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Archives. Architectural series.
Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Archival Collections
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- Format:
- Archive
- Manuscript
- Author/Creator:
- Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Research libraries--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
- Philadelphia (Pa.).
- Local Subjects:
- Philadelphia (Pa.).
- Genre:
- Architectural drawings -- American.
- Summary:
- This subseries of the general Archives of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia encompasses all the materials related to the architecture & design of the Athenaeum building & spaces. It does not include the voluminous works of architecture & design which form the "collections" managed and preserved by the Athenaeum as a research library, but instead documents the Athenaeum's own architectural business during the history of its organization. Included are subseries for the original 1) Athenaeum building competition collection (PAPV95-A0) and an archival set which includes drawings from the numerous alterations and additions to the building over the years 2) Athenaeum of Philadelphia building alterations & additions (PAPV96-A51).
- Notes:
- In process record.
- Forms part of: Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Archives.
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