Digital Collections from the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland

A collection of pen and ink drawings and watercolors produced by Baltimore artist Aaron Sopher from 1938-1941. Created for publications of the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Maryland, the illustrations include scenes of people and places in Baltimore and throughout the state.

A selection of photographs, documents, and books that tell the story of the devastation brought on by the great Baltimore fire of 1904 and how Baltimore survived and rebuilt.

A collection of photographs, mechanical drawings, and documents of Carl Spoerer's Sons Company, one of the earliest manufacturers of motor vehicles in Maryland, that shows the transition from the blacksmith and carriage shop to motor vehicle manufacturer.

A selection of personal letters, images and poeiana from the Edgar Allan Poe Collection. Includes important letters regarding Poe's mysterious death in 1849.

Portraits, photographs, drafts, letters and artifacts from the personal collection of Baltimore journalist and critic, H. L. Mencken, (1880 - 1956).

The images in this collection are part of a 2006 initiative which sought the public's help in identifying photographs from the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Since the project began, members of the public have contributed the locations, people, and other information about many of the photos; however, some remain unidentified.

A selection of vintage postcards sent from Maryland during the years 1905-1922. They document famous landmarks and tourist attractions, streets and natural scenery, parks, buildings and city panoramas, lakes and rivers, etc.

This 5 1/2 by 12 foot map of Baltimore was lithographer Edward Sachse's most ambitious work. The images in this digital collection allow the viewer not only to see the exquisite detail of the original map's 12 parts, but also to view and appreciate in composite form this achievement in art and mapmaking.

A selection of documents related to the ownership of slaves.

The photographs in this collection provide a glimpse into the social, economic, and political lives of African American Marylanders over time. The images feature scenes from Baltimore City and various counties throughout the state, including views at work, school life, recreation, communities, public spaces and individuals.

A selection of photographs documenting the activities of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of Maryland. The WPA employed thousands of people throughout the state during the Great Depression.