District of Columbia (State / Territory) (Geographic Keyword)
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The Upper Ashley River region of South Carolina is characterized by cypress swamps that form a relatively straight, narrow river that flows unimpeded to Charleston. This landscape provided the ideal location for early estates of the planter elite in the eighteenth century. These Carolinians developed the rice and indigo plantation culture of the Lowcountry. The region became the crossroads of many historical events including the development of rice cultivation, Native American trade and...
Melvina Massey: Fargo's Most Famous Madam (2016)
In my work as a professor and public historian, research material often unfolds from teaching. In my Spring 2013 Introduction to Museum Studies class at North Dakota State University, students conducting primary source research on early Fargo discovered a will and probate records for Melvina Massey. The records show that she was an African American and ran a brothel in Fargo for more than 20 years. The course concluded with an exhibit, "Taboo: Fargo-Moorhead, An Unmentioned History," and one of...
Members of the Community: Animal Sculptures as Kin (2023)
This is an abstract from the "Multispecies Frameworks in Archaeological Interpretation: Human-Nonhuman Interactions in the Past, Part II" session, at the 88th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology. Archaeological evidence at the Fort Center archaeological site in south Florida indicates that rooftop statuary depicting animals were treated as members of the community. This evidence is found in the watery interment of these sculptures alongside human community members over...
Memoranda and Letters Between the US Army Electronics Research and Development Command, US Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command, Building Technology Inc. and the Envirosphere Company, Historic Properties Report (1983)
US Army memoranda and letters between Army personal, Building Technologies Inc. and Envirosphere Company members concerning the Historic Properties report for Harry Diamond Laboratories and the Ballast House.
Memoranda from U.S. Army Electronics Research and Development Command and U.S. Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command, Ballast House (1981)
Memoranda of record between Stanley H. Fried, Chief of the Real Estate Branch for the Engineer Division and F.W. Thomas, Director of the Installations & Services Directorate in regards to how the Ballast House will be torn down. A response from F.W. Thomas is included.
Memorandum for All Employees at the US Army Research Laboratory, HEARTS Program (1994)
Memorandum for all employees outlining the HEARTS Program training program that is in regards to a partnership with the Saturn Corporation. The memorandum outlines an interview process for 18 trainers, what the criteria is expected for the trainer applications, and what the Train-the-Trainer program entails.
Memorandum for Record for Delta Training Exercise Program at Blossom Point (1995)
Memorandum for Record in reference to the Delta Training Exercise program at Blossom Point. The memorandum documents the program requirements for the Delta program and recommends land use justification and determination.
Memorandum for Record from Environmenta/Energy Branch, Visit to the Ballast House (1984)
A memorandum for record of the meeting conducted on 23 October 1984 with Harry Diamond Laboratories, a member from HQ, AMC, and a new member of the National Council of Historic Properties about the Ballast House. Included are recommendations to move forward with the Ballast House, and who the interested parties are to conduct operations on the Ballast House.
Memorandum for Record from ERADCOM, Ballast House Meeting Minutes (1984)
A memorandum for record for the Ballast House June 27, 1984 meeting minutes between the Maryland Historical Trust, Harry Diamond Laboratories, and the Electronics Research and Development Command (ERADCOM) regarding cliff stabilization and new Memorandum of Agreement.
Memorandum for Record from John Ganz, Ballast House (1984)
A memorandum of record for the conversations between John Ganz and members of the Maryland Historical Trust. The memorandum records the renegotiation's of the stipulations created for the Ballast House in the 1979 Memorandum of Agreement, what stipulations have been met, and what cannot be met due to budgetary issues.
Memorandum for Record from John Ganz, Meeting on Ballast House (1984)
Memorandum for record about the 27 June 1984 meeting and a report of the members involved.
Memorandum for Record from the Chief of the Environmental/Energy Conservation Branch, Ballast House Meeting (1984)
Memorandum for Record of what was discussed in regards to the Ballast House from the meeting of 27 June 1984. Discussions at the meeting pertained to recommendations concerning the Ballast House and what actions are needed to be taken. List of attendees is attached.
Memorandum for the Review of the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Environmental Assessment of the Blossom Point Field Test Facility (1995)
A memorandum for distribution regarding review of the Consumer Product Safety Commission Environmental Assessment at Blossom Point Field Test Facility. Included are the appendices A-C of the aforementioned assessment.
Memorandum for the Review of the HEARTS Preliminary Draft Environmental Assessment (1994)
Memorandum requesting review and comments of the draft HEARTS environmental assessment at the Adelphi Laboratory Center.
Memorandum from Adelphi Laboratory Center to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, Environmental Assessment (1991)
A memorandum for the Commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District in reference to a telephone conversation on 3 May 1991. Enclosed with the memorandum is the Environmental Assessment and related documents for the marketing/disposal of the Blossom Point Farmhouse.
Memorandum from Col James E. Hays to Edward T. Watling, With Reply, Relocation of Historic Ballast House, Harry Diamond Laboratories, MD (1980)
Various memorandums referencing a project reconsideration on the future of the Ballast House and a reply from William W. Pearce, Chief, Facilities Branch Engineer Division.
Memorandum from Col. James E. Hays to Edward T. Watling, Relocation of Historic Ballast House, Harry Diamond Laboratories, MD (1980)
Multiple letters regarding the relocation of the Historic Ballast House at the Harry Diamond Laboratories. The letters Include responses from the Office of Chief of Engineers, along with an annotated copy.
Memorandum from FONCON to CEHSC-FN and letter from the Office of Preservation Services, Blossom Point Farm Relocation (1991)
A memorandum for CEHSC-FN in reference to a proposal for use of legacy funds in cooperative effort to move the Blossom Point Farmhouse. Also included is a partial response from the Administrator from Archaeological Services, Office of Preservation.
Memorandum from Gary P. George to F.W. Thomas, Relocation of Historic Ballast House, Harry Diamond Laboratories, Adelphi, MD (1980)
The memorandums of record is a correspondence between Gary P. George, Acting Director of Installations & Services Directorate and F.W. Thomas, Director of Installations & Services Directorate in regards to the dismantling of the Ballast House and a possible contact for the action.
Memorandum from Harry Diamond Laboratories to US Army DARCOM Installations and Services Activity, Ballast House Protection (1978)
The Harry Diamond Lab (HDL) Environmental Coordinator is planning to authorize, during FY79, a partial archeological and historical survey of the Blossom Point, Maryland site to more clearly identify the historical significance of the old house. Additional memoranda and Request for Preparation forms are included.
Memorandum from Harry Diamond Laboratories to US Army Research Laboratories, Blossom Point (1989)
Memorandum from the Harry Diamond Laboratories to the US Army Research Laboratories in regards to the Ballast House at Blossom Point, Maryland. The Memorandum is attached with Fax from Paul McGuff of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District with information concerning the 1 August 1989 meeting.
Memorandum from Headquarters, U.S. Army Adelphi Laboratory Center to U.S. Army Laboratory Command, Review of Memorandum of Agreement (1990)
Memorandum in response to the review of the Memorandum of Agreement for the Blossom Point Farmhouse.
Memorandum from National Park Service to Mr. Rodney Metzger, Historic Structures Inventory (1983)
A short memorandum from Robie S. Lange from the National Park Service, Washington, DC, to Rodney Metzger concerning work done for the Department of Army Materiel Development & Readiness Command (DARCOM) Historic Structure Inventory.
Memorandum from the Adelphi Laboratory Center to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District (1991)
Memorandum from the Adelphi Laboratory Center to the US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District regarding a request for design services at the Blossom Point Farm House.
Memorandum from the Adelphi Laboratory Center to the U.S. Army Materiel Command, Marketing/Disposal Blossom Point Farmhouse (1991)
A memorandum for the U.S. Army Materiel Command requesting marketing and disposal report for the Blossom Point Farmhouse.