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Baltimore (Md.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Source Not Specified

Found in 88 Collections and/or Records:

Jessie Key Habersham collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3276
Abstract This collection contains approximately 130 letters, written between 1891 and 1911, plus newspaper clippings and photographs, concerning the life of Jessie Key Habersham (a.k.a., "The Gypsy Queen of Baltimore"), as well as her younger sister, Alice, her grandmother, and her parents. The Habershams were a wealthy Baltimore family, and in 1904, Jessie ran away from home and married a Romani man, becoming the "Gypsy Queen" of her husband's clan. The early letters in the collection reveal much...
Dates: 1891 May 21-1996 July; Majority of material found within 1891 May 21-1911 December 26

John Hanson Thomas Jerome letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3233
Abstract

This collection consists of letters written to John Hanson Thomas Jerome before, during, and after his tenure as the mayor of Baltimore, circa 1849-1863.

Dates: 1849 September-1862 January 23 and undated

Johnson-Wier-Wayland family photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0138
Abstract

This collection contains formal studio portraits of the Johnson, Cushing, Wier, and Wayland family members of Baltimore, Maryland. Also included are informal portraits and outdoor views in Baltimore and Tolchester, Maryland.

Dates: 1860-1960

Joseph Brevitt letter book

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0137
Abstract

This collection contains the letter book of Joseph Brevitt (1769-1839) of Baltimore. Included are letters to and from Brevitt and his father, letters to English friends and newspapers pertaining to personal and family matters with some reference to Baltimore.

Dates: 1798 - 1815

Katherine Poole photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0210
Abstract

This collection consists of nineteenth century photographs taken by Maryland area photographers collected by the donor.

Dates: 1870-1900

Legg photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0107
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of Baltimore city made by Joseph Baker Legg, circa 1905-1938.

Dates: 1905-1938

Lucas Brothers, Inc., photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0300
Abstract

This collection contains photographs related to the business ventures of Lucas Brothers, Inc., circa 1909-1962.

Dates: 1909-1962

Maryland photographers collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0108
Abstract

This collection consists of photographs by Maryland photographers or studios, which are mainly studio portraits of unidentified subjects. Most of the photographs are from Baltimore. Most of the photoprints are mounted on cards imprinted with photographer's or studio's name and address. There are a few images from outside Maryland and a few non-portrait images.

Dates: 1860-1916

McHenry-Keyser papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3279
Abstract The McHenry-Keyser papers, 1857-1998, primarily contain the correspondence of Ellen Carr McHenry Keyser, the great-granddaughter of James McHenry, revolutionary and signer of the United States Constitution. The collection includes letters from Mrs. Keyser's friends and relatives, including her father, James Howard McHenry, and husband, Robert Brent Keyser, as well as outgoing letters to her husband and daughter, Juliana Brent Keyser Clark. Additional correspondence to Juliana's husband,...
Dates: 1857 January 6-1998 November

Merchants' Exchange photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0141
Abstract

This collection includes photographs of exterior views of the Merchants' Exchange building in Baltimore. Also included are views of the demolition of the building and copy photographs of prints and drawings.

Dates: 1871-1901