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John H. B. Latrobe family collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0526

Abstract

This collection consists of John H. B. Latrobe's writings as well as materials related to the Civil War military careers of John's sons Osmun Latrobe and R. Steuart Latrobe; and one item relating to R. Steuart's son Osmun Latrobe (1874-1939).

Dates

  • 1828-1947

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open to the public without restrictions.

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

0.42 Linear Feet (1 full Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gifts of Ellsworth Eliot, Jr. in 1944 (acc.49712) and W. Clairborne Latrobe in 1958 (acc.55861) and in 1964 (acc.59054).

Related Materials

MS 0523, John H. B. Latrobe papers, 1796-1853

MS 0523.1, John H. B. Latrobe poetry, 1821-1853

Materials Specific Details

Benjamin Henry Latrobe items are on microfilm.

Missing

Robert E. Lee letter, 1867 [missing as of August, 1993]

Copy of West Point Memoranda [missing as of May, 1977]

1 Volume of plays as of May, 1977

Title
Guide to the John H. B. Latrobe family collection
Status
Under Revision
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2019-08-05: 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