Reis photograph collection
Abstract
The Reis photograph collection contains 7 boxes of 112 glass and film negatives documenting the life of the family, including portraits and images of the family home, as well as Baltimore landmarks.
Dates
- 1893-1894
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
7 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection was acquired in 1989 by the Baltimore City Life Museum. In 1997, the Baltimore City Life Museums/Peale Museum closed due to lack of funding. Its collections were transferred to the Maryland Historical Society in 1998.
Scope and Contents
The Reis photograph collection contains 7 boxes of 112 glass and film negatives. The photographs document the life of the Ball/Milnor family, including portraits and images of the family home, as well as Baltimore landmarks, such as Druid Hill Park. Most of the photographs of people are unidentified but date from the 1890’s. Several stereoview negatives are included in the collection.
- Title
- Guide to the Reis photograph collection
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Lara Westwood
- Date
- 2015-10
- 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