Wilmington Historical Society Digital Library

Wilmington Historical Society Digital Library

The Wilmington Historical Society Digital Library is the online database for the Wilmington Historical Society’s digitized materials. The WHS Digital Library preserves community history, supports research interests, and connects archival materials to broader audiences.

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Young Elizabeth Agnes Black in 1920

Young Elizabeth Agnes Black in 1920. Age is not noted

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Young Louie Black

Cabinet photo of a young Louie Black as a Jack on a sailing vessel in 1889

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Captain Louie and Wife Mary Photo

A photo of Captain Louie Black and his wife Mary Agnes Black posing with a wheel from Hermosa in front of 658 W. 7th Street in the late 1920's

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Louie Black Tugboat Photo

Stats on the Louie Black Tugboat that was named afte Captain Black, built in 1927

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Catalina Casino Grand Opening Invitation

An invite to Captain Black for the opening night of the Catalina Casino on May 29th, 1929.

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Hotel St. Catherine Brochure

A brochure for the Hotel St. Catherine on Santa Catalina Island with prices probably in the 1920's, with photos of what the hotel looked like from the…

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