John A. Stewman papers, circa 1926-1932

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Summary

Creator:
Stewman, John A., 1900-
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.
Extent:
1.2 Linear Feet
139 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.29.02.0101
University Archives Record Group:
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates > 02 -- Individuals

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
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.

Arrangement:

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

Physical location:
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Names:
Duke Construction Company
Duke University -- Buildings

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[Identification of item], John A. Stewman Papers, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.