SpC. Special Collections
Record Group
Identifier: SpC
Books, clippings, writings, art work, artifacts, and other items collected by an individual or group of which most are not produced by the individual or group.
Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:
Alan Rabinowitz Collection
Collection — Accesion2012.04
Identifier: SpC-2012.04
Abstract
Five books written by Alan Rabinowitz. Dr. Rabinowitz writes of his research and work to establish preserves for big cats.
Dates:
Created: 1993-2008; Other: Date acquired: 02/23/2012
Found in:
McDaniel College
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Alan Rabinowitz Collection
Antique Weapons Collection
Collection
Identifier: SpC-1000-009
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises antique weapons originating from the United States, spanning the mid-19th to early 20th century. It includes muskets, swords, revolvers, and accompanying sheaths. While the specific provenance of the items is unknown, the collection offers a glimpse into antique weaponry. The materials are organized by format and size. The McDaniel Archives has other antique weapons in disparate collections such as the Gill Collection.
Dates:
Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries
Found in:
McDaniel College
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Antique Weapons Collection
Artwork in Hoover Library at McDaniel College
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SpC-2012.8.28
Abstract
This collection includes all artwork displayed in Hoover Library at McDaniel College that is not part of another special or manuscript collection. The works are varied as to genre and medium. All were donated to the College.
Dates:
2012
College Artifacts
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SpC-SpCArtifacts
Abstract
A collection of memorabilia, glasses, china, awards, scrapbooks, and artwork relating to the College.
Dates:
Other: Dummy Date
Found in:
McDaniel College
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College Artifacts
Colonel H. Howard Hayden Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SpC-2015.26
Abstract
1 American flag from Hayden Family, 1 photograph of Hayden and Wife, 1 Nametag of H. Howard Hayden, 3 pc. medals awarded to Hayden
Dates:
Other: Date acquired: 11/05/2015
Found in:
McDaniel College
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Colonel H. Howard Hayden Collection
Cornelius Darcy World War I Propaganda Poster Collection
Collection
Identifier: SpC-1000-010
Scope and Contents
The Cornelius Darcy World War I Propaganda Poster Collection compiles 32 original American World War I Posters from 1910 to 1919. This collection is well-preserved: the majority of the posters are in excellent condition with a few having some tears and rips. The condition of these posters do not affect the information that they are providing and can still be viewed as presented. Every poster is sleeved and shelved neatly to ensure preservation. The collection includes "I Want You for U.S....
Dates:
1910 - 1919
D. Robert (Bob) and Edna Haller Beglin (Perk) Papers (Class of 1946), Western Maryland College Collection
Collection — SpC.2003.12. B00210
Identifier: MS-2003-12
Abstract
This collection consists of photographs of Western Maryland College Class of 1946 as students, and at homecomings and Alumni Reunions. It also includes items relating to Western Maryland College.
Dates:
1943 - 1990; Other: Date acquired: 06/01/2003
Donald Honeman Papers (Class of 1941), 1936-1992
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-2014-31
Abstract
Pieces of scrapbooks containing memorabilia, news clippings, programs, and photographs collected by Donald Honeman.
Dates:
1936-1992; Other: Majority of material found in 1939-1941; Other: Date acquired: 09/29/2014
Fannie Brothers Baum Papers
Collection — MS.2004.16
Identifier: MS-2004-16
Abstract
Two commemorative plates ("Old Main" and Western Maryland College's 150th anniversary), three photographs taken of the Western Maryland College Campus, and a letter from Fannie Baum describing the photographs.
Dates:
1936-2003; Other: Majority of material found in 1936-1942 and 1967-1990; Other: Date acquired: 02/23/2004
Found in:
McDaniel College
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Fannie Brothers Baum Papers
H. L. Mencken Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SpC-2008-65
Abstract
This collection of ten books was put together by the Archives. All but one were in the circulating collection until 2008. Three Mencken books were donated by Gretta Smith – Happy Days: 1880-1892, Newspaper Days; 1899-1906, and Christmas Story. Each of these books is inscribed to Gretta Smith by Mencken. The other seven books are from the library of Estelle Williams and were purchased by the college’s librarian, Elizabeth Simkins, after Estelle’s death in 1954....
Dates:
1880-1946; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1955
Found in:
McDaniel College
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H. L. Mencken Collection