Robert L. Harris photograph collection
Abstract
The Robert L. Harris photograph collection comprises 137 glass and film negatives taken by Robert L. Harris, depicting life in Baltimore, Maryland in the first half of the 20th century. Topics include the Harris family, home interiors and exteriors, construction sites, businesses and cityscapes of Baltimore during World War II. Most of the locations depicted are unidentified.
Dates
- 1908-1949
Creator
- Harris, Robert Lawrence, 1884-1950 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Negatives in Box 5 and 6 are damaged and restricted from public use. The remainder of the collection is open to the public without restrictions.
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
6 Linear Feet (6 boxes) : Glass and film negatives
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection was acquired in 1955 and 1978 by the Peale Museum from William Calder Harris: Acc# 1955.3; Acc# 1978.18. In 1997 the Peale/Baltimore City Life Museums closed due to lack of funding. Their collections were transferred to the Maryland Historical Society in 1998.
Separated Materials
Additional photographs from the Robert L. Harris collection were given MC#### item ids and added to the BCLM Glass Plate Collection prior to the Peale Museum’s closing in 1998. These are noted in the finding aid and can be located through the MdHS library catalog as well as through the BCLM Glass Plate Negative Collection page.
Scope and Contents
The Robert L. Harris photograph collection consists of six boxes of 137 glass and film negatives, depicting life in Baltimore in the first half of the 20th century. The negatives encompass photographs of special family moments, like opening Christmas gifts, blowing out birthday candles, and trips to the beach. Also includes photographs of women, home interiors and exteriors, construction sites, businesses and cityscapes of Baltimore during World War II. Most photograph locations and subjects are unidentified. Identified locations include Towson Court House, Maryland Academy of Sciences, War Memorial Plaza, and Mt. Vernon Methodist Church.
Creator
- Harris, Robert Lawrence, 1884-1950 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Robert L. Harris photograph collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Veronica Morales and Damon Talbot
- Date
- 2016-06
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Revision Statements
- 2020-05-07: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Emily Somach.
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