Harry A. Garfield college buildings and property records, 1908-1934.

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Harry A. Garfield college buildings and property records, 1908-1934.

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Most of the material in this series regards new buildings or additions constructed during Garfield's tenure. These include the following: Droppers House, Power Plant, Taconic Golf Course, Chemical Laboratory, Grace (Chapin) Hall, the Freshman Dormitories (Williams and Sage), Cole Field House, the Lasell Gymnasium addition, Stetson Hall (College Library and Chapin Library), the College Infirmary, and Stetson Road. President Garfield was very involved in the construction process and was consulted by architects on a regular basis. Cram and Ferguson served as architects for most of the building projects, although Densmore, LeClear and Robbins designed the Field House and Power Plant. Perry Smedley served as Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and supervised many projects. Benefactors, such as Alfred Chapin, Francis Stetson and Mary Thompson, were frequently consulted on building details and expenditures, and planning of the Freshman Dormitories, the Power Plant and new gymnasium reflects the influence of alumni opinion. The Stetson Hall files include input from faculty regarding pro-seminar rooms and detailed design recommendations from Christine Price, Librarian in Charge.

1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Williams College, Sawyer Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7559764

Williams College, Sawyer Library

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Williams College

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Williams Hall (Williamstown, Mass.)

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Williams College. Office of the President.

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Harry A. Garfield served as President of Williams College, 1908-1934. A biographical chronology of Harry A. Garfield is included in the collection guide. From the description of Harry A. Garfield college buildings and property records, 1908-1934. (Williams College). WorldCat record id: 45861468 ...

Stetson, Francis Lynde, 1846-1920.

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Cole Field House (Williamstown, Mass.)

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Chapin, Alfred Clark, 1848-1936.

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Alfred Clark Chapin (1848-1936), born South Hadley, Mass., died Montreal. Graduate of Williams College in1869. Prominent lawyer, mayor of Brooklyn, and congressman. Byron Johnson Rees (1877-1920), author of The Heart-Cry of Jesus. From the description of Letter to Mr. President, 1920 February 19. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 60494278 ...

Sage Hall (Williamstown, Mass.)

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Garfield, Harry Augustus, 1863-1942

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Son of James A. Garfield, 20th President of United States. Practiced law with Garfield, Garfield & Howe, served as President of Williams College, 1908-1934. Involved with numerous civic commitments; received many honorariums. From the description of H. A. Garfield letters to Byron J. Rees [manuscript], 1914 Jun 22 and 1919 Dec 30. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 316338458 Lawyer, educator, public official, and son of President James A. Garfield. ...

Taconic Golf Course (Williamstown, Mass.)

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Densmore, LeClear and Robbins.

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Stetson Hall (Williamstown, Mass.)

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College Infirmary (Williamstown, Mass.)

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Droppers House (Williamstown, Mass.)

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Cram and Ferguson

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At the time of this project the address of Cram & Ferguson was given as 248 Boylston St. (Boston, Mass.). From the description of Christ Church, Methodist, New York, [N.Y.] [graphic] : [window and wall tile details in sections, plan, and elevations] / Cram and Ferguson, architects. June 21, 1948-Oct. 7, 1948. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 78567484 At the time of this project the address of Cram and Ferguson was given as 248 Boylston S...

Thompson, Mary Clark, 1835-1923.

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Chapin Hall (Williamstown, Mass.)

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