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19th Century autograph book
Laura's book includes hand written signatures, poems, verses, messages and drawings by the Jewish Community between 1875 - 1895. Among the contents are two original sheet music from Baltimore's composers John Schomann and John Linhard. The book also has signatures by Miss Jennie Putzel, a Baltimore choir singer, and Louis Lauer, who had imigrated to America from Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. It also has a long poem written by Joseph Sigmund (born 1856) who was in the advertising business.
20th century American writers collection
Collection consists of manuscripts, corrected typescripts, corrected page proofs, and galley sheets.
"100 Views for the Stereograph" glass slides with viewing instrument
This collection consists of two sets of rectangular glass slides titled “100 Views for the Stereograph” and a small viewing instrument made from chromed metal. The items were likely created in the 1890s. The creator is currently unknown.
A. Jack Thomas music manuscripts
Alfred Jack Thomas was an African American composer, educator, and conductor who served as a bandmaster in the United States Army and became the first African American to conduct the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. The A. Jack Thomas papers contain manuscript scores and instrumental parts for three of his compositions for orchestra: Mirage, Scenes Pastoral, and Etude en Noir.
A manuscript account of a journey from Wilmington to Baltimore and back
A manuscript account (written in 1818) of a journey from Wilmington to Baltimore and back, with a brief description of the former city, and a more lengthy, detailed discussion of the latter. Signed by "Rustic."
A. Marshall Elliott papers
Aaron Burr receipt to Alexander Hamilton
Receipt from Aaron Burr to Alexander Hamilton, 5 March 1789.
A.B. and W. Club menu and printing plate
This collection consists of one menu and one printing plate from aproximately 1928 related to the A.B. and W. Club brothel, bar, and casino in Mexicali, Mexico.
Abel Wolman papers
Abel Wolman was an American inventor, scientist, professor and pioneer of modern sanitary engineering. The papers trace Abel Wolman's active career as teacher, consulting engineer and advisor to local, national, and international agencies and include correspondence, documents, and files documenting his various activities from 1901-1989.
Abraham and Sonia Osler papers
Abraham G. Osler and Sonia F. Osler were two 20th century physicians practicing in New York and Baltimore, Maryland. The collection includes personal correspondence, notes, publications, and professional correspondence. Notably there is a transcript of Sonia Olser's deposition before the House Committee on Un-American Activities.
Abraham Flexner papers
Abraham Flexner graduated from Johns Hopkins in 1886. The collection consists of one letter, Flexner to Miss Cole, September 14, 1943, telling her that he still working on his biography of Daniel Coit Gilman; one copy of Field and Work of the Squibb Institute, November 1938; one card signed by F.J. Furnivall.
Academic Council of Homewood Faculties records
The records of the Academic Council, spanning the years 1880 to 1983, consist almost entirely of the minutes and supporting papers of the council and its various committees, but also include some reports and correspondence.
Academic Freedom letters
This collection consists of four letters relating the intense fear of communism and the suspicion of academia's liberal views that was present in 1949.
Acheson J. Duncan papers
Acheson J. Duncan was born September 24, 1904 in Leonia, New Jersey and was an authority in the fields of industrial statistics and quality control. The collection consists largely of research papers that describe his concentration in the fields of bulk sampling, industrial statistics, and quality control. The collection spans the years 1936 to 1985.
A.D. Emmart papers
A.D. Emmart was a journalist at The Baltimore Sun newspaper in Baltimore, Maryland from 1924 to 1972. Included in the collection is a scrapbook containing his editorial writings from 1927 to 1934, book reviews and art criticisms from 1928 to 1960, and many articles from his assignments in Russia from 1928 to 1933, and London in the 1940s.
Adam Ferguson letter and manuscript
The collection consists of one letter and one manuscript, both written by the Scottish philosopher, Adam Ferguson.
Adam Itzel Jr. and John Itzel orchestral arrangements
Cousins Adam Itzel Jr. and John Itzel were conductors, arrangers, composers, and educators who studied and taught at the Peabody Conservatory in the late 19th century. The collection includes manuscript scores of light orchestral or operatic music arranged primarily by Adam Itzel Jr., as well as manuscript scores of some of his original compositions.
Adamus play collection
Franz Adamus, the pseudonym of Ferdinand Bronner, was born in Poland in 1867. The collection consists of four bound plays in typescript written by Franz Adamus, only one of which has been published.
Adele Meade papers
Adele Meade was a teacher and violinist in the Baltimore area. Her papers include photographs, a scrapbook, and personal papers primarily relating to her teaching career.
Adele V. Holden Returnings manuscript
This collection contains a draft of poet Adele V. Holden's memoir of her childhood as a Black woman on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, which was ultimately published as Down on the Shore: The Family and Place That Forged a Poet's Voice but is titled here Returnings.
Adolf Katzenellenbogen papers
Adoremus a cappella group records
This collection constists of records created by Adoremus, a Christian student a cappella group at Johns Hopkins University.