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Ethnic Heritage Project papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2269.2

Abstract

The Ethnic Heritage Project papers are a collection of fifteen family history research papers written for the Ethnic Heritage Project and a course given at Towson State University entitled "Social History of the U.S." Most of the papers describe the history of the student's great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, and own generations, with some brief mentions of earlier ancestors. Some of the projects also contain photographs of family memberrs.

Dates

  • 1977

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

The course entitled "Social History of the U.S." was offered during the spring semester of the 1976-77 school year at Towson State University.

Extent

0.41 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift; given through Dr. Esslinger, Department of History, Towson State University. Each paper was donated by the writer; June 1977

Related Materials

MS 2269 Maryland family history research papers, 1976

MS 2269.1 Maryland family history research papers, spring 1977

Scope and Contents

Listings of Family Research Papers

Listing of Family History Research Papers MS.2269.2

-- Family History - Bitzelberger, Cilento- by Geraldine Cilento Bitzel; also contains photographs and invitations.

-- A Family History- by Anthony E. Bolard

-- A Social History- Diane Chmielewski

-- What Comes of a Mixing of Old and New?- by Stephen J. DeFino

-- Family History- Joseph M. Finn

-- The Kluges- A German Family in Baltimore- by Gail B. Fiske

-- The Hottle Family History- by Pam Hottle

-- Family History- Vernon W. Metcalfe

-- Family History Project- Martha Catharine Muller

-- My Family History- Claire Loizeaux Nolan

-- Family History- Anthony J. Peroutka Jr.; includes photographs, cards, pamphlets, correspondence all pertaining to interests and work of the Peroutka family; papers relate to the James C. Ludwig Unit no. 139 American Legion Auxiliary, the Augustine Herman Group, Womens Civic League, Czechoslovakian groups; many letters from Theodore McKeldin as mayor of Baltimore and as governor of Maryland.

-- A Family History - Two Harford County, Maryland Families- Regina Rach; also contains war rations book and photographs.

-- A Brief Look at a Typical American Family- Henry A. Schindler Jr.

-- Family History- Robert W. Sullivan III; also contains photographs, receipts, confirmation certificate.

-- Family History - The Immigrant Experience- Lydia Sushko

Added December 5, 1977:

Family History- Mark C. Anderson

A Family History Covering Three Generations (With Emphasis on World War I) - Roy Capwell Russell

Title
Guide to the Ethnic Heritage Project papers
Status
Under Revision
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2020-03-25: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Micah Connor.

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