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Archives of Georgetown, Delaware, businesses
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0480
Abstract
The Archives of Georgetown, Delaware, businesses is the gift of Milt Chaski, Jr., who acquired the material in one "odd lot" at an auction sale. The collection consists primarily of materials related to three prominent businesses that were active in Georgetown, Delaware, at the turn of and into the mid-twentieth century: J.W. Blizzard, Layton & Layton, and the Georgetown Gas Company.
Dates:
1893-1991; Majority of material found within 1919-1927
Warner Perry papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0613
Abstract
The Warner Perry papers include personal records related to Perry’s life and many hobbies. The major subjects of the collection are Perry’s magic documents, his personal papers, financial information, written works, invention designs, and family photographs.
Dates:
1900-1997; Majority of material found within 1940-1995