Baltimore Chemical Works record books
Abstract
Records of Baltimore Chemical Works related to wholesale trade in drugs, paints, and oils. Collection comprises letterpress books, letters, ledgers, journals, cash books, receipt books, financial papers, and inventories.
Dates
- 1833-1907
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.
Biographical / Historical
Baltimore Chemical Works was operated by Robert M. Smith and James E. Atkinson, then by Smith and Philip S.Chappell, and finally by Smith alone.
Extent
22 Linear Feet (22 boxes)
45 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Materials are arranged by format and then by date.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Contains some newspaper clippings
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Matthew S. Atkinson in 1943; acc.49232.
- Title
- Guide to the Baltimore Chemical Works record books
- Date
- 1999-03
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2020-09-23: 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