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Correspondence

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 281 Collections and/or Records:

Henry G. S. Key papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0649
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...
Dates: 1639-1913

Henry Steele papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0761
Abstract

The Henry Steele papers contain deeds, leases, correspondece and other papers of Henry, Anne, and James Steele, with lists and photostatic and typed copies of documents in the collection.

Dates: 1730-1941

Hicks correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0950
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence to and from members of the Hicks family, 1833-1883. The primary correspondents include Captain Ratcliffe Hicks, his sons Charles R. Hicks and Alfred Hicks, his daughter Elizabeth Hicks Harding, and her husband, William Harding. The letters contain news on family and business affairs, chiefly news of sea trade.

Dates: 1833-1883

Hill family collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2681
Abstract

The Hill Family Collection is composed of materials related to the career activities of three family members who resided in Baltimore, Maryland: Charles Edward Hill, John Boynton Philip Clayton Hill (1879-1941), and Bancroft Hill (1887-1957). Materials include correspondence, financial statements, newspaper clippings, and reports.

Dates: 1884-1938

Hopkins-Harvey family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2516
Abstract

This collection contains the correspondence, diaries, and memorabilia of the Hopkins and Harvey families of Maryland

Dates: 1826 - 1979

Howard-Gilmor papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2619
Abstract

This collection consists of the papers of the Benjamin Chew Howard family, relations of Robert Gilmor (1748-1822). Included are genealogies, newspaper clippings, property inventories, auction catalogs, and correspondence.

Dates: 1696-1935

Howard J. Whelan, Jr. letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2470
Abstract

This collection consists of letters to and from Howard J. Whelan, Jr., who was a World War II infantryman who saw action during the closing months of the war in Europe.

Dates: May 1944-June 1945

Hoyt collection of Ridgely papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2891
Abstract

This collection consists of papers of various members of the Ridgley Family and related families including the Gough, Howard, Hoyt, and Yeaton families. There are also bills and receipts for the Hampton house, the Ridgley family estate. Among the materials are the papers of Family members including Captain Charles Ridgely (1733-1790), John Ridgely (1792 – 1867), Charles Ridgely (1830 – 1872), and Helen West Stewart Ridgely (1854 – 1929).

Dates: 1716-1970

Israel Fielder papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0488
Abstract

The Israel Fielder papers contain business and financial papers from Fielder Israel, John Robert and Thomas B. Israel, respectively, correspondence, and church records. These materials are dated between 1790 and 1916.

Dates: 1790-1916

J. Alexis Shriver papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0963
Abstract

The papers of J. Alexis Shriver (1872-1951) are contained in 17 boxes and number approximately 3,000 items. Shriver was a business administrator, public celebrations organizer, local history buff, and collector of manuscripts. The latter three aspects of his life are represented best in this collection, which spans the years 1790 to 1945.

Dates: 1790-1945