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BH Collection Overview

Collection Title: Baltimore Heritage (BH)

Inclusive Dates: 1961-2004

Size: 31 linear feet

Scope and Contents:  
Minutes, agenda, correspondence, publications, photographs, articles and newspaper clippings related to the organization's efforts in historic preservation.

Historical Note:  
Baltimore Heritage, Inc. is a non-profit organization established in 1961 to address the issues of preservation and enrichment of the city’s built heritage; conservation, restoration and use of the city’s architectural and historical landmarks; and the education and involvement of residents on these issues. 

Custodial History:  
The collection was donated to the University of Baltimore by Baltimore Heritage, Inc. in 2000.  Additional accruals have been received from the BH office and from individual officers. (Series IX contains material collected by Baltimore Heritage from community organizations of cooperating historic districts.)

Arrangement:
The collection has been organized into 9 series:

Series I. Foundation Documents

Series II. Annual Meetings

Series III. Board of Directors

Series IV. Executive Committee

Series V. Development Committee

Series VI. Education Committee

Series VII. Preservation Planning Committee

Series VIII. Public & Neighborhood Relations Committee

Series IX. Community Histories

Additional Information:
To find about more about this collection, see our Baltimore Heritage LibGuide.