Collecting and preserving delaware materials for over 150 years, the society has a rich and varied collection of books, ephemera, newspapers, serials, maps. This lenni lenape delaware bag was made for a woman sometime before the removals of 1840. The bookshop in old new castle wednesday, apr 14, 2010. Historic photos of delaware captures more than a century of the evolution of this great state using an impressive collection of beautiful, rare photographs. Originally broadcast by whyytv of wilmington, delaware, the 15 part series of history and government of delaware, has been digitized by the university of delaware library. The first of the original states to ratify the federal constitution, delaware occupies a small niche in the bostonwashington, d.
Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Jul 15, 2014 the lenape or delaware indians by herbert c. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the. New castle county, delaware images of america series by. Delaware county histories books history of delaware county, indiana 1998 covering western delaware countycontact shawn for more info. The delaware county historical society and delaware county historian norma lasley have worked together to collect photographs, selected to present a sampling of life in the past, from various organizations and individuals across the county. Delaware courts to remain open, but trials may be delayed. The history of a family over many generations lies buried in different sources and places. Aug 01, 2019 the collection includes the history, culture, domestic, business, and social aspects of delaware as documented in correspondence, manuscripts, legal documents, diaries, journals, account books and ledgers, maps, printed ephemera, family papers, business records, archival material, photographs and graphic materials, and miscellaneous items.
Fast order delivery welcome to delaware county pa history. If you would like to make people aware of any new books please let me know. In 1915, brothers marvin, charles and louis jacobs took the first step toward realizing the american dream of their immigrant parents by establishing a modest popcorn and peanuts vending business in buffalo, n. This is the official page for information on the new delaware county, indiana history book volume 2, due out in 2018. It is made up of three counties established since 1638, before the time of william penn. This is a single part of what will be, by my classification, about 240 compact tribal histories contact to 1900. He was the author of more than 70 articles and several books, including the university of delaware. It all began with a simple idea based on a foundation of service. History history index history az delaware history united states delaware travel delaware delaware genealogy civil war delaware delaware indians delaware sports united states history united states us presidents usa 19th century usa 20th century founding of america colonial period the american west native americans slavery civil rights movement. Since 1993, the commission has sponsored delaware book fair and authors day. When there were hundreds of pages dedicated to white people in the americas. Delaware indians pennsylvania history ohio river native american history american revolution early american family history books to read ebooks what others are saying read peoples of the river valleys the odyssey of the delaware indians by amy c. This book covers the history of delaware from the earliest european settlers dutch, swedish and english up to the present 2006 cutoff.
Originally undertaken by the author as a bicentennial project in 1975. Adventures in delaware politics, business and history postponed. It only provides a contact point for the person wanting to know more about the photograph or to make an attempt to obtain a copy. Lenape country is a sweeping narrative history of the multiethnic society of the delaware valley in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. The collection includes the history, culture, domestic, business, and social aspects of delaware as documented in correspondence, manuscripts, legal documents, diaries, journals, account books and ledgers, maps, printed ephemera, family papers, business records, archival material, photographs and graphic materials, and miscellaneous items. Books history of delaware county, indiana 1998 covering western delaware countycontact shawn for more info.
A delaware nation chief, nemacolin played an important part in the blazing of. Many munsee settled in ontario, canada and in wisconsin and kansas. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. Frontier and pioneer life new york state delaware county. Florence hahn engagement book 1979 under construction. It is bordered by maryland w, s, and there is a short border with pennsylvania n. Early church records of new castle county, delaware, volume 1. Similarly, the contact point for each entry in the site is the lenapedelaware history researcher who is the primary contact point.
This is, of course, a very prominent date in delaware history, and in the history of the united states. The original people of new jersey, southeastern new york state, eastern pennsylvania kraft, herbert c. Does not show boundary lines of realproperty tracts. Learn more about delaware history and culture with this arcadia publishing book series. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on delaware. The civil war diary of amelia martin, fenwick island, delaware, 1861 by karen hesse, the discreet charm. The lenape delaware origin in modern history from algonquians of the east coast, recommended reading for all, with beautiful illustrations map showing the migration route of the delaware and munsee indians. The new delaware county history book volume 2 december 2, 2017 starting wednesday december 6th, 2017.
After swanendael, the natives, swedes, and finns avoided war by focusing on trade and forging strategic alliances in such events as the dutch conquest, the mercurius affair, the long swede. The new delaware county history book volume 2 home. The history of delaware as a political entity dates back to the early colonization of north america by europeanamerican settlers. History of delaware county, and border wars of new york, by. In addition to the holdings described in the delaware collection, special collections holds over two hundred collections of family and business papers which are especially strong for the philadelphia area. Nov, 2012 originally broadcast by whyytv of wilmington, delaware, the 15 part series of history and government of delaware, has been digitized by the university of delaware library. New and noteworthy delaware county history books and dvds this link is to let everyone know what new books and booklets that are out, dealing with delaware county history. A student brought it with her to carlisle indian residential school and gave it to martha wheeler, one of her teachers, in 1880. Their lands also extended west from western long island and new york bay, across the lower hudson valley in new york into the lower catskills and. Biblion used books and rare finds located in historic lewes, delaware, offers a thoughtful collection of curated contemporary and antiquarian books, unique greeting cards and stationery items, literary gifts, and original artall in a warm, welcoming setting. Of july 4 and delawares part in the declaration, by. The university of delaware library also holds a wealth of manuscript and archival resources in history. New jersey e is across the delaware bay and delaware river. Traditional lenape lands, the lenapehoking, was a large territory that encompassed the delaware valley of eastern pennsylvania and new jersey from the north bank lehigh river along the west bank delaware then south into delaware and the delaware bay.
Delaware history and delawareana in special collections. Jun 29, 2014 lenape lifeways educational program, inc. Like a good detective, the genealogist must search for the pieces of a familys past in those many sources. It is for this reason that delawares nickname of choice is the first state. A guide to research at the delaware historical society. Big library read connects readers around the world with the same book at the.
I would love to find other descendants of this lenape chief, who was born 1715 in a village on the susquehanna river in pennsylvania and died 1767 on blennerhassett island, in the ohio river between the states of ohio and west virginia. New book celebrates delaware history state of delaware news. May 01, 2008 delaware, the first state, has always been a vibrant reflection of early american history. Similarly, the contact point for each entry in the site is the lenape delaware history researcher who is the primary contact point. The subject of this book is somewhat prosaic, but john munroe a professor of history at the university of delaware makes the most of it. Many other historical texts refer to this book for more information. The lenapedelaware origin in modern history from algonquians of the east coast, recommended reading for all, with beautiful illustrations map showing the migration route of the delaware and munsee indians. There was only ever a page or two in my history books growing up, that were supposed to cover thousands of years of native american history. The delaware historical society is the statewide, nonprofit organization that explores, preserves, shares, and promotes delaware history, heritage, and culture to strengthen our community. The original people of new jersey, southeastern new york state, eastern pennsylvania. Before colonization, they were especially concentrated in the delaware river valley, for which the confederation was named. All of our curriculumbased presentations are supported by certified teachers. Four prominent book sellers join forces to open the bookshop in old new castle on may 1 2010, between the covers rare books, oak knoll books, the kelmscott bookshop, and the old bookshop of bordentown will open the bookshop of old new castle.
Like a good detective, the genealogist must search for the pieces of a familys past in those many sources such as books, documents, and manuscripts. Aldous huxley once mused that the charm of history and its enigmatic lesson consist in the fact that, from age to age, nothing changes and yet everything is completely different. And, while the stories of segregation in alabama stain the pages of modern history books, many people in selma on saturday were moved. Delaware, the first state, has always been a vibrant reflection of early american history. A comprehensive history of delaware and its people, published in 1888.
Their early inhabitants tended to identify more closely with the county than the colony or state. A newspaper and several cook books are included in the list for interested collectors. Delaware heritage commission the delaware heritage commission publishes books about delaware history, provides grants to individuals and groups, hosts special events, promotes the collection of oral histories and offers outreach services to organizations and individuals. There are a number of books, pamphlets, and serial publications dealing with local jewish life and history in delaware.
Aldous huxley once mused that the charm of history and its enigmatic lesson consist in the fact that, from age to age, nothing changes and. These books may be found at your local public or school library. Jan 17, 2020 a comprehensive history of delaware and its people, published in 1888. The commission also serves as the state historical records advisory board for the purposes of. Of delawares three counties, new castle county is the smallest in the area, even though twothirds of delawares residents call it home. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the delaware county institute of science. From the publications of books about delaware history to the institution of two. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the delaware libraries digital collection. Delaware, a confederation of algonquianspeaking north american indians who occupied the atlantic seaboard from cape henlopen, delaware, to western long island. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the delaware. All delaware facts collected in illustrated volumes. It is for this reason that delaware s nickname of choice is the first state. Home upcoming about articles buy sell music blog links email search site three books of local black history.
The lenape or delaware indians softcover, paperback edition appropriate for elementary grades. The new delaware county history book volume 2, muncie. Map of the early settlements of delaware county, penna. Read newspapers, journals, electronic books, and more without leaving your. The standard history of the early period is benjamin ferris, a history of the original settlements on the delaware 1846. Local history books on delaware arcadia publishing. Located on the second floor of the historic opera house at 308 delaware street, the shop will sell books on all subjects from each. The new delaware county history book volume 2 home facebook. Centennial celebration, june 9 and 10, 1897, by david murray html at items below if any are from related and broader terms. List of books and articles about delaware history online. Search for other newspapers on the real yellow pages.
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