Marvin Mandel, Governor                       2077

Whereas, Davidge Hall, because of its unique architecture and
interior design is well suited for eventual use as an historical build-
ing housing major achievements in medical science; and

Whereas, The Alumni Association of the University of Mary-
land School of Medicine have already pledged themselves to the
establishment of Davidge Hall as an historical monument in Balti-
more City by undertaking to raise the sum of $400,000.00 which
will be used in its restoration; and

Whereas, The Maryland Historical Trust has the power to desig-
nate as an historic site those properties which best exemplify the
history and greatness of this State; and

Whereas, The Maryland Historical Trust has the authority to
assist others in the restoration, preservation and development of
historic sites; and

Whereas, The General Assembly of Maryland recognizes the his-
torical significance of Davidge Hall as having both State and
national importance in medical history; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Maryland Historical Trust is requested to study
the feasibility of designating Davidge Hall as a State historical site;
and, be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent to Mrs. Charles W.
Williams, Chairman of the Maryland Historical Trust, Old Treasury
Building, Annapolis, Maryland, 21404, and to John O. Sharett, M.D.,
803 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21201.

Approved April 15, 1970.

No. 11
(House Joint Resolution 56)

House Joint Resolution requesting the County Commissioners of

Allegany County to obtain a site for a museum of mobile units

now owned by Mr. James Lancaster of Mt. Savage, Maryland.

Mr. James Lancaster, a retired machinist living in Mount Savage,

Maryland, has an outstanding collection of scale models of mobile

units that reflect the mechanization of farming and travel in the

United States. Included in this collection are scale models of wheat

threshers, automobiles, and railroad engines. He also has a miniature

railroad city which includes a sand mill, a coal processing plant, an

electric plant, a drilling outfit, and moving cars. These models are

the work of Mr. Lancaster and indicate a craftsmanship that is

rarely found today.

In order to preserve this collection and provide an opportunity
for future generations to appreciate Mr. Lancaster's craftsmanship,
as well as the mobile units themselves, a museum in Mount Savage
should be created. Mr. Lancaster has indicated that he would donate
his collection if a proper surrounding were found. If the development
of a museum is not undertaken, Mr. Lancaster's collection might not
be preserved. This would be an unnecessary loss to future genera-
tions; therefore, be it

Resolved by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the County
Commissioners of Allegany County are requested to secure a
museum for the collection of model mobile units created by Mr.
James Lancaster; and be it further