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A History of Architecture, 1907-1942

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

This book, first published in 1918, was one of a series of authoritative histories of art intended to be used as a text for college-level courses. George Henry Chase, author of the history of sculpture volume, served as editor for both the architecture and painting histories. In April of 1913, Chase enlisted Kimball to write the architecture history. Two years later Kimball sought out the expertise of George Harold Edgell, who contributed the Middle Ages chapters. A revised edition of the book was published in 1926, with Kenneth Conant contributing revisions to Edgell's section, as Edgell was unable to complete them himself. Included in this sub-subseries is correspondence with Harper and Brother, Chase and Edgell about the first and second editions of the book, and a complete typescript draft of the first edition, including illustrations.

Dates

  • 1907-1942

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English with some material in French and German.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Series: 28 linear feet

Arrangement

Arranged acccording to stages of the book's production.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States