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Bland family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0134

Abstract

Large correspondence of Blands in England and Virginia; letter from Theodorick Bland describing life in Tennessee 1798-1801 and notes on Alexander's chancery practices; Manuscript analysis of United States Constitution (1463 pages) and on other states (484 pages); notes on cases before superior court in Washington, TN, 1799-1801 (140 pages); Manuscript volume catalogue of Theodorick Bland's books, Annapolis, August 1829; Manuscript volume survey of organization of American institutions; Manuscript volume report to John Quincy Adams of commission to investigate affairs in South American countries, 1818; notes on life in Chile and Argentina, 1818; ledger of Thomas Stockett Alexander, Bland's law partner 1849-60; ledger with Alexander's notes on various cases.

Dates

  • 1757-1860

Conditions Governing Access

Public use of Theodorick Bland's "Colonial History" restricted to microfilm: Manuscripts Department microfilm MS 134.

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 Note

Theodorick Bland born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, 1776. Bland was Chancellor of the State of Maryland.

Extent

2.085 Linear Feet (5 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Thomas H. Geither, Jr. and Mrs. Lawrence H. Balliere, and Dr. Henry J. Berkley in Feb. 1920 and on April 11, 1921 respectively.

Scope and Contents

The Bland Papers consist of writings and correspondence by or related to Theodorick Bland. The collection is contained in 5 boxes.

Title
Guide to the Bland family papers
Status
Under Revision
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2019-07-24: 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