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PHOTO. Photograph Collections

 Classification
Identifier: PHOTO
MCHC has a variety of different photograph collections. Browse the collections broken down by type from the list on the right of the screen.

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Carter photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0022
Abstract This collection contains photographs made or collected by William M. Carter, many depicting Baltimore scenes : businesses, churches, fires, harbor, houses, parks, neighborhoods including Fells Point and Waverly, railroads, schools, streets, and waterways. There are Carter family scenes showing friends and pets, with general domestic scenes and family celebrations. Other subjects include holidays (July 4, Christmas), Baltimore parades and festivals such as the 1906 Homecoming, the 1912...
Dates: 1906-1916

Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1984.22
Abstract

This collection consists of nine boxes of more than 2400 photographs taken as part of an architectural survey of Baltimore neighborhoods by the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) in the 1960s. The photographs, almost all 3 ½" x 3 ½" or 3 ½" x 5” black and white photographic prints, are exterior views of buildings identified by street and street number. There are also twelve 35mm negatives.

Dates: circa 1964-1969, 1967

Hughes photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0008
Abstract This collection contains photographs by the Hughes Company, and provides an extensive professional documentation of many aspects of life in Baltimore City and County, and other Maryland counties including Anne Arundel, Carroll, Harford, Kent, and St. Mary's. Subjects include street scenes, buildings, shipping, industry, businesses, recreational and sports facilities, portraits, public buildings, residences, churches, hospitals, schools, monuments, and transportation. There are also copy...
Dates: 1910-1946

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

Worthington photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0023
Abstract This collection contains photographs made or collected by Thomas Chew Worthington, III. Subjects are Baltimore scenes, including architectural details, businesses, dhurches and cemeteries, government and public buildings, historic houses, monuments, museums, warehouses, and waterways. Documented events include a 1913 Advertising Men's Convention and the 1912 Democratic National Convention. Documented locations include numerous Baltimore city streets and neighborhoods, and Maryland counties...
Dates: 1899-1930