Abstract The entire collection consists of typed transcritps of letters of Archer family members in Harford County, MD and in Texas. The letters of John Archer, Stevenson Archer, Hannah Stump Archer, Thomas Archer, Dr. Robert H. Archer, Dr. George Washington Archer, and other family members are included. The letters provide insight into the actual nature of the westward movement of Americans and also provides clues to the motivating factors behind such migration. The letters contain family and...

Abstract This collection contains the papers of prominent, intermarried Harford and Cecil County, Maryland families, primarily Archers, Mitchells, Stumps, and Williams. The papers include information on Congressmen, Maryland legislators, Maryland judges, a Navy surgeon who went on tour throughout the world and accompanied Perry to Japan, among others. Also numerous family and personal papers relating to genealogy and also to social, economic, religious, educational aspects. The collection addresses...

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Contains correspondence between Greenfield family members which discuss religion, health, agriculture, and politics. Multiple letters addressed to Samuel from his siblings, and later letters are addressed to Mary Elizabeth from her nieces and nephews.

Abstract This collection contains the business papers (1884-1902) of Gilbert Smith Hawkins, a lawyer of Bel Air, Maryland. These include correspondence with lawyers; letters concerning legal cases, bills and receipts; political matters, correspondence with the Maryland Democratic Central Committee; some personal correspondence. Twelve copy letter books 1895-1902, of Gilbert Hawkins letters concerning business, etc. Secretary's book of the Bel Air Fire and Salvage Company minutes taken by Gilbert...

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The papers of J. Alexis Shriver (1872-1951) are contained in 17 boxes and number approximately 3,000 items. Shriver was a business administrator, public celebrations organizer, local history buff, and collector of manuscripts. The latter three aspects of his life are represented best in this collection, which spans the years 1790 to 1945.

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This collection contains primary source material collected by Joseph L. Hughes to further his interest in the study of Harford County history, many of which were the basis for talks given by Hughes on occasion, and for articles appearing in various local newspapers.

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This collection consists of the personal and political papers of Mary E. W. Risteau (1890-1978), the first woman elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 1921, and the State Senate, 1935.

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The Michael papers is comprised of a collection of letters, deeds, and maps pertaining to the family of Charles W. Michael of Harford County, Maryland. Also included is the genealogical correspondence of the Osburn family. Subjects discussed are family affairs, runaway slaves, removal of one member of the family to Indiana, and local politics.

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This collection contains correspondence, deeds, wills, and other ephemera of the Wetherall and related families.