Place: Delaware--History--18th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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]

Waples family papers, 1753-1864 (inclusive) 1851-1864 (bulk)

Extent:: .6 linear foot (2 boxes)
Abstract:: The Waples Family Papers, spanning the dates 1753-1864, outline the family's role in the economic development of Milton in Broadkill Hundred, Delaware. But the bulk of the collection, 1851-1864, focuses on Gideon B. Waples, beginning with the pre-Civil War period when he was a student at Delaware College. After he voluntarily left his studies, he became a farmer and businessman in southern Delaware; he also served as a political aide to two governors of Delaware during the Civil War.

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

Torbert-Ellegood collection, 1759-1889 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.3 linear foot (2 boxes) and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:: The Torbert-Ellegood Collection, spanning 1759-1889, with the bulk of the papers dating 1820-1840, consists of 1.3 linear feet of legal papers, land records, accounts, receipts, correspondence, and other documents, many of which relate to the Torbert and Ellegood families of Delaware.

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

Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, transcripts of letters relating to Delaware, 1703-1782 (inclusive) 1703-1776 (bulk)

Extent:: .3 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:: The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (SPG) was established in London in 1701 through a charter from King William III. The organization was created as a vehicle for sending priests and teachers to North America, in order to improve and expand the ministry of the Church of England to the colonists. The University of Delaware's collection of Society for the Propagation of the Gospel Transcripts consists of one box of typescript letters related to the Delaware activities of the SPG.

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

Delaware Miscellany collection, 1825-1958 (inclusive) 1920-1958 (bulk)

Extent:: 3.1 linear foot (4 boxes)
Abstract:: The Delaware Miscellany collection includes three large, green buckram-bound volumes compiled by William Ditto Lewis, which contain various documents pertaining to the history of Delaware and the surrounding region, and the University of Delaware.

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

Leon De Valinger papers, 1752-1999 (inclusive) 1930-1980 (bulk)

Extent:: 65.58 linear foot (67 boxes), 9 oversize box, 19 oversize folder, 2 item (fishing pole and rolled map), 1 vhs tape, and 12 audio cassette
Abstract:: Leon De Valinger, Jr., served as Delaware State Archivist from 1941 to 1970. The Leon De Valinger papers contain his personal and professional records, primarily related to his work as State Archivist and as a historian of Delaware. His professional, administrative, and subject files offer a window into the varied concerns of the archives profession as it evolved during the 20th century. Additionally, his work to document, preserve, and promote Delaware history and culture forms a theme throughout his papers.

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

Robert Kirkwood documents from the collection of Helen and Paul Elm, 1777, 1779-1780 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 item
Abstract:: This collection features a letter, dated June 23, 1777, from Captain Robert Kirkwood of Newark, Delaware, to his father (Robert Kirkwood, Sr.) during the Continental Army's New Jersey Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. The collection also contains military records related to officer appointments, muster rolls, subsistence rolls, and clothing supplies.

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

George Bancroft letter to Meredith Read, 1860 march 21 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Letter from George Bancroft, prominent scholar of American history, to General J. Meredith Read, informing General Read of Bancroft's inability to obtain a copy of the Journal of Delaware in 1776, Delaware revolutionary records. The letter is attached to a board with "letter of George Bancroft[,] the emiment American historian[,] to General Meredith Read" printed on it.

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

George Read letter to Henry Clark, 1785 july 30 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (3 pages)
Abstract:: Handwritten letter from Delaware lawyer and signer of the Constitution, George Read, to Henry Clark, detailing a case involving a deposition over the ownership of an unnamed enslaved person from the estate of Hance Hanson.

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

Caesar Rodney letter to Thomas Rodney, 1782 june 14 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Letter from Caesar Rodney, Governor of Delaware (1778-1781) and Continental Congressman for the state of Delaware, to his brother, Colonel Thomas Rodney, Continental Congressman for the state of Delaware, concerning Caesar's ill health and his desire to return to Delaware.

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

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