David G. Henderson papers
Collection Scope and Content
This collection contains memoranda, correspondence, reports, handbooks, publications, articles, bibliographies, conference materials, photographs, catalogs, notes, and architectural drawings collected by David G. Henderson in the course of his career as an architect for the National Park Service. The material dates from 1926-88 (bulk: 1963-82). The collection deals with issues of historic preservation. It includes internal National Park Service memoranda, guidelines, procedures, and policies, as well as general background information about the preservation and restoration of historic structures. The collection also includes plans and reports for the restoration and maintenance of several national parks and historic sites around the United States.
Dates
- 1926-1988
Creator
- Henderson, David G. (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Some records may be restricted.
Restrictions on Use
Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.
Historical or Biographical Note
David G. Henderson worked as an architect specializing in historic preservation. He was employed by the National Park Service's Office of Environmental Planning and Design's Denver Service Center and Eastern Service Center.
Extent
4.75 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Collection contains memoranda, correspondence, reports, handbooks, publications, articles, bibliographies, conference materials, photographs, catalogs, notes, and architectural drawings collected by David G. Henderson in the course of his career as an architect for the National Park Service. The material dates from 1926-88 (bulk: 1963-82). The collection deals with issues of historic preservation. It includes internal National Park Service memoranda, guidelines, procedures, and policies, as well as general background information about the preservation and restoration of historic structures. The collection also includes plans and reports for the restoration and maintenance of several national parks and historic sites around the United States.
Collection Organization
Organized into two series: Subject files and Reports and plans.
Acquisition Information
The collection was donated by David G. Henderson in 1990. A number of books were included with this donation. They have been separated from the manuscript materials and are now housed in the general collection.
Reparative Description Project
This finding aid was revised in August 2022 to address problematic descriptive language. During that revision, description was not edited or removed, but additional information was provided to add context. The Historic Context note for the archival object explains the revision. To view the Historic Context note that discusses the revision use Box 1 Folder 1. To view the finding aid prior to this revision work please use Pre-revision Feb. 2022 finding aid of David G. Henderson papers
- Conservation and restoration Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Historic buildings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Historic preservation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Preservation and restoration Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States. National Park Service
- Title
- Guide to the David G. Henderson papers, 1926-1988
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2006
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository
