Records of the Building Superintendents, 1929-1978
Scope and Contents
Because the work of the Superintendent and the Engineer was closely related, records of the two offices are sometimes interfiled. The Superintendent and Engineer files are subject files arranged alphabetically. Subjects are the names of architects and contractors, manufacturers, names of Museum sections or galleries, museum functions (e.g. lighting, plumbing, heating and ventilating) and names of exhibitions. Engineer Cheatham's files, however, are labelled by job number and have no apparent order. Edmiston's files pertain to special events in the building and personnel records.
For later related documentation, see Facilities and Operations Department Records.
Dates
- 1929-1978
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Some materials may be partially restricted for security reasons at the discretion of the Archivist. These materials are stored offsite, so please request them in advance.
Extent
27 cubic feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Organization)
- From the Collection: Barbour, George C. A. (Person)
- From the Collection: Corson, Alan, Jr. (Person)
- From the Collection: Lipsey, Robert D. (Person)
- From the Collection: Edmiston, Jane (Person)
- From the Collection: Cheatham, Walter (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States
archives@philamuseum.org