Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786; Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805; Yorktown (Va.)--History--Siege, 1781; African American boys--Maryland--Talbot County; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome, 1863-1930
Black and white photograph of a 1921 color painting entitled "The News of Yorktown" by the renowned American historical painter Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, depicting Tench Tilghman announcing an American victory at the Battle of Yorktown to citizens...
World War, 1939-1945; Civil Defense; Air raid wardens
Booklet dating from January 1943 titled "A Handbook for Air Raid Wardens," which was one of a series of handbooks published by the United States Office of Civilian defense instructing civil defense workers in their duties. The handbook includes...
