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http://www.lawlib.state.md.us/collections/digitalcollections.html

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The Chesapeake Project contains government, policy, and legal information archived by the Georgetown Law Library, the Maryland State Law Library, and the Virginia State Law Library, including:

  •   Reports and studies relating to U.S. government and policy
  •   Materials relating to public policy and legal issues in the state of Maryland
  •   Publications issued by Virginia's judicial branch of government
  •   Materials by and about the District of Columbia

The Chesapeake Project was implemented as a two-year pilot project in early 2007 by the Georgetown Law Library and the State Law Libraries of Maryland and Virginia. Today, these three libraries have expanded the archive beyond the pilot phase. Law libraries nationwide are encouraged to join this collaborative digital archive, or establish their own preservation projects, under the auspices of the Legal Information Preservation Alliance.

Other Collections of Note:

Audubon Prints:

Perhaps the Library's most prized possession is its collection of John James Audubon's "Birds of America" prints. These hand-colored lithographs printed in the 1830's by Robert Havell from the engravings of Audubon's drawings are artistically and historically significant - Audubon's detailed portraits of North American birds represented the first time that drawings of birds were portrayed in their natural environment. The Library's 430 individual prints, representing nearly the complete set of 435 total prints, recently underwent a comprehensive two-year restoration process through the professional services of the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia. Thus, these rare pieces---only 120 sets are in existence today - have the finest appearance possible. In a custom-built display case in the Library's main reference area one or two individual prints on a rotating basis. Interested visitors may call to arrange an appointment to inspect other prints not currently on public display.