Special Collections
Art and Preservation



 Special Collections

The Special Collections Catalog is the finding aid for records acquired as gifts or deposits by private donors and generally consist of personal letters, diaries, organizational records, church records, newspapers, photographs, maps, and documents.


 Conservation Lab

Information on proper care of books, documents and disaster recovery. Highlights treatments that have been undertaken at the lab.

Emergency ResponseIPERMD Connection ColectionsRecord Care TipsVendor List


 Museum Online

Various electronic exhibits and speeches relating to Maryland history.


 Maryland Historic Properties

This series includes nomination forms for the National Register of Historic Places. The forms include the name of site, location, approximate date, public or private ownership, if occupied, if open to the public, description of physical appearance and condition, and photographs.


 Friends of the Archives

A volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the goals of the Archives in acquiring, preserving and making accessible records, artistic property and other items relating to the history of Maryland.


Artistic Property

Advisory body that oversees the administration of the state-owned art collection.


Maryland Historical Records Advisory Board

Advisory body that advocates for the preservation of historical records held throughout Maryland.




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