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A. Aubrey Bodine
“Is He White or Colored?”: Chinese in Baltimore City Public Schools
The story of race in Baltimore has traditionally been presented as a black and white issue. Particularly in discussions about the Civil Rights Era, the focus has been on the interaction between these two racial groups, with Jewish residents representing an ethnic middle ground between them. In researching this pivotal time period in the city’s [...]
The Photographs of Robert Kniesche
When longtime Baltimore Sun photographer Robert Kniesche died in 1976, a colleague praised him as “one of the best cameramen The Baltimore Sun ever knew.”(1) Although far more obscure than his famous contemporary at The Sun, Aubrey Bodine, Kniesche left behind a body of photographic work that stands among the best produced by a Marylander [...]
Summer Vacation: Greetings from Ocean City!
How does the small underbelly editorial team cope with colleagues traveling to the beach, mountains, and parts unknown while we’re stuck here running the blog and tending to our many other duties? We travel vicariously through photographs and post cards! While real beach-goers are dealing with staggering crowds, the oppressive sun, crawling traffic, and marching [...]
National Pet Day
Today, April 11, is National Pet Day. We here at the state’s most pet-loving, pro-adoption historical repository thought you might like to view some Maryland pets from days gone by. Please enjoy and remember to hug your best friend(s) when you get home—and give up an extra treat.
So this is Christmas…
…and here are a few images of good cheer from the Maryland Historical Society’s collection of photographs. Happy Holidays!
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