Over 30,000 papers of the Lloyds of Maryland's Eastern Shore trace the history of this important American family through 250 years. The collection includes land papers (1640-1909), letters (1706-1918), correspondence (1801-1859), business materials (1763-1896), legal papers (1674-1874), and genealogies, diaries, and other materials. The papers also include letters from nationally prominent figures, family correspondence, and business and legal papers.