Faris, William, 1728-1804
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
William Faris diary
Collection
Identifier: MS 2160
Abstract
Diary covering the last thirteen years of silversmith and clockmaker William Faris' (1728-1804) life in Annapolis, Maryland.
Dates:
1792 January 1 - 1804 August 9
Found in:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
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William Faris diary
William Faris ephemera collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0348
Abstract
This small collection consisting of four folders is primarily comprised of loose pages mounted with pressed leaves and flowers from the garden of Annapolis silversmith and clockmaker William Faris (1728-1804). Dates and notes are sometimes included on the page. The collection also contains Faris' drafts of letters to the London merchants Drusina, Ridder, and Clark; a playbill for the West Street Theatre in Annapolis that mentions tickets can be "had at Mr. Faris's"; and several pages of...
Dates:
1783-1799
William Faris papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0343
Abstract
This collection consists of 44 negative photostatic copies of papers relating to the estate of William Faris. These include inventories of goods, sales of the estate and final accounts, patents for improvement in propelling carriages, and a "water elevator."
Dates:
circa 1797
Found in:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
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William Faris papers
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