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Series R: Architecture, 1879-2001

 Series

Scope and Contents

Series includes brochures, viewbooks, pamphlets, and booklets published by and outside of the Institute related to construction, renovation, and expansion. Publications include The Building by Provost Nathaniel H. Morison from the 1879 Annual Report, a pamphlet about the construction of the Preparatory Building (Leakin Hall) from 1926, and multiple booklets by Jewell, Downing and Associates from the 1970s – 1980s. Series serves as a valuable supplement to the architectural drawings, photographs, and Record Group X: Architectural Records.

Dates

  • Creation: 1879-2001

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

A small number of files in series Q are restricted. The rest of the collection is open for use at the Arthur Friedheim Library Archives of the Peabody Institute. Contact peabodyarchives@lists.jhu.edu for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 50 Cubic Feet (26 filing cabinet drawers of folders, approximately 6 shelves of bound volumes, 2 large flat boxes, and 1 map case drawer)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Peabody Archives Repository

Contact:
Peabody Institute
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