Diary, 1911
Scope and Contents
William Hull Botsford’s diary for 1911. Most entries include a quotation from different published works, many relating to the discipline of architecture. Entries document Botsford’s work with the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad, including business travel and work on the Montclair, New Jersey and Syracuse, New York train stations; mechanical and architectural drawing classes he taught at the Orange, New Jersey YMCA; the Annual Intercollegiate Wrestling Meet for 1911, in which Cornell took last place; theater and sporting events; and visits to Coney Island and New York City. Entries also note Botsford’s interest in aviation, including his attendance at exhibitions and meets. Enclosures in diary include a brochure for Botsford’s drawing classes at the YMCA; theater and sporting event tickets; tickets for the International Aviators, Inc. exhibition; and the Official Program of the International Aviation Tournament. Last pages of diary include a list of names and addresses. Spine of diary is partially detached.
Dates
- 1911
Creator
- From the Collection: Botsford, William Hull, 1886-1912. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Series is open for research.
Extent
2.9 cubic feet.
4 mapcase folders.
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
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