Martin E. Thompson architectural drawings and papers, 1822-1861

Summary Information

At a Glance

Bib ID:
6371902 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Thompson, Martin E (Martin Euclid), 1786 or 1787-1877
Repository:
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Physical Description:
.25 linear feet of papers; 26 drawings
Language(s):
English .
Access:

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.

Description

Scope and Content

This collection contains original architectural drawings for projects in New York City and unidentified locations, an account ledger for work done on the Brick Presbyterian Church, an agreement between the Trustees of Columbia College and Thompson for the erection of the Columbia Grammar School, and a bill for work on the Trademens Bank, all in New York City.

General Note

The drawings in this collection have been individually catalogued in CLIO and may be found by conducting an author search under "Thompson, Martin E."

Additional drawings related to Martin E. Thompson can also be found in the Alexander Jackson Davis collection held by the Dept. of Drawings & Archives

Arrangment

This collection contains two series: Series I: Architectural Drawings; Series II: Papers

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

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 Governing Use and Reproduction

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

Martin E. Thompson architectural drawings and papers, Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library. Columbia University, New York, NY.

Custodial History

The provenance of this collection is unknown.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--The provenance of this collection is unknown. Date of acquisition--Date of acquisition, pre-1978. Accession number--1000.010.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library

Processing Information

This finding aid was compiled and modified by Nicole Lindberg Richard in 2015.

Revision Description

2009-06-25 File created.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical / Historical

American architect (1796 - 1877), practiced in New York City in partnership with Ithiel Town.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form
Holograph papers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Mixed media works CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Architecture -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Architecture -- United States -- Designs and plans CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Greek revival (Architecture) -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID