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Allston Association record book

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0016

Abstract

Records of Baltimore organization of "Gentlemen interested in literature, music, and the Fine Arts generally".

Dates

  • 1870 - 1875

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

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Biographical / Historical

Allston Association, founded by Francis B. Mayer, painter. Group of gifted art enthusiasts founded club 1858-9 in honor of American artist, Washington Allston. Constitution and Board of Directors formed. Club began to dissolve 1863.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (2 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gifts of Henry C. Wagner and Mrs. Champlin Robinson, June 1880 and February 1915.

Scope and Contents

Vol. 1: constitution and signatures of members. Vol. 2: register of visitors with addresses and names of members serving as sponsors, 1870-75.

Title
Guide to the Allston Association record book
Status
Minimally Processed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-08-23: 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