Henry G. S. Key papers
Abstract
A cousin of Francis Scott Key, Henry G. S. Key was a wealthy landowner and political leader in St. Mary's County, Md. during the 19th century. His papers include business, financial, and land records as well as his correspondence. Some of his letters contain the names and ages of the slaves he owned. Also of note in this collection are documents related to the Maryland-Pennsylvania-Delaware boundary commission and a copy of a Francis Scott Key poem entitled "Safe at sea again" written in an unidentified hand.
Dates
- 1639-1913
Creator
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Extent
0.8 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Dr. Sotheron Key, March 1947
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Henry G. S. Key papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Revision Statements
- 2019-08-16: 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