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William Richardson collection, 1919-1947 (inclusive) 1941-1943 (bulk)

Extent:
.6 linear foot (2 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection consists mainly of correspondence circulating between William Richardson (1919–1948) and his mother, brother, step-father, friends and other relatives while he was serving in the military during World War II.

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

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Paul Bowles collection, 1929-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 linear foot (6 boxes), 6 oversize box (6 boxes), 1 oversize galley proof, 2 oversize removal, 4 phonograph record, 1 dvd-r, and 1 vhs tape
Abstract:
The Paul Bowles collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, editorial matter, periodicals, ephemera, and miscellaneous material acquired from a variety of sources. The collection is added to periodically and complements the Paul Bowles papers (MSS 0163) as well as several other manuscript collections related to Paul Bowles at the University of Delaware Library.

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

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Harold Brayman papers, 1900-1991 (inclusive) 1928-1978 (bulk)

Extent:
20.33 linear foot (21 boxes), 12 volume (12 scrapbooks), 16 oversize removal (13 folders and 3 items), 16 audio cassette, 10 1/4 inch audio tape, 1 vhs tape, 1 betamax tape, and 6 phonograph record
Abstract:
Harold Brayman (1900-1988), a political journalist and former director of the Public Relations Department of Du Pont Company for 21 years, helped establish a concept of public relations which was widely emulated throughout the United States. The Harold Brayman papers, spanning from 1900-1991, document the successful dual career of one man in the fields of journalism and public relations. The collection includes correspondence, memoranda, press releases, speeches, newspaper clippings and articles, manuscripts for publications, photographs, and memorabilia.

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

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Littell family papers, 1808-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
14.3 linear foot (30 boxes), 13 oversize box, and 1 oversize folder
Abstract:
The Littell family papers include correspondence, letters, scrapbooks, commonplace books, copybooks, published material, ephemera, realia, financial records, diaries, books, artwork, photographs, greeting cards, postcards, clippings, and research notes created or collected by members of the Morris, Harrington, Littell, and Winslow families of Pennsylvania and Delaware from circa 1808 to 2004.

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

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Malcolm L. Mackenzie papers, circa 1926-2007 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.5 linear foot (7 boxes) and 3 oversize box
Abstract:
This collection contains materials relating to Malcolm L. Mackenzie's publicity firm Malcolm L. Mackenzie & Associates and Mackenzie's personal involvement with the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, other local cultural institutions, and his interests in general maritime history and historic ships. Materials include publicity materials, written reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, facsimile maps, newsletters, photographs, photograph negatives, slides, and sailing and maritime history books. The collection also includes personal papers such as photographs albums, scrapbooks and Mackenzie's ships log, 1946 to 1948, of voyages to ports in the United States, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and Europe while serving as a Second Mate in the Merchant Marine.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [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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