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Eastern Shore Lynching Collection

by Messick, Julie (1931 – 1990)

1 box (0.25 linear feet)

In 2011, Julie Messick collected material relating to lynchings on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Her findings focus on two notable lynchings, being those of Matthew Williams in 1931 and George Armwood in 1933. Included is a series of newspaper articles, excerpts from books and manuscripts, a program from a remembrance event, and death certificates.

Associated Subjects: Lynching • Racism
Identifier: 2011.139
Repository: Local History Archives
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