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During the Revolutionary War, the Delaware Militia played a vital role in defending the state, but their responsibilities went far beyond service on the battlefield. Many officers shouldered the burden of logistics and administration in addition to leading their troops. One such officer documented in our collections is Captain Isaac Carty of Kent County, who […]
The Accessions Committee met on January 20, 2026, to review all proposed accessions received since the last quarterly meeting. All accepted donations have been pre-processed and assigned to archivists for further processing. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at the latest additions to our holdings. New Collections Created: Indian River School District, Georgetown High […]
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