Theodore Forster papers
Abstract
This collection contains both personal and business papers of Theodore Forster (1890-1968), who was President of Charles H. Carland, Inc., a Baltimore paint, oil, and glass company.
Dates
- 1917-1965
Creator
- Forster, Theodore, 1890-1968 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The 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
3.5 Linear Feet (8 boxes; 3 oversize volumes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Robert Forster in August 1974.
Scope and Contents
The first section of this collection contains Theodore Forster's personal financial records including family budget accounts (1946-1965), income tax returns (1917-1958), and an insurance claim for stolen jewelry (1946).
The second section contains the papers of Charles H. Carland, Inc., of which Forster was president. The Baltimore firm was an authorized dealer of Benjamin Moore paints. Records include correspondence regarding the collection of delinquent accounts (1937-1953); audits, appraisals, and financial statements (1929-1949); corporation tax returns (1929-1951); employee and payroll data (1936-1950); bills and receipts (1950-1960); and account books and ledger cards (1929-1951).
Creator
- Forster, Theodore, 1890-1968 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Theodore Forster papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Revision Statements
- 2020-03-03: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Sandra Glascock
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