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Lydia Howard de Roth photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0180

Abstract

This collections consists of photographs, ephemera, and prints related to Lydia Howard de Roth, a Baltimore writer, poet, and collector of poetry. There are also items related to the de Roth, DeFord, Morris, and Howard families.

Dates

  • 1885-1937, undated

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.

Biographical Note

Lydia Howard DeFord de Roth (1891-1971), was a writer and poet and married to Herbert C. de Roth. She was raised in Baltimore and also lived in Boston and England. During World War II, she served as an air raid warden during the London Blitz, and also as a civilian defense worker.

Extent

1.42 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mr. Herbert C. de Roth, Estate of Lydia Howard de Roth, 1972.

Related Materials

MS 2212, Herbert C. de Roth collection;

MS 1906, Lydia Howard de Roth collection

Scope and Contents

The Lydia Howard de Roth Photograph Collection consists of two boxes of 228 items including photographs, printed ephemera, and prints relating to the de Roth, DeFord, Morris, and Howard families. It also includes a collection of photographs of paintings of Howard ancestors, including John Eager Howard. There are also images of Severn Teackle Wallis, Hubert Latham, and Joan of Arc.

Two diplomas of Lydia DeFord de Roth, 1915 and 1921, have been removed from the collection and transferred to the Printed Ephemera collection.

Title
Guide to the Lydia Howard de Roth photograph collection
Status
Under Revision
Author
Damon Talbot
Date
2014-09
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2020-02-10: 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