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Sandtown Habitat for Humanity Collection

 Collection
Identifier: R0188-SWH

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Content Description

The collection contains audiovisual documentation of the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood in West Baltimore from 1986 to 2015. The photographic images and video footage represent a significant community-based perspective on neighborhood life, specifically related to the building of houses by community members in coordination with the Christian nonprofit, Habitat for Humanity.

Dates

  • Creation: 1986 - 2015

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

To the extent that they own copyright, the donor has assigned the copyright of this collection to the University Foundation. However, copyright for some items in this collection are held by their respective creators.

Biographical / Historical

Focus on Sandtown Habitat history prior to merger with Chesapeake Habitat

Extent

11.0 Linear feet (10 containers and 23 poster boards)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

Collection is arranged as a folder inventory.

Custodial History

The collection was donated to the University of Baltimore Foundation by Leila Kohler-Frueh on June 20, 2024. The records were transferred by Leila Kohler-Frueh to Thomas Dettling September 17, 2024.

Condition Description

Good

Processing Information

The collection is being processed by Thomas Dettling in fall 2024.

Title
Finding aid for the Sandtown Habitat for Humanity Collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Finding aid prepared by Aiden Faust and Thomas Dettling (2024).
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Baltimore Studies Archives Repository

Contact:
H. Mebane Turner Learning Commons, Room 104
1415 Maryland Avenue
Baltimore Maryland 21201 USA
410-837-4253