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The Archives’ Accessions Committee met on July 21, 2026, to assess 16 donations received during the third quarter of 2026. From the newly accessioned records, additions were made to several existing collections, including the robin brown Collection, Private Accounts and Business Records, the Davis Family Collection, the Richard H. Bailey Collection, and The Whale. Seven […]
One of the most rewarding aspects of archival work is uncovering unexpected connections between Delaware’s history and nationally significant events. While processing the James E. Marvil Collection, Archives staff discovered a series of color slides documenting U.S. Navy operations during the Vietnam War, including images of a young Lieutenant (junior grade) John Kerry while serving […]
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