Content Description

The collection primarily contains pencil drawings of light fixtures and decorative elements by A.S. Alexander, most of which are on tissue. There are also several photographs and photostats, primarily of light fixtures, as well Mr. Alexander's 1904 architectural drawing certificate from Drexel and two 1918 letters by Charles F. Kinsman, president of Sterling Bronze, concerning a work trip by Mr. Alexander to Chicago.

Scope and Contents This is a collection of architectural plans and papers related to the buildings occupied by the Academy of Natural Sciences. Included are blueprints of the Academy's 19th street complex and renovations, 1970s; schematic diagrams and blueprints of Academy spaces, 1979-1981; files on 19th St. garden and Quarry Street house, 1963; a framed print by Tom Jackson showing the Academy's 19th and Race façade; 1979 plans for a projection booth; study reports for renovations to Research Wing and the...

Scope and Contents

This collection contains architect's plans, etchings, engravings, photographs and published pictures showing the various Academy buildings from its founding. The collection is divided by external depictions and internal depictions. The latter includes some exhibits, research areas, different versions of the library, renovations, etc. A partial account was included in the Academy's Proceedings for 1901.

Scope and Contents The Samuel Gibson Dixon Papers include correspondence from, to, or copied to Samuel Gibson Dixon, who was President of the Academy of Natural Sciences from 1891-1918. A large chunk of this correspondence pertains to the discussion of renovations being made to the Academy building, most particularly building a new library, and the collection includes continuous conversation between Dixon, The Snead & Co. Iron Works, the Otis Elevator Company, Wilson, Harris & Richards (architects),...