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The Maryland History and Culture Bibliography

McGrain, John. "German-Influenced Architecture." History Trails 30 (Autumn-Winter 1995-1996): 6-8.

Beirne, Francis F. The Amiable Baltimoreans. New York, 1951; reprint, Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1984.
Notes: A social history of Baltimore City told through thematic chapters. Chapter topics are varied and include a wide range of subjects: i.e. monuments, food, sports, Hopkins Hospital, newspapers, and politics.

Blumgart, Pamela James, ed. At the Head of the Bay: A Cultural and Architectural History of Cecil County, Maryland. Elkton, MD: Cecil Historical Trust, 1996.
Notes: This beautifully illustrated book presents a history of the development of the county along with a history of its architecture, including house forms, methods of construction, and outbuildings, along with brief write-ups on 700 historic sites.

"Chestertown Awaits You." Peninsula Pacemaker 20 (June 1992): 18-20, 22.

De Gast, Robert. Unreal Estate: The Eastern Shore. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1993.
Notes: Photo study of a variety of abandoned buildings -- agricultural structures and homes.

Dehler, Katherine B. "Mt. Vernon Place at the Turn of the Century: A Vignette of the Garrett Family." Maryland Historical Magazine 69 (Fall 1974): 279-92.
Notes: The Garretts, Baltimore's grandest family, had a profound influence on the growth of culture and education in Baltimore. They also had a profound influence on their own neighborhood. Stanford White and Tiffany worked on their Mount Vernon Place home.

Dürr, W. Theodore. "People of the Peninsula." Maryland Historical Magazine 77 (Spring 1982): 27-53.
Notes: Dürr presents a hundred year history (1880-1980) of four distinct south Baltimore neighborhoods -- South Baltimore (including Federal Hill), Locust Point, Riverside, and Sharp-Leadenhall. Although distinct neighborhoods they functioned as a cohesive region.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Brunswick." Frederick Magazine (November 1991): 18-9.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Creagerstown." Frederick Magazine (January 1991): 9-10.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Ellerton." Frederick Magazine (January 1993): 12-13.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Emmistburg." Frederick Magazine (August 1992): 12-3.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Feagaville." Frederick Magazine (March 1990): 11.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Foxville." Frederick Magazine (September 1991): 18, 57.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Graceham." Frederick Magazine (August 1993): 16-17.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Stop By Jimtown." Frederick Magazine (October 1995): 23.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Johnsville." Frederick Magazine (June 1992): 10-1.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Libertytown." Frederick Magazine (July 1993): 14-15.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Sabillasville." Frederick Magazine (July 1990): 11-12.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Wolfsville." Frederick Magazine (December 1990): 11-12.

Erickson, Marie Anne. "Crossroads: Woodsboro." Frederick Magazine (August 1998): 52-53.

Fee, Elizabeth, et. al. "Baltimore by Bus: Steering a New Course through the City's History." Radical History Review 28-30 (1984): 206-216.
Notes: A discussion of the development of the alternative, left oriented "People's Bus Tour" of Baltimore. The tour's intention was to demonstrate the diversity of Baltimore and to show the conflicts and processes that affected the City's working class. Class relations are interpreted throughout Baltimore's history by visiting significant and visually interesting places.

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