Albert Ritchie papers.

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Albert Ritchie papers.

1903-1939.

Albert C. Ritchie (1876-1936) was a professor of law at the University of Maryland and governor of Maryland from 1920 to 1934. His papers relate primarily to his four terms as governor and address such subjects as election campaigns, government involvement in economics, state taxes, and state government and politics, as well as Ritchie's financial affairs. The Albert Ritchie papers cover the years 1903 to 1939, the bulk of which date from Ritchie's years as Governor of Maryland, 1919-1934. Most of the material covers official government matters; little personal material is included. The papers include correspondence, reports, printed material, newspaper clippings, speeches, memorabilia, and photographs. Subjects include political affairs, especially campaigning and elections; economic matters, especially government involvement in the economy; Ritchie's financial affairs; areas of local interest, in particular state taxes, politics, and construction; and the state government.

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Ritchie, Albert C. (Albert Cabell), 1876-1936

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Four-term governor of Maryland and lawyer. From the description of Papers of Albert Cabell Ritchie, 1903-1939. (University of Maryland Libraries). WorldCat record id: 19540649 Governor of Maryland. From the description of Typed letter signed : Annapolis, Md., to Mrs. Robert M. Littlejohn, 1932 Jan. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270858104 Albert Cabell Ritchie was born in Richmond, Virginia, on August 29, 1876. He received his B.A. from ...