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John Dickinson papers, 1753-1808 (bulk) 1676-1885 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.2 linear feet and 13 containers, 5 volumes
Abstract:
John Dickinson (1732-1808), a Philadelphia lawyer and politician, was a major figure in colonial Delaware and Pennsylvania governments and during the early national period. He was an active presence and prolific writer during the American Revolution and early Republic from the passage of the Sugar Act (1764) until the Jefferson presidency (1801 to 1809). He also served in the military as colonel, private, and brigadier general. He married Mary Norris in 1770. John Dickinson died in Delaware in 1808. The John Dickinson papers contains incoming and outgoing correspondence; drafts and original manuscript documents from the revolutionary and early national government, Revolutionary War, Delaware and Pennsylvania government; land papers; legal papers; bills and receipts; collected essays, notes and commonplace books; and estate material. The papers provide a clear picture of the way in which colonists envisioned their new country and how these new Americans worked, compromised and...(see more)

Held at: Library Company of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

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New London Area Historical Society local history collection, 1970-2000 (bulk) 1711-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:
12.0 linear feet
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New London Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania was chartered in 1723 and originally included the areas that now comprise adjacent Franklin Township and nearby London Britain Township. The New London Academy opened in 1743 and was responsible for educating a number of prominent colonial, revolutionary, and early American-era politicians, historians, clergy, and educators, including three signers of the Declaration of Independence. The New London Area Historical Society local history collection, 1711-2000 (bulk 1970-2000), consists of a mix of primary and secondary-source material relating to the history and residents of New London Township and nearby areas. Materials include manuscripts, property files, photographs, slides, newspaper clippings, subject files, and a small amount of records from various New London historical organizations.

Held at: New London Area Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Delaware postcard collection, circa 1881-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.75 linear foot (7 boxes)
Abstract:
The Delaware postcard collection houses examples of many of the different types of postcards produced from the late nineteenth century to the modern era, including real photo postcards, linen postcards, and photochrome or chrome postcards. It also serves as a visual record of the historic and geographic changes in Delaware over this time period.

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

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Robert J. Voshell collection of Delaware political ephemera scrapbooks, 1925-2004 (inclusive) 1968-2000 (bulk)

Extent:
19 volume (17 scrapbooks and 2 photograph albums)
Abstract:
Delaware native Robert J. Voshell spent his career working for the Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles and served as a State Senator representing the Milford area from 1993-1998. The Robert J. Voshell collection of Delaware political ephemera scrapbooks contains 17 volumes and 2 albums of flyers, clippings, bumper stickers, newsletters, brochures, posters and other ephemeral material pertaining to local, state and federal elections, Delaware government and politics.

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

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Improved Order of Red Men, Great Council of the State of Delaware, State Orphans' Board records, 1931 january 1-1939 july 14 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This volume consists of administrative and financial records created between 1931 and 1939 by the Improved Order of Red Men, Great Council of the State of Delaware, pertaining to the support of orphaned children. The records also highlight the group's financial holdings.

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

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Episcopal Diocese of Delaware treasurer's report, 1906 september 1-1907 may 1 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 item (2 pages)
Abstract:
Missionary contributions report prepared by Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church treasurer, George C. Thomas, accounting for the receipts from each parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware for September 1, 1906, to May 1, 1907. Additional handwritten notes on verso.

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

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