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Maryland family history research papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2478

Abstract

Collection consists of nine family history research papers 1979-80 written for a course offered at UMBC entitled "Perspectives on the Family".

Dates

  • 1979 - 1980

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted. Researchers may not cite proper names from the papers and may not take direct quotes from the papers, any exceptions must have the approval of the paper's author.

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 / Historical

Course entitled "Perspectives on the Family" offered during the 1979-80 school year at UMBC.

Extent

0.21 Items (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Linda Shopes, American Studies Department UMBC, August 1980.

Related Materials

MS 2269, Maryland family history research papers, 1976

MS 2269.1, Maryland family history research papers, 1977

MS 2269.2, Ethnic Heritage Project papers, 1977

MS 2372, Maryland family history research papers, 1977

Scope and Contents

Each paper describes the history of the student's grandparents, parents and themselves, with brief mention of earlier ancestors. The papers provide useful information for the study of familial relationships, immigrant experiences, architectural design, etc. Many of the papers describe in detail the problems besetting American families eg. divorce, alcohol, infidelity, drugs, crime, economic hardship, and sex.

Title
Guide to the Maryland family history research papers
Status
Under Revision
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2020-09-17: 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