GB 0103 MS ADD 36 - Donaldson and Jenkins Sketches and Surveys

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GB 0103 MS ADD 36

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Donaldson and Jenkins Sketches and Surveys

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  • 1821 (Produção)

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1 folder

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Thomas Donaldson was born in London, the eldest son of James Donaldson, an architect and district surveyor. After leaving school, Thomas travelled to the Cape of Good Hope and worked as a clerk in the office of a merchant. In 1810 he went as a volunteer in an expedition to attack the French in the island of Mauritius. He then returned home to study architecture in his father's office and at the Academy schools. During an extensive tour in Italy and Greece he acquired skills and experience. His first important work was the church of Holy Trinity in South Kensington, London, built in 1826-1829. In 1841 he was appointed the first Professor of Architecture at University College London, a post he held till 1865. Donaldson was a pioneer in the academic study of architecture, as well as an excellent draughtsman and writer on architecture. Among other structures, he designed University Hall in Gordon Square and All Saints' Church in Gordon Street, London. He played a leading part in the foundation of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Donaldson died in London in 1885.

No information could be found about William Jenkins at the time of compilation.

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GB 0103 MS ADD 36 1821 Collection (fonds) 1 folder Donaldson , Thomas Leverton , 1795-1885 , architect
Jenkins , William , fl 1821

Thomas Donaldson was born in London, the eldest son of James Donaldson, an architect and district surveyor. After leaving school, Thomas travelled to the Cape of Good Hope and worked as a clerk in the office of a merchant. In 1810 he went as a volunteer in an expedition to attack the French in the island of Mauritius. He then returned home to study architecture in his father's office and at the Academy schools. During an extensive tour in Italy and Greece he acquired skills and experience. His first important work was the church of Holy Trinity in South Kensington, London, built in 1826-1829. In 1841 he was appointed the first Professor of Architecture at University College London, a post he held till 1865. Donaldson was a pioneer in the academic study of architecture, as well as an excellent draughtsman and writer on architecture. Among other structures, he designed University Hall in Gordon Square and All Saints' Church in Gordon Street, London. He played a leading part in the foundation of the Royal Institute of British Architects. Donaldson died in London in 1885.

No information could be found about William Jenkins at the time of compilation.

Presented to University College London Library by Professor H O Corfiato on 22 April 1952.

Original sketches and surveys of Sicilian buildings, with dimensions.

Open. The papers are available subject to the usual conditions of access to Archives and Manuscripts material, after the completion of a Reader's Undertaking.

Photocopies/photographs/microfilm are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds, and that photographs cannot be photocopied in any circumstances. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.
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University College London Special Collections also holds notes by an unknown student on lectures on fine art and construction given by Donaldson at University College London, session 1863-1864 (Ref: MS ADD 121); notes by Donaldson (Ref: MS ADD 33); and medals presented to him, 1865.

The Royal Institute of British Architects Library holds correspondence and miscellaneous papers of Donaldson (Ref: DoT).

Source: National Register of Archives. 1999, revised Aug 2001 Architecture Buildings Donaldson , Thomas Leverton , 1795-1885 , architect Drawings Europe Italy Jenkins , William , fl 1821 Sicily Visual materials Western Europe Illustrations

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Presented to University College London Library by Professor H O Corfiato on 22 April 1952.

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Original sketches and surveys of Sicilian buildings, with dimensions.

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Open. The papers are available subject to the usual conditions of access to Archives and Manuscripts material, after the completion of a Reader's Undertaking.

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Photocopies/photographs/microfilm are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds, and that photographs cannot be photocopied in any circumstances. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.

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University College London Special Collections also holds notes by an unknown student on lectures on fine art and construction given by Donaldson at University College London, session 1863-1864 (Ref: MS ADD 121); notes by Donaldson (Ref: MS ADD 33); and medals presented to him, 1865.

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The Royal Institute of British Architects Library holds correspondence and miscellaneous papers of Donaldson (Ref: DoT).

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University College London

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