West front, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., 1912
Dates
- 1912
Conditions Governing Access
The nitrate negatives are restricted to the public. The remainder of the collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 half Hollinger box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 238 glass plate and nitrate negatives made 1906-1916, with 146 modern prints which are housed in 1 box. The photographs were made by William M. Carter, with subjects including Baltimore scenes, including businesses, churches, fires, harbor, houses, parks, neighborhoods (Fells Point, Waverly, and others), railroads, schools, streets, and waterways. There are scenes of the Carter family, friends and pets, and general domestic scenes, as well as family celebrations including weddings and anniversaries.
Other subjects include holidays (July 4, Christmas), Baltimore parades and festivals including the 1906 Homecoming, the 1912 Democratic Convention, and the Star-Spangled Banner Centennial. There are scenes of Baltimore County, Towson, Ellicott City, Pikesville, and Harford County.
Creator
- From the Collection: Carter, William M., 1880- ca. 1917 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org