Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Trevor, John B. (John Bond), 1878-1956 and Rockefeller, John D., Jr (John Davison), 1874-1960
- Extent:
- 1 manuscript box
- Language:
- English .
Background
- Scope and Content:
Consists of correspondence, architectural drawings of Riverside Church, photographs of Riverside Church (models and religious figures), photo print of architectural drawings, financial papers, meeting minutes and newspaper clippings.
- Biographical / Historical:
John B. Trevor was an American lawyer and one of Riverside Church's Advisory Building Committee members. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., financier and philanthropist, funded the construction of Riverside Church, which opened in 1930. Charles Collens and Henry C. Pelton designed the Church.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was donated by Caroline Trevor in 2015.
- Processing information:
This collection was surveyed by Daniela Trapani (Drawings Intern) in 2019.
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Architecture -- Design and Plans -- United States.
Church architecture -- New York (State) -- New York
Architects and patrons -- United States
black-and-white photographs
Commercial correspondence
Financial records - Names:
- Riverside Church (New York, N.Y.)
Allen & Collens, Architects
Marc Eidlitz & Son
Pelton, Henry C., 1867-1935
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information and to make an appointment, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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300 Avery Hall1172 Amsterdam Avenue M.C. 0301New York, NY 10027, United States
- CONTACT:
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212) 854-6199avery@library.columbia.edu