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African Americans

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on citizens of the United States of black African descent. Works on blacks who temporarily reside in the United States, such as aliens, students from abroad, etc., are entered under Blacks--United States. Works on blacks outside the United States are entered under Blacks--[place].

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Benjamin Banneker astronomical journal

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2700
Abstract

The astronomical journal of mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), one of the first African Americans to be recognized for his scientific achievements. He was also a successful farmer, surveyor, and almanac author and was largely self-taught.

Dates: 1781, 1790-1802, 1806
Found in: H. Furlong Baldwin Library / Benjamin Banneker astronomical journal

Coale general store ledger

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3260
Abstract

Colonial Maryland general store ledger kept by William and Thomas Coale at Elkridge Landing, with entries from April 29, 1766 to 1797.

Dates: 1766-1797; Majority of material found in 1766-1782
Found in: H. Furlong Baldwin Library / Coale general store ledger

Fitzhugh-Tyson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3241
Abstract

The collection consists of letters, a memoir, and newspaper clippings related to two prominent Maryland families, the Fitzhughs and Tysons. Of note are materials related to the Shelter for Orphans of Colored Soldiers and Friendless Colored Children as well as the Shelter for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons. Isabella Tyson (1823-1903) was involved with both of these Baltimore, Maryland charitable organizations.

Dates: 1817-1944; Majority of material found in 1835-1891
Found in: H. Furlong Baldwin Library / Fitzhugh-Tyson papers

H. Hanford Hopkins photograph albums

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0294
Abstract

This collection includes nine albums of photographs of Howard Hanford Hopkins, II (1848-1906) and his family and friends in New Market, Frederick County, Maryland. Many of the images were photographed by Hopkins.

Dates: 1860-1950
Found in: H. Furlong Baldwin Library / H. Hanford Hopkins photograph albums

Power family photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0083
Abstract

This collection contains two photograph albums related to the Power family of Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Images depict views of life and places on the Eastern Shore as well as scenes located in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Dates: circa 1890-1900
Found in: H. Furlong Baldwin Library / Power family photograph collection

Waldon photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0317
Abstract

This collection contains 66 photographs, primarily of African-Americans, both identified and unidentified. Surnames include Waldon, Perkins, Groom, Huddle, Sims, Dorsey, Mackey and others.

Dates: 1860-1944
Found in: H. Furlong Baldwin Library / Waldon photograph collection

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