Approximately 275,000 mounts, primarily newspaper clippings that cover subjects as well as individuals, families, and businesses. Files date from the 1930's, yet there are a significant number that pre-date that period. The files may also include lists, bibliographies, pamphlets, government publications and other ephemera. I era through the 1950's, with especially heavy emphasis on the 1930's.
Many photos have accompanying negatives.
Special permission is needed to reproduce photos. This is a sizable historical collection of material that represents areas from around the state. Hagerstown and Baltimore are best represented. The oldest item is a letter dated Baltimore Town, 1792. The majority of the items are advertisements, flyers, and catalogs.