The Southern Maryland Studies Center (SMSC), located on the La Plata campus of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), is an archival repository and research center that seeks to collect, preserve, and provide access to materials that document the history and culture of Southern Maryland, an area encompassing Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties, together with the southern portions of Anne Ar
undel and Prince George's Counties. The SMSC is divided into two groups of materials:
Our Documents Room houses hundreds of unique collections of personal papers, local business and organizational records, photographic material, rare books, maps, architectural drawings, and oral histories. Our Maryland Collection contains printed and published materials, including books, periodicals, newsletters, microfilm, and vertical files. Our microfilm collection includes and federal census records, land holdings, and church records, among other subjects. The SMSC was founded by the College of Southern Maryland in 1976 in order to provide a central location for research on this historically rich region. It is open to students, historians, genealogists, and all members of the public. The content here does not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of the College of Southern Maryland (CSM). CSM reserves the right to edit or delete content that is not in line with our mission. Thank you for becoming a fan!
