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Francis F. Beirne ledgers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0097

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of 43 bound volumes of household accounts ranging in date from 1919 to 1965. The ledgers list all Beirne's expenses including transactions with local businesses, and a record of monies spent for social events, and travel.

Dates

  • Creation: 1919-1965

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

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 Note

Francis F. Beirne (1890-1972) was a Baltimore businessman and author. His published works include The Amiable Baltimoreans (1951), and Baltimore, A Picture History (1968).

Extent

0.94 Cubic Feet (2 legal size document boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Francis F. Beirne (1890-1972) was a Baltimore businessman and author. The collection consists of 43 bound volumes of household accounts ranging in date from 1919 to 1965. The ledgers list all Beirne's expenses including transactions with local businesses, and a record of monies spent for social events, and travel.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The papers were given to the University of Francis Beirne in 1970.

Processing Information

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Title
Francis F. Beirne ledgers
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

Contact:
The Sheridan Libraries
Special Collections
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218 USA