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John F. Melvin account books

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0034
Scope and Content Note

This collection contains two account books kept by John F. Melvin regarding his business transactions including timber and agriculture. After John’s death in 1876 the accounts were continued by his family. There are many items inserted into the books including receipts, indentures, and a notice of John’s death.

Dates: 1832-1899
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

John Griffith Edwards self-portrait

 Collection — Folder: OS 01
Identifier: MS-0195
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains a self-portrait pencil sketch with a note.

Dates: 1918 January 22
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

John P. Stanley English II essay

 Collection — Box: Multi 05
Identifier: MS-0112
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains one essay written by John P. Stanley. This essay was the final examination for English II and was written on June 3, 1935. Topics include definitions and examples of "point of view", "climax", pentameter in poetry, and a discussion of Thomas Hardy's writing style.

Dates: 1935 June 03
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

John T. Dodd & Sons records

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0106
Scope and Content Note

This collection contains five ledgers covering the history of John T. Dodd & Sons Undertakers. The first ledger is for John T.’s carpenter business it shows various building jobs but also numerous requests for coffins including from slaveowners for their slaves. The later ledgers show how the business moving away from carpentry and more to undertaking with fewer building jobs entered and more entries regarding the detail on the types of coffins made.

Dates: 1845-1936
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

John Thomas Parker papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0040
Scope and Content Note This collection contains a report card, three letters, a photostat of his diploma from Washington College, and an image of the original college building. Two letters from President James Cain, from 1908, reference the 1856 report card for John T. Parker, its need for repair, and updating Parker's graduation information in the next course catalog. There is a 1913 letter and supplement from James A. Pearce, who attended at the same time as Parker, in his capacity as President of the Board of...
Dates: 1856-1913
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

Joseph Burchinal papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0006
Scope and Contents Note This collection contains Joseph Burchinal’s correspondence, course work, speeches and other materials during and after his education at Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland. Included in his correspondence are two letters that discuss the beginning of the Civil War and mention soldiers in Chestertown, the other is on stationary with an image of Uncle Sam kicking Jeff Davis. There are also letters to two of Washington College’s presidents and Dr. Montgomery Jones. In Burchinal’s course...
Dates: 1855-1863
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

Joseph R. Wickes letter

 Collection — Box: Multi 03
Identifier: MS-0067
Scope and Content Note

This collection contains a letter from Joseph R. Wickes to Miss Elizabeth Nicholson a teacher at a girl’s school in the home of Gen. Ringgold in Hagerstown, Maryland, dated January 26, 1829. The letter appears to concern legal matters particularly Miss Nicholson’s statement.

Dates: 1829 January 26
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

Joseph R. Wickes papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0066
Scope and Contents Note This collection contains the papers of Col. Joseph Wickes. Many of the papers are legal documents from his law practice while there are also various financial records. The collection has been organized alphabetically by subject. As Maryland was a slave state there are numerous documents dealing with the inventory, sale, and hire of enslaved African Americans. As well as legal dealings with free African Americans. There is a contemporary compiles Wickes family genealogy at the end of the...
Dates: 1672-1865
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

Julia E. Brice papers

 Collection — Box: Multi 09
Identifier: MS-0185
Scope and Contents Note

This collection contains a calling card, invitations to balls, and a Mt. Vernon Literary Society event. There is also a Philadelphia Public Ledger newspaper from March 25, 1836.

Dates: 1836-1889
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

Kent County Board of Education deeds and survey

 Collection — Box: Multi 01
Identifier: MS-0087
Scope and Content Note

This collection contains two deeds and a survey for plots of land in Millington purchased by the Board of Education of Kent County. In 1915 initiatives were made to build larger modern schools in Millington, Betterton, Kennedyville, and Rock Hall.

Dates: 1915-1919
Found in: Washington College Archives & Special Collections

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