No Author. “Out of the Crab’s Claw.” Rural Cooperatives. March/ April 1998: Vol. 65, Issue 2, page 18. Academic Search Premier. EBSCOhost. UMBC Lib., Baltimore, MD. April 2008.

The article discusses the achievements of the women’s Co-Op and how it “saved” Smith Island economically. The article explains what adaptations were made in order to meet heath and safety standards set by the state.

Evitts, Elizabeth. “Smith Island, MD.” AmericanProfile.com. 17 June 2001. www.americanprofile.com/smithisland

The article offers a description of the island and its culture (social and economic factors). The article makes Smith Island appealing to the reader that might want to visit.

Graham-Jones, Pierce. “Living on the Brink.” US News and World Report. 16 August 2004: Vol. 137, Issue 5, page 70-73. Academic Search Premier. EBSCOhost. UMBC Lib., Baltimore, MD. April 2008.

The article discusses the erosion of the physical island and the island way of life. The article claims that Smith Island is “out of time.”

Horton, Tom. An Island Out of Time. Vintage Books. New York. 1997.

In his book, Tom Horton describes his experiences on Smith Island. The book is broken down into chapters describing, in great detail the geography, occupations, lifestyle, politics and social boundaries of the island. I have already read the majority of the book and have taken notes. I believe this will be one of my most valuable sources.

Kulman, Linda. “Living by the Law of the Bay.” US News and World Report. 15 July, 1996: Vol. 121 Issue 3, p77Search Premier. EBSCOhost. UMBC Lib., Baltimore, MD. April 2008.

The article discussed how environmental laws and heath code restrictions are infringing on the islanders traditional way of life.

Simmons, Melody. “Island’s Past and Future, in a Layer Cake.” New York Times. 31 March 2008: Section A, page 17. LexisNexis Academic. LexisNexis. UMBC Lib., Baltimore MD. April 2008.

The article discusses the community on Smith Island. It also begins to discuss economic pressures and population concerns.

There was also a video about Smith Island that was viewed in one of my classes. I intend to retrieve its title (and then, hopefully the video).