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Archives of American Art
John Joseph and James F. Earley photographs and reproductions
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.earljohn
- Creators:
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Earley, John J. (John Joseph), b. 1881Earley, James F. (James Farrington), b. 1856
- Dates:
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1890-1915
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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0.4 Linear feet(on 2 microfilm reels)
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Photographs and reproductions of designs by James and John Earley for buildings in Washington, D.C.
Scope and Contents
Reel 1271: An album of 25 photographs of a model of the Library of Congress with proposed designs; an album of 21 photographs of unidentified bas reliefs; and a book of reproductions of James Earley's carvings and sculptures.
Scope and Contents
Reel 1202: Ca. 60 photographs and reproductions of models and sculpture for the Library of Congress, the Franciscan Monastery and other buildings in Washington, D.C.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Sculptor, Manassas, Virginia. John Joseph Earley was a pioneer in the use of architectural concrete. Died 1945.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 1202 and 1271 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 1976 by William Cron, via James Goode. Cron took this material from the Earley studio in Manassas, Virginia when it was being dismantled in 1973.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Decoration and ornament, Architectural -- Washington D.C. -- Photographs | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Sculpture, American -- Washington D.C. -- Photographs | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives of American Art
750 9th Street, NW
Victor Building, Suite 2200
Washington, D.C. 20001
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