MAN. Manuscript Collections

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This collection contains copies made by Joseph Baker Legg of articles from publications concerning Waverly, Fell's Point, Old Town, Highlandtown, Mount Washington, Walbrook, Hampden, and other Baltimore localities. Also included is a scrapbook of photographs, as well as a volume of poetry and essays.

Abstract Papers of family of Joseph Despeaux, French refugee from Haitian rebellion 1792. Family settled in Baltimore, and ran shipyard; most papers in French. Later names appearing: Frances Ann Despeaux, james Etchberger, (son-in-law?), Peter, Mary Ann, and Sarah B. Gerahty. Mostly business papers, some personal correspondence include. Contents: fire, life, vessel insurance, bills for ship repairs, shipyard work, misc. bills and receipts, letters from Haiti, France, U. S., notices of sale of French...

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This collection contains primary source material collected by Joseph L. Hughes to further his interest in the study of Harford County history, many of which were the basis for talks given by Hughes on occasion, and for articles appearing in various local newspapers.

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This collection contains the personal and professional papers of Joseph Nathan Ulman, a lawyer and judge of the Supereme Bench of Baltimore. He was a champion of reform causes, an advisor for criminal justice, and author.

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This collection is comprised of three scrapbooks of newsclippings compiled by Doctor Joshua I. Cohen. These scrapbooks cover the entirety of the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865.

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This collection consists of two volumes kept by Joshua Jessop (1806-1869) who owned and/or operated a dye works in Baltimore County, Maryland.

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Contains correspondence and records related to Joshua Theodore Fritz and his time as a field clerk and translator with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.

Abstract This collection contains correspondence, speeches, and documents highlighting the Congressional and Judicial careers of Judge William Purington Cole, Jr. (1889-1957). Topics include the restoration of the North Point Battle Field, 1942; the construction of and funding for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, 1933-1935; the acquisition of Federal funds for the National Cemetery in Baltimore, 1936; and various public works projects, 1928-1942. Famous people with whom Judge Cole was associated include:...

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The collection contains documents relating to Katherine and Calvin Chin’s involvement in the Asian American community in Maryland. Materials highlight their work to strengthen business relations between Maryland and Asian countries, especially China, as well as educate Marylanders about Asian culture.

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This collection contains the correspondence, notes, and essays of Dr. George C. Keidel, largely concerning MD imprints and newspapers, 1912-41.