Voices of the Eastern Shore

The Voices of the Eastern Shore project is digitizing, transcribing, and annotating letters, manuscripts, ledgers and other archival materials related to the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia prior to 1900. The initial phase of the project focuses on the family of Littleton D. Teackle and Elizabeth Uphsur Teackle of Princess Anne, Maryland, and their extensive network of family, friends, and political and business connections. The original materials are located at the University of Virginia’s Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library and the Somerset County Historical Society. To accomplish our goals, we rely on volunteer transcribers and we hope you discover how fun and simple it is to help. In 2024, our official website will launch as a digital edition hosting these materials, more information to follow as that develops. The project gratefully acknowledges support from the Maryland Historical Trust and the Somerset County Historical Trust. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Dreanna Belden at dreanna.belden@unt.edu