The Special Collections & Archives department at Goucher is rich in Baltimore-related materials. Of special interest among the collections listed are:
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Estelle Dennis Dance Theatre Collection Dennis (1909-1996) was an important figure in 20th century dance and taught dance in Baltimore for several decades. She helped found the Ballet Society of Baltimore and served as its Artistic Director.
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Hans and Frances Mitchell Froelicher Papers The Froelichers were both members of the Goucher faculty. Hans was active in many organizations related to general education in Baltimore, including the founding of The Park School of Baltimore.
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John Franklin Goucher Papers In addition to being one of the founders of the Woman’s College of Baltimore (now Goucher College), Goucher was active in Baltimore educational and civic affairs. He helped found Morgan State University and served on its Board of Trustees for many years.
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H.L. and Sara Haardt Mencken Collection H.L. Mencken was a prominent Baltimore newspaper man and writer. The majority of the collection focuses on his relationship with Sara Haardt Mencken, a Goucher graduate and notable writer until her early death in 1935.
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Clinton Ivan Winslow Papers An outstanding authority on state legislatures and legislative committees as well as Maryland constitutional issues. He wrote numerous articles from the 1920s to the 1970s that appeared in various publications, including The Baltimore Sun, American Political Science Review, and State Government and spoke before innumerable groups in Maryland on topics such as county and city government.
