John H. Duncan architectural records and papers, 1890-1930
Collection context
- Creator:
- Duncan, John H. (John Hemingway), 1855-1929, Hawley, Hughson, 1850-1936, and Goelet Estate
- Extent:
- 19 drawings, 8 manuscript boxes, and 1 print box
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This collection includes one drawing, ink and wash on paper, of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial; a drawing in ink and wash on paper of the Trenton War Memorial; and 17 drawings, graphite on tracing paper, of the Kemble Building, located at 15-25 Whitehall Street in Manhattan. Eight boxes of office records that include correspondence concerning buildings for the Goelet Estate, Cadillac Hotel, and Grant's Tomb, and a postcard to architectural renderer Hughson Hawley. Also included is a diary and an album of family photographs and architectural projects.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Hemingway Duncan, born in Binghamton, New York, worked as an architect in the New York City area. His projects include Grant's Tomb in Riverside Park, Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch in Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza, and the War Memorial in Trenton, New Jersey.
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.
- Terms of access:
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Permission to publish must be obtained in writing from the Director, Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, 1172 Amsterdam Ave., MC 0301, New York, NY 10027.
- Preferred citation:
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John H. Duncan architectural records and papers. Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library. Columbia University, New York, NY.
- 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