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Ridgely papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1908

Abstract

This collection mainly concerns John Ridgely of Hampton (1851-1938), a gentleman farmer; Charles W. Humrichouse (d.1903), Baltimore sugar merchant; James Walker Humrichouse (1849-1927), medical doctor; and William Hawken, father-in-law of Charles W. Humrichouse. The materials in this collection include account ledgers, receipts and checks, and miscellaneous letters.

Dates

  • 1840-1919

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.

Extent

1.42 Linear Feet (1 flat box; 1 full Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of John Ridgely III, 1972.

Related Materials

MS 691, Ridgely account books, 1732-1884

MS 692, Ridgely papers, 1664-1882

MS 692.1, Ridgely papers, 1733-1817

MS 693, Ridgely-Pue papers, 1748-1932

MS 715, Helen West Stewart Ridgely papers, 1868-1919

MS 715.1, Helen West Stewart Ridgely family papers, 1840-1918

MS 716, Ridgely-Stewart papers, 1773-1921

MS 717, Ridgely-Dorsey papers, 1733-1885

MS 1127, Ridgely family papers, 1757-1949

MS 2891, Hoyt collection of Ridgely papers, 1716-1970

Scope and Contents

Box 1 contains 4 ledgers of Hampton Farm accounts, registers, and household expenses, dated 1854-1919. The materials in box 2 were from a satchel containing letters, receipts, accounts, etc. primarily involving William Hawkin, C. W. Humrichouse, and related families. Included are leather pouches with miscellaneous papers, diaries, clippings, and loose papers from the satchel filed into folders.

Title
Guide to the Ridgely papers
Status
Under Revision
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2020-01-04: 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