In the 1950s, Delaware was one of 17 states that required public schools to separate students by race. This system created deep and measurable inequalities between white and Black students. White schools received more funding, had better facilities, and offered stronger academic programs. In contrast, Black schools often faced neglect, overcrowding, outdated textbooks, and limited […]
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 […]
The Accessions Committee met on October 21, 2025, 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: Private Sound Recordings, Ruth A. Piper […]
Most people try to avoid thinking about death, but for some, it becomes their life’s work. Funeral directors and morticians spend their lives surrounded by death, while also offering comfort to the living. Throughout history, funeral directors have played vital roles in their communities, both in Delaware and across the nation. However, the history of […]
A Shortage Sparks an Unlikely Opportunity During World War II, the New Castle County Workhouse was experiencing a prison guard staffing shortage. Men had left guard positions to go to war or take better-paying positions created during the war effort. On January 2, 1943, the warden of the New Castle County Workhouse, Elwood H. Wilson, […]
The Delaware Public Archives would like to announce that a collection of artwork, books, papers, and photographs from the Bayard Family was recently processed and is now available for public research use. The Bayards are a family from New Castle County, Delaware, with a rich history in the state. Many family members have had successful […]
The Accessions Committee met on August 11, 2025, 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: Existing collections expanded: Books added to […]
The Accessions Committee met on June 2, 2025, 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: Existing collections expanded: Books added to […]
Once known as Lewis’ Cross-Roads and later Grog Town, Kenton got its official name in 1806 thanks to local residents’ petition.
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