Ruth-De Coursey family photograph collection
Abstract
This collection consists of photographs relating to the Ruths, Nelsons, De Courseys, Phipps and other families, circa 1850‑1940.
Dates
- 1850-1940
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
1.83 Linear Feet (1 full Hollinger box; 1 flat Oversize box)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Arthur Sherwood, 16 November 1971.
Scope and Contents
The Ruth and De Coursey Families Photograph Collection consists of photographs relating to the Ruths, Nelsons, De Courseys, Phipps and other families, circa 1850‑1940. Includes identified portraits and images of the house, Homeland, in Baltimore, and group photographs of Johns Hopkins students in 1905, including a young men’s mandolin and guitar orchestra. Materials include cabinet photographs, cartes de visites, and photographic prints.
There are several diplomas and Red Cross certificates, including a Johns Hopkins University diploma for Thomas De Coursey Ruth.
PP181.59 was transferred to Cased Photograph Collection: CSPH 566
- Title
- Guide to the Ruth-De Coursey family photograph collection
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Damon Talbot
- Date
- 2014-09
- 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
- 2020-02-10: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.
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