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Uriah Brown Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-GAMMS275

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

The Uriah Brown Papers contain land surveys, indentures, and deeds documenting land ownership in Baltimore County, Maryland and in the city of Baltimore in the early nineteenth century. Uriah Brown was a surveyor by trade, and many of his surveys are preserved in this collection. The documents are dated from 1796 to 1834. This collection provides important details for the study of Baltimore history. The documents are arranged alphabetically by individual. The Uriah Brown Papers are stored in one archival box (0.5 linear feet).

Dates

  • 1796 - 1834
  • Majority of material found within 1810 - 1830

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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

0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Uriah Brown Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Scott S. Taylor. Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections
Date
2002
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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