Archived Blog Posts:  February 2011


Date Posted: Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Come out to the Archives on Saturday, March 5, 10:30 a.m., for a program entitled “Glamour Girls:  The Portrayal of Women in World War II Propaganda Posters.” The United States and Great Britain had diverse ideas about what was glamorous and appropriate during wartime.  American images of women in propaganda posters were much more glamorous and […]


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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

  Today Delawareans were saddened with the news of the passing of former Governor Russell Peterson. Governor Peterson served from 1969-1973.  He is best known for being an environmentalist and the Coastal Zone Act, which protected Delaware’s  natural resources.   He also is known for changing Delaware’s government from a commission form of government to a […]


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Date Posted: Monday, February 21st, 2011

Today is President’s Day. It’s where we take a few minutes to remember the great leaders of our country. Have you ever wondered how many presidents have been to Delaware?  You’d probably be surprised.  Most Delawareans are well aware of more recent presidential visits like President Obama, President Clinton, and President Bush (both of them). […]


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Date Posted: Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Have you visited our Facebook page or our videos on YouTube? Our Facebook page is a great way to keep in touch with happenings at the Archives.  We post photo albums, events, and new acquisitions.     Why not give us the thumbs up and “like” our page? We have two series of videos on the State’s […]


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