Haverford College Architectural Drawings and Plans
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of architectural drawings, blueprints, site plans, and other visual works representing the architecture and landscaping of Haverford College from the 1870s to the 2010s.
Dates
- Creation: ca. 1870s-2013
Creator
- Haverford College (Organization)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Apply (U.S. Title 17)
Biographical / Historical
Many of the architectural drawings and plans were completed by Philadelphia firms, including William S. Vaux; Morris and Vaux; Savery, Scheetz, and Savery; Addison Hutton; Price and Walton; E. Nelson Edwards; Harbeson, Hough, Livingston, and Larson; Vincent G. Kling; George Spencer Morris; Louis T. Klauder; G.M. Ewing; Carroll, Grisdale and Van Alen; Robert E. Lamb; Mellor, Meigs, and Howe; Baily and Bassett; and others. Many of the landscaping plans were created by Stevenson W. Fletcher, Jr., Director of Campus Planning.
Extent
13 linear ft. (1 oversized box, 3 map case drawers, and 78 tubes (157 items))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection consists of architectural drawings, blueprints, site plans, and other visual works representing the architecture and landscaping of Haverford College from the 1870s to the 2010s.
Arrangement
Most materials are arranged by building or site. Groupings of plans by specific architects and landscape designers have been maintained where possible.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The majority of material in this collection was transferred from various offices and departments at Haverford College to the College Archives. Some materials were donated by individuals.
Accruals
This collection is likely to grow as additional drawings and plans are transferred to the College Archives.
Processing Information
Processed by Elizabeth Jones-Minsinger; completed February, 2022.
Subject
- Haverford College (Organization)
- Title
- Haverford College Architectural Drawings and Plans
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Elizabeth Jones-Minsinger
- Date
- February, 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Find It at the Library
Most of the materials in this catalog are not digitized and can only be accessed in person. Please see our website for more information about visiting or requesting repoductions from Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections Library
