Bryn Athyn Cathedral

Collection — Box: 24 boxes

Identifier: Mss.003

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection holds letters, sketches, architectural drawings, photographs and media articles regarding the design and construction of Bryn Athyn Cathedral. There are files for many of the craftsmen and artists that worked on the project, as well as construction notes written by Raymond Pitcairn regarding the interior and structural design of hte building. Several boxes of photographs document the various stages of construction. A slide show and audio tape is included that was used by one of the stained glass producers to teach art classes. There is also oral history interviews with a curator of the Cathedral, who is also the son of the chief stained glass maker mentioned above.

Dates

Created: 1912-1996

Extent

13.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

The collection is divided into seven series: construction, stained glass, photographs, newsclippings & articles, architectural drawingsand audio/visual. Construction and stained glass series are described to the folder level.

Accruals and Additions

2010/07/26 - Symbolism of the Key Cabinet, prepared by Ariel Gunther in 1979 for the Cathedral tour guides. Placed in Cathedral Box 1, General, Symbolism folder. 2011/09/02 - Copy of Richard Linquist's unpublished book "My Story of the Bryn Athyn Cathedral" received from Bryn Athyn Cathedral Staff. Added to Box 3 2012/03/16 - Transcript of letters from Lawrence Saint to Raymond Pitcairn regarding "jet" paint for painting on stained glass. Found in the home of Lynn Hyatt and donated to Glencairn Museum. 2013/08/30 - Transcripts of Lawrence Saint paint formulas and other notes previously kept in a closet added to collection as File 4.