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Items associated with name 'Laurel (De.)'

Folklife Collection - Folk Medicine in the Laurel Area

by Salisbury University Students (1975 – 1975)

1 folder (0.1 linear feet)

In a series of interviews of local Eastern Shore residents in 1975, former Salisbury University student Faith Lynch collected folk material. For this collection, these interviews focus on various stories of folk medicine from around Laurel, Delaware. The collection includes an introduction to the topic, personal descriptions of the interviewer and informants, and their stories.

Identifier: FK75.042
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

George Bacon Photograph

by Unknown (1918)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains a picture of George Bacon of Laurel, Delaware dressed in his World War I uniform from 1918.

Associated Subjects: World War, 1914-1918 • Photographs
Identifier: 2005.073
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Gladys Harrington Oral History

by Harrington, Gladys "Kitty" (1900s)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Gladys "Kitty" Harrington Oral History collection is a detailed description of Gladys Harrington's life in Laurel, Delaware. Gladys Harrington explained her life life with two men, religious struggles, and having five children at a young age. The oral history is transcribed.

Associated Subjects: Oral History • Women's History
Identifier: 1991.018
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Laurel (Del.) Sesqui-Centennial Booklet

by Unknown (1952)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Laurel Sesqui-Centennial Booklet contains a published work titled "Sesqui-Centennial of Laurel, Delaware, 1802-1952". The book contains advertisements from local companies and small businesses, brief articles on the history of various cultures, religious movements, and maritime economy in the town of Laurel, Delaware.

Associated Subjects: Advertising
Identifier: 2009.171
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Laurel Historical Society calendar

by Unknown (1997)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Laurel Historical Society Calendar contains a 1997 limited edition calendar from the Laurel Historical Society of Laurel, Delaware. The calendar contains photographs of various local docks and marinas, as well as historically significant ships.

Associated Subjects: None
Identifier: 1998.089
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Maryland and Delaware Postcard Collection

by The Harry P. Cann & Bro. Co. (1959)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

This collection contains various postcards from Delaware and Maryland, portraying local parks, houses, and hotels, and other buildings of interest. Postcards were published by Harry P. Cann & Brother Company in 1959.

Associated Subjects: Postcards
Identifier: 2009.241
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Old Christ Church program

by Unknown (September 20, 1987)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Old Christ Church program contains a the activities from the Old Christ Church Bicentennial in Laurel, Delaware that was held in 1987. The program has a list of the activities for the day. Also included is a brief history of the Church.

Associated Subjects: None
Identifier: 1987.007
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Ralph Gootee Collection

by Gootee, Ralph L. Jr. (1827 – 1991)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Ralph Gootee Collection covers local history of Laurel, Delaware, with Gootee genealogy history. Ralph L. Gootee Jr. marked every grave within Laurel, Delaware with a description of who was buried there. There is also a detailed description of Gootee family members births, marriages, and deaths.

Associated Subjects: Gootee Family • Genealogy • Death Records
Identifier: 1992.022
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Taylor Family Correspondence

by Taylor, John B.Taylor, Lizzie M. (1900 – 1937)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

Taylor Family Correspondence contains letters from both Lizzie M. Taylor, and John B. Taylor from 1900 to 1937. The subjects of the letters include Lizzie Taylor's career as an elementary teacher at the Savage school, an invitation to Myra Ann Bennett's wedding, property tax receipts from Salisbury, and a payment booklet from the Feldman Brothers located in Salisbury, Maryland. Also in the collection are postcards from Taylor's relatives, a newspaper clipping announcing the wedding of their daughter Kay Taylor, and photographs of Lizzie Taylor and unidentified family members.

Associated Subjects: Taylor Family
Identifier: 2009.410
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment

Walston Family History Collection

by Walston Family (1664 – 1951)

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

The Walston Family History Collection contains genealogical information for the Walston family. Within the collection, there are Walston family member birth, death, and marriage dates. There are also Sons of the American Revolution applications within the collection.

Associated Subjects: Walston Family • Genealogy
Identifier: 2010.010
Repository: Local History Archives
Attachment: No attachment