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Robert Christie Buchanan Papers, 1811-1890

July 23, 2014
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Inventor Name

Buchanan, Robert Christie

Repository

Maryland Historical Society Library
Manuscripts Division
201 West Monument Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-685-3750 ext 349
http://www.mdhs.org/explore/library/collections.html

Physical Description

ca. 1 ft.

Summary

Buchanan’s papers consist primarily of correspondence. Subjects covered in the correspondence include the Buchanan terrapsack and portable boat.

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