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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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Margaret Rose Henry speeches, 1994-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:
.3 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:
The Honorable Margaret Rose Henry was elected in 1994 as the Delaware State Senator for the 2nd Senatorial District (Wilmington East). The Margaret Rose Henry Speeches comprise eighteen short political addresses delivered between 1994 and 1995 by the Delaware Senator to various constituent groups, primarily in Wilmington.

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

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League of Women Voters of Greater Newark, Delaware, records, 1949-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:
12.3 linear foot (12 boxes), 1 oversize box (32 inches), and 2 oversize removal
Abstract:
The League of Women Voters of Greater Newark (LWVGN) was established in Newark, Delaware, in 1952 as the local branch of the national, non-partisan women's organization which promotes citizen education and encourages participation in government. This archive, spanning the dates 1949-1998, highlights local and national issues, as well as providing information about the organization itself.

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

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Gwynne P. Smith papers, 1958-2002 (inclusive) 1968-1990 (bulk)

Extent:
17.5 linear foot (21 boxes ), 3 vhs tape, 1 audio cassette, and 73 oversize removal (maps)
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Gwynne P. Smith (1924-2010) was a Republican politician and community activist who served as a state representative in the Delaware General Assembly from 1974 to 1990, representing Delaware's 10th (1975-1982) and 7th (1983-1990) districts (Green Acres). The Gwynne P. Smith papers document the civic activities and legislative career of a woman committed to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life in Delaware. Consisting of 17.5 linear feet and oversized materials, her papers include logs, notes, correspondence, campaign records, voter registration lists, news clippings, state documents, draft legislation, legislative issue files, newsletters, brochures, realia, photographs, audio-visual materials and oversized maps.

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

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Betty Lee Hutchinson papers, 1900-2012 (inclusive) 1975-2005 (bulk)

Extent:
4.3 linear foot (5 boxes) and 3 oversize removal (3 folders)
Abstract:
Betty Lee Hutchinson (1925-2020), a Democrat and Newark City Council member (1977-1980 and 1984-1988) was born November 18, 1925, in Uniontown, PA, to Harry J. Truman, Sr. (1897-1965), and Merle Carte Truman (1901-2001). The Betty Lee Hutchinson papers document the personal interests and civic activities of a woman with ties to Newark, Delaware, and the University of Delaware community.

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

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June D. MacArtor papers, 1934-2015 (inclusive) 1961-2005 (bulk)

Extent:
33.66 linear foot (35 boxes, 4 oversize folders) and 2 audio cassette
Abstract:
June D. MacArtor (1930-2013) was one of the first twenty-five women admitted to the Delaware bar, later on serving the Attorney General of Delaware's Department of Natural Resources. MacArtor's primary role was to establish a body of environmental case law used for the state of Delaware. The collection, which spans 1934-2015 reflects MacArtor's many positions within the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the Delaware Division of Air and Waste Management, and the New Castle County Planning Board.

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

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Neala Schleuning poster collection, 1967-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
161 items
Abstract:
The Neala Schleuning Poster Collection includes a wide variety of posters, broadsides, and several menus collected by the American educator and writer in the course of her worldwide travels. The poster collection is a strong graphic collection reflecting her broad interests in women's issues, American studies, and political movements.

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

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University of Delaware Department of Women and Gender Studies poster collection, 1973-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:
9 item
Abstract:
The University of Delaware Department of Women and Gender Studies poster collection includes a variety of posters presumably collected by faculty members during the 1970s and 1980s. The small collection is international in scope and reflects the relationship between women's issues and broader sociopolitical movements such as nuclear disarmament and unionization.

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

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Ministers' Association of Chester and Vicinity records, 1918-1963 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.6 linear feet
Abstract:
The Minister's Association of Chester and Vicinity was formed in 1919 to promote brotherhood amongst ministers of various Protestant denomination, and to increase effectiveness in working toward common goals through cooperation. The Ministers' Association of Chester and Vicinity records, 1918-1963, consist primarily of minutes, correspondence, newspaper clippings, member lists, financial information, and other records, 1918-1946. There is a small amount of material from local Councils on Churches, including committee and attendance reports, 1952-1963.

Held at: Delaware County Historical Society [Contact Us]

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