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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 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.
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 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.
ADHEOS periodicals and brochures
This collection contains French-language materials created by the French queer rights organization ADHEOS. Contents include three magazine issues, seven brochures, and a business card.
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.
Advisory Committee on Bachelor of Science in Education for the Evening College and Summer Session records
Advisory Council, School of Advanced International Studies records
Affirmative Action Office records
African-American Emigration circular
Collection consists of a printed circular from 1854 regarding American, particularly African-American, emigration to Australia. A manuscript letter written by Sir Roderick William Cameron is on the back page of the circular.
Agendas International collection of Nicaragua monitoring reports
From 1983 until 1990, Agendas International, was a private public affairs company registered with the U.S. Department of Treasury and paid by the Government of Nicaragua. The items in the collection document press involvement in the investigation of the Iran-Contra Affair from 1983 to 1989.