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Baker account books

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0042

Abstract

This collection contains the account books of William George Baker, a glass manufacturer in Baltimore, circa 1810-1850.

Dates

  • 1817 - 1850

Creator

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.

Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (2 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Emily Graves, 1943.

Scope and Contents

Volume 1 (1817-1833) relates to Baker's personal expenditures, income from property and investments. Volume 3 relates to Jacob Winchester's administration of William George Baker's estate. No extant Volume 2.

Title
Guide to the Baker account books
Status
Minimally Processed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-09-02: 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