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Fooks family ration books

 Collection — Box: Multi 06
Identifier: MS-0161
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains several World War II ration books for members of the Fooks family in Annapolis. Also contains a card from Maryland Governor William Preston Lane, Jr., a ration book for Alice L. Makell, and an information booklet for a Matson Line cruise ship.

Dates: circa 1943

Fred B. Noble reminiscence

 Collection — Box: Multi 05
Identifier: MS-0136
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains one letter, written by Fred B. Noble to Fred W. Dumschott on July 12, 1973. This letter is in response to a letter from Dumschott asking Noble to reminisce about his years as a student at Washington College, beginning in 1898. Topics include activities of the Mount Vernon Literary Society, social life and hazing of students, athletics, faculty, and some history of the campus's development and renovations.

Dates: 1973 July 12

George Emmett Wood, class of 1885, collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0071
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains materials from George Emmett Wood, class of 1885, including some of his coursework, grades, speeches given at the College, correspondence, and materials related to Wood’s Honorary Degree.

Dates: 1884-1958

George R. Cather scholarship letter

 Collection — Box: Multi 03
Identifier: MS-0076
Scope and Content Note

This collection contains a letter to the Orphans Court of Cecil County, Maryland recommending George R. Cather for placement as a student to Washington College. The letter is signed by seven individuals including Robert Cather. George R. appears in the 1854-1855 catalog’s list of students at Washington College. Due to two fires at the College his exact graduation date is unknown, but presumably 1858.

Dates: 1855

George W. Powell notebook and reminiscences

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0044
Scope and Content Note

This collection contains George W. Powell’s junior surveying class notebook taught by Professor J. S. William Jones. As well as correspondence with Dean of Men, Charles B. Clark regarding his time at Washington College and a reminiscence of faculty, the campus, and classes.

Dates: 1902; 1952-1954

George W. Woodfield, class of 1929, Pegasus negatives

 Collection — Box: Multi 05, Folder: 01
Identifier: MS-0118
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains fifty-one negatives taken by George W. Woodfield when he served as the photographic editor of the Pegasus during his senior year at Washington College. Many of the photographs are featured throughout the 1929 yearbook.

Dates: 1928-1929

Gorsuch family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0173
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains correspondence from brothers Lawrence and W. Carlton Gorsuch. Lawrence’s materials deal mostly with his time at Washington College, while Carlton’s are mostly from his time with the Justice Department. There are also receipts, teaching certificates, and a program for a Bonfire at Washington College.

Dates: 1901-1927

Grace Strickland Chaires, class of 1927, papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0165
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains the military records of Grace Strickland Chaires and items collected from her training for the United States Navy’s Women’s Reserves (WAVES) including items from the Naval Reserves Midshipman School, correspondence, certificates for her service, programs, pamphlets, and clippings. There is also her diploma from the University of Michigan.

Dates: 1942-1958

Harry V. Holloway, class of 1895, Washington College reminiscences

 Collection — Box: Multi 01
Identifier: MS-0078
Scope and Content Note This collection contains a signed typed reminiscence by Harry V. Holloway, class of 1895, recalling his time at Washington College. During this time the college admitted its first female student, May Matthews, Harry remembers her as a student of distinction and valued member of the dramatic troupe. He remembers the conditions of campus classrooms and dorms, members of faculty including lunch with President and Mrs. Reid, costs of his education, clubs and activities, the football team, and...
Dates: 1955 September 5

Henry E. Salloch woodcuts

 Collection — Box: Multi 09, Folder: 01
Identifier: MS-0178
Scope and Contents Note This collection includes fifteen woodblock prints by Henry Salloch. They were used as holiday cards by the couple and have handwritten notes on them. The scenes include Quaker Neck circa 1974; Touches, Burgundy (Saint Symphorien Church); San Gimignano, Tuscany (x2); Segovia, La Vara Cruz; Bleak Mesa, New Mexico; ...
Dates: 1950-1970s

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