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Maryland Society of New York 1960-1987, MS. 2792
Maryland Historical Society
Library of Maryland History
Maryland Society of New York, 1960-1987
Maryland Historical Society
(Text converted and initial EAD tagging
provided by Apex Data Services, March 1999.)
Maryland Society of New York, 1960-1987 Contact Information:
Maryland Historical Society
Manuscripts Department
Maryland Historical Society Library
201 West Monument Street
Baltimore MD 21201-4674
410.685.3750
Fax: 410.385.2105
library@mdhs.org
www.mdhs.org
Descriptive Summary
Maryland Society of New York, 1960-1987
MS. 2792
Maryland Historical Society
Baltimore MD 21201-4674
Processed by: Margaret N. Burri
Date: July, 1991
Historical Sketch
The Maryland Society of New York was founded in 1898 to preserve and foster an appreciation of the history, tradition, and pleasant memories of the State of Maryland. Its membership ranged from a high of 100 following World War II, to a low of 8 in the 1980s. The Society was the oldest state society in New York, and when originally founded, admitted men only. In 1961, their constitution and by-laws were amended to admit women. Generally, the Society met three times a year: Founders' Day (on or close to March 25), fall, and Christmas. The programs featured either speakers from Maryland, or speakers on Maryland topics.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of annual reports (1974, 1984, 1987), constitution and by-laws, minutes and programs (1974-1986), membership lists (1960, 1987), and correspondence (1962-1987). All of the material is arranged chronologically.
Although not a large collection, the papers document the life of a small, socially oriented society. The bulk of the material is correspondence, which describes the difficulties in recruiting members, and plans for programs during the terms of three of the society's presidents: Dr. George S. Cattanach, F. Brent Neale, and Dr. Norma Cattanach.
Used in conjunction with the minutes and programs, a relatively complete picture of the society's activities emerges.
Container List
Annual Reports, 1974, 1984, 1987,
1 folder
Constitution and By-Laws,
1 folder
Correspondence, 1962-1987,
3 folders
Membership lists, 1970, 1987;
6 applications; 1 folder
Minutes, 1977-1986,
1 folder
Programs, 1974-1986,
1 folder
