“This is a Newspaper account back in the early 50’s. My Uncle gave me this when I was a Kid. Frank “Shad” Link was a relative who was quite a personality. He at one time wrestled at the White House for Teddy Roosevelt . His son was killed at St.Mary’s in a snow sled accident saving the life of George Herman Ruth . Have all this information in newspaper files . He mainly hung around Essex at was at my Grandmom’s home on Delaware Ave. Heard many a story about him from my Aunts and Uncle’s.” — Bobby from Essex
Source – 1950’s newspaper clipping
Contributor – Bobby from Essex
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These photos and clippings come from the Heritage Society Baumgartner Archives and other sources, scanned by member Rita Gaunt with additional research and photos by archivist Scott Huffines.
This print archive captures a historical snapshot of life in Essex and Middle River, Maryland. The archive contains nearly 300 categorical binders documenting our community activities with articles, pamphlets, and photographs from 1969 through the 1980s. The Heritage Society has been scanning the collection to our website to share with our extended community.
As we continue to build new collections, we are seeking new materials such as photographs and ephemera that pertain to the community and business history of Essex and Middle River. Please contact essexmuseum@gmail.com if you have historical memories or items to donate or would like to become a member.
Read more about the Heritage Society Baumgartner Archives.