrates trends in education, politics, and land dealings.

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

William Livermore papers, 1814-1919 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.4 linear foot (approximately 1200 items)
Abstract:: The William Livermore papers give a comprehensive account of the career of a U.S. Army engineer in the mid-to-late nineteenth century.

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

James Maxwell papers, 1860-1949 (inclusive) 1867-1900 (bulk)

Extent:: 4.4 linear foot (13 boxes) and 2 oversize removal
Abstract:: The James R. Maxwell papers consist of the personal, professional, and family papers of James Maxwell, a resident of Newark, Delaware, and a civil engineer who worked for significant railroads in the American West and South America in the late 19th century.

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

Wilson family papers, 1684-1954 (inclusive) 1830-1897 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.35 linear foot (2 boxes)
Abstract:: The papers of the Wilson family of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Newark, Delaware, consist of 1.35 linear feet of material relating to four generations of direct descendents of Edward Wilson, Esq., of Elm’s Farm, near Liverpool, England.

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

World War II maps and radio broadcasts collection, 1940-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear foot
Abstract:: Emily C. Stump, an executive secretary at Hercules Powder Company, compiled for the company briefing notebooks of newspaper clippings which tracked military progress of Allied and Axis powers throughout World War II. She also collected transcripts of daily radio news broadcasts from stations WOR and WDEL. The World War II maps and radio broadcasts collection includes maps, newspaper clippings, radio broadcasts and militray manuals, documenting war operations in World War II.

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

Wilbur T. Wilson map collection, 1880-1941 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear foot and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:: Civil engineer, surveyor, and landlord Wilbur T. Wilson (1856-1942) maintained this collection of survey notebooks, files, plans, blueprints, and approximately 500 maps related to land and structures in his home of Newark, Delaware.

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

William S. Auchincloss scrapbook, 1862-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:: .3 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:: This one-volume scrapbook, with contents spanning 1862- 1892, includes correspondence, maps, tickets, papers, photographs, newspaper clippings, documents, advertisements, and drawings; and was largely assembled from the professional activities of William S. Auchincloss. Evidence within the scrapbook points to the wide range of interests that captured the attention of Auchincloss, a civil and mechanical engineer, originally from New York who later resided in Wilmington, Delaware, and in Philadelphia. He traveled widely, participated in numerous professional societies and meetings, corresponded with a variety of individuals about an array of interests, created useful inventions and innovations, offered public lectures on topics from several areas of expertise, and wrote extensively about his travels, professional work, and biblical studies.

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

Frederick G. Nixon-Nirdlinger scrapbook, 1909

Extent:: .3 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:: The Frederick G. Nixon-Nirdlinger Scrapbook chronicles the 1909 cruise taken by Philadelphia resident and theatrical manager Nixon-Nirdlinger and his wife from New York City to France, Spain, Morocco, Italy, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and Hungary. The scrapbook records various aspects of the early twentieth-century travel business and is particularly rich with theatrical ephemera, indicating Nixon- Nirdlinger's trip combined theatrical business interests with pleasure.

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

William Homer Papers Related to Albert Pinkham Ryder, 1883-1999 (inclusive) 1980-1989 (bulk)

Extent:: 6 linear foot (6 boxes)
Abstract:: The William Homer papers related to Albert Pinkham Ryder contains research material about American painter Albert Pinkham Ryder collected by William Homer, the scholar, Art History professor, and author of Albert Pinkham Ryder: Painter of Dreams.

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

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