Month: January 2014

I often have the opportunity to investigate rich, deep, and varied narratives about the past in unfamiliar towns and communities.  The distinctive heritage of these places, along with the complex forces that connect communities and families to their roots, is something I enjoy digging up during my research. One unconventional technique I have honed over my decades of…

The Wilmington Library, established in 1788, has been collecting Delaware materials for centuries, and the reference department has many useful resources.  But one gem that should not be overlooked is the “Delaware Index,” a unique pre-computer age catalog of 3 x 5 cards and vertical files with materials from 1922 to 1977. For the better part…