A. S. Thurston Papers, 1927-1934
This series is a group of papers from the files of A. S. Thurston, who was in charge of landscaping of the campus until his retirement. The papers are primarily correspondence, sketches, and maps of the campus that date from 1927 to 1934. A notable item in the correspondence is a typescript copy of a letter and report from Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr., dated December 27, 1927.
Arrangement of the folders is alphabetical by topic; the arrangement within the folders is chronological or alphabetical by subject.
Dates
- Creation: 1927-1934
Use and Access to Collection
This collection is open for research.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
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College Park Maryland 20742
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