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Jones record books

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0517

Abstract

This collection contains the journals kept by Judge Thomas Jones of Patapsco Neck and "Walnut Grove", Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 1779-1812.

Dates

  • 1779-1812

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Public use restricted to microfilm: see Manuscripts Dept. microfilm Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations; reel 9.

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

2 Linear Feet (2 flat boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Scope and Contents

This collection contains one volume for each year. (1783, 88, 94, 99, 1802, 06 are missing). There are full inventories of servants, slaves, stock, grain, tools,and furniture; also daily entries on winds, weather, stock, work and general subjects. From 1779 there are monthly tables of vessels passing "Walnut Grove" on their way to Baltimore, charted by type. Also included are many items important for social and economic history.

Title
Guide to the Jones record books
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

  • 2019-08-02: 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