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Guide to the Albert E. Parkinson Papers, 1899-1938
MSS 141
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Abstract
- The Albert E. Parkinson collection includes a variety of school related materials from Parkison's time as a student at the International Correspondence Schools, where he learned the trade of architecture. The International Correspondence Schools was started in Pennsylvania in 1891 by Thomas J. Foster.
- Collection Title
- Albert E. Parkinson Papers
- Date of Materials [bulk]
- Bulk, 1899-1903
- Date of Materials [inclusive]
- 1899-1938
- Creator
- International Correspondence Schools.
- Creator
- Parkinson, Albert E.
- Call Number
- MSS 141
- Amount
- 0.2 cubic foot
- Physical Description
- 1 box
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- La Crosse Public Library Archives
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Albert E. Parkinson Papers, MSS 141, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI
Biographical Note
Albert E. Parkinson was born in England (b. February 17, 1870) and was taught architecture by his father before he attended the International Correspondence Schools between 1900 and 1902. He worked as an engineer and contractor in Sparta, Wisconsin, before forming an architectural firm in La Crosse with Bernard Dockendorff. During his architectural career, Parkinson designed many buildings in the La Crosse area. Albert Parkinson died September 21, 1952.
The International Correspondence Schools started in Pennsylvania in 1891 by Thomas J. Foster, and remains in existence as of 2013 (under the name Penn Foster Career School).
Scope and Contents
The Albert E. Parkinson Papers include a variety of school related materials from Parkinson's time as a student at the International Correspondence Schools. The materials found in the collection include instruction booklets (1899-1900), a course catalog (1900), and Parkinson's assignments (1900-1902).
This collection also includes Parkison's correspondences with the International Correspondence Schools, (1900-1902) one of Parknison's receipts for textbooks, and an enrollment certificate (1902).
There are also a couple of miscellaneous papers such as a customs declaration of Parkinson's (1936) and a single later correspondence (1938).
Arrangement
The Albert E. Parkinson Papers are arranged in two series:
Series 2: International Correspondence School Publications
Administrative Information
Publication Information
La Crosse Public Library Archives 2013 January
800 Main St.La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601
(608) 789-7136
archives@lacrosselibrary.org
Access to Materials
Materials in this collection are available for patron use.
Acquisitions Information
Unknown; possibly received in 1986.
Processing Information
Processed by Mag Karlstad, January 2013; finding aid written by Mag Karlstad, January 2013
Related Materials
Related Materials
- (MSS 127)
- Thomas P. Dockendorff Collection Relating to the Parkinson and Dockendorff Architectural Firm, 1981-1997
- (MSS 061)
- Parkinson & Dockendorff Architectural Drawings
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- International Correspondence Schools.
Personal Name(s)
- Parkinson, Albert E.
Subject(s)
- Architects--Wisconsin--La Crosse
- Architecture--Study and teaching
- Correspondence schools and courses
Collection Inventory
Series 1 Personal PapersScope and ContentsThis series primarily contains materials related to Albert E. Parkinson's enrollment at the International Correspondence Schools, including school assignments (1900-1901), correspondence with the school (1900-1902), an enrollment certificate (1902), a report card, and textbook receipts (1902). There is also a customs declaration (1936) and a later correspondence (1938). |
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Assignments, 1900-1901 |
1 | 1 | ||
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Correspondence, 1900-1902; 1938 |
1 | 2 | ||
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Customs declarations, 1936 |
1 | 3 | ||
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Enrollment certificate, 1902 |
1 | 4 | ||
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Report card, 1903 |
1 | 5 | ||
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Textbook reciepts, 1902 |
1 | 6 | ||
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Series 2 International Correspondence School PublicationsScope and ContentsThis series includes course materials from the International Correspondence Schools, including instruction booklets in arithmetic, architecture, architectural drawing, geometry, masonry and answer booklets (1899). This series also includes the school's course catalog (1900). |
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| Box | Folder | |||
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Instruction Paper, Subject: Arithmetic, 1899 |
1 | 7 | ||
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Instruction Paper, Subject: Formulas, 1899 |
1 | 8 | ||
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Instruction Paper, Subject: Geometry and Mensuration, 1899 |
1 | 9 | ||
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Question Paper, Subject: Geometry and Mensuration, 1899 |
1 | 10 | ||
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Instruction Paper, Subject: Masonry (part 1 and part 2), 1899 |
1 | 11 | ||
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Question Paper, Subject: Masonry (part 1 and part 2), 1899 |
1 | 12 | ||
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Rules for Drawing to be Observed by Students, 1900 |
1 | 13 | ||
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The School of Architecture Courses of Study in Architecture and Architectural Drawing and Design, 1900 |
1 | 14 | ||
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