This group is for posting all things delaware from as early as possible for memories and. It is sometimes called the first state because it was the first colony to accept the new constitution in 1787. A guide to research at the delaware historical society. History of desktop publishing is a personal and encyclopedic story of how the personal computer, unique applications, and many colorful people changed the creative and print communities. The ultimate list of childrens books about delaware. The commission publishes books under the delaware heritage press. The standard history of the early period is benjamin ferris, a history of the original settlements on the delaware 1846. Copies of this book are available to purchase on amazon click on the image of the book to order your copy today. It may be a factual account of the history or geography of the state. The history book festival would not have been possible without the financial support of our funding partners and donors at every level. Fast order delivery welcome to delaware county pa history.
Book orders delaware heritage commission state of delaware. History of the state of delaware by henry clay conrad author isbn. Keep showing your new searches on this page and use them in search suggestions. Since libraries are determined to help you maintain privacy, it is our policy to allow records to disappear once items are returned, as long as there are no overdue finesfees. This book covers the history of delaware from the earliest european settlers dutch, swedish and english up to the present 2006 cutoff. Wilmingtons delaware history center is housed in a renovated, art deco former woolworth fiveandtencent store. The online guide to the collections at the delaware public archives was initiated in 1978 with funding from the national endowment for the humanities. Originally undertaken by the author as a bicentennial project in 1975. April, 2017 is another arcadia book, the williamson college of the trades, all about the great history of that delco institution. We are tremendously grateful for their support and participation. Some of the same books discussed here are viewed in a different light in the article fiction.
Discover librarianselected research resources on delaware history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. Like a good detective, the genealogist must search for the pieces of a familys past in those many sources. Just in time for christmas 2016, ed stewart has published, slacker the story of grover bergdoll whose well to do family lived in delaware. Delaware historyall things delaware public group facebook. Munroes major books included federalist delaware, louis mclane, colonial delaware, and the university of delaware. Middletown then 2002 and now 2012 history of middletown elections 20191952. Middletown, delaware, located about 24 miles south of wilmington, is an early crossroads town, one of the old delaware towns not on a navigable waterway. We invite you to download the delaware history trail passport, complete the trail and receive a limitededition landmarks and legacies delaware history book with. Delaware is nicknamed the first state because it was the first state to ratify the united states constitution. The book was conceived last year as a prize to be handed out to those who completed the delaware history trail. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes. The transitional climate of delaware supports a wide variety of vegetation.
List of books and articles about delaware history online. Delaware history the history of delaware state the us50. A history a history of the american colonies john a. The delaware indians were one of the most advanced tribes of the eastern united states. The history of a family over many generations lies buried in different sources and places. You will need your passport in order to keep track of the codes you obtain from the site locations. The book is by andrew miller who teaches history at neumann college. Scholars who write about history are called historians. The new delaware county history book volume 2, muncie. It is the second smallest state in the united states.
New book celebrates delaware history state of delaware news. All delaware facts collected in illustrated volumes. It is made up of three counties established since 1638, before the time of william penn. Shop delaware state university apparel, textbooks, merchandise and gifts at the hornets bookstore. Delaware facts symbols, famous people, tourist attractions. Sign in to see your search history on different browsers and computers. History of delaware john andrew munroe snippet view 1979. 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. Find information about state government, programs, and services. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Rehoboth beachs funland history detailed in new book. Former funland employee writes new book all about iconic rehoboth beach amusement park. This 5th edition is updated through the end of 2005.
Family history library federal census nonpopulation schedule microfilms for delaware. Weslager puts into perspective the important events in united states history in which the delawares participated and he. The new delaware county history book volume 2 home. Lesson plans delaware public archives state of delaware. This is the official page for information on the new delaware county, indiana history book volume 2, due out in 2018. Information on delawares economy, government, culture, state map and flag, major cities, points of interest, famous residents, state motto, symbols, nicknames. The delaware indians is the first comprehensive account of what happened to the main body of the delaware nation over the past three centuries. Office, youll receive the landmarks and legacies book on delaware history. This is, of course, a very prominent date in delaware history, and in the history of the united states. Its capital is dover and its biggest city is wilmington. As visitors travel along the delaware history trail, youll explore the proud heritage of.
List of books and articles about delaware history online research. New castle county includes the largest population and smallest area of delawares three counties. Early explorations of our coastline were made by the spaniards and portuguese in the sixteenth century, by henry hudson in 1609 under the auspices of the dutch, by samuel argall in 1610, by cornelius may in 16, and by cornelius hendricksen in 1614. History and government of delaware by john munroe udspace.
A listing of online libraries with freely available history books, atlases, and documents dealing with delaware county ohio. The history of delaware as a political entity dates back to the early colonization of north america by europeanamerican settlers. Discover delaware historical newspaper archives from 17981923 in more than 2. 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.
This 5th edition is updated through the end of 2005 all. From the regal to the ridiculous, the obscure to the unavoidable, youll uncover information about. Get to know your strange delaware history with these nine littleknown moments in time that you wont find in your history book. Delaware history all things delaware has 6,300 members.
Everything written previously by historians such as ferris. Delaware simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This web site offers articles that originally appeared in collecting delaware books, a print newsletter discussing delaware books and paper ephemera, published from 1992 to 1999 by john p. This landmark history is sought for both its value to collectors and its historical and genealogical record.
Top collectible delaware books john and jane reids web sites. Originally undertaken by the author as a bicentennial project in 1975, this book has now become the standard history of the state ofdelaware. I recently had the pleasure of spending time with a delightful young lady, camille fontenelle, of newark, delaware who competed this year in delawares national history day and was chosen to represent delaware at the national competition in june. Please fill out the short form below in order to obtain your official delaware history trail passport. It is for this reason that delawares nickname of choice is the first state. Due to the lenient banking laws of delaware, over half of all publicly traded corporations in the united states are incorporated in delaware. Originally designed as a printed guide to the collection, the project evolved into an electronic finding aid for the entire collection of the delaware public archives. Welcome to the delaware state fair centennial celebration.
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