Box 1002

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Architectural drawings of many of the buildings restored by Colonial Williamsburg, Incorporated are located here. Most of the drawings are by Perry, Shaw and Hepburn and were sent to Kimball for his review and critique. Because of the large quantity and format of this material, it has been separated from the correspondence where it was originally housed.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Architectural drawings of many of the buildings restored by Colonial Williamsburg, Incorporated are located here. Most of the drawings are by Perry, Shaw and Hepburn and were sent to Kimball for his review and critique. Because of the large quantity and format of this material, it has been separated from the correspondence where it was originally housed.

Scope and Contents From the Series: While this series includes Kimball's correspondence with many of the same individuals and institutions represented in the various subject-related series, the bulk of "General correspondence and related material" documents his long-term association with organizations devoted to professional development and scholarship. Kimball's most consistent correspondents include the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Association of Museums (AAM), and the Association of Art Museum...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Like his postcard collection but far more extensive in scope and size, Kimball's "Geographic" files document architectural styles around the world. Unlike the postcard subseries, most of this material focuses on architecture of the United States. Documentation consists primarily of photographs and clippings, but also includes lantern slides, glass plate negatives, notes, drawings and a map. Both public and private structures are documented--from palaces and cathedrals to country manors and...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Dumbarton House was built around 1800 in the Federal style, and is located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The house was purchased in 1928 by the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America to serve as the association's headquarters. The Society hired local architect Horace W. Peaslee to renovate the house to its early 19th century appearance, and contracted Kimball to serve as their architectural advisor. In this capacity, Kimball reviewed Peaslee's architectural...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These records document Kimball's involvement as first Chair (1945-1947), and later Member (1948-1950), of the American Institute of Architect's Committee on Restoration of the Octagon. The Octagon (1799-1801) was designed by William Thorton as a residence for Col. John Tayloe III and in 1899, became the Institute's headquarters. Kimball's committee was charged with restoring the building as a historic monument, refurnishing its interior appropriately, and raising the necessary funds. The...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Stratford Hall, the birthplace of Robert E. Lee, was built between 1730 and 1738 in the Georgian style. In 1929, the Robert E. Lee Memorial Association was incorporated as a non-profit organization and purchased Stratford, with the intent of restoring the Great House and outbuildings to create a memorial for the General of the Conferderate Army. The Association retained Kimball as restoration architect, a commission he completed with the assistance of Erling H. Pedersen. The...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-subseries contains material related to a handful of restoration projects Kimbal was involved with as either architect or advisor. Specifically, there is information about Kimball's role as advisor on the renovation of Carroll Mansion, a historic home owned by Johns Hopkins University; the proposed restoration of Main Street in Andover, Massachusetts commissioned by Francis Garvan on behalf of Phillips Academy; the planning of Woodberry Forest School, located on the original estate...