Subject Files--Saint Mary's County--Bicentennial Celebration--Calendar of Events ...

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St. Mary's County Historical Society, Leonardtown, MD

Name/Title

Subject Files--Saint Mary's County--Bicentennial Celebration--Calendar of Events ...

Entry/Object ID

1985.002.0160

Scope and Content

1 folder ; 11 3/4" x 9" Cover of Mr. Beitzell's book: "Calendar of events : St. Mary's County in the American Revolution" published by the St. Mary's County Bicentennial Commission in 1975. The cover is shiny white paper with crossed American flags in color in the center. The front flap has a blurb about the book and the back flap has one about the author. The back has a large American Revolution bicentennial logo in the center. March 4, 1975 letter from Mr. Beitzell to Mrs. Clinton Sisson urging her Daughters of the American Revolution chapter to undertake the research for a study of the Battle of Brooklyn Undated list of expenses in connection with the book May 5, 1975 Agenda for the meeting of the Bicentennial Commission with notes on financing the book Estimate from Kirby Lithography for the book--$6640 for 2000 hardbacks Small sheet in Mr. Beitzell's handwriting, "Cost of printing St. Mary's Co. in the American Rev. $6839.20" July 1, 1975 Letter from Fred Tilp to Mr. Beitzell asking to borrow part of the book July 3, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise showing the gravestone of George Dent, a soldier in 2 wars July 3, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book July 10, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book July 17, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book July 24, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book July 31, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book August 7, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book Press release from the Bicentennial Commission announcing the book Synopsis of the book August 14, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book August 21, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book August 28, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book September 4, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book September 10, 1975 Copyright form for the book filed Clipping from the Enterprise of September 11, 1975 excerpting the book September 12, 1975 Letter from Jack Spalding to Mr. Beitzell re the Newtown area September 12, 1975 Letter from W.B. Kerkam to Mr. Beitzell thanking him for a copy of the book September 14, 1975 Letter from Betty Rigoli of the Chesapeake Bay magazine asking for a review copy of the book and the submission of other articles September 17, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book September 25, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book October 1, 1975 Clipping from the St. Mary's Guardian announcing publication of the book October 2, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book Clipping from the Enterprise announcing publication of the book Review of the book by Richard Polk October 3, 1975 Letter from Chesapeake Bay magazine to Mr. Beitzell thanking him for his book and offering $30 for each article he sends October 9, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book October 16, 1975 Clipping from the Beacon showing Mr. Beitzell autographing the book October 15, 1975 Letter from Enoch Pratt Free Library thanking Mr. Beitzell for a copy of his book October 16, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book October 20, 1975 Letter from Louise Gore to Mr. Joy extolling the book October 22, 1975 Letter from a worker at the Maryland Bicentennial Commission thanking Mr. Beitzell for his book October 22 and 29, 1975 Clippings from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War October 23, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book Clipping from ?? of October 2?, 1975 showing Mr. Beitzell receiving a medal of honor from the Daughters of the American Revolution for his book October 24, 1975 Letter from the Regional Director of the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration congratulating Mr. Beitzell on his book October 24, 1975 Letter from Hutch at the Maryland Bicentennial Commission thanking Mr. Beitzell for his book October 29, 1975 Memo from Rubye Beaman asking for more copies for Henry Fowler October 30, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book November 5 and 12, 1975 Clipping from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War November 6, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book November 1, 1975 Letter from Lester Schlup to Mr. Beitzell congratulating him on the Daughters of the American Revolution medal November 12, 1975 Letter from William Brown to Mr. Joy extolling the book November 13, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book November 19 and 24, 1975 Clippings from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War November 19, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book November 26, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book December 4, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book December 3 and 10, 1975 Clippings from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War December 11, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book December 17 and 22, 1975 Clippings from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War December 18, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book December 18, 1975 Letter from Maryland Historical Trust to Mr. Beitzell thanking him for his book December 24, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book December 31, 1975 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book January 7 and 14, 1976 Clipping from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War January 8, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book January 15, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book January 21 and 28, 1976 Clippings from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War January 22, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book January 29, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book January? review of the book in Maryland Historical magazine February 5, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book February 5 and 11, 1976 Clippings from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War February 12, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book February 19, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book and a special part on Washington's birthday February 25 and March 6, 1976 Clippings from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War February 26, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book March 4, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book March 10 and 17, 1976 Clippings from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War March 11, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book March 18, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book March 24 and April 1, 1976 Clippings from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War March 25, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book April 1, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book April 7, 1976 Clippings from the Beacon listing St. Mary's people who served in the Revolutionary War April 8, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book Letter of April 12, 1976 from Mr. Beitzell to the editor of the Maryland Continental asking for mention of the book and the cookbook in the newsletter April 15, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book April 22, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise of excerpting the book April 29, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book Letter of May 5, 1976 from the Virginia State Library thanking Mr. Beitzell for his book May 6, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book May 13, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book May 20, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book May 27, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book June 3, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book June 10, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book June 17, 1976 Clipping from the Enterprise excerpting the book Undated clipping from the Enterprise of final excerpt from the book July 29, 1976 Letter from Georgetown University Librarian thanking Mr. Beitzell for his excellent book March 1977 to June 1981 examples of the book order list maintained by Mr. Beitzell. He indicated he had 2000 copies to sell. April 29, 1977-July 24, 1984 running list of books sold and money received with 187 books sold by the end of the record May-September 1977 list of establishments in which the books were placed on consignment May 19, 1977 example of a book order June 9, 1977 example of a book order June 29, 1977 example of a book order July 14, 1977 Copy of the contract between Mr. Beitzell and the St. Mary's County Commissioners in which the county gives the remaining books to Mr. Beitzell and he continues to sell them and to give the county $2.50 for each book sold up to $2000, after which all revenues are Beitzell's to keep July 29, 1977 Receipt for 24 Calendar ... books given to Mr. Beitzell August 17, 1977 example of a book order August 25, 1977 example of a book order September 17, 1977 example of a book order November 18, 1977 example of a problem with a book order December 12, 1977 example of a book order December 31, 1977 letter of reckoning with the county on 60 books sold since the contract was signed January 2, 1978 letter of reckoning for an additional 7 books sold February 28, 1978 example of a book order April 19, 1978 example of a book order Note of thanks from the Genealogical Society of Utah for permission to film the Calendar ... April 21, 1978 example of a book order May 22, 1978 example of a book order June 14, 1978 transmittal of the copyright for the book July 1, 1978 letter of reckoning with the county for the sale of 23 copies of the book July 2, 1979 letter of reckoning with the county for the sale of 15 copies of the book January 5, 1980 letter of reckoning with the county for the sale of 12 copies of the book July 15, 1980 letter of reckoning with the county for the sale of 8 copies of the book and Beitzell's notice that the contract has been fulfilled February 12, 1980 example of a book order

Collection

Edwin Warfield Beitzell Collection

Archive Details

Primary Language

English

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

1975 - 1976

Location

Container

Edwin Beitzell Collection, Box 2A

Shelf

Rack 09, Shelf 1

Rack

Rack 09

Wall

North wall

Room

Archives 2

Building

Tudor Hall

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Beitzell, Edwin Warfield (1905-1984)

Person or Organization

Tilp, Frederick

Person or Organization

Gore, Louise

Person or Organization

Joy, Marvin C.