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| Creator: | Chard, Thornton. |
| Title: | Thornton Chard Correspondence |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1907-1916 |
| Quantity: | 1 linear ft. |
| Abstract: | Papers of the American architect. Chard's business correspondence (in 10 letter books) with clients. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: | Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Thornton Chard was an American architect. Much of his work is in New York City, including the Dave Hennen and Alice Morris House at 19 E. 70th (designated a landmark by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1974) and a police station at 156-158 Greenwich Street.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Thornton Chard Papers consist of ten letterbooks containing correspondence of his architectural business from 1907-1916. Contracts mentioned include private homes, churches, and businesses.
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Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
Related Material
Special Collections Research Center has the papers of many notable architects. Please refer to the SCRC Subject Index for a complete listing.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Thornton Chard Correspondence
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Finding Aid Information
Created by: DW
Date: 16 Jun 1979
Revision history: 18 Feb 2008 - converted to EAD (MRC)
Inventory
| Correspondence | |||||||||||
| Box 1 | Volume I 1907-1909 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Volume II 1909 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Volume III 1909-1910 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Volume IV 1907-1910 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Volume V 1910-1911 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Volume VI 1911 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Volume VII 1911-1912 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Volume VIII 1914 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Volume IX 1915-1916 | ||||||||||
| Box 1 | Volume X 1916 | ||||||||||