[Key, Francis Scott]., 1930 - 1953.
Scope and Contents
The Carbery Family Collection constitutes an extensive collection of materials about a number of related families which were prominent in the history of the state of Maryland. The following families are represented: Boyle, Brown, Carbery, Key, McSherry, Scott, Shriver, and Taney, among others. Many types of documents are preserved, including correspondence, photographs, printed materials, and genealogical charts. The documents derive mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries. The Carbery Family Collection complements other collections about Maryland history found in the Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections.
Gift of Anne F.B. Alexander, February 2012.
Dates
- 1930 - 1953.
Conditions Governing Access
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.75 Linear Feet (13 boxes + framed miniature painting of James McSherry (transferred to University Art Collection))
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Newspaper clippings about Francis Scott Key, the Star-Spangled banner, and Fort McHenry.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu