Resources
Since 2001, the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland Program at the Maryland State Archives has created and curated several resources connected to Maryland's Black history. Below are six research avenues: our written publications, a continuous study of Maryland laws related to enslavement, a select bibliography of secondary sources, additional digital projects similar to LOSIM, resources for educators, and important Maryland census data. Click on any button to begin.
Publications
LOSIM publishes the research findings of our volunteers, staff at the Maryland State Archives, and scholars who utilize MSA records. We welcome evidence-based submissions that cover all aspects of Maryland history.
Maryland Law
Legal backing for those working to keep or apprehend slaves. The laws attempted to make escape more difficult by punishing those who helped a slave escape.
Select Bibliography
Secondary sources are an indispensable tool for historical research. Browse this selected bibliography of important articles and books related to the history of slavery in Maryland.
Additional Digital Resources
The Legacy of Slavery in Maryland Program exists within a scholarly environment of similar digital projects. Click the button below to explore other sites that might help you research.
Documents & Electronic Texts
Classroom packets designed for use by teachers and students. Rare books and reprinted archival material available in an electronic format.
Census Data
African Americans in Maryland Census Data from the University of Virginia Historical Censor Browser.