Introduction

Delaware nicknamed the "First State" was admitted to the union on December 7, 1787. The state obtained it's name from explorer Samuel Argall who named it after Thomas West, Lord De La Warr. The state's capital is Dover.

This guide compiles links to digital materials related to Delaware such as books, government documents, manuscripts, maps, motion pictures, photographs, sheet music, and sound recordings that are available throughout the Library of Congress website. In addition, it provides links to external websites focusing on Delaware and a bibliography containing selected works for both general and younger readers.

Carol M. Highsmith, photographer. The Route 9 Library and Innovation Center in New Castle, Delaware, defines itself as "a community learning and resource hub". July 14, 2018. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

H.H. Bailey & Co, George W Lewis, and John C Harkness. Wilmington, Del. 1874. Library of Congress Geography and Map Division.

Carol M. Highsmith, photographer. The "Needle's Eye" folly at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, an American estate and museum in Winterthur, Delaware ... July 9, 2018. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

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Introduction

Carol M. Highsmith, photographer. The Route 9 Library and Innovation Center in New Castle, Delaware, defines itself as "a community learning and resource hub". July 14, 2018. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

H.H. Bailey & Co, George W Lewis, and John C Harkness. Wilmington, Del. 1874. Library of Congress Geography and Map Division.

Carol M. Highsmith, photographer. The "Needle's Eye" folly at the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, an American estate and museum in Winterthur, Delaware ... July 9, 2018. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.