Title: Albert E. Parkinson Papers
Bulk Dates: 1899-1903
Inclusive Dates: 1899-1903; 1936-1938

Creators:

• International Correspondence Schools.
• Parkinson, Albert E.

Unique Identifier: MSS 141

Quantity: 0.2 cubic foot

Physical Description: 1 box

Repository:

La Crosse Public Library
Contact Information

Archival Location:

La Crosse Public Library (Map)

Abstract:

The Albert E. Parkinson collection includes a variety of school related materials from Parkison's time as a student at the International Correspondence Schools, where he learned the trade of architecture. The International Correspondence Schools was started in Pennsylvania in 1891 by Thomas J. Foster.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.lcpl-mss141

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Unknown; possibly received in 1986.

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

[Identification of item], Albert E. Parkinson Papers, MSS 141, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI

Processed by Mag Karlstad, January 2013; finding aid written by Mag Karlstad, January 2013

The Albert E. Parkinson Papers are arranged in two series:

Series 1: Personal Papers

Series 2: International Correspondence School Publications

The Albert E. Parkinson Papers include a variety of school related materials from Parkinson's time as a student at the International Correspondence Schools. The materials found in the collection include instruction booklets (1899-1900), a course catalog (1900), and Parkinson's assignments (1900-1902).

This collection also includes Parkison's correspondences with the International Correspondence Schools, (1900-1902) one of Parknison's receipts for textbooks, and an enrollment certificate (1902).

There are also a couple of miscellaneous papers such as a customs declaration of Parkinson's (1936) and a single later correspondence (1938).

Albert E. Parkinson was born in England (February 17, 1870) and was taught architecture by his father before he attended the International Correspondence Schools between 1900 and 1902. He worked as an engineer and contractor in Sparta, Wisconsin, before forming an architectural firm in La Crosse with Bernard Dockendorff. During his architectural career, Parkinson designed many buildings in the La Crosse area. Albert Parkinson died September 21, 1952.

The International Correspondence Schools started in Pennsylvania in 1891 by Thomas J. Foster, and remains in existence as of 2013 (under the name Penn Foster Career School).

(MSS 127)

Thomas P. Dockendorff Collection Relating to the Parkinson and Dockendorff Architectural Firm, 1981-1997

(MSS 061)

Parkinson & Dockendorff Architectural Drawings

• International Correspondence Schools.
• Parkinson, Albert E.
• Architects--Wisconsin--La Crosse
• Architecture--Study and teaching
• Correspondence schools and courses

Series 1	Series: Personal Papers Scope and Contents This series primarily contains materials related to Albert E. Parkinson's enrollment at the International Correspondence Schools, including school assignments (1900-1901), correspondence with the school (1900-1902), an enrollment certificate (1902), a report card, and textbook receipts (1902). There is also a customs declaration (1936) and a later correspondence (1938).
Box 1   Folder 1	Assignments, 1900-1901
Box 1   Folder 2	Correspondence, 1900-1902; 1938
Box 1   Folder 3	Customs declarations, 1936
Box 1   Folder 4	Enrollment certificate, 1902
Box 1   Folder 5	Report card, 1903
Box 1   Folder 6	Textbook reciepts, 1902
Series 2	Series: International Correspondence School Publications Scope and Contents This series includes course materials from the International Correspondence Schools, including instruction booklets in arithmetic, architecture, architectural drawing, geometry, masonry and answer booklets (1899). This series also includes the school's course catalog (1900).	⇧
Box 1   Folder 7	Instruction Paper, Subject: Arithmetic, 1899
Box 1   Folder 8	Instruction Paper, Subject: Formulas, 1899
Box 1   Folder 9	Instruction Paper, Subject: Geometry and Mensuration, 1899
Box 1   Folder 10	Question Paper, Subject: Geometry and Mensuration, 1899
Box 1   Folder 11	Instruction Paper, Subject: Masonry (part 1 and part 2), 1899
Box 1   Folder 12	Question Paper, Subject: Masonry (part 1 and part 2), 1899
Box 1   Folder 13	Rules for Drawing to be Observed by Students, 1900
Box 1   Folder 14	The School of Architecture Courses of Study in Architecture and Architectural Drawing and Design, 1900