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John Collins, Drawing of a Founders Hall Dormitory Room

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-144

Scope and Contents

This collection includes a single drawing made by John Collins. The sketch depicts a typical Founders Hall dormitory, featuring a twin bed, wardrobe, chair and nightstand. The medium is pencil on paper and the drawing is undated.

Dates

  • Creation: undated

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17)

Biographical Note

John Collins (1814-1902) was a Philadelphia lithographer and artist. Collins, the grandson of the painter Isaac Collins, attended Haverford College in 1833 and graduated in 1837 as a member of the school's first class. After graduation, Collins opened a lithography studio in Philadelphia, specializing in landscapes. In 1840, he sold the studio and transitioned to a career in teaching, taking a number of positions as he moved his family from Philadelphia to New York, Burlington, and finally, Friendsville, Tennessee. Collins took a job as the principal of the William Foster Institute and continued to practice his art, now as a hobby. In 1879, Collins and his family moved back to Philadelphia and left teaching to return to art. Collins was known for his anti-slavery views and was a proponent of various social reforms. He died on December 17, 1902 in Philadelphia.

Extent

0.01 linear ft. (1 folder )

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection includes a single drawing made by John Collins.

Arrangement

Materials are arranged chronologically.

Acquisition

Gift of M. Albert Linton, 1954

Processing Information

Processed by Cullen Worth, completed June, 2024

Title
John Collins, Drawing of a Founders Hall Dormitory Room
Status
Completed
Author
Cullen Worth
Date
June, 2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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