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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

Delaware Democrat Publishing Co. receipt

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0098-F0141
Abstract

One autograph receipt issued by the Delaware Democrat Publishing Company to Mrs. Alva Williams, administratrix of F. E. Williams, for an 18 sheet sale bill advertisement on May 1, 1899.

Dates: 1899 May 1

W. E. Waples receipt

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0098-F0140
Abstract

One autograph receipt from Georgetown, Delaware, horseshoer and blacksmith W. E. Waples to Joseph B. Waples for shoeing several horses and repairing a wagon on January 12, 1910.

Dates: 1910 January 12