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Myers and Doris Calcott Letters
by Calcott, Doris; Calcott, Myers (1917 – 1951)
9 boxes (4.5 linear feet)
These letters were written between 1917 and 1951 by Myers "Jack" Calcott and Doris Gay and chronicle their relationship as it progressed from friends to spouses. Myers and Doris, who were married on June 18, 1929, began writing each other in 1927 and sent many several page letters until Myers' death on July 10, 1951; letters prior to 1927 are primarily from Myers' mother while he was attending the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as some of Doris' personal letters and school certificates when she lived in Charles Town, West Virginia. Myers' worked for the Merchants and Miners Transportation Corporation after graduating, which meant he moved frequently and was often at sea while Doris and their three daughters remained in Charlottesville, Norfolk, and Newport Beach. Myers served on the USS Kitty Hawk and USS Magoffin as a naval reservist. In 1946 they moved into their first permanent home in Salisbury, Maryland but Myers, who had struggled with drinking problems, became a patient at Perry Point Veterans Hospital.
Nazi Photograph Postcards
by Deutsches Reich (circa 1937 – 1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These two Nazi Photograph Postcards both contain one photograph of German Nazis and an accompanying song. The two songs featured are translated as "Why is it then that Girls Love Soldiers?" and "As in your Little Flower Garden." Also included are three stamps depicting Adolf Hitler.
Ondergrondsche Borrelingskes
by Links, Karel; Veth, Cornelis (1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This booklet was created in 1945 by Karel Links and Cornelis Veth and was titled "Ondergrondsche Borrelingskes." It is a Dutch anti-German book in rhyme with comical illustrations.
Otis R. Parker Collection
by Delmarva Eastern Shore Association; Dennis, John M.; Harrington, Emerson C.; Ritchie, Albert C.; United States Office of Civilian Defense; Woodcock, A. W. W. (1931 – 1950)
10 folders (0.1 linear feet)
This collection contains handbooks for United States Civilian Defense in 1941, the personal papers of Otis Parker, a booklet on the "Old Bay Line: Baltimore Steam Packet Company", a copy of the "Yearbook of Delmarva" from 1932, a pamphlet on the Ulman Theatre, a copy of "Sixty Five Days" which was published by the Salisbury Advertiser, and a copy of the Wicomico County News from May 28, 1931.
Patriotic Sheet Music
by Unknown (1914 – 1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These approximately 40 music sheets are all patriotic-themed and date between 1914 and 1945. Many feature illustrations of United States navy or army soldiers at home and abroad. Some sheets are printed on "patriotic war editions" that were smaller than usual to reduce paper usage.
Paul E. Martin Letters
by B. Edwin Martin; Julia M. Reed; Nettie McComas Martin; Paul E. Martin; Ruth Hare; Shirley Hare (1944 – 1946)
2 boxes (1 linear feet)
This collection consists of letters sent to Paul E. Martin during his service in the United States Navy during the Second World War. The letters run from 1944 to 1946, with letters from his future wife Julia M. Reed, parents Edwin and Nettie Martin, sister Ruth Hare, and nieces Shirley and Gloria Hare. There is also correspondence and media related to Martin’s membership in the Freemason fraternal organization. Types of media in the collection include letters, greeting cards, pamphlets, and newspaper clippings.
Pavlick Tschepotkin and Elvira Christophornia Letters
by Christophornia, Elvira; Tschepotkin, Pavlick (1920 – 1923)
2 folders (0.2 linear feet)
These letters were written between 1920 and 1923 by Pavlick Tschepotkin and Elvira Christophornia, White Russian refugees originally from Archangel (Arkhangelsk), and later translated into English and transcribed. The transcribed letters are attached.
Photograph of Company B, 312th Machine Gun Battalion
by Mather Studios (circa 1917)
1 oversize folder (1.25 linear feet)
This panoramic photograph of Company B, 312th Machine Gun Battalion was taken by Mather Studios (New Egypt, New Jersey), circa 1917.
Post-Second World War Unidentified Man's Correspondence
by Unknown (1945)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These 24 letters are from "Butch" to "Retta" between September 18 and December 3, 1945. Butch was serving overseas in the Pacific at the end of the Second World War and the last few letters are from occupied Japan.
Poulbot Children Postcards
by Ternois, A. (circa 1917)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These four postcards edited by A. Ternois depict Poulbot style children affected by the First World War in France, circa 1917.
Purnell E. Jones Collection
by Photo Crafters (1869 – 1918)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a portrait of a Albert L. Jones of Quantico, Maryland when he served in Company I during the First World War. A scrap of a family history book is provided containing Purnell Edward Jones and Belle H. Humphrey's vital information.
Reverend William Gwynn Coe letters
by Coe, William Gwynn (1862, 1864)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
These letters were written to and from Reverend William Gwynn Coe in 1862 and 1864 when Coe was preaching in the Methodist Convention of Accomack, Virginia. In the letters, church matters are discussed, as well as grievances with the occupying Union army. During this time--during the American Civil War--Coe held secessionist views and ran past the Union blockade to acquire goods in Baltimore for family and friends. Also included is a biographical sketch of Coe and one letter sent to a different reverend requesting a lecture to Confederate soldiers from North Carolina.