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Items associated with name 'Wicomico River (Md.)'
Charles Whayland Collection
by Unknown (1679 – 1936)
1 oversize box (1.25 linear feet)
The Charles Whayland Collection consists of land patents, indentures, surveys and plats, and other land records primarily related to land known as "Calcutta" from 1679 to 1936, many of which relate to Isaac Anderson. This Somerset County land was east of the Wicomico River near Upper Ferry road. Also included in the collection are two letters from 1862 and 1863 discussing shipping lumber to New York City and Alexandria and a 1929 Master's Certificate of Service of Sick or Injured Seamen.
Ledger of William Hearn
by Hearn, William (circa 1685)
1 folder (0.03 linear feet)
This collection contains photocopies of the William Hearn ledger circa 1685 of his merchant activities from London to the Chesapeake colonies.
Maryland DOVE records
by Wicomico Historical Society (2001 – 2011)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
The Maryland DOVE records document the visit of the Maryland DOVE to Salisbury, Maryland. The materials date from 2001-2011 with the bulk of the material dating from the visit in 2011. The visit of the DOVE is documented via correspondence, newspaper clippings, advertisements, and photographs.
Pirates Wharf records
by Unknown (2015)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
Series of maps and images relating to Pirate's Wharf, located along the Wicomico River near Quantico and Whitehaven, Maryland. The materials document the development of the property into a natural resource park and its history, 2015.
Reverend B.G. Parker photographs
by Parker, Rev. B.B. (circa 1890, 1900)
1 box (1 linear feet)
The collection of photographic prints created by Rev. B.G. Parker from Western Wicomico County, Maryland depict children, families, buildings, and schools throughout the aforementioned region circa 1890-1900.
Salisbury, Md. Black and White photographs
by Unknown (circa 1950)
3 folders (0.03 linear feet)
This collection contains black and white photographs of Salisbury and its surrounding areas. The photographs are separated by folder according to subject matter: industry, homes, and the environment including the Wicomico River and Main Street bascule bridge; Wicomico County Youth and Civic Center; and Tangier Island.
Somerset County Land Grant records
by Somerset County, Md. (1875)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains two land grants dated 1875 from the Land Office of Somerset County. One deed is granted for 266 and three-quarter acres of a plot known as "Visions Luck". The other patent is for a location known as "Denwood's Den", which is 300 acres. The grant for "Visions Luck" briefly mentions that Denwood's Den is adjoining to that land plot. Both plots are close to the Wicomico River and have been in existence since the late 17th century.
Victor Lynn Lines records
by Victor Lynn Lines (1930 – 2006)
2 boxes (3.25 linear feet)
Victor Lynn Lines records document the water and freight industry of the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The materials date from 1930-2006 with the bulk of the materials dating from the final voyage of the Victor Lynn freighter to the eventual sale of the company, 1951-1961. Newspaper clippings and photographs document the company’s history and accomplishments.
Wicomico River Thesis
by Whayland, H. Oliver (1917)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Wicomico River Thesis contains a high school thesis written by H. Oliver Whayland, in 1917 on the subject of historical places along the Wicomico River.