Bland family papers
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
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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
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org