These books may be found at your local public or school library. Similarly, the contact point for each entry in the site is the lenapedelaware history researcher who is the primary contact point. Aldous huxley once mused that the charm of history and its enigmatic lesson consist in the fact that, from age to age, nothing changes and. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the delaware county institute of science. Centennial celebration, june 9 and 10, 1897, by david murray html at items below if any are from related and broader terms. Biblion used books and rare finds located in historic lewes, delaware, offers a thoughtful collection of curated contemporary and antiquarian books, unique greeting cards and stationery items, literary gifts, and original artall in a warm, welcoming setting. This is a single part of what will be, by my classification, about 240 compact tribal histories contact to 1900. Learn more about delaware history and culture with this arcadia publishing book series. Lenape country is a sweeping narrative history of the multiethnic society of the delaware valley in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. It is for this reason that delawares nickname of choice is the first state. After swanendael, the natives, swedes, and finns avoided war by focusing on trade and forging strategic alliances in such events as the dutch conquest, the mercurius affair, the long swede. The first of the original states to ratify the federal constitution, delaware occupies a small niche in the bostonwashington, d.
New book celebrates delaware history state of delaware news. The lenape or delaware indians softcover, paperback edition appropriate for elementary grades. Like a good detective, the genealogist must search for the pieces of a familys past in those many sources such as books, documents, and manuscripts. Located on the second floor of the historic opera house at 308 delaware street, the shop will sell books on all subjects from each. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the delaware libraries digital collection. Local history books on delaware arcadia publishing. The delaware county historical society and delaware county historian norma lasley have worked together to collect photographs, selected to present a sampling of life in the past, from various organizations and individuals across the county. This is the official page for information on the new delaware county, indiana history book volume 2, due out in 2018. Historic photos of delaware captures more than a century of the evolution of this great state using an impressive collection of beautiful, rare photographs. This book is the first volume of a two volume set or the first 345 pages of a 58 total. A delaware nation chief, nemacolin played an important part in the blazing of. Of july 4 and delawares part in the declaration, by. Traditional lenape lands, the lenapehoking, was a large territory that encompassed the delaware valley of eastern pennsylvania and new jersey from the north bank lehigh river along the west bank delaware then south into delaware and the delaware bay.
Jun 29, 2014 lenape lifeways educational program, inc. The history of a family over many generations lies buried in different sources and places. All of our curriculumbased presentations are supported by certified teachers. Many other historical texts refer to this book for more information. From the publications of books about delaware history to the institution of two. Since 1993, the commission has sponsored delaware book fair and authors day. Before colonization, they were especially concentrated in the delaware river valley, for which the confederation was named. History of delaware county, and border wars of new york, by. Of july 4 and delawares part in the declaration, by john a. Historic photos of delaware by ellen rendle, hardcover.
This book covers the history of delaware from the earliest european settlers dutch, swedish and english up to the present 2006 cutoff. The lenapedelaware origin in modern history from algonquians of the east coast, recommended reading for all, with beautiful illustrations map showing the migration route of the delaware and munsee indians. The delaware heritage commission publishes books about delaware history, provides grants to individuals and groups, hosts special events, promotes the collection of oral histories and offers outreach services to organizations and individuals. Nov, 2012 originally broadcast by whyytv of wilmington, delaware, the 15 part series of history and government of delaware, has been digitized by the university of delaware library. There was only ever a page or two in my history books growing up, that were supposed to cover thousands of years of native american history. Read newspapers, journals, electronic books, and more without leaving your. When there were hundreds of pages dedicated to white people in the americas. Lenape lifeways also sells books about the lenape indians. It is for this reason that delaware s nickname of choice is the first state. Frontier and pioneer life new york state delaware county.
The new delaware county history book volume 2 home. Search for other newspapers on the real yellow pages. The subject of this book is somewhat prosaic, but john munroe a professor of history at the university of delaware makes the most of it. It is bordered by maryland w, s, and there is a short border with pennsylvania n. A student brought it with her to carlisle indian residential school and gave it to martha wheeler, one of her teachers, in 1880. All delaware facts collected in illustrated volumes. Like a good detective, the genealogist must search for the pieces of a familys past in those many sources. Their early inhabitants tended to identify more closely with the county than the colony or state.
New jersey e is across the delaware bay and delaware river. The lenape delaware origin in modern history from algonquians of the east coast, recommended reading for all, with beautiful illustrations map showing the migration route of the delaware and munsee indians. A guide to research at the delaware historical society. Books history of delaware county, indiana 1998 covering western delaware countycontact shawn for more info. The new delaware county history book volume 2 home facebook. Big library read connects readers around the world with the same book at the. It only provides a contact point for the person wanting to know more about the photograph or to make an attempt to obtain a copy. Of delawares three counties, new castle county is the smallest in the area, even though twothirds of delawares residents call it home. A comprehensive history of delaware and its people, published in 1888.
Many munsee settled in ontario, canada and in wisconsin and kansas. Delaware courts to remain open, but trials may be delayed. Home upcoming about articles buy sell music blog links email search site three books of local black history. Jan 17, 2020 a comprehensive history of delaware and its people, published in 1888. The new delaware county history book volume 2 december 2, 2017 starting wednesday december 6th, 2017. This lenni lenape delaware bag was made for a woman sometime before the removals of 1840. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for. I would love to find other descendants of this lenape chief, who was born 1715 in a village on the susquehanna river in pennsylvania and died 1767 on blennerhassett island, in the ohio river between the states of ohio and west virginia. Delaware history and delawareana in special collections. List of books and articles about delaware history online. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on delaware. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the. Florence hahn engagement book 1979 under construction.
Adventures in delaware politics, business and history postponed. He was the author of more than 70 articles and several books, including the university of delaware. Fast order delivery welcome to delaware county pa history. And, while the stories of segregation in alabama stain the pages of modern history books, many people in selma on saturday were moved.
The original people of new jersey, southeastern new york state, eastern pennsylvania kraft, herbert c. New and noteworthy delaware county history books and dvds this link is to let everyone know what new books and booklets that are out, dealing with delaware county history. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Does not show boundary lines of realproperty tracts. It all began with a simple idea based on a foundation of service. The civil war diary of amelia martin, fenwick island, delaware, 1861 by karen hesse, the discreet charm. The history of delaware as a political entity dates back to the early colonization of north america by europeanamerican settlers. The university of delaware library also holds a wealth of manuscript and archival resources in history. This is, of course, a very prominent date in delaware history, and in the history of the united states. New castle county, delaware images of america series by. It is made up of three counties established since 1638, before the time of william penn. The new delaware county history book volume 2, muncie. Collecting and preserving delaware materials for over 150 years, the society has a rich and varied collection of books, ephemera, newspapers, serials, maps.
If you would like to make people aware of any new books please let me know. The commission also serves as the state historical records advisory board for the purposes of. In addition to the holdings described in the delaware collection, special collections holds over two hundred collections of family and business papers which are especially strong for the philadelphia area. In 1915, brothers marvin, charles and louis jacobs took the first step toward realizing the american dream of their immigrant parents by establishing a modest popcorn and peanuts vending business in buffalo, n. Early church records of new castle county, delaware, volume 1. Delaware heritage commission the delaware heritage commission publishes books about delaware history, provides grants to individuals and groups, hosts special events, promotes the collection of oral histories and offers outreach services to organizations and individuals. Delaware, a confederation of algonquianspeaking north american indians who occupied the atlantic seaboard from cape henlopen, delaware, to western long island. Originally undertaken by the author as a bicentennial project in 1975. Delaware indians pennsylvania history ohio river native american history american revolution early american family history books to read ebooks what others are saying read peoples of the river valleys the odyssey of the delaware indians by amy c.
The collection includes the history, culture, domestic, business, and social aspects of delaware as documented in correspondence, manuscripts, legal documents, diaries, journals, account books and ledgers, maps, printed ephemera, family papers, business records, archival material, photographs and graphic materials, and miscellaneous items. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the delaware. Delaware, the first state, has always been a vibrant reflection of early american history. Map of the early settlements of delaware county, penna. The delaware historical society is the statewide, nonprofit organization that explores, preserves, shares, and promotes delaware history, heritage, and culture to strengthen our community. The bookshop in old new castle wednesday, apr 14, 2010. Jul 15, 2014 the lenape or delaware indians by herbert c. Similarly, the contact point for each entry in the site is the lenape delaware history researcher who is the primary contact point. Originally broadcast by whyytv of wilmington, delaware, the 15 part series of history and government of delaware, has been digitized by the university of delaware library.
Delaware county histories books history of delaware county, indiana 1998 covering western delaware countycontact shawn for more info. A newspaper and several cook books are included in the list for interested collectors. There are a number of books, pamphlets, and serial publications dealing with local jewish life and history in delaware. Aldous huxley once mused that the charm of history and its enigmatic lesson consist in the fact that, from age to age, nothing changes and yet everything is completely different. History history index history az delaware history united states delaware travel delaware delaware genealogy civil war delaware delaware indians delaware sports united states history united states us presidents usa 19th century usa 20th century founding of america colonial period the american west native americans slavery civil rights movement.
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