Inventory of the John A. Stewman papers, circa 1926-1932

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Descriptive Summary

Repository

University Archives, Duke University

Creator

Stewman, John A., 1900-

Title

John A. Stewman papers, circa 1926-1932

Language of Material

Material in English

Extent

1.2 Linear Feet

139 Items

Abstract

John A. Stewman served as an engineer with the Duke Construction Company from 1928-1932.

The collection includes photographs, drawings, and specs. The material ranges in date from about 1926-1932.

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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.

In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is required for use.

Copyright Notice

Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], John A. Stewman papers, University Archives, Duke University.

Provenance

The John A. Stewman papers were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 1989-1994.

Processing Information

Processed by Archives Staff, October 2006

Encoded by Sherrie Bowser, December 2006

Accessions A89-97, A90-84, A94-83 were merged into one collection, described in this finding aid.

Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and our local Style Guide.

This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.

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Biographical Note

John A. Stewman was an engineer, affiliated with the Duke Construction Company 1928-1932. His uncle, A. Carl Lee was the Chief Engineer of Duke Construction Company and helped oversee the construction of West Campus.

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Collection Overview

Collection contains materials from John Stewman's time as an engineer for the Duke Construction Company during the building of West Campus. The collection largely includes photographs and negatives of the construction of Duke Chapel from December 10, 1930 to May 2, 1932, taken and identified by John Stewman. Also included are engineering drawings and specifications for buildings on West Campus. The material ranges in date from about 1926-1932.

Collection Arrangement

Note that the photographs are in the Photograph Collection (on-site).

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Subject Headings

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