John Lofland manuscript

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Overview

Title:John Lofland manuscript
Call Number:Coll164
Creator:Lofland John 1798-1849
Dates:1846
Size:1 box (.25 linear feet)
Abstract:Collection consists of the two-page, original manuscript of a poem entitled “Thoughts, on visiting the Baltimore City and County Almshouse,” by John Lofland (The Milford Bard). Poem is dated May 5th, 1846.
Language:English
Citation:John Lofland manuscript, Collection 164, Special Collections, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD).

Administrative/Biographical Note

John Lofland (1798-1849), also known as “The Milford Bard,” was a poet from Milford, Delaware. Lofland lived in Baltimore from 1838-1846, where he wrote for many city publications and became part of the literary culture, alongside Poe and others.

Scope & Content

A single item.

Provenance Information

Accession information is unknown.

Item was housed in an acid free folder, in a box with other manuscripts and records. Previously assigned Ms. Coll #17.

Access & Use

No restrictions

Reproductions allowed for research purposes. Copyright maintained by the creator.

Subject Headings

  • Poetry, American–19th century
  • Baltimore (Md.)