War of 1812
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Charles Carroll collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-0363
Abstract
Charles Carroll of Carrollton was born in Annapolis, MD on September 30, 1737. He was a member of the (Revolutionary) Maryland Convention (1774-1776), a member of the Continental Congress (1776-1778), and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The Charles Carroll collection is an artificial collection formed by both original and copied letters and documents, some related to the interests of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and others related to persons and events important during the...
Dates:
1700-1971; Majority of material found within 1776 - 1867
Found in:
Special Collections
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Charles Carroll collection
Elizabeth Hoops notebook
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31151034441869]
Identifier: MS-0893
Abstract
The collection consists of a notebook titled by the owner, “Elizabeth Hoops Cyphring Book 1814.” Kept by a schoolgirl, the notebook contains math problems on the first ten pages. In 1819, the notebook was reused for song lyrics. The notebook contains a transcription of the song, “The Battle of Baltimore,” which commemorates the battle on September 12-15, 1814 during the War of 1812.
Dates:
1814 - 1819
Found in:
Special Collections
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Elizabeth Hoops notebook