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Chase family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0969

Scope and Contents

Photostatic copies of papers and letters to the Chase family of Maryland, particularly of Annapolis, spanning 1714-1855. Letters are to and from Reverend Richard Chase, Reverend Thomas Chase, Thomas Chase (1774-1826), Matilda Chase (d.1829), Judge Jeremiah Townley Chase (1748-1828), Judge Samuel Chase (1741-1811), and Ann Chase (1711-1852). There is also correspondence between Maryanne Caton, Robert G. Harper, and Miss Ann Chase and genealogical information on the Chase, Townley, and Townley-Chase families.

Dates

  • 1714-1855

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Biographical Note

Prominent Annapolis, Maryland family who were lawyers, land owners, and judges. Samuel Chase was justice of the U. S. Supreme Court.

Extent

1.0 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received from Diocesan House, through the kindness of Mrs. Tuten, for the Maryland Diocesan Archives.

Title
Guide to the Chase family papers
Status
Under Revision
Date
1979-07
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2019-09-19: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750