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Marion Shillingburg Carney correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2656

Abstract

This collection is comprised of letters to Marion Shillingburg from various suitors and were received before she was married to Joseph Carney.

Dates

  • 1931-1942

Conditions Governing Access

The 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

0.4 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Shirley H. Gaventa in July 1981.

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of letters to Marion Shillingburg Carney, before she was married to Joseph Carney, from various suitors including John Cox, Dominic Tucci, and James Ott. Some of the suitors neglect to sign their surnames. The letters are from men while away at college and give an interesting view of Depression life from the eyes of students. Also in the collection are letters from Joe Carney after his marriage and several greeting cards and notes.

Title
Guide to the Marion Shillingburg Carney correspondence
Status
Under Revision
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Revision Statements

  • 2020-03-11: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Sandra Glascock

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