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James Teackle Dennis collection of artifacts
James Teackle Dennis (1865-1918) was a volunteer assistant on several archeological digs in Egypt and traveled extensively through Europe. This collection consists of a wide variety of artifacts collected by Dennis and dating from the ancient world to approximately 1914.
John Work Garrett Library records
The John Work Garrett Library was assembled by two generations of the philanthropic Garrett family. This collection consists of records spanning the 1800s-1940s pertaining to the collection of works in the John Work Garrett library, including correspondence with book and manuscript dealers, book presses, museums, and individuals.
John Work Garrett Papers
Collection consists largely of correspondence and professional papers of American banker and diplomat, John Work Garrett. Included are items from Garrett's foreign service in Venezuela, Argentina, the Netherlands, and Italy. Other materials relate to political events, locally and internationally (1920-1940). Also in the collection is extensive personal correspondence of Garrett and his wife, Alice, which describes personal friendships, travels, entertainments, and cultural interests.
Laurence Hall Fowler autograph collection
Laurence Hall Fowler (1876-1971) was a prominent Baltimore architect. This collection consists of approximately 50 letters written between 1613 and 1925 by famous architects, primarily English.
[MANUSCRIPT LETTER, SIGNED, FROM MARYLAND GOVERNOR JOHN SEYMOUR TO ONE OF THE LORDS OF TRADE, DISCUSSING ISSUES IN THE COLONY]. Maryland. March 10, 1709.
Map Collection of the John Work Garrett Library
Maryland State House architectural plans
The Maryland State House is located in Annapolis, Maryland and is the oldest U.S. state capitol in continuous legislative use, dating to 1772. The collection consists of an undated elevation and ground plans of the State House, two contracts for plastering and carpentry dating from 1792, and an eight-page "House Account Book" from 1818.