Art Colony Industries-Creations and Reproductions in Copper, Brass and Wrought Iron, undated
This collection consists of Charles Barber’s personal papers, project files, and research files dealing with his time as an architect.
Series I: Charles I. Barber Personal Papers, 1899-1979, undated – Series I consists of notes, correspondence with multiple individuals, and photographs related to Charles Barber’s personal life and architectural projects.
Series II: Architectural Project Files, 1917-1984 (bulk 1925-1963), undated – Series II contains files related to the different projects Charles Barber worked on during his time as an architect.
Series III: Research Files and Reference Materials, 1887-1983, undated – Series III contains materials Charles Barber used as research for use in his projects, including press clippings, publication articles, advertisements, and his numbered files.
Series IV: Blanche Barber Files, 1891-1991, undated – Series IV contains materials saved by Blanche Barber, mostly related to her time as a teacher.
Series V: Large Format and Oversize, 1876-1962, undated – Series V consists of oversized publications, scrapbooks, and plates in oversized or flat storage boxes. There are also a number of architectural plans and plates stored in map cabinets.
Dates
- undated
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
From the Collection: 40 Linear Feet ([26 regular boxes, 18 half-boxes, 11 flat storage boxes, 3 oversize boxes, and map storage folders.])
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository