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Robert Kirkwood documents from the collection of Helen and Paul Elm
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0777
Abstract
This collection features a letter, dated June 23, 1777, from Captain Robert Kirkwood of Newark, Delaware, to his father (Robert Kirkwood, Sr.) during the Continental Army’s New Jersey Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. The collection also contains military records related to officer appointments, muster rolls, subsistence rolls, and clothing supplies.
Dates:
1777, 1779-1780
Christopher Ward papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0107
Abstract
The Christopher Ward papers record the career of popular early 20th century Delaware author Christopher Ward (1868-1943). The papers comprise manuscript drafts, typescripts, poetry, correspondence, clippings, and scrapbooks, and reflect Ward's career as a professional author during the latter half of his life.
Dates:
1894-1966; Majority of material found within 1922-1941