Ludwig Schweinitz student drawings, October 7, 1797
Collection context
- Creator:
- Schweinitz, Lewis David von (Ludwig Schweinitz), 1780-1834
- Extent:
- 2 drawings
- Language:
- English , German , French .
- Scope and content:
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Plans and elevation of a shop in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, 1797 with measurements and annotations in English, French and German. Also includes a folder with a handwritten note.
- Biographical / historical:
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Lewis (Ludwig) David de Schweinitz (13 February 1780 – 8 February 1834) was a German-American botanist and mycologist.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
- Contact:
- avery-drawings@columbia.edu