University of Maryland, College Park, Historical Manuscripts Unit

Mailing Address

Historical Manuscripts 2208 Hornbake Library University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742

Contact: Elizabeth McAllister

Phone: 301-314-2712

E-mail: emcallis@umd.edu

Finding Aids: http://www.lib.umd.edu/archivesum

Access to collections: Maryland Room, Hornbake Library, University of Maryland, College Park. (http://www.lib.umd.edu/mdrm)

Hours of Service

Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional Wednesday evening and Saturday hours during semesters. See http://www.lib.umd.edu/mdrm/mdhours.html for more information.

Overview

Historical Manuscripts at the University of Maryland Libraries consist primarily of personal papers and archival collections documenting all aspects of Maryland history and culture. Particular strengths include Civil War correspondence, family history collections, collections documenting Maryland's agriculture and the environment, and the politics of Maryland. Other collection strengths include labor history and women's organizations. Historical Manuscripts is part of Special Collections at the University of Maryland Libraries. Access is provided through the Maryland Room in Hornbake Library.

Special Services

Cameras (at curator discretion)
Digital cameras (at curator discretion)
Microfilm/microfiche printouts
Photo print service
Photocopies
Photoduplication services
Scanning

Type of Materials

Architectural Documents
Archival Materials
Artifacts
Audiovisual Materials
Books/Monographs
Digital Collections
Exhibitions
Manuscripts
Maps
Microforms
Non-print Media
Oral Histories
Personal Papers
Photographs
Primary Resources
Printed Ephemera
Prints and Drawings
Special Collections