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Roy Sigfrid Pearson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: spe-n00058

Scope and Contents

These architectural drawings reflect Pearson’s work on six different buildings in Chicago.

Dates

  • 1941 - 1962

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Please consult staff to determine ability to reuse materials from collection.

Biographical / Historical

Roy Sigfrid Pearson worked as an architectural designer for De Leuw, Cather & Company in Chicago, beginning in 1946. He worked on a number of buildings related to transportation and infrastructure. He was educated at Chicago Technical College.

Extent

4.25 Linear foot (in 2 oversize folders)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Roy Sigfrid Pearson worked as an architectural designer for De Leuw, Cather & Company in Chicago, beginning in 1946. He worked on a number of buildings related to transportation and infrastructure. These drawings reflect his work on six different buildings in Chicago.

Arrangement

Material was arranged and inventoried by the donor. Subjects may be dispersed throughout the entire collection.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Elizabeth Brown in 2016. Ms. Brown is the niece of Mr. Pearson.

Related Materials

  • Chicago Park District Records
  • Neighborhood History Research Collection

Title
Guide to the Roy Sigfrid Pearson Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Johanna Russ, December 2016. Updated and ingested into ArchivesSpace by Johanna Russ, 2021.
Date
2016 December
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Unit at Harold Washington Library Center Repository

Contact:
Harold Washington Library Center, 9th Floor
Chicago Public Library
400 S. State Street
Chicago IL 60605 United States
(312) 747-4875