Papers, 1857-1914.

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Fox, John A., architect. Papers, 1857-1914.

Papers, 1857-1914.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/63524950

Collection includes: Scrapbook (1857-1906), documenting Fox's involvement with Dorchester social clubs, particularly the Pickwick Club (programs, menus, annual meeting odes), and the First Church of Dorchester; 2 vols. of newspaper clippings (1874-1895, indexed, and 1876-1889), consisting of Fox's letters to the American Architect and Building News, Boston Transcript, etc., reviews of Fox's architecture (incl. the City Theatre, Brockton, and Provincetown Town Hall), and articles on theater architecture, with ms. "Notes on [architectural] competitions;" business ledger, indexed, of client accounts (1874-1918); day book of building projects (Hotel Berkeley - Boston, Provincetown Town Hall, State Farm - Bridgewater, State Alms House & Infirmary - Tewksbury, Edison Electric Light Co. - Brockton, store for C.C. Field - Brockton), 1883-1914. With: Prospectus (+ env.) for the City Theatre, Brockton, and "American Dramatic Theatres" by John A. Fox, pub. in Am. Arch. & Bldg. News, vol. VI, no. 186 (July 19, 1879). Note: Fox materials held in the Print Room include: 2 sketchbooks; 17 drawings and 1 architectural model for the City Theatre, Brockton; and architectural drawings for three Dorchester residences.

6 v. + 2 folders, in box ; 27 cm.

Boston Athenaeum