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Items associated with name 'Fruitland (Md.)'
Carey Family Photographs
by Unknown (circa 1940)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Carey Family Photographs Collection contains photographs of Carey family members. The photographs take place in the early to mid-1900s in Fruitland, Maryland. The photographs are photocopies.
Delmarva Oral Histories Collection
by Unknown (1976 – 1990s)
1 box (0.25 linear feet)
This set of 19 tapes document a wide range of accounts and interviews centered on local Delmarva history. Such topics include: Accounts of daily life from past inhabitants of Holland Island, Barren Island, Bloodsworth Island, and Pone Island; Ralph Dulany and his Fruitland Cannery; an Inventory of Teackle Mansion; The founding of Salisbury and its boundaries; Early 20th century Salisbury and lynching in Salisbury; 1930s education in Salisbury; Delmarva plantation architecture; Early 20th century Deal's island; Early 20th century Quantico; St. Claire Wright and Historic Annapolis Incorporated; Cypress Swamp agriculture and shingle production; and Life in Early 20th century Princess Anne.
Dulany Family History Collection
by Dulany, Isaac Henry Anderson (1873 – 1881)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Dulany Family History Collection contains a land deed and correspondence of an Isaac H. A. Dulany, who owned a produce market in Fruitland, MD during the 1880s. Isaac Dulany was the executor in charge of creating the account for James Matthews. The land deed was made between James Matthews and Levin T.H. Irving in July of 1873.
Fruitland Community Center Calendar
by Unknown (1998)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a 1998 calendar from the Fruitland Community Center; the calendar contains photographs from the various activities that the Center is involved with.
Fruitland Shirt Company collection
by Fruitland Shirt Company (1938 – 1940)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Fruitland Shirt Company includes one folder of documents related to the company's production. Included are dozens of payroll checks with employee names, a February 1939 issue of "The Needle's Eye," a Sears catalog, and a December 1938 issue of "Nation's Business." Most of the documents include the name of the Fruitland Shirt Company manager, H.J. Venables.
Gunby Family papers
by Gunby Family; Hann, George; Huffington, Clara Gunby (1854 – 2000)
11 boxes, 2 oversize boxes (10.25 linear feet)
The Gunby Family papers document the Gunby family lineage which began in Somerset County, Maryland in the late 17th century. Also documented are the activities of southern sympathizer Clara Gunby which occurred in Maryland and Virginia. The materials date from 1854 with the bulk of the materials dating from 1971 to 1994 when Mr. George Hann began to conduct research on the lineage of the Gunby family and associated family lines. Earlier records are included; however, they are photocopies of originals. Documenting records include Clara Gunby’s journal, family history lineage, and correspondence from George Hann to Gunby family members in the United States, Canada, England, and the South Pacific.
Improved Order of Red Men, Fruitland
by Unknown (1932 – 1960)
2 folders (0.02 linear feet)
Improved Order of Red Men, Fruitland records documents the chapter out of Fruitland, Maryland, Tribe 149. There are photographs and newspaper clipping of the members of the group.
John H. Dulany and Son, Inc. records
by John H. Dulany and Son, Inc. (1899 – 1993)
3 boxes, 1 oversize folder (4 linear feet)
The records of John H. Dulany and Son Incorporated, (also known Dulany and Johnson and Dulany and Sons), documents the growth and management of John H. Dulany and Son Inc. which was located in Fruitland Maryland. The materials date from the company’s inception in 1899 through 1984 with the bulk of the material dating from 1944-1966. The materials include photographs, correspondence, biographies, and awards documents the growth of the Dulany plants as well as business and political interests of the company. Biographies and photographs of Dulany family members and histories of the company are also included.
Maryland Humanities Teachers' Institute: Documenting School Desegregation through Oral History
by Salisbury University Archives (2017 – 2019)
7 folders (1 linear feet)
These oral histories document the history of desegregation, integration, and racial-change in Wicomico County during the 1950's, 60's, and 70's through interviews with students and educators who remember this time period. Subjects range from administrative development of racially-progressive programs in schools, the construction of new schools such as Parkside High School, to the experiences of African-American teachers in the Wicomico County school system during segregation and integration. Compiled transcripts, questions, notes, and time logs are attached.
Michael G. Hitch Collection
by Hitch, Mike (circa 1890 – 1990s)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
This collection contains two parts, both collected by Mike Hitch: approximately 30 circa 1890s-1910s photographs of people in Accomack County, Virginia and publications mostly relating to St. John's United Methodist Church in Fruitland, Maryland.
Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church (Fruitland, MD) Collection
by Mt. Cavalry United Methodist Church (1871 – 2011)
2 boxes (2 linear feet)
This collection is 2 books of church records from the African-American church, Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church in Fruitland, MD. The collection also contains records from Friendship Church in Allen, MD and Flower Hill Church in Eden, MD. As well as loose marriage licenses. Dated from 1871 through 1980s.
Nutters Election House Collection
by Wicomico Historical Society (1820 – 1986)
3 boxes, 13 oversize folders (22.75 linear feet)
The Nutters Election House Collections consists of over 2,500 objects and archival items from national state and local political campaigns spanning from 1820-1986. The archival portion of the collection consists of nearly 700 items covering aspects of local, state, and national political campaigns from advertisement to completion. Additionally, the collection contains newspapers, as well as some general business concerning the Nutters Election House Museum.
Tony Tank Creek Photograph
by Unknown (1938)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a black and white photo of Tony Tank.