Subject: Travel--History--20th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: .6 linear foot and 1 oversize box
Abstract:: Winifred J. Robinson (1867-1962) served as the first dean of the Women’s College of the University of Delaware. The Winifred J. Robinson Papers consists of a small group of eclectic material spanning the dates 1912-1949.

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

Extent:: 13.3 linear foot (14 boxes)
Abstract:: The Conard-Pyle Company records supplement includes substantial additions to the series in the original collection, as well as records which constitute three new series related to the Atlantic Coast Nurseries, Inc., printed material, and Robert Pyle's professional papers.

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

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.

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Extent:: 1 volume (28 pages)
Abstract:: John Woolf Jordan (1840-1921) was a Philadelphia historian specializing in genealogies and personal histories, especially those of Pennsylvania families. This scrapbook comprises a single volume containing clippings of John W. Jordan's travel narrative, "Random Notes of a Week's Visit to England" from an unknown publication; also included are picture postcards and photographic illustrations of the ships on which he traveled and locations he visited, several of which are accompanied by handwritten annotations. The notes detail Jordan's sea voyage to and from England and his experiences exploring the counties of London, Surrey, and Sussex. Jordan's voyage took place between July 8 and August 6, 1911.

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

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