James Gamble Rogers architectural records and photographs, 1905-1980, bulk 1905-1937
Collection context
- Creator:
- Rogers, James Gamble
- Extent:
- 5 manuscript boxes and 2,500 drawings
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Largely architectural drawings, photographs, and furniture designs for Butler Library and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York City. Also, architectural drawings and photographs for other buildings at Columbia, including Bard Hall, Kent Hall, National Hall, South Hall, and Low Library; as well as drawings for buildings elsewhere in the United States and El Salvador.
- Biographical / historical:
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Architect. Rogers lived from 1867 to 1947 and practiced in New York City.
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.
- Preferred citation:
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James Gamble Rogers architectural drawings and photographs. Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York, N.Y.
- 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