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 1 Collection or Record:
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
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Fitzhugh-Tyson papers