State of Maryland

Maryland State Capitol, Annapolis, Maryland, circa 1907-1914
Maryland State Capitol Building

We collect a variety of items to support the study of the state of Maryland. Whether interested in historical research or the current state of the state, you can find a multitude of resources to support your needs. Our collections cover a broad range of subjects and are contained within  a variety of formats including state documents, literature, cookbooks, maps, newspapers, photography and much more.

Collection Strengths

  • Politics and politicians
  • Family and personal papers
  • Civil War
  • Agriculture
Archival Collections Digital Collections Gateway to Digitized Maryland Newspapers Maryland Maps Maryland History and Culture Bibliography

Research Guides

Civil Rights Movement in Maryland Maryland City Directories Maryland Maps Native Americans in Maryland Philippine and Filipino American History and Heritage Slavery and Freedom in Maryland Sanborn Maps Explore additional guides

Access

This material is non-circulating and only accessible in the Maryland Room in Hornbake Library. Some material is available digitally.

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Contact

Portrait of Joni Floyd

Joni Floyd

Curator, Maryland & Historical Collections (Librarian II)

Exhibitions

Visit our galleries in the Hornbake and Michelle Smith Performing Arts Libraries for current exhibitions and explore digital exhibitions online. 

Beyond the Battle: Bladensburg Rediscovered Greetings from Vacationland: Early Postcards and the Rise of Leisure in the Uni… Explore More Exhibitions

Donations

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