James Dakin papers, 1816-1973 | Louisiana Research Collection

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Predominant Dates:1816-1850

ID: LaRC/Manuscripts Collection 286

Primary Creator: Dakin, James H.

Extent: 1.0 Boxes

Arrangement: The collection is arranged as follows: James Dakin papers, arranged chronologically; copy of James Dakin, Architect; "Index of Drawings and Lithographs in the James H. Dakin collection at the New Orleans Public Library"; and a card for Mrs. Clifford Alonzo King. The collection consists of one box.

Subjects: Architects -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Architecture -- Louisiana -- New Orleans., Belcher, Joannah., Belcher, Jonathan., Dakin, James H., Scully, Arthur.

Forms of Material: Correspondence., Indexes (reference sources), Legal files., Minute books.

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The collection is primarily made up of correspondence of James H. Dakin and his family. Dakin was a prominent architect who designed many significant structures in New Orleans, including the University of Louisiana during the mid nineteenth century, which would later become part of Tulane University. There is an 1843-1845 minute book of the Louisiana Volunteer Regiment kept by Dakin. Also included is reference material used by author Arthur Scully, Jr. to write James Dakin, Architect-His Career in New York and the South.

Biographical Note

James Harrison Dakin (1806-1852) was a prominent architect that designed many significant structures in New Orleans, including the University of Louisiana during the mid-nineteen century, which would later become part of Tulane University. He worked with James Gallier on Christ's Church and St. Patrick's Church in New Orleans. Dakin was the colonel of the Louisiana Volunteer Regiment during the Mexican-American War. He is one of the founding members of the American Institute of Architects.

Subject/Index Terms

Architects -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Architecture -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.
Belcher, Joannah.
Belcher, Jonathan.
Dakin, James H.
Scully, Arthur.

Administrative Information

Repository: Louisiana Research Collection

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public. No known restrictions.

Use Restrictions: Physical rights are retained by the Louisiana Research Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Acquisition Source: Blanche W. King

Acquisition Method: Gift.

Preferred Citation: James Dakin papers, Manuscripts Collection 286, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Processing Information: Collection processed in 1975.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid information entered in Archon by LAC Group in 2011.

Other Note: OCLC Number: 798852371

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Box 1: James Dakin papersAdd to your cart.
Folder 1: Photocopy of letter, 1805 October 10Add to your cart.
Folder 2: T. Parsons, Albany to Georgiana Belcher, 1816 August 20Add to your cart.
Folder 3: Pearsons, New York, to Georgiana Belcher, Albany, 1817 31st (no month)Add to your cart.
Folder 4: Jonathan Belcher, Albany, to Joannah Belcher, New York, 1818 October 14Add to your cart.
Folder 5: Jonathan Belcher, Albany, to Joan Belcher, New York, 1819 June 14Add to your cart.
Folder 6: Lucy Dakin, Rhinebeck, to James H. Dakin in care of Herman Stoddard, Hudson, 1821 October 27Add to your cart.
Folder 7: Lucy Dakin, Rhinebeck to James Harrison Dakin, Hudson, undated 1821Add to your cart.
Folder 8: Sister Belcher, Albany, to Sister Joannah Belcher, New York, 1822 January 13Add to your cart.
Folder 9: Charlotte Belcher, Albany, to Sister Joannah Belcher, New York, 1822 February 4Add to your cart.
Folder 10: Charles Bell, Theatre of Anatomy, London, certifies that Samuel Hyatt attended lectures on surgery with great diligence, 1824 May 3Add to your cart.
Folder 11: Copy of letter, 1828 July 11Add to your cart.
Folder 12: Copy of note, 1833 May 13Add to your cart.
Folder 13: James Dakin, New Orleans, to Georgiana (Mrs. James H. Dakin), New York, 1835 November 23Add to your cart.
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Folder 14: Copy of excerpts from Charles Dakin's account or receipt book, 1836 February 13-20Add to your cart.
Folder 15: James H. Dakin, New Orleans, to Georgiana (Mrs. James H. Dakin), New York, 1836 March 16Add to your cart.
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Folder 16: Copy from notebook, 1836 November 12Add to your cart.
Folder 17: Copy of excerpts from lawsuit: Dakin and Dakin, Architects versus Bank of Louisville, 1837 February 27Add to your cart.
Folder 18: Copy of documents linking James H. Dakin to Slark family, 1837 July 4Add to your cart.
Folder 19: Copy of excerpts from lawsuits St. Patrick's Church versus Dakin and Dakin Architects, 1839 October 11Add to your cart.
Appeal
Folder 20: Copy of notes regarding will of Emilie Passebon, 1840 June 25Add to your cart.
Folder 21: Copy of excerpts from bankruptcy proceedings, creditors versus James H. Dakin, 1841 July 16Add to your cart.
Folder 22: Minute book of Louisiana Volunteer Regiment, 1843 April 22-1845 November 29Add to your cart.
Many entries are signed James H. Dakin and in his hand.
Folder 23: Copy of excerpts from lawsuit: James H. Dakin versus William Pratt, 1848 October 23Add to your cart.
Folder 24: Samuel Hyatt, New Orleans, to Arthur W. Hyatt, Baton Rouge, 1850 July 29Add to your cart.
Folder 25: The Daily Citizen, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 1863 July 2Add to your cart.

Supplement to the Chicago Herald.

Wallpaper sheet.

Folder 26: Copy of death certificate, Abigail Carle, 1888 November 16Add to your cart.
Folder 27: "Castle-Capitol Romance Given in Faded Diary," Morning Advocate, Baton Rouge, 1932 December 7Add to your cart.
Folder 28: Copy of "James Dakin, Architect - His Career in New York and the South" Arthur Scully, Jr., 1973Add to your cart.
Folder 29: "Index of Drawings and Lithographs in James H. Dakin Collection at New Orleans Public Library, Louisiana Department" compiled by Arthur Scully, Jr., 1973 OctoberAdd to your cart.
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Folder 30: Copy of card for Mrs. Clifford Alonzo King, with note "Gift of Mrs. Blanche (Clifford) W. King"Add to your cart.

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