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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 297 Collections and/or Records:

Cased photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSPH
Abstract

There are roughly 550 cased photographs in this collection, with the majority being daguerreotypes and tintypes. A majority of the items are portraits or group portraits. Due to the nature of the cased photograph (fixed onto copper, glass, etc., as opposed to paper), names and dates of the sitter do not typically accompany the photographer.

Dates: 1759-1945

Chamber of Commerce photograph collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 1966.6
Abstract

The Chamber of Commerce photograph collection consists of 1 box of 282 photographs from the files of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce. The photographs date from 1953 to circa 1966. The majority are photographic prints, with a few film negatives, depicting views around Baltimore City including buildings, political events, sporting events, and maritime scenes.

Dates: 1953-circa 1966

Chandlee photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0097
Abstract

This collection contains photographs collected by the Chandlee family of Baltimore, Maryland, including studio portraits and informal snapshots of Chandlee and Mottu family members and friends.

Dates: 1889-1909

Charcoal Club photograph and ephemera collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0288
Abstract

This collection contains photographs and ephemera related to the Charcoal Club, Baltimore’s famous and long running arts club established in 1883. The club’s annual “Bal des Arts” was a celebrated social and artistic event in Baltimore.

Dates: 1890-1968

Charles Chaney photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0093
Abstract

This collection contains photographs taken by Charles Chaney and placed in album titled "Vacation Memories, Summer '02", with scenes in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Dates: 1902

Cherry Hill Farm photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0184
Abstract

This collection consists of one album of photographs from the “Shorthorn Field Day and Type Conference” sponsored by the Maryland Shorthorn Breeders’ Association held at Cherry Hill Farm on October 1, 1945.

Dates: 1945

Child Study Association of Maryland photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0303
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of events held by the Child Study Association of Maryland. Subjects include the annual closing luncheon/dinner meetings, fundraisers, such as fashion shows and cookie sales, and other events.

Dates: 1962-2005

City Hall photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0045
Abstract

This collection contains images of Baltimore, Maryland scenes from circa 1912-1919, including reproductions of campaign advertisements from the 1919 mayoral bid of James H. Preston, and portraits of political and civic leaders.

Dates: 1860-1919

Claire McCardell photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0238
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of Claire McCardell, a groundbreaking fashion designer from Maryland.

Dates: 1905-1995

Clara Lips photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0149
Abstract

This collection contains photographs of parks, monuments, and buildings in Baltimore and Washington D.C. Also included are images of African-American women and children, as well as a group portrait of Spanish prisoners captured during the Spanish-American War. The dates of the collection span 1898-1902.

Dates: 1898-1902