James Duncan Phillips collection of materials related to Circular Quarterly
Scope and Contents
Consists chiefly of typescript letters by anthropologist Roland Burrage Dixon, historian James Duncan Phillips, civil engineer Charles D. Drew, and landscape architect Henry Vincent Hubbard, as well as other members of their Harvard class. Personal and professional concerns are discussed, and opinions on politics and world affairs expressed. Includes photographs and clippings.
Dates
- Creation: 1902-1952
Language of Materials
In English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Formerly restricted pending death of donors.
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
1.5 linear feet (3 bound volumes, 5 binders, and 1 box)Biographical / Historical
A quarterly newsletter circulated by members of the Harvard Class of 1897.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
47M-85; 49M-8; 50M-394; 53M-85. Deposit then gift James Duncan Phillips, Esq.: 1947-1953.
Processing Information
Processed by Michael Austin, 2019.
- Title
- Phillips, James Duncan, 1876-1954. James Duncan Phillips collection of materials related to Circular Quarterly, 1902-1952 (MS Am 3287): Guide.
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- June 3, 2019
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou03200
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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