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PHOTO. Photograph Collections

 Classification
Identifier: PHOTO
MCHC has a variety of different photograph collections. Browse the collections broken down by type from the list on the right of the screen.

Found in 101 Collections and/or Records:

Harold Williams collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1982.3
Abstract

The Harold Williams Collection consists of 11 boxes of 624 photographs, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, dating from ca 1950 to 1972. The photographs were donated to Williams from various sources for use in his newspaper column “I Remember.” Subjects include views of Baltimore, portraiture, the Baltimore Fire of 1904, C&O Canal, Lyric Theatre, Southern Hotel, J.F. Weissner & Sons Brewing Company, Lake Roland Dam, and more.

Dates: circa 1950-1972

Harris-Brent photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0096
Abstract

This collection contains portraits of the Lloyd, Tilghman, and Lurman family members, as well as group photographs at events.

Dates: 1888-1955

Harry E. Elgert photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0150
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs of Harry and Sophia Elgert family members, circa 1901-1925.

Dates: 1901-1925

Harry Sythe Cummings photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0240
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of Harry Sythe Cummings, the first Black Baltimore City Councilman. Also included are portraits of his family members.

Dates: 1890-1910

Henry Keidel photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0117
Abstract

This collection contains portraits of Henry Keidel as well as group photographs of his staff at Henry Keidel and Company.

Dates: 1908-1942

Howard-Gilmor photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0095
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of the Howard family home, "Sherwood," in Riderwood, Maryland. Also included are portraits of Katherine Hand Browne Howard, first wife of Benjamin Chew Howard. The dates of the collection span 1890-1905.

Dates: 1890-1908

Hughes Studio photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0030
Abstract Photographs by the Hughes Company consist of an extensive professional documentation of many aspects of life in Baltimore city and County, St. Mary's County and Annapolis, Maryland, including street scenes, buildings, shipping, industry, businesses, recreational and sports facilities, public buildings, residences, churches, schools, monuments, and transportation. Other topics include advertising, display windows, posters, women, African Americans, slaves, railroads, buses, automobiles,...
Dates: 1940-1956

James Lewis photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0224
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of the Lewis family of Baltimore, circa 1890-1925. Images include East Baltimore neighborhoods, portraits and group portraits, and baseball teams, as well as rural and city views.

Dates: 1890-1925

Jay family photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0257
Abstract

This collection contains nine photographs related to the Jay family of Maryland.

Dates: 1850-1885

John Dubas photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1977.20
Abstract

The John Dubas Collection consists of 24 boxes of photographs and manuscript materials related to Baltimore photographer John Dubas, including more than 3600 photographic prints, film negatives and glass negatives taken by Dubas between 1900 and 1971, as well as correspondence, ledger books, and log books. There are also newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1900-1977