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Series III: The Architecture of Italian Renaissance
Series IV: Columbia University
Series V: Miscellaneous
Series VI: Slides, Negatives, Microfilms

James Grote Van Derpool papers, 1944-1974, bulk 1962-1966

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Series I: National Park Service Architectural Study Project "Mission-66"

Subseries 1: Correspondence


Box 1 Folder 1 [Historic American Building Survey] HABS - Project, 1962 Oct - 1963 Sep

Includes letters regarding "List of Proposed Sites" and "Narrative;" an old list of architectural structures kept in NPS' files; proposal of contract for an essay on the story of the Architecture; progress of JGV's work; letters written by Charles W. Porter III, Acting Chief, Division of History and Archeology; John O. Littleton, Chief, National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings; Herbert A. Kehler, Chief, Division of History and Archeology; memorandums from directors of Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and Western Regions.

Included are the following lists:Buildings of Historic Importance, 1955;Buildings of Architectural Importance Presently Under Consideration for Lists I & II(a handwritten draft); also includedCommentson JGV's preliminary listing of sites.


Box 1 Folder 2 Project for HABS U.S. (Department of Interior) Not Brought to a Conclusion, 1963 Aug - Jul

Includes letters regarding the lists of sites prepared by JGV and the data on these buildings recorded by HABS and kept in the files of NPS; and needs in assisting JGV in additional data for some of the sites. Correspondents include Herbert A. Kahler and John M. Corbett.

Included is a list of sites eligible for registration as National Historic Landmarks; a typescript describing architectural styles; a list of buildings prepared by JGV.

Also included is correspondence regardingYeocomico Churchin Cople Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia.


Box 1 Folder 3 Suggested Buildings From NPS, 1963 Apr - 1964 Jan

Includes letters regarding designations as a registered National Historic Landmarks of the following sites:Lockwood-Mathews Mansionat Norwalk, Connecticut;Endicott EstateandMcIntire Summer House, Danver, Massachusetts;Browne House, Flushing, New York;Hammond Manor House, Anne Arundel Country. Maryland; onWaterworks, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;Old Lighthouse Museum,Stonington Historical Society, Stonington, Connecticut;The Blount House, Knoxville, Tennessee. Letters written to and from JGV; Charles W. Porter III; William B. Ardiff, Editor, Danver Historical Society; Ronald F. Lee, Regional Director, Northeast Region; Miss Margret I. Carman, President, Browne House Historical Society; John A. Carver, Jr. Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Interior, NPS; Eric Gugler, Esq., John O. Littleton; Mr. Henry J. Toombs, Atlanta, Georgia.

Included areList of themes, sub-themes and special studies, National Survey of Historic Sitesand clippings with topics on: dwelling in New Jersey, Sullivan's Bayard Building in New York City, etc.


Box 1 Folder 4 Miscellaneous, 1963 Jul- 1964 Jul

Correspondence regarding John O Littleton's and Kennith C. Anderson's visits to New York, and regarding survey's consideration ofThe Oliver Ellsworth House, Windsors, andJonathan Trumbull House,Lebanon, Connecticut as registered National Historic Landmarks. Letters written to and from Herbert E. Kahler; Carlisle Crouch, Assistant Regional Director, and S. Sydney Bradford, Historian, Northeast Region; Mrs. Foster Elizabeth Sturtevent, State Regent, Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution, Inc.

Included are a brochure onThe Trumbull Houseand a set of photographs ofEllsworth Homestead.


Box 1 Folder 5 Memorandums from Regional Directors, 1964 Jan - May

These are responses to Herbert E. Kahler's memo regarding the need to receive an additional data on some of the sites. Arranged alphabetically by regions, and thereunder chronologically.


Box 1 Folder 6 Printed Landmark List, 1964 Jul 20

Letter written by John O. Littleton to JGV.

Enclosed are a news release: "President Kennedy's Birthplace heads latest Historical Landmark List"; brief description of 96 sites; The Registered National Historic Landmark Program.


Box 1 Folder 7 Miscellaneous, 1955 Nov - 1967 Apr

Includes correspondence regardingLists of sites Narrative; arrangement of payment; extension of the contract acknowledgements of receiving the material. Letters written to and from JGV; Herbert E. Kahler; Robert M. Utley, Chief, Division of Historical Studies; John O. Littleton.

Included are final versions of Lists I & II:Selected Primary Examples of Architecture in U.S.A. 1632-1912, andSelected Secondary Examples of Architecture in U.S.A. 1962-1912, both dated July 14, 1964; summary and status of the NPS's contract with JGV; handwritten drafts of JGV's letters.


Box 1 Folder 8 Outline, 1965 Feb - Mar

Includes letters from JGV to John O. Littleton regarding theOutlinesand final corrections for the list ofSelected Primary Examples of Architectures in the U.S.Asent on July 14, 1964.

Included are typescripts and a handwritten draft of theOutline: "Architecture U.S.A 17th Century to 1912"

Subseries 2: Manuscripts


Box 1 Folder 9 Lists I & II, 1963 May 15 - 1964 Jun 30

Included are several versions ofList Iand original preliminary typescript:" 'Architecture' Working list of sites by James Grote Van Derpool: buildings of Architectural Importance presently under consideration for Lists I & II,"dated May 15, 1963.


Box 1 Folder 10 April 14, 1964 Lists I & II, 1959 Feb - 1964 Apr

Included are several versions of the lists; sets of handwritten notes on architectural styles and periods in the U.S.A.; a chart "The Architecture of the United States."


Box 1 Folder 11 Primary Example Lists, 1964 Apr 14 - Jun 30

Included are several versions ofLists Iwith extensive corrections inscribed; handwritten notes on schedule of work for the project.


Box 1 Folder 12 Secondary Example Lists, 1964 Apr 14 - Jun 30

Included are versions ofLists IIwith extensive corrections inscribed.


Box 1 Folder 13 Complete Set, 1965 Mar 12 - 1967 Mar 30

Included are lists ofSelected Primary Examples of Architecture in the U.S.A. 1632-1912, andSelected Secondary Examples of Architecture in the U.S.Aboth dated July 29, 1966; corrections;Selective Bibliography; and a typewritten manuscriptHistoric Development of Architecture in the U.S.A. 1632-1912, dated December 21, 1966

Includes copy of the letter from JGV to Robert M. Utley regarding corrections for typed manuscript, vacation plans and payments.


Box 2 Folder 1a-b Miscellaneous, 196?

Included are a holograph manuscript ofHistoric Development of Architecture in the U.S.A.; a set of foot notes; and a handwritten bibliography to theNarrative.

Subseries 3: Miscellaneous Research Material


Box 2 Folder 2a-o United States. Department of the Interior. National Park Service. National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings, Inventories

This group is arranged alphabetically by state and there is a separate Folder for New York City.

Inventories provided information such as exact location of a building, name of owner, description of the site and dates. Included are photographs of buildings: photographs are all identified.

Arizona: 2pp., 1 photo ; California: 15pp., 2 photos ; Connecticut: 6 pp., ills, 2 photos ; Delaware: 6pp., ill., 4 photos ; Districts of Columbia: 8pp., ills, ; Florida: 2pp., 1 photo ; Georgia: 1p., 5 photos ; Indiana: 2pp., 1 photo ; Illinois: 11pp., 3 photos, 1 postcard ; Louisiana: 4pp., 3 photos ; Maine: 5pp., 2 photos, 1 postcard ; Maryland: 9 pp., ills., 5 photos ; Massachusetts: 33 pp., ills., 31 photos, 1 postcard ; Michigan: 2 pp., ills., 1 photos, New Hampshire: 1 p., 7 photos


Box 2 Folder 3a-c United States. Department of the Interior. National Park Service. National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings, Inventories

This group is arranged alphabetically by state and there is a separate Folder for New York City.

Inventories provided information such as exact location of a building, name of owner, description of the site and dates. Included are photographs of buildings: photographs are all identified.

New Jersey: 2 pp., 3 photos ; New Mexico: 10 pp., 6 photos ; New York State: 13 pp., ills., 27 photos, 1 letter ; New York City: 4 pp., ills., 11 photos ; North Carolina: 6 pp., 9 photos ; Ohio: 3 pp., 7 photos ; Pennsylvania: 11 pp., 12 photos ; Puerto Rico: 1 p., 1 photo ; Rhode Island: 4 pp., 15 photos ; South Carolina: 7 pp., 3 photo ; Tennessee: 2 pp., 1 photo ; Texas: 8 pp., 3 photos ; Utah: 9 pp., ills., 23 photos ; Washington: 12 pp., illus., 13 photos


Box 3 Folder 1a-l United States. Department of the Interior. National Park Service. National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings, Inventories

This group is arranged alphabetically by state and there is a separate Folder for New York City.

Inventories provided information such as exact location of a building, name of owner, description of the site and dates. Included are photographs of buildings: photographs are all identified.

New York City: 4 pp., ills., 11 photos ; North Carolina: 6 pp., 9 photos ; Ohio: 3 pp., 7 photos ; Pennsylvania: 11 pp., 12 photos ; Puerto Rico: 1 p., 1 photo ; Rhode Island: 4 pp., 15 photos ; South Carolina: 7 pp., 3 photo ; Tennessee: 2 pp., 1 photo ; Texas: 8 pp., 3 photos ; Utah: 9 pp., ills., 23 photos ; Washington: 12 pp., illus., 13 photos


Box 3 Folder 5a-k Printed Material

This group consists of flyers; leaflets; guidebooks; booklets; off-prints; photocopies; postcards; newspaper clippings and a few photographs. Some of the flyers are printed by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, as a part of the "Mission-66" project.

Arranged alphabetically with states as topics, some buildings have separate Folders.

Subjects include: the cause of historic preservation; the buildings of exceptional importance some of which have been recognized as National Historic Landmarks.

Arizona : 2 items ; Connecticut : 5 items ; Delaware : 3 items ; District of Columbia : 2 items ; Florida : 7 items ; Illinois : 2 items ; Maryland : 14 items ; Massachusetts : 6 items ; New Hampshire : 1 items ; New Jersey : 3 items ; New Mexico : 2 items


Box 4 Folder 1a-o Printed Material

This group consists of flyers; leaflets; guidebooks; booklets; off-prints; photocopies; postcards; newspaper clippings and a few photographs. Some of the flyers are printed by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, as a part of the "Mission-66" project.

Arranged alphabetically with states as topics, some buildings have separate Folders.

Subjects include: the cause of historic preservation; the buildings of exceptional importance some of which have been recognized as National Historic Landmarks.

New York (1) : 14 items ; New York (2) : 10 items ; [New York] : "Olana" : 11 items ; [New York] : "Sleepy Hallow" : 2 items ; New York City : 17 items ; [New York City] The Browne House : 6 items, including letters ; [North Carolina] Old Salem. Single Brothers House : 9 items, including letters ; Ohio : 2 items ; Pennsylvania : 12 items ; Puerto Rico : 1 item ; Rhode Island : 6 items ; South Carolina : 3 items ; Texas : 1 item ; Virginia : 4 items ; Washington : 2 items


Box 3 Folder 2 Definitions, Policies, and Procedures Relating to Historic and Prehistoric Structures, 1963 Apr - Mar

Constitutes two National Parks Service's Handbooks, with enclosures


Box 3 Folder 3 Research Notes, 1962 Jul 11 - 1964 May 12

Constitutes two notebooks with enclosures. Included are handwritten notes, and data collected on various buildings located through out the United States


Box 3 Folder 4 Agreements, 1962 Jun - 1965 Jun

Included are arranged alphabetically,Statement and Certificate of Award, copies of original contracts for preparingLists I & IIand writing the text onArchitecture in the U.S.A.; 1632-1912.

Also included are correspondence with Houston R. Turner and John O. Littleton regarding agreements.

Series II: Preservation of Historic and Architecturally Notable Buildings

Subseries 1: Landmarks Preservation Commission


Box 4 Folder 2 Clearance - City Sites, 1962 Jun 26

IncludesMemo 1962 June 26from Mayor Robert F. Wagner on appointment of 12 members of the Landmark Preservation Commission of the City of New York; a draft; a zoning map; and a preliminary count.


Box 4 Folder 3 LPC - Designations. Submissions for Hearing Calendar, 1965 Sep - Oct

Includes a proposal and approval ofLists of Buildings;Calendar


Box 4 Folder 4 Designation List No. 3, 1962 - 1965

Includes lists of nominations decisions voted and designations made


Box 4 Folder 5 Finalized Designations, 1962 - 1963

Includes lists of buildings presented for nomination, proposed and votes; inscribed: "incomplete copy only."


Box 4 Folder 6 Miscellaneous, 1965 Oct - Nov

Includes calendar of Landmarks Preservation Commission; lists of buildings compiled by borough; a map: proposed boundary ofBrooklyn Heights.


Box 4 Folder 7 Greenwich Village Historic District, 1969

Includes correspondence; press releases; invitations and a magazine

Subseries 2: Preservation


Box 4 Folder 8 Correspondence, 1962 - 1966

Arranged alphabetically by topics and thereunder chronologically.

Subjects includeScotia Branch Library, Scotia, New York;Astor Library Building, New York City; Architect Alexander Seltzer.

Also included are letters (August 1965 - January 1966) regarding the arrangements for JGV's talk "The Landmarks of New York" at the Antique Forum (January 30 - February 4, 1966), Williamsburg, Virginia.


Box 5 Folder 1 Office Files, 1964 Dec 3

Includes copies of the statements at the hearing a bill before the Committee of the City Council by Geoffrey Platt, Chairman LPC; James G. Van Derpool, Executive Director; Harmon Goldstone, City Planning Commission


Box 5 Folder 2 Walking Tour - NYC, 1952 - 1962

Includes miscellaneous records:Programs for SAH Annual Meeting January 25-27 1952with attached preliminary catalogs of exhibitions (1952) of drawings inAvery LibraryColumbia University;Metropolitan Museum of Art;New York Historical Society.

Also included are offprints, postcards, magazines. Subjects traced are "landmarks" and "New Landmarks Commission."


Box 5 Folder 3 Miscellaneous, 1963 -1965

Subjects included are local laws of establishment of landmarks; "American Landmarks Week";Fraunces Tavern, New York City; andKingsland Preservation Committee.


Box 5 Folder 6 The Edward Mooney House, New York City, 1969 - 1971

Includes miscellaneous documentation on restoration of the house


Box 6 Folder 4 New Paltz - Walloon Church and Pell St. NYC, 1971 - 1974

This group consists of correspondence; printed material; photographs; blueprints; and handwritten drafts by JGV of a speech on a proposed project of restoration of theWalloon Church.

In addition to documentation on restoration ofNew Paltz French Church, includes material on theHugenot Churches in the U.S.A;South Street;Schermerhorn Row, New York City.

There is a photograph of Professor James G. Van Derpool in a wheelchair in New Paltz, dated July 21, 1971


Box 5 Folder 4 Miscellaneous Printed Material, undated

Some of the traced subjects are: Historic Preservation; conference; winner award dinners


Box 5 Folder 5 Clippings

Some of the traced subjects are: Landmarks of New York City; preservation policies; a few articles on JGV's work on the Landmark Commission

Subseries 3: New York's History and Landmarks


Box 6 Folder 1 New York Landmarks - An index of architecturally notable structures in New York City. Fourth Edition - The Municipal Arts Society of New York, 1962 Mar

Included are two copies: working and office copies. According to Platt the handbook was a valuable source and was frequently used by the Landmarks Commission in their work


Box 6 Folder 2 Giovanni da Verrazano, the Discoverer of New York Bay - A graphic documentation of the discoveries by the great Florentine explorer and humanist of the Renaissance / Lino S. Lipinsky de Orlov - New York, 1958


Box 6 Folder 3 The Grange. Relocation & Restoration - Two hundred anniversary of Alexander Hamilton 1757 - 1957 - American Scenic & Historic Preservation Society : New York City, 1957


Box 5 Folder 8 Typescript - Furniture plan for Hamilton Grange - New York City National Park Service Group : New York City, 1964 Aug


Box 5 Folder 7 Typescript - The Stadhuist : First City Hall of New Amsterdam, Later New York. Report for the downtown museum, City of New York / Kellerman, Regina - New York, 1968

Includes correspondence (April - August 1968), 4 letters regarding proposals for publications

Subseries 4: Maine, Maryland, Virginia


Box 6 Folder 6 William Sheppherd Gray House, Salem, Maine, undated


Box 6 Folder 7 James Brice House, Annapolis, Maryland, 1959 - 1964

Includes miscellaneous records on History and restoration of the house


Box 6 Folder 5 St. Luke's Church, Smithfield, Virginia, 1955 - 1969

Arranged chronologically

Includes correspondence with John Forbes, editor; magazine, brochures with JGV's articles on the restoration ofSt. Luke's Church; typescript of the article for the Journal Society of Architectural Historians (September 1957);Historical St. Luke's - its History and Restoration.

Included are drafts of the speeches: "The restoration of Historic St. Luke's Church, Smithfield, Virginia", delivered on May 8, 1957 at Church ceremonies and a lecture at Williamsburg, Virginia for A.I.A. Centennial meeting.

Subseries 5: Manuscripts and Speeches


Box 6 Folder 8 JGV - Historic Buildings on Manhattan Island, 1952 - 1962

Consists of typescripts, handwritten drafts, photos, correspondence

Includes typescripts of lectures:Historic Architecture on the Island of Manhattan, several versions which were delivered on different occasions;A Cavalcade of Architecture on the Island of Manhattan (17th century - 1860)

Also included typescripts of speeches:Informal Discussion of the L.P.C.andLandmarks in New York City.

In addition there are, in this group, several handwritten drafts of unidentified speeches.


Box 6 Folder 9 Van Derpool - M.S.S., 1957 - 1968

Consists of typescripts of two lectures and five manuscripts of the articles; and photos ofFraunces Tavern; includes letters written to the editors.

Included are lectures:The Restoration of Historic St. Luke's Church, Smithfield, Virginia, 2 versions;Historic Preservation

There are typescripts for the following articles:Preliminary proposal for the development of the Fraunces Tavern Block as a historic district;[The Fraunces Tavern Block Project in Old New York,A Historic Enclave in Old New York;An Interim Landmark Report;Attrition of Early Landmark in Manhattan.


Box 6 Folder 10 Greenwich Village, 1964 - 1966

Includes notes for JGV's talk at Greenwich Village Symposium at new York University, in connection with American Landmarks Celebration Week in New York City.

Also includes a draft from Regina Kellerman:Human Interest in Village.


Box 7 Folder 1 The Percy Pyne Project, undated

Includes a handwritten draft of a speech


Box 7 Folder 2 Miscellaneous, 1952 - 1965 ?

Includes a photocopy of a typescript of the following lectures:"A Cavalcade of Architecture on the Island of Manhattan (17th Century - 1860)"and a lecture delivered at the Metropolitan Museum as part of Columbia's Bicentennial Program"Architecture and the Arts - Conflicts and Alliance"

Also included are handwritten drafts of the speeches:"Brief Report of Efficiency of Landmark Preservation Commission. Case History."; and"New York Landmarks - Aspects of a Special Problem in Stemming the Tide of Destruction of the Visual record of a City's Historical Continuity."

Includes photos of views of New York (From New York Historical Archives).

Also included a speech by Robert William G. Vail onSeventeenth Century New York Architecture, delivered on January 25, 1952.


Box 7 Folder 3 Photographs


Box 7 Folder 4 Phases of Development in English Domestic Architecture to 1830

Series III: The Architecture of Italian Renaissance


Box 7 Folder 5a-c The Architecture of L.B. Alberti, undated

Includes original typescript of the work and a photocopy; two sets of:Introduction. Life of Leon Battista Alberti.

Included are photographs of plates of Leon Battista Alberti.


Box 8 Folder 2 Research Material, Alberti

Contains typescript and handwritten translation (transcribed) of works on Leon Battista Alberti.

Among authors included: Corrado Ricci; Julius Schlosser and Paul-Henri Michel.

Also included are JGV's typescript"Re: Proposed Publication on Leon Battista Alberti as Architect";

Handwritten notes, possibly translations of L.B.A.'s correspondence (Photostats of original letters in Italian Enclosed).


Box 7 Folder 6 Research Material, Alberti

This group contains typescripts and printed published works on Alberti in English and Italian by the following authors: Captain John A. Cade (in collaboration with Niccolo Rucellai); Julius Schlosses; Theuer; John M. Kelly; Francesco Milizia; and Derek Mackan.

Some of the works included are translations by Aldof K. Placzek and Mrs. Edward Cresy; and two papers written by students on Alberti


Box 7 Folder 8 Research Material, Alberti

Handwritten notes on Alberti. Possibly a synopsis of a book on Alberti written in Italian.


Box 8 Folder 1 Research Material, San Sebastino

The group consists of a typescript,"The Church of San Sebastian."4 drawings; a booklet,"La Rotonda di S.Lorenzo in Mantova"; photographs and negatives ofSan Sebastiano; and a set of index cards with notes.

Also included is a photocopy of the work in Italian by Ing. Andrea Schiavi"Il Restauro Della Chiesa di S. Sebastiano"with a set of translation in English.


Box 9 Folder 1a-d Photographs on Italian Renaissance, 1928-1961

Arranged alphabetically by city, and thereunder the name of the architectural monument. Besides photographs there are few postcards, handwritten notes, a letter, Photostats, drawings, all originally found with photographs.

Most of represented monuments are works by Leon Battista Alberti.

There is a printed monographsLe Cappelle Rucellai(1916) and there are Photostats from the plans of this Chapel drawn from memory by Nicollo Rusellaw in 1948.

It appears that the photographs were sent to JGV from Italy in the period of 1953-61, however most photographs besides the names of the photographers bear earlier dates, presumably the dates of the negatives. There are two photographs ofTempia Malatestiana, Rimini shot in January 1944 after 3 bombs bombed Tempia Malatestiana at the same time.

There are few unidentified photographs.


Box 7 Folder 7 Alberti Lectures, 1955-1958

Contains typescript of the lectures on L.B.A.; the time and occasions of delivery the speeches are not always identified:"Alberti-background and some of the problems";"Introduction";"…on 500th anniversary of the completion of the first architectural treastise of the Renaissance..."

Included are typescripts and handwritten drafts ofAlberti Chronology; Lists of slides for Alberti talks.

Also includes handwritten notes on Italian Renaissance.


Box 8 Folder 3a-b Miscellaneous, 1954

Includes the following: Guide book on Mantova; Catalog "The complete Library of World Art"; clippings.

Includes brochure onBasilica St. Andrea, Mantova; Photostats; photo; a note book and diary with notes on Alberti, addresses, schedules.

Also included are letters from JGV to different addresses in Italy where he expresses appreciation for the assistance in research during his trip to Italy.

Series IV: Columbia University


Box 9 Folder 2 Deans Office, School of Architecture, 1959 Mar - May

Includes outlines of courses offered by school including courses descriptions for Evening School for the period of 1959-1960.

Includes JGV'sOutline of Courses on English Domestic Architecture to 1830.

Also includes a typescript of JGV's speech:"Alumni day talk - School of Architecture."


Box 9 Folder 3 Avery History - To School of Architecture

Includes handwritten draft and typescripts:"Avery Memorial Architectural Library"; handwritten notes on Avery History.

Included are letters from JGV to Richard F. Bach; letters from Mrs. Thos. H. Russell;

Photo (and negative) of Miss Wimfred Jehrenkamp, who was a librarian at Avery Library


Box 9 Folder 4 Avery Library

Includes typescript"Avery Library", transcribed letters from Mr. Mrs. Sam. P. Avery and Seth. Low; subjects are: proposals for a new library, funds for cataloging.

Letters from Frederick Coykendall, Roger Howson.

Includes transcribed calculations, award reports (1890-1910), notes on donation of David Keppel Memorial Collections.


Box 10 Folder 1 Miscellaneous, 1955-1964

This group consists of typescripts, correspondence, printed materials.

Includes News Release about the donation of The Francis Henry Lenygon Memorial Room to the Avery Library. Also includesProfessor James Grote Van Derpool remarks at acceptance of Francis Henry Lenygon Memorial Room.

Also included transcriptsThe Twombly-Burden Room. 206 Low Memorial. Columbia University in the City of New York: copy of the letter to Mrs. Francis H. Lenygon from Davidson Taylor about publication a booklet; and Quotation from will of Edith Marion Magonigle about Van-Buren Fund; typescripts on Serlio; exhibition "Lost New York, Architecture Threatened or Destroyed."

Also included are two works by students: "A descriptive Study of Avery Architectural Library" by Wilson C. Duprey, and "Annotated Bibliography in the Fine Arts" by Charles Allan Baretski; and ephemera.

Series V: Miscellaneous


Box 10 Folder 8a-b University of Illinois. Senate. Advisory Committee on Selection of a New President., 1944 Dec - 1945 Jun

Correspondence, Minutes of the meetings of the Advisory Committee, Information from WHO's WHO, Clippings, Letters received by JGV and his responses, Confidential letters, Recommendations and statements about candidates


Box 10 Folder 3 AIA - Fellow + Biographical Material, 1957-1968


Box 10 Folder 4 Biographical Info J.G. Van Derpool

Information includes positions held, memberships, publications and biographical data.


Box 10 Folder 5 Society of Architectural Historians August Tour, 1957


Box 10 Folder 6 To File, 1956-1968

Includes letters to JGV; leaflets


Box 11 Folder 1a-b Miscellaneous Research Notes

Included are bibliography on works on Art & Philosophy; History of Architecture; notes on "Byzantine Iconography"; on Russian Church Archives, Fogg Museum; notes, possibly taken for "Mission-66" project.


Box 10 Folder 7 Miscellaneous

drawings, letter


Box 8 Folder 4 Manuscript

"Romanesque and Gothic Architecture" - typescript


Box 10 Folder 2 Miscellaneous Printed Material

Includes a catalogAn Exhibition of Rare Books and Manuscripts selected from the Columbia University Libraries

Series VI: Slides, Negatives, Microfilms


Box 11 Folder 2 USA


Box 11 NYC


Box 11 NY Views (Houses)


Box 11 Williamsburg


Box 11 Folder 6 Europe


Box 11 Folder 4 England


Box 11 Folder 5 France


Box 11 Folder 3 Italy


Box 11 Asolo


Box 11 Florence


Box 11 Mantova


Box 11 Padova


Box 11 Perugia


Box 11 Rimini


Box 11 Rome


Box 11 Venice I


Box 11 Venice II


Box 11 Vicenza


Box 11 Alberti


Box 11 Alberti II


Box 11 Unidentified