Series I. Biographical , 1903-1953.
The Biographical series concentrates on Watkin's personal life. It includes materials from his school days, family correspondence, travels in Europe, speeches, lectures and writings. The speeches and writings are architectural in subject.
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Correspondence [67]
Forms part of the William Ward Watkin architectural archive -
Family [85]
Forms part of the Watkin architectural archive and includes postcards of his travels in Europe and photos of himself as a youth. -
Personal [31]
Forms part of the Watkin architectural records -
Speaking Engagements [14]
Forms part of the Watkin architectural records -
Writings [27]
Forms part of the Watkin architectural records
Recent Submissions
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William Ward Watkin's dorm room at University of Pennsylvania
(1908)Black and white photograph of the Watkins room at University of Pennsylvania. William Ward Watkin was the supervising architect for the construction of the Rice Institute, and he founded the Department of Architecture for the Institute. He had a distinguished career as an architect in private practice as well, and his papers include materials on his ... -
Texas state Architect certificate for William Ward Watkin
(1937)Texas state Architect certificate, embossed with seal of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. William Ward Watkin was the supervising architect for the construction of the Rice Institute, and he founded the Department of Architecture for the Institute. He had a distinguished career as an architect in private practice as well, and his papers ... -
Drawing of transverse section of Santa Maria Dei Miracola, Italy
(1908)Color drawing of transverse section of Santa Maria Dei Miracola. William Ward Watkin was the supervising architect for the construction of the Rice Institute, and he founded the Department of Architecture for the Institute. He had a distinguished career as an architect in private practice as well, and his papers include materials on his family life, ... -
The Gables boarding house, Houston, Texas
(1910)Black and white photograph of the The Gables boarding house. William Ward Watkin was the supervising architect for the construction of the Rice Institute, and he founded the Department of Architecture for the Institute. He had a distinguished career as an architect in private practice as well, and his papers include materials on his family life, ... -
Confirmation in the Episcopal Church certificate for William Ward Watkin
(1899)Certificate of Confirmation in the Episcopal Church. William Ward Watkin was the supervising architect for the construction of the Rice Institute, and he founded the Department of Architecture for the Institute. He had a distinguished career as an architect in private practice as well, and his papers include materials on his family life, private ... -
Drawing of the façade of Santa Maria Della ABCDolia, Italy
(1908)Color drawing of the façade of Santa Maria Della ABCDolia. William Ward Watkin was the supervising architect for the construction of the Rice Institute, and he founded the Department of Architecture for the Institute. He had a distinguished career as an architect in private practice as well, and his papers include materials on his family life, private ... -
Marriage certificate of William Ward Watkin and Annie Ray Townsend
(1914)Marriage Certificate of William Ward Watkin and Annie Ray Townsend. William Ward Watkin was the supervising architect for the construction of the Rice Institute, and he founded the Department of Architecture for the Institute. He had a distinguished career as an architect in private practice as well, and his papers include materials on his family ... -
Watkin family residence, Danville, Pennsylvania
(1885)Black and white photograph of the Watkin residence Danville PA. William Ward Watkin was the supervising architect for the construction of the Rice Institute, and he founded the Department of Architecture for the Institute. He had a distinguished career as an architect in private practice as well, and his papers include materials on his family life, ... -
American Institute of Architects certificate for William Ward Watkin
(1949)Certificate from American Institute of Architects. William Ward Watkin was the supervising architect for the construction of the Rice Institute, and he founded the Department of Architecture for the Institute. He had a distinguished career as an architect in private practice as well, and his papers include materials on his family life, private practice, ... -
Architectural Society University of Pennsylvania certificate for William Ward Watkin
(1907)Certificate from the Architectural Society University of Pennsylvania. William Ward Watkin was the supervising architect for the construction of the Rice Institute, and he founded the Department of Architecture for the Institute. He had a distinguished career as an architect in private practice as well, and his papers include materials on his family ...
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