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University of Maryland Legal Documents collection

 Collection 0064-UA

This collections consists of documents pertaining to the organization, structure, and land holdings of the Maryland Agricultural College and the University of Maryland. Document types include acts, charters, amendments, lists of stockholders, shares of stock, and insurance policies.

Dates

  • Creation: 1856-1920
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1856-1890

Use and Access to Collection

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopies or digital surrogates may be provided in accordance with Special Collections and University Archives duplication policy.

Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs unless otherwise specified. It is the researcher's responsibility to secure permission to publish materials from the appropriate copyright holder.

Archival materials may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal and/or state right to privacy laws or other regulations. While we make a good faith effort to identify and remove such materials, some may be missed during our processing. If a researcher finds sensitive personal information in a collection, please bring it to the attention of the reading room staff.

Extent

2.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Scope and Content of Collection

The collection consists of acts, charters, amendments, receipts, stockholders shares, deeds, indentures, lists of stockholders, and insurance policies.Theses documents cover the years 1856 to 1920.

Arrangement

These materials have been arranged as one series:

Series 1
Legal Documents

Custodial History and Acquisition Information

This collection was accessioned in 1972.

Related Material

For other related material to the early period of the Maryland Agricultural College, please see the University Publications collection - call number UPUB M5.

Processing Information

These documents were brought together and placed into one series. All the paper clips were removed and replaced by plastic clips. The documents were then placed in folders in acid-free boxes. Some documents have been laminated.

Title
Guide to the University of Maryland Legal Documents collection
Status
Completed
Author
Addenda incorporated and guide revised by Susan King.
Date
1988-10-01
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Library Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives

Contact:
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
4130 Campus Drive
College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212