A History of Baltimore County

A History of Baltimore County
Author: Neal A. Brooks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 574
Release: 1979
Genre: History
ISBN:

This book is a comprehensive narrative of the history and development of Baltimore County from its origins through the twentieth century. The authors describe major events and analyze their impact. The book also addresses the activities of women and blacks, whose contributions have often been neglected in the past, and describes occasions of city-county cooperation and differences.

The Index of Scharf's History of Baltimore City and County, Maryland

The Index of Scharf's History of Baltimore City and County, Maryland
Author: Bill Reamy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781585492138

"In 1881, Thomas J. Scharf published his History of Baltimore City and County. This single volume was a monumental effort to chronicle the development of the region; its political and economic structure; social life; institutions; and the individuals behind them. The work became the prototype for other mass produced local histories throughout the United States." -Thomas L. Hollowak In 1971, Scharf's History of Baltimore City and County was reprinted in two volumes consisting of a new Introduction, and a "rearranged" index. This volume, The Index, was compiled by Bill and Martha Reamy; it includes full-names (complete with maiden names), subjects and locations.

Sketches of Citizens of Baltimore City and Baltimore County, Maryland

Sketches of Citizens of Baltimore City and Baltimore County, Maryland
Author: Sallie A. Mallick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2015-12-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781585491643

This is an abbreviated abstract of Genealogy and Biography of the Leading Families of the City of Baltimore and Baltimore County, Maryland, a book originally published by Chapman Publishing Company, New York, in 1897. Data-rich genealogical/biographical sketches are provided for 850 individuals. Sketches typically include date and place of birth, names of parents and sometimes grandparents, name of spouse and spouse's parents, date of marriage, names of children, and sometimes grandchildren. Varying amounts of biographical information may include place of origin, residence, occupation, or other pertinent items. The biographical data at the end of each entry refers to the accomplishments and affiliations of the subject. A full-name index adds to the value of this work.

Baltimore: History

Baltimore: History
Author: Clayton Colman Hall
Publisher:
Total Pages: 766
Release: 1912
Genre: Baltimore (Md.)
ISBN:

Baltimore: Its History and Its People, Vol. I was originally published in 1912 by the Lewis Historical Publishing Company of New York and Chicago as a collaboration of several historians, most notably Clayton Colman Hall. The book is relevant today because of its unique views of the development of one of America?s most important industrial cities during its heyday. It contains many interesting maps and photographs.

William and Henry Walters, the Reticent Collectors

William and Henry Walters, the Reticent Collectors
Author: William R. Johnston
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 1999-10-25
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780801860409

Surprisingly, the story of how William Walters and his son Henry created one of the finest privately assembled museums in the United States has not been told."--BOOK JACKET.

Baltimore Revisited

Baltimore Revisited
Author: P. Nicole King
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2019-08-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 0813594014

Nicknamed both “Mobtown” and “Charm City” and located on the border of the North and South, Baltimore is a city of contradictions. From media depictions in The Wire to the real-life trial of police officers for the murder of Freddie Gray, Baltimore has become a quintessential example of a struggling American city. Yet the truth about Baltimore is far more complicated—and more fascinating. To help untangle these apparent paradoxes, the editors of Baltimore Revisited have assembled a collection of over thirty experts from inside and outside academia. Together, they reveal that Baltimore has been ground zero for a slew of neoliberal policies, a place where inequality has increased as corporate interests have eagerly privatized public goods and services to maximize profits. But they also uncover how community members resist and reveal a long tradition of Baltimoreans who have fought for social justice. The essays in this collection take readers on a tour through the city’s diverse neighborhoods, from the Lumbee Indian community in East Baltimore to the crusade for environmental justice in South Baltimore. Baltimore Revisited examines the city’s past, reflects upon the city’s present, and envisions the city’s future.