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Private Photograph Collections, George R. Lynam Jr. Collection, Photographs

This series, primarily created by George R. Lynam Jr., consists of photographs and two postcards [...]

Small Manuscript Collections, Neal Joseph Boyle Collection

Neal Joseph Boyle (1924 – 2020) was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, to Neal Patrick and [...]

Small Manuscript Collections, Leitner Family Records, Photographs

Fredonia (Fidonia) H. Leitner was born on August 8, 1876, in Brunswick, Georgia. Born as [...]

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Delaware’s Fight for School Desegregation: Part 1

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 In contrast, Black schools often faced neglect, overcrowding, outdated textbooks, and limited […]


Riding North: Captain Isaac Carty and the Delaware Militia

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 […]






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