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titleGarrett Papers, 1816-1950 (MS 916)
repositoryMaryland Historical Society, Library
descriptionThe Garrett Papers primarily concern Robert Garrett (1847-1896) and his wife Mary F. Jacobs (1851-1936). Span dates of the collection are between 1816 through to 1950, although the bulk of material is dated from 1885 to 1896.

Found in: Municipal Art Society Records, 1905-1949
extentThe collection is comprised of 38 boxes containing an estimated 25,000 items.
formatsCorrespondence Financial Records Ephemera
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record linkhttp://www.mdhs.org/library/mss/ms000979.html
record sourcehttp://m60006.eos-intl.net/M60006/OPAC/Index.aspx
finding aidRegister on line and in repository.
acquisition informationMr. Robert Garrett (1875-1961), nephew of the Robert Garrett mentioned above, donated the collection to the Maryland Historical Society in 1958.
updated03/16/2023 10:29:56
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