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Bowie Family papers

Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1321

Abstract

Title:
Bowie Family papers
Author/Creator:
Bowie Family
Collection number:
91-223
Size:
0.50 linear feet
Bulk dates:
1823-1956
Inclusive dates:
1748-1956
Collection Area:
State of Maryland and Historical Collections
Repository:
Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries, Hornbake Library, College Park, MD 20742. Tel: 301-405-9212, Fax: 301-314-2709, Email: askhornbake@umd.edu
Abstract:

The Bowie family papers contain genealogical information, correspondence and legal documents documenting the Bowie, Davis, Hall, and Pottinger families as well as important information about plantation life and slavery before the American Civil War. In addition to the genealogical information, the collection includes letters concerning the distribution of Bowie family estates, a Civil War letter written by W.W.W. Bowie discussing the confiscation of sheep and slaves, and William D. Bowie's farm account ledger.

Important Information for Users of the Collection

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Preferred citation:

Bowie Family papers, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.

Publication rights:

Photocopies of original materials may be provided for a fee and at the discretion of the curator. Please see our Duplication of Materials policy for more information. Queries regarding publication rights and copyright status of materials within this collection should be directed to the appropriate curator.

Status:

This collection is PROCESSED.A full finding aid is available.