Mrs. Lawson poem
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a poem, "Maryland," written by a Mrs. Lawson, most likely during the Civil War. The poem was intended as a satirical response to the pro-Southern lyrics of "Maryland, My Maryland," written by James R. Randall. It was presented to Edward O.C. Ord, a Maryland native and general in the Union Army.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Creator
- Lawson, Mrs. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Collection is open for use.
Conditions Governing Use
Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.
Biographical / Historical
No biographical or historical information is available at this time.
Extent
0.167 Cubic Feet (1 poem)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of a poem, "Maryland," written by a Mrs. Lawson, most likely during the Civil War. The poem was intended as a satirical response to the pro-Southern lyrics of "Maryland, My Maryland," written by James R. Randall.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The poem was given to the library by Lester S. Levy.
Processing Information
This is no known processing information for this collection.
Subject
- Lawson, Mrs. (Person)
- Ord, Edward Otho Cresap, 1818-1883 (Person)
- Title
- Mrs. Lawson poem
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
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Baltimore MD 21218 USA
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