Archival Resources - Buildings and Architecture

	Archival Resources Buildings and Architecture

	Manuscript Group 213- Postcard Collection Dates from 1880-present Separated into counties, subjects, and business and advertising Larger cities are broken up into categories More information on MG 213 Most structures are named on the postcard along with the town or area Mostly public or government buildings including churches, schools, and hospitals Manuscript Group 380- Mattie Edwards Hewitt Photographs Most of the photographs are undated, but those that are, date from 1925- 1945 There are 2 rolls of microfilm along with prints which consist of the same materials There are interior and exterior views of homes along with landscaping photographs The photographs are of wealthy homes from the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas Included in the finding aid is an article about Hewitt's life More information on MG 380 each folder notes the name of the owner, name of house, location and/or the negative numbers if available landscape news are often of exquisite gardens with fountains and just fountains or "pools" each photograph is marked with the photographer, either Hewitt or Richard Averill Smith, a colleague the negative numbers appear on the back of each photograph Manuscript Group 280- Arthur D. Bransky Collection of Charles Ross Photographs The photographs date from 1905-1906, but they were reprinted in 1977 They are organized into towns in various parts of the state The photographs are listed by structure and whether it is interior or exterior More information on MG 280 most of the photographs are not specifically identified outside of the town or type of structure the buildings mostly include shops, saloons, hotels, homes, schools and companies Manuscript Group 240- William W. Stoey Collection These photographs date from 1893-1925 Along with the finding aid, there are two boxes of index cards which have the name or description of the image depicted Most of the photographs are from the Harrisburg area More information on MG 240 The photographs are arranged into binders by identification numbers, not subject Most of the collection contains images of private homes, private farms, government buildings and churches Manuscript Group 323- Leon Karpel Photographs The photographs date from 1920-1925 Many of the photographs appeared in several different architectural magazines between this time period Architectural drawings are also included The collection is mostly of Philadelphia and the surrounding area, but Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Carlisle are included along with a few other areas More information on MG 323 Photographs of buildings show both the interior and exterior Some photographs are designated to the detail in the structure The photographs are mostly of prominent homes, but some churches are also included Architectural drawings show floor plans and details in molding and such Manuscript Group 396- Milford H. Patterson Architectural Designs The architectural drawings date from the 1940s-1980s Includes both architectural drawings and blueprints The drawings are from mostly the Harrisburg area Also included is related correspondence, specifications and accounts for projects More information on MG 396 Each project has either the individual or company, town, township or county noted The architectural drawings are kept in rolls based on topic or project Categories include churches, commercial buildings, public buildings or residential buildings Some plans include multiple views or plans Plans for the same structure may be found in multiple boxes Manuscript Group 218- Photograph Collection Photographs are mostly undated The Harrisburg Capitol photographs range in date from before the 1897 fire until the mid-20th Century Photographs are from Harrisburg and the surrounding areas More information on MG 218 There are a few Harrisburg government buildings and museum There are numerous photographs of county courthouses which have two views- one from the late 19th Century and one from the mid-20th Century "The Game of Philadelphia Buildings" can be found in this collection with 53 different buildings and names Photographs of identified schools and churches around PA Photographs of a few random buildings including taverns and shops Special Note: some images have been moved A group of slides of Harmony, New Harmony and Old Economy have been moved to MG 354- JM Tate Jr's Collection A group of photographed churches have been moved to MG 327- Ira J Stouffer Collection A group of photographs from various PA sites was moved to MG 327- Ira J Stouffer Collection Manuscript Group 303- R. Brognard Okie Architectural Papers The collection dates from 1787-1978 Documented, if available, with names, locations and dates Papers are from various parts of PA the collection is separated into 9 categories: Correspondence Specifications and Pictures (also has pictures by subject) Pennsbury Memorial Historical Prints and Engravings Accounts Postcards- very few of which are from PA Various Items Edward R Barnsley Papers Architectural Drawings- due to the delicate nature of the paper, rolls will only be brought out one at a time More information on MG 303 Correspondence Some correspondence is not from PA projects Includes handwritten and typed letters suggesting ideas and specifying desires for homes Bills rendered and paid Sketches of ideas from Okie and clients Includes letters to those involved on work Contracts and agreements Some ads for products Small blueprints of detailed items Some lists of materials used, along with the costs Specifications and Photographs Interior and exterior photographs of homes Small scale detail photographs Photographs of details in the home Specification documents, including: materials, work, individuals working; specific terms and conditions; descriptions of different systems within the home; contracts Pennsbury Memorial General correspondence and press Contracts including hearing, plumbing, electrical, framework and improvements Specifications for heating, electric, plumbing, hardware, paint and more Interior and exterior blueprints including gardens and other buildings Inspections and approvals Approved art commissions Drawings and sketches for the manor house, bake and brewhouse, caretaker's residence, stable and administration, office and store room, and smoke and out houses Historical Prints and Engravings Many historical places not in PA Numerous small items Most are specifically identified Some are clippings taken from newspapers and magazines Includes residences and other buildings along with a few images of people The drawings and sketches are in poor condition Accounts Includes accounts of contractors and architects- it has jobs listed at the top of the sheets Office income and expenses, including commissions, rent, loans, interest bonds and refunds of expenses Descriptions include dates, costs and what was charged Postcards Those postcards that are from PA are primarily from Lancaster, Bedford and Philadelphia Various Items Biography of Okie A book of Okie's residential architecture There is a ledger of drawings with name and plan number Some copied records of Okie's Eesearch material for Silver Springs Presbyterian Church Valley Forge commissions correspondence Various Chester County related materials Edward R. Barnsley Papers Has minutes of the Pennsbury Memorial Advisory Board from 1945 Includes general correspondence Some research materials for the work done on Pennsbury Manor Some publications in the form of magazines, books, leaflets and folders PHC Reports and Minutes from 1940-1945 Architectural Drawings Each includes the subject, location, date and job number They are from various areas in PA and some are from outside of the state Record Group 9- Records of the General State Authority Dates from 1932-1939 Mostly photographs with some blueprints included Construction projects of state buildings throughout PA More information on RG 9 Photographs are identified with the date, project number and location of photograph when available Photographs are at all stages of construction Blueprints are only with certain projects and vary in relationship to the project
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