Thomas Harlan Ellett architectural records, 1915-1948.

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Thomas Harlan Ellett architectural records, 1915-1948.

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This collection is the primary archive of Ellett's work, comprising architectural drawings and blueprints, photographic prints, office files, scrapbooks and memorabilia, which document buildings and projects spanning the years 1915-1948. The vast majority of Ellett's major commissions are represented by drawings in the collection. Also included are renderings for the Chicago Tribune Competition. Project drawings include 12 renderings by Schell Lewis and one by Chester B. Price. The office file for the Bronx Post Office includes a small amount of correspondence with the sculptor, Charles Rudy. The collection also contains a small amount of personal material, including portrait photographs of Ellett, travel sketches and watercolors.

Architectural drawings 2541 sheets : various media and.Project photographs 242 photoprints and.Scrapbooks 2 v. (195 photoprints + 133 drawings) and.Other files 70 folders.

University of Pennsylvania, Architectural Archives

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