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MAN. Manuscript Collections

 Classification
Identifier: MAN

Found in 600 Collections and/or Records:

Acosta, Moulton, and Ridgely families papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS 3120
Abstract

Contains correspondence, legal documents, and financial records of the Acosta, Moulton, and Ridgely families, as well as many other associated Maryland families.

Dates: 1634-1979; Majority of material found in 1760-1850

Adalbert J. Volck manuscript collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0867
Abstract

This collection consists of manuscript items, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and published material related to Adalbert J. Volck (1828-1912),a Baltimore dentist, artist, cartoonist, sculptor, and silversmith. Also contains 7 of Volck’s sketchbooks.

Dates: 1878-1948

Addison family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0003
Abstract This collection consists of correspondence, wills, legal papers, deeds, land papers, land patents, and plats relating to the Addison family of colonial Maryland. Colonel John Addison came to Maryland from England in 1674, and began acquiring property in the area that would eventually become known as Oxon Hill, Prince George’s County. Of note are land grants to Robert Groseman signed by Charles Calvert and correspondence pertaining to Reverend Henry Addison (1717-1789), Henry Addison Callis,...
Dates: 1663-1906

Albert Zimmerman manuscript collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3171
Abstract

This collection contains papers related to Albert Zimmerman’s travels around the world to see the sights and investigate trade possibilities in the hardware manufacturing industry. This includes a travel diary and letters sent to his family in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dates: circa 1912-1920

Alexander Hamilton papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1301
Abstract

This collection consists of materials relating to Alexander Hamilton’s (d. 1799) work in the tobacco trade between Maryland and Glasgow, Scotland.

Dates: 1760-1800

Alfred J. O'Ferrall, Sr. collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1575
Abstract

This collection contains the personal and business letters and records of various members of the Moale family, 1762-1888.

Dates: 1762-1888

Alger Hiss collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2504
Abstract

This collection contains mainly court proceedings, government publications, and correspondence related to Alger Hiss (1904-1996), who was publicly accused of belonging to the Communist Party and of participating in Soviet espionage activities.

Dates: 1934-1979

Alice W. Hood collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1318
Abstract

This collection consists of the biographical and genealogical material concerning the Hood family of Maryland. Also included are the personal letters of Alice Watkins Hood, as well as business records and correspondence of her father, John Mifflin Hood, president of the Western Maryland Railroad Company.

Dates: 1873-1951

Allen Bowie Davis papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0285
Abstract

This collection contains miscellaneous papers relating to the Wilkins, Glenn, and Davis families. Included are family letters and correspondence, genealogical notes, deeds, journals and diaries. One diary of note is that of Mrs. Mary Wilkins Davis.

Dates: 1723-1945

Almshouse medical records

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2474
Abstract

This collection consists of the case notes of Dr. James H. Miller (1788-1853), attending physician of the Baltimore Almshouse from 1833-1837.

Dates: 1833-1837