Charles C. Rittenhouse Collection, 1896-1978

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Summary

Creators:
Rittenhouse, Charles C. Charles C. Rittenhouse Rittenhouse, Charles C., 1852-1937
Abstract:
Extent:
36.8 linear feet, 12 boxes
Language:
Preferred citation:

Charles C. Rittenhouse Collection. Glendale Library, Arts and Culture, Glendale Central Library History Room

Background

Scope and content:

Series I, Architectural Business Records, contains architectural drawings and construction specification documents, as well as related contracts, correspondence, and building supply advertisements. Rittenhouse worked on a number of building types, including both private and public structures. These architectural records are primarily for buildings in California, but also include projects in Nebraska and Colorado, as well as land interests in Roswell, New Mexico. Materials are arranged alphabetically, and primarily by architectural project location. Listed towns and cities are located in California, unless otherwise noted. Series II, Fraternal Organization Papers, includes correspondence and materials related to his involvement in fraternal organizations, particularly in Glendale. Folders are arranged alphabetically by lodge.

Acquisition information:
Lois L. Markwith, ca. December 1977

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to Glendale Central Library. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Preferred citation:

Charles C. Rittenhouse Collection. Glendale Library, Arts and Culture, Glendale Central Library History Room

Location of this collection:
222 E. Harvard Street
Glendale, CA 91205, US