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:

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:

Lewis (Ludwig) David de Schweinitz (13 February 1780 – 8 February 1834) was a German-American botanist and mycologist.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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:
300 Avery Hall
1172 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10027, USA
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