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 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 82 Collections and/or Records:

Albert Zimmerman manuscript collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3171
Abstract

This collection contains papers related to Albert Zimmerman’s travels around the world to see the sights and investigate trade possibilities in the hardware manufacturing industry. This includes a travel diary and letters sent to his family in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dates: circa 1912-1920

Allen Bowie Davis papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0285
Abstract

This collection contains miscellaneous papers relating to the Wilkins, Glenn, and Davis families. Included are family letters and correspondence, genealogical notes, deeds, journals and diaries. One diary of note is that of Mrs. Mary Wilkins Davis.

Dates: 1723-1945

Augustus W. Bradford journals

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0090
Abstract

Daily record kept by Augustus W. Bradford to show his actions as head of State; mainly concerns appointments and pardons. (Entries all recorded in third person.)

Dates: 1862 - 1865

Benjamin Banneker astronomical journal

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2700
Abstract

The astronomical journal of mathematician and astronomer Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806), one of the first African-Americans to be recognized for his scientific achievements. He was also a successful farmer, surveyor, and almanac author and was largely self-taught.

Dates: 1781, 1790-1802, 1806

Benjamin Henry Latrobe collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2009
Abstract

This collection is comprised of Benjamin Henry Latrobe's 23 journals written in ink script, with some sketches, describing his activities in Maryland, Virginia, New York, Louisiana, and Washington, D.C. from 1796-1820 as well as 19 bound volumes of letterbooks containing primarily business information from 1803-1817.

Dates: 1796-1820

Bibbins papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0129
Abstract

Typescript and notes for "The Beginnings of Maryland and Its First Capital-St. Mary's" circa 1933. Diary 1901-1902 of Mrs. Bibbins, entitled, "English Memoirs". Includes her account of opening of Parliament in 1902.

Dates: 1901 - 1933

Bond papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0060
Abstract

The collection includes materials by and related to Judge Carroll T. Bond (1873-1943), who served as chief judge of the supreme court of the state of Maryland, the Court of Appeals. Included are journals written by Bond; two volumes of scrapbooks containing letters from lawyers and libraries regarding the distribution of "The Court of Appeals of Maryland, A History" by Bond; a sketch of Bernard T. Carter; manuscript notes on Thomas Jennings; and miscellaneous correspondence.

Dates: 1887-1935

Bordley family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0064
Abstract Correspondents include sons, Stephen, William and John Beale Bordley, Samuel Chew, Patrick Hepburn, and Daniel Dulaney. Included are medical diagnoses and records; and journal of Thomas Bordley's voyage to England. Volume containing copies of letters exchanged by James T. Early and family, 1830. Seven letters from William Hollyday, 1852-60. 24 letters to James T. Earle, Howard, 1830-32. Also patents, deeds, and numerous other land records. Also included are Bordley's correspondence and notes...
Dates: 1720 - 1955

Brooke account books

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0148
Abstract

This collection contains the account books of James Brooke, and the journal of Roger Brooke, landowners.

Dates: 1742 - 1807

Brune-Randall family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2004
Abstract

The Brune-Randall Family Papers includes papers relating to 68 members of this extensive Baltimore family. The bulk of the papers are those of 6 individuals: Frederick W. Brune (1813-78), his wife Emily [Barton] Brune (1826-1908); their daughter Susan Katharine [Brune] Randall (1860-1937), her husband Blanchard Randall (1856-1942), their daughter Elizabeth Blanchard [Randall] Slack (b. 1892) and her husband Harry Richmond Slack (1888-1957). The papers span the period 1782 to 1972.

Dates: 1782-1972