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Maryland Journal Facsimile

1 oversize folder (2.5 linear feet)

(1773)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 2007.116
Creator(s) Maryland Journal
Acquisition See Nabb Center Staff
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Edits by Kate Harris, January 2019.
Related Materials None
Separated Materials See Nabb Center Staff
Abstract

This is a facsimile of the first issue of the Maryland Journal, later known as The Baltimore American, on Friday, August 20, 1773.

Administrative History

The Maryland Journal was established by William Goddard August 20, 1773, the first newspaper to be printed in Baltimore. Goddard published the paper until May 10, 1775 when his sister, Mary Katherine Goddard, became editor and publisher. She continued as sole proprietor until January 6, 1784, when William Goddard again was the publisher. Edward Langworthy became a partner in the business with the issue of January 25, 1785, for one year. Goddard formed another partnership with James Angell August 7, 1789. By February 22, 1793, Angell was publisher. Angell took Paul J. Sullivan as a partner November 1, 1793, but Angell was sole proprietor with the issue of June 11, 1794. Angell sold his interest in the Journal to Francis Blumfield and Company October 31, 1794. The paper was published until January 1, 1795, when it merged with Edwards's Baltimore Daily Advertiser to become Maryland Journal, and Baltimore Universal Daily Advertiser.

Arrangement Statement See Nabb Center Staff

Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Newspapers
  • Location Terms
    • Baltimore (Md.)

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  1. Four photocopied sheets of the first issue of the Maryland Journal.

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