Celia M. Holland (1911-1993), a Baltimore, Maryland, native, was a local history writer who became, through her research, the unofficial historian of Howard County, Maryland. Her most important work was the monograph entitled Old Homes and Families of Howard County, Maryland. She also produced numerous newspaper and magazine articles on Maryland history topics and conducted an extensive correspondence with many individuals sharing similar local history interests. Celia M. Holland's papers consist of correspondence and biographical information, writings and publicity, property documentation, county subject files, and research materials concerning historic personages and other historical topics. Also includes over 3,000 color slides of historic buildings and locations throughout the state of Maryland.
The papers of Celia M. Holland span the years 1861-1993, although the bulk of the material dates from 1964-1985. The collection consists primarily of correspondence, clippings, notes, publications, photographs, maps, and drafts pertaining to historic buildings in Howard County, Maryland, and the history of Ellicott City, Maryland. There are also correspondence, drafts, and proofs relating to the writing of her newspaper articles and books. Other topics include historic preservation, noteworthy Marylanders, the nation's bicentennial, historic sites in Maryland, and personal affairs. James C. and Mary Holland donated additional photographs, negatives, correspondence, and notes in September 2013.
