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Shriver family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2085.2

Abstract

This collection mainly relates to the careers of three generations of the Shriver family: James, Samuel S., and George M.

Dates

  • 1774-1894

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This 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

0.83 Linear Feet (2 full Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. J. W. S. Foster, Jr., December 1974.

Related Materials

MS 750, Shriver family papers, 1774-1957

MS 750.1, Shriver family papers, 1712-1876

MS 2085, Shriver family papers, 1774-1957

MS 2085.1, David Shriver, Jr., papers, 1794-1951

MS 2085.3, David Shriver, Sr., papers, 1760-1800

MS 2085.4, Shriver family papers, 1764-1867

MS 2085.5, James Shriver papers, 1824-1916

MS 2085.6, Shriver family papers, 1837-1908

MS 2085.7, David Shriver Jr., papers, 1812-1852

MS 2085.8, Louis E. Shriver papers, 1851-1945

MS 2085.9, A.K. Shriver and Sons Tannery papers, 1820-1889

MS 2650, Shriver genealogy, 1975

MS 2828, Shriver-Foster papers, 1764-1980

Scope and Contents

Box 1

1774-1847. An agreement between Jacob Welch and John Shultz about Baltimore Town property, 1774. Rest of the items in this box relate to the careers of James, Joseph, and Samuel S. Shriver, 1817-47. Copies of letters regarding the marriage of James Shriver and Elizabeth Miller, mostly the fatherly advice of Andrew Shriver and John Miller, 1819. Copies of two letters, 1817 and 1819, from James Shriver concerning his surveying work on the National Road. Letter of James Shriver requests James Renshaw to aid his appointment as one of the three commissioners of Pennsylvania to make surveys on the subject of internal improvements, 1824. Letterbook of James Shriver, May 24, 1824 to January 30, 1826, while chief of the survey brigade for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal in western Pennsylvania; consists mostly of letters to the Board of Internal Improvements and long summaries of the work, meterological reisters, sketches, and calculations. A volume of incoming letters from the Board of Internal Improvements to James Shriver, June 24 - September 26, 1824. Several letters asking James Shriver's opinion regarding Thomas P. Ray of Morgantown as a candidate to the Board of Public Works of Virginia, 1826 with notes of his work in Indiana including pencil sketches of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Two letters of Joseph Shriver to C. Gratiot about his work on the National Road, 1829. A long letter from Joseph Shriver discussing the possible routes of the National Road from Vandalia to St. Louis, Missouri, 1830. A manuscript by Thomas and Joseph Shriver, Report Upon the Reconnaissance of a Route for a Railway between Baltimore and Port Deposit, 1832. A series of letters from William A. Renshaw to his cousin Samuel S. Shriver, 1841, 1844-47, about his educational experiences at Pennsylvania College and the Theological Seminary in Gettysburg; the letter of December 31, 1844 is a long description of his recent conversion experience.



Box 2

1862-1894. Family letters related to Samuel S. Shriver and George M. Shriver. A Sketch of the Ancestry and History of the Rev. John McClusky D.D., a c. 1880 manuscript by Samuel S. Shriver. A series of letters between George M. Shriver of Baltimore and Wight and Rich of New York (Importers of Table Delicacies and Specialties) mostly discussing the company's complaints that Shriver was not performing his jobs well, 1885-86. A series of letters of George M. Shriver to his wife discussing his trips for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company to inspect their property in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri, 1891-92.

Title
Guide to the Shriver family papers
Status
Under Revision
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2020-01-10: 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