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J. Reaney Kelly historic houses photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0196

Abstract

This collection contains 325 photographs of historic Maryland houses circa 1890-1972, assembled by J. Reaney Kelly.

Dates

  • 1890-1972

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 / Historical

J. Reaney Kelly, a native of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, was educated at Georgetown University. In 1921 he married Elizabeth Frances King (author of the book, Maryland’s Way). Eight years later the Kellys settled at their West River home, "Cumberstone". In his capacity as lecturer and historian Kelly was primarily concerned with the people and places of Anne Arundel County. In 1963 he published Quakers in the Founding of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Kelly, a long time associate of Historic Annapolis Inc., was also a member of the Maryland Historical Society and the Old South River Club.

Extent

0.83 Linear Feet (2 full Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The items in this collectin are arranged according to PP catalog numbers.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mr. J. Reaney Kelly, July 1973.

Related Materials

PP265, J. Reaney Kelly photograph collection, 1950s-1960s

MS 1970, J. Reaney Kelly collection, undated

Materials Specific Details

Box 2 is missing as of September 2014.

Scope and Contents

The J. Reaney Kelly Historic Houses Photograph Collection contains photographs of historic Maryland houses circa 1890-1972, assembled by J. Reaney Kelly. Francis E. Engle of Annapolis was the photographer of the photos taken between 1952‑1972. All photographs are of historic properties in Anne Arundel County, except for items depicting Evergreen House located in Baltimore.

Title
Guide to the J. Reaney Kelly historic houses photograph collection
Status
Under Revision
Author
Damon Talbot
Date
2014-09
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

  • 2020-02-12: 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