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Illustrations (figure numbers 106, 120, 152, 158, 170, 172, 178, 179, 181, 184 (2 versions), and unidentified) [and research material?], undated

 File — Box: 228, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Fiske Kimball's groundbreaking third book evolved out of his lecture series on American architecture given at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in early 1920. The book, published in 1922 through Charles Scribner's Sons with support from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a heavily illustrated history of the evolution of early American architecture. Many of the houses discussed were further elaborated upon in Kimball's later writings. Material includes correspondence with William Sumner Appleton, Cass Gilbert, the Library of Congress, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a handful of Benjamin Henry Latrobe's ancestors, and others; Kimball's research material; a corrected typescript; illustrations and associated notes; and a personal copy of the printed work with Kimball's corrections.

Dates

  • undated

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

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