Benjamin J. Dashiell photograph collection
Abstract
This collection consists of 30 photographs related to Benjamin J. Dashiell (1867-1943).
Dates
- 1911-1925
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
Benjamin J. Dashiell (1867-1943) was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, but lived most of his life in Baltimore, Maryland. A civil and mining engineer, he designed streetcar systems for a number of eastern cities. At one time, he was a mechanical engineering instructor at Maryland Institute and active in the US and Chile as a mining engineer.
Cassius M. Dashiell (1848-1935) graduated from the University of Virginia, relocating to Baltimore, MD where he practiced law for about 15 years. Moving to Princess Anne, MD, he took over his father’s packing business and became well-known in the industry. He served as secretary-treasurer of the Tri-State Packers’ Association.
As an officer of the Easton diocese of the Protestant Episcopal Church, Cassius Dashiell became interested in restoring old churches on the Eastern Shore. In later years, he was prominent in Eastern Shore historical research.
Extent
0.11 Linear Feet (Collection housed in 1 full Hollinger box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
PP212.1 - .2: Benjamin Jones Dashiell & Cassius M. Dashiell, prints, not dated
PP212.3 - .9: Pocomoke Church, in Somerset Co. near Rehoboth, Md. (interior & exterior) & its activities (some appear to be from a framed exhibit), May 2 or 3, 1911; 1925; prints, not dated
PP212.10 - .13: Green Hill Church, prints, not dated
PP212.14 - .25: Unidentified house, river, and brick church with “1733” on gable (May be Green Hill Church) (Photographer-- Marshall Scott of Princess Anne, MD?); Negatives (not marked safety film), not dated
PP212.26 - .30: Antique furniture (in Grandparents house – Scott); Negatives (not marked safety film),
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Benjamin G. Dashiell, December 1977
Scope and Contents
The Benjamin J. Dashiell Photograph Collection consists of 30 photographs related to Benjamin J. Dashiell (1867-1943). Most are not dated.
- Title
- Guide to the Benjamin J. Dashiell photograph collection
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Damon Talbot
- Date
- 2014-08
- 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
- 2020-02-17: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org