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Van Bibber-Goodwin-Hart family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2778

Abstract

This collection consists of the family papers of the Van Bibber, Goodwin, and Hart families, 1795-1955.

Dates

  • 1795 - 1955

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift from the estate of Janet C. Hart, December 1984.

Scope and Contents

Family papers include correspondence; Isaac Van Bibber will, 1799, 1809; notes; poems; prayers; a lock of hair, ca. 1823; journals; misc. papers re: Protestant Episcopal Church, 1875-1904; receipted bills; By-laws and rules of the Order of Mitzpah Lodge, No. 130, Knights of Pythias, 1897; diaries, 1914, 1919-1922; War ration books, 1945; essays; 20th century newspaper clippings; 20th century photographs; school papers, 1933; genealogical material for the Bassett, Brown, Garretson, Goodwin, Peterson, Van Bibber, Marsh, Forman, Deans and related families; Mary "Minchen" Verena Goodwin's certificate of appointment to the Office of Assistant Inspector under the Ten Hour Law of Maryland, 1912.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Van Bibber-Goodwin-Hart family papers
Status
Under Revision
Author
Jennifer A. Sharkey
Date
1991-05
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2020-09-18: 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