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Garrett, Robert, 1847-1896

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role Collector
dates 1847-1896
city Baltimore
stateMD
other citiesNewport, RI;
sex M
historical notes Collector, banker and president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

He succeeded his father, John Work Garrett (1820-1884) who was president form 1859-1880, as president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1887.

Garrett purchased the James L. Claghorn collection of prints, in 1885 (New York Times, 4/11/1885).
decades
of activity
1860-1870
1880-1890
1890-1900
websitehttp://www.museums.jhu.edu/evergreen.php
updated 03/22/2024 12:09:30
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Archives/Repository Collection Title Collection Details
Maryland Historical Society, Library
Special Collections Reading Room
Garrett Papers, 1816-1950 (MS 916) see details...

see also:
Garrett, John Work, 1872-1942