Delaware clippings and scrapbook collection, 1818-1973, bulk 1950-1969.

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Delaware clippings and scrapbook collection, 1818-1973, bulk 1950-1969.

This Delaware clippings and scrapbook collection includes articles and full page sheets clipped and saved from nineteenth- and twentieth-century published newspapers and periodicals (1818-1977, bulk dates 1950-1969). Housed in 17 folders and one scrapbook, the articles focus on historic structures and locations in Delaware, local politics and people, the Delaware River, transportation, and extreme weather.

2 oversize boxes ; 24 x 20 inches.

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Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950

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John Raskob was born in Lockport, N.Y. on March 19, 1879. He was educated in the area's public schools and after holding a number of positions as a stenographer and secretary went to work for The Johnson Company of Lorain, Ohio, in August 1900. The Johnson Company had been recently purchased by Pierre S. du Pont. Two years later he became Pierre S. du Pont's private secretary, and when du Pont became treasurer of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. on March 4, 1904, Raskob became his ...

Chalfant, Jefferson David, 1856-1931

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Portrait painter, inventor; Wilmington, Delaware. An extremely meticulous painter; his facsimile of a one dollar note was so perfectly rendered, it was confiscated by the U.S. government. From the description of Jefferson David Chalfant papers, 1885-1976. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86118429 American painter, of Wilmington, Del. From the description of Jefferson David Chalfant papers, 1959-1979, and undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 228025506 ...

Hoskins, Gayle Porter, 1887-1962

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Painter and illustrator; b. in Brazil, Ind.; studied at Howard Pyle School of Art; moved to Wilmington, Del., and established a studio there; founding member of the Wilmington Academy of Art. From the description of Gayle Porter Hoskins collection, 1900-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70972389 ...

Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911

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American illustrator and writer of children's books. From the description of Howard Pyle letter to Elmer Reynolds July 2, 1887. (Ohio University). WorldCat record id: 13054039 Illustrator, muralist, writer, art teacher, of Wilmington, Del. From the description of Howard Pyle manuscript collection, 1898-1988. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70977558 Illustrator and children's book author; Wilmington, Del. From the description of Howard Pyle let...

Schoonover, Frank E., 1877-1972

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Illustrator, painter, muralist, writer, art teacher, of Wilmington, Del. From the description of Frank E. Schoonover Collection, 1898-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70978749 Frank Earle Schoonover (1877-1972) was an illustrator, from Wilmington, Del. From the description of Oral history interview with Frank Schoonover, 1966 Apr. 6 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 458410901 Illustrator. From the description of Frank Scho...