Showing Collections: 1 - 5 of 5
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0675
Abstract
The Friends of Rockwood, Inc., supported the maintenance of the site, collections, and educational mission of the Rockwood Museum in Wilmington, Delaware, from 1976 to 2014. The Friends of Rockwood records comprise the organization’s general administrative records; officer and member files; board of directors’ minutes and correspondence; files pertaining to the Friends’ association with New Castle County, Delaware; records relating to properties and capital improvements at Rockwood;...
Dates:
1890-2017; Majority of material found within 1976-2014
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0568
Abstract
Begun in 1929 as an informal dinner-meeting of Abraham Lincoln admirers, the Lincoln Club of Delaware broadened its mission in the 1940s to "promote a better understanding of the ideals and achievements of Abraham Lincoln." The archive includes minutes, financial papers, publications, agenda, reports, invitations, programs, membership lists, clippings and other material related to the Club’s activities and to Abraham Lincoln. In addition, the collection contains material publicizing the...
Dates:
1944-2005; Majority of material found within 1970-2004
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0542
Abstract
The Milford New Century Club records document the history of the club from its founding in 1898 and demonstrate the intellectual, social, and civic commitment of club members.
Dates:
1900-2005
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0260
Abstract
The New Century Club of Newark, Delaware, records document the history, organization, and activities of this women's club, which began in 1893 as a reading club, but quickly developed into an organization dedicated to promoting civic responsibility and social service in the Newark community.
Dates:
1893-2011
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0522
Abstract
The International Association of Torch Clubs is a civic organization that was founded to facilitate the exchange of knowledge among professionals. The Torch Club of Delaware records include administrative documents, financial records, monthly meeting minutes, annual reports, correspondence and newspaper clippings documenting the social, intellectual, and financial changes in the club.
Dates:
1930-2012