The original settlement, called santhoeck, was established in 1651, when peter stuyvesant, the. Delaware roots genealogy history your source for free genealogy and history research in delawarebringing our past into the future. 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. Contents list volume descriptions of contents account books for john janvier of new castle, delaware, 1836 1880 1 account book, 1836 1854 34 pages of entries, including personal loans such as bonds, notes, and mortgage accounts, and investments. Fleck determined that the public would benefit from increased access to this substantial database and contacted the university of delaware library to host this online version. Bookshops seldom notify us when they go out of business. Our books are on display in the lobby of the delaware public archives building and are available for purchase with cash, check, or credit card at. They had a matriarchal society and engaged in hunting, fishing, and agriculture. The delawares had a pictographic written language, in which a legendary history of the tribe was recorded. It is in new castle county, which is in the north part of the state. Delaware roots genealogy history your source for free genealogy and history research in delaware. New book celebrates delaware history state of delaware news. From the publications of books about delaware history to the institution of two.
Delaware simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Delaware occupies the northeastern portion of the delmarva peninsula and some islands and territory within the delaware river. These books may be found at your local public or school library. Several dozen readers nominated several hundred books. The delaware historical society serves as the statewide, nonprofit organization that preserves, explores, shares. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. The commission publishes books under the delaware heritage press. Many factories expanded and large new corporations, such as chrysler, general foods, and. This book is the first volume of a two volume set or the first 345 pages of a 58 total. Discover the delaware history trail to explore and learn about the first states history and heritage. The original people of new jersey, southeastern new york state, eastern pennsylvania, northern delaware and parts of western connecticut. Delawares article about delawares by the free dictionary.
Collecting and preserving delaware materials for over 150 years, the society has a rich and varied collection of books, ephemera, newspapers, serials, maps. 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. John middleton jack vining 1758 1802 lawyer and politician from dover, delaware. 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. Delaware history and delawareana in special collections. The study of german and history at the university of delaware is part of a broad, multicultural education that is integral to success in many different fields in todays global environment. List of books and articles about delaware history online. Home upcoming about articles buy sell music blog links email search site where to buy delaware books. Collecting and preserving delaware materials for over 150 years, the society has a rich and varied collection of books, ephemera, newspapers, serials, maps, manuscripts and photographs relating to the history of delaware and its people. 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.
It is the second smallest state in the united states. Delawares economy grew rapidly during the 1950s and 1960s. The best sources within the state archives indicate that there were 11,236 white soldiers, 94 sailors and marine and a total of 954 black soldiers from the first state. It is the second smallest and sixth least populous state, but also the sixth most densely populated. Other general hospitals are located in cities throughout the state. Since 1993, the commission has sponsored delaware book fair and authors day. The delaware historical society serves as the statewide, nonprofit organization that preserves, explores, shares and promotes delaware history. Read newspapers, journals, electronic books, and more without leaving your. The history of delaware as a political entity dates back to the early colonization of north america by europeanamerican settlers. This book covers the history of delaware from the earliest european settlers dutch, swedish and english up to the present 2006 cutoff.
The book has been scanned in its entirety into the below gallery. Its capital is dover and its biggest city is wilmington. 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. Book orders delaware heritage commission state of delaware.
It is bordered by maryland w, s, and there is a short border with pennsylvania n. Delaware history trail historic sites visit delaware. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Their early inhabitants tended to identify more closely with the county than the colony or state. This is, of course, a very prominent date in delaware history, and in the history of the united states. Delaware s largest city is wilmington, while the state capital is dover, the second. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box.
All delaware facts collected in illustrated volumes. It is sometimes called the first state because it was the first colony to accept the new constitution in 1787. A comprehensive history of delaware and its people, published in 1888. The delaware historical society was founded in may 1864 for the elucidation of history, particularly such portions as may refer to delaware. It is for this reason that delaware s nickname of choice is the first state.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on delaware. Newark, delaware simple english wikipedia, the free. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Delaware diamond state reading book award past nominees delaware diamond state reading book award, 20192020 early childhood opening day collection 2016 permabound books suggested literature for informational texts. Recently, the town was able to acquire one of these books, number 330, which was originally dedicated to a couple that lived outside of town. Local history books on delaware arcadia publishing. Beloved, the book of unknown americans, the innocent, patient zero, and never let her go. Places around town frederica kent county, delaware. New castle, city, new castle county, northern delaware, u. Delawares largest city is wilmington, while the state capital is dover, the second. After the restoration of the stuarts the attention of the court as well as the people of england was directed in a much larger measure than formerly to the american colonies. The standard history of the early period is benjamin ferris, a history of the original settlements on the delaware 1846. Learn more about delaware history and culture with this arcadia publishing book series.
The books could be about delaware, written by delawareans, or even be fiction set in delaware. Fast order delivery welcome to delaware county pa history. The department of health and social services operates a psychiatric longterm care facility and three nursing homes. If you would like to make people aware of any new books please let me know. Jan 17, 2020 a comprehensive history of delaware and its people, published in 1888. The best sources within the state archives indicate that there were 11,236 white soldiers, 94 sailors and marine and.
Able, iii, of the university of delaware offered this list of ten great delaware books in delaware a history of the first state, edited by h. New jersey e is across the delaware bay and delaware river. He was the author of more than 70 articles and several books, including the university of delaware. 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. Their lands also extended west from western long island and new york bay, across the lower hudson valley in new york into.
Delaware, especially considering its small size, provided a large number of fighting men to the union cause during the american civil war. In 1951, the delaware memorial bridge opened making travel to and from the state much easier. Page 806 that the several lodges of ancient masons in the state of delaware, here represented by deputies properly authorized, consider it as a matter of right, and for the general benefit of masonry, that they ought to form a grand lodge within the said state. Many factories expanded and large new corporations, such as chrysler, general foods, and general motors, moved into delaware. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Originally undertaken by the author as a bicentennial project in 1975. Collecting delaware books dealers and upcoming events. He was a continental congressman from delaware, and a member of the federalist party, who served in the delaware general assembly and as united states representative and united states senator from delaware.
Omeara, john, delaware english english delaware dictionary, toronto. Delaware historical society history museum wilmington. Scott and zelda fitzgerald make way mystery of history interesting history history books delaware east coast. Again, it was up to the reader to decide what was a delaware book. She lived in the residence diagonally across from town hall on david street. Many other historical texts refer to this book for more information. The civil war diary of amelia martin, fenwick island, delaware, 1861 by karen hesse, the discreet charm. 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. Conklin multiple formats at indiana the history and civil government of indiana new york et al macmillan, 1908, by eldo lewis hendricks illustrated html and page images at indiana.
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