Box 223

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Illustrations of decorative art pieces comprise the bulk of documentation in this subseries, suggesting that Kimball relied on design books published by or about 18th and 19th century cabinetmakers and other carvers. Many of Kimball's images note The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director by Thomas Chippendale as their source. Along with English furniture designs, there are also many images of French and American pieces. Kimball kept negatives of these illustrations and often attached a...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: Illustrations of decorative art pieces comprise the bulk of documentation in this subseries, suggesting that Kimball relied on design books published by or about 18th and 19th century cabinetmakers and other carvers. Many of Kimball's images note The Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director by Thomas Chippendale as their source. Along with English furniture designs, there are also many images of French and American pieces. Kimball kept negatives of these illustrations and often attached a...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This subseries consists of materials that highlight several aspects of Kimball's private life--from his young ideas on improving the image of the scholar to his choices in automobiles and stocks. Most of the documentation pertains to Kimball's "European travels." Kimball made several overseas trips for a variety of reasons that were often combined into one tour. He came as a scholar, museum director scouting for acquisitions, and with his wife, as a couple of tourists. This material...

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: 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: While architects are the primary individuals documented, Kimball also compiled information of other prominent individuals. Artists include Benjamin West, Winslow Homer, and John Singer Sargent, as well as the contemporary sculptor Chaim Gross. Art collectors, such as Henry Clay Frick, and writers, such as Henry Adams are also included. Material related to Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Nicholas Biddle document the architectural works associated with each historical figure. Most of...

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Documentation consists primarily of manuscripts, typescripts, and printed versions of Kimball's various articles related to Thomas Jefferson. Many article files also include some correspondence regarding research and publication of articles; clippings; research notes; illustrations; and galley proofs. There are also a few folders regarding Jeffersonian research topics and one folder of notes for an unpublished film review.