Identity area
Reference code
CA OTUTF MS COLL 00047
Title
Henry Sproatt Collection
Date(s)
- [n.d.] (Creation)
Level of description
Manuscript Collection
Extent and medium
7 boxes and items
Context area
Name of creator
(1866-1934)
Biographical history
Henry Sproatt was a Toronto architect widely recognized as an authority on Gothic architecture. Buildings he designed include Hart House, Burwash Hall and Tritinty College at the University of Torontoa nd the National Research Council Building in Ottawa. From 1926-1929 he was President of the Royal Academy of the Arts.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Presented to the University of Toronto Library by Henry Sproatt.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The collection consists of autographs, letters, photographs and printed material, chiefly of Canadian interest, that was collected by Sproatt.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Material may be requested in person at the Fisher Library Reference Desk, or in advance using our online stack retrieval request form: https://aeon.library.utoronto.ca
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Uploaded finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto