Smith Building Collection Folder Inventory
Created by Karen Tan
Box: Smith Building (Gymnasium)
Folder: Architects
-1 copy, b/w picture of gymnasium for the James Millikin University in Decatur, IL built by architects Patton and Miller. From A collection of 89 views of buildings by Patton and Fisher; Normand S. Patton; Patton, Fisher, and Miller; and Patton and Miller, n.d.
-1 copy, b/w picture of engineering building for the James Millikin University in Decatur, IL built by architects Patton and Miller. From A collection of 92 views of buildings by Patton and Fisher; Patton, Fisher, and Miller; and Patton and Miller, n.d.
Folder: Building Specifications I (1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for No. 1. Continuous Regulation Bowling Alleys from Chas Passow & Sons (1902); 1 attached letter from Chas Passow & Sons to architects Patton & Miller about agreement to build bowling alleys to specifications (6/19/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of general specifications for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/6/1903); 1 attached supplement to general contract (7/11/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for masonry of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (5/29/1903); 1 attached supplement to general contract (7/11/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for cement/concrete floors of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/1/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for cut stone work for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/1/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications of structural iron work for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/1/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications of carpentry work for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/4/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications of fire proofing for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/5/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for lathing and plastering of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/5/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for painting and glazing of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/6/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for wire work of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/6/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for tile roofing and sheet metal work of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/10/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for steam heating and ventilating system for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/8/1903); 1 attached supplement to specifications for heating and ventilation (8/14/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for decorations of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/12/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications of window shades for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/12/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications of electric light wiring for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (11/20/1903); 1 attached amendment to specifications for electric wiring (12/2/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript for two bowling alleys and padding of running track for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/17/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript for specifications for lockers of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/17/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for Beloit Gymnasium from Van Auken Vacuum System of Heating with Belvac Thermofiers, according to plans by Consolidated Engineering Company, from architects Patton & Miller (11/14/1903); 2 attached specifications for power plant piping and trench work for Beloit College by Consolidated Engineering Company Engineers
Folder: Building Specifications II (1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of general specifications of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/6/1903); 1 attached supplement to general contract for Beloit College Gymnasium (7/11/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for masonry for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (5/29/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for cement/concrete floors of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/1/1903)
-2 typewritten manuscripts of specifications for cut stone work for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/1/1903)
-2 typewritten manuscripts of specifications for structural iron work of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/1/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for fire proofing for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/5/1903)
-2 typewritten manuscripts of specifications for lathing and plastering of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller(6/5/1903)
-2 typewritten manuscripts of specifications for wire work of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/6/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for tile roofing and sheet metal work of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/16/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for heating and ventilating system of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/8/1903); 1 attached supplement for heating and ventilation specifications (8/14/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications for decoration of men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/12/1903)
-1 typewritten manuscript of specifications of window shades for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/12/1903)
-2 typewritten manuscripts of specifications for electric light wiring for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (11/20/1903)
-3 typewritten manuscripts of specifications for two bowling alleys and padding of running track for men’s gymnasium from architects Patton & Miller (6/17/1903)
-2 typewritten manuscripts of specifications of lockers for men’s gymnasium (6/17/1903); 1 attached amendment to specifications for lockers (11/24/1903); 1 attached supplement to specifications for lockers (7/11/1903)
Folder: Dedication (1904)
-1 copy, Round Table article on Commencement and dedication of gymnasium (6/3/1904), pg. 308
-1 copy, Round Table article on Commencement schedule (6/10/1904), pg. 322
-1 copy, Beloit Daily News article on dedication of gymnasium (6/21/1904)
-1 copy, Beloit Daily Free Press article on dedication of gymnasium (6/21/1904)
-1 copy, Round Table article on dedication of gymnasium (6/24/1904), pg. 336
-1 program card for opening of Elisha D. Smith Gymnasium (6/21/1904)
Folder: Equipment (1898)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about padding for gymnasium running track (1/11/1905)
-1 copy, letter from F.E. Leonard of Oberlin College about running track suggestions (1/18/1905)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about bids for equipment and running track (1/26/1905)
-1 copy, letter from A.G. Spalding & Bros. to H.G. Weeks about proposal to furnish equipment (1/28/1905)
-1 copy, letter from Andrews Wire & Iron Works to Beloit College Association about quotes on guards for running track (1/30/1905)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about accepted bid of Chicago Gas & Electric Fixture Co. and running track samples (2/9/1905)
-1 copy, letter from A.G. Spalding & Bros. to E.B. Kilbourn about shipping gymnasium goods (2/12/1905)
-1 copy, letter from A.G. Spalding & Bros. to E.B. Kilbourn about setting up gymnasium apparatus (3/10/1905)
-1 copy, letter from Narragansett Machine Co. to E.B. Kilbourn about orders for lockers and gymnasium equipment (12/13/1904)
-1 letter from A.G. Spalding & Bros. to Edward D. Eaton about quotes for gymnasium equipment (1/11/1898)
-1 letter from Chicago Hardware Manufacturing Co. to Professor E.G. Smith about window catches and door latches (6/4/1898)
Folder: Gymnasium
-1 copy, telegraph from Patton & Miller via Western Union Telegraph Company to E.B. Kilbourn recommending Clasen Bros. (n.d.)
-1 copy, letter from J.W. (?) to C.S. Peller about athletics, funding for gymnasium, and recommendation for gymnasium instructor (3/27/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Construction News to Trustees of Beloit College about construction of new building (2/19/1903)
-1 copy, letter from sales agent of National Fire Proofing Company to Manager of Beloit College about fireproofing (2/19/1903)
-1 copy, Round Table article about preparations, funding and equipment for new gymnasium (2/20/1903), pp. 177-178
-1 copy, letter from La Salle Pressed Brick Co. to Beloit College asking if pressed brick is needed in construction of gymnasium (2/20/1903)
-1 copy, Round Table article about plans for old gymnasium; possibly move it down to the river/turn it into Academy gymnasium/move it to Athletic Field (2/27/1903), pp.187-188
-1 copy, letter from H.W. Johns-Manville Co. to Beloit College about plans for gymnasium (3/2/1903)
-1 b/w/ picture of new gymnasium from Round Table (5/8/1903), pg. 271
-2 copies, receipt of plans & specifications for gymnasium from Schneiberg Bros. and Irving F. Hand to E.B. Kilbourn
-1 copy, letter from A.E. Stein of Builders’ & Traders’ Exchange to E.D. Eaton, president of Beloit College about plans & specifications for gymnasium (6/10/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Harry C. Knisely to Patton & Miller; proposal to do tile roofing and sheet metal work on gymnasium (6/23/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Clasen Bros. to Patton & Miller; proposal to do sheet metal work and tile roofing on gymnasium (6/13/1903)
-1 copy, letter from J.H. Perkinson of Perkinson & Brown Cornices to Patton & Miller; proposition to do sheet metal and tile roofing on gymnasium (6/17/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Geo. Hinchcliff to Patton & Miller; bid for furnishing labor and materials for gymnasium (6/18/1903)
-1 copy, letters from Patton & Miller to Edward D. Eaton and E.B. Kilbourn about bids for gymnasium, contracts, recommendation for Clasen Bros. and sending plans & specifications, dated 6/9/1903, 6/10/1903, 6/16/1903 and 6/22/1903
-1 copy, letter from Bulley & Andrews to Patton & Miller; proposal to do general work on gymnasium (6/19/1903)
-1 copy, letter from F.M. Garthwait to Patton & Miller; proposal to do general work on gymnasium (6/20/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Irving F. Hand to Trustees of Beloit College; proposal to contract all mason work for gymnasium (6/20/1903)
-1 copy, letter from A.E. Stein to E.B. Kilbourn about returned plans & specifications and asking to whom building was awarded (6/24/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Sanitary Plumbing Co.; proposal to do plumbing work for gymnasium (6/25/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Edward D. Eaton to C.B. Salmon about saving money on gymnasium (7/1/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn asking for records of bids on gymnasium (7/3/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to C.B. Salmon about contract with Schneiberg Bros. (7/18/1903)
-1 copy, letter from N.S. Patton to E.B. Kilbourn about modifications to heating and plumbing for gymnasium (8/15/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Herman Andrae of Julius Andrae & Sons Co. to E.B. Kilbourn about wiring work in gymnasium (8/25/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Byrde I. Eustus to E.B. Kilbourn about replacement of old gymnasium (8/15/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about additional specifications for gymnasium (9/2/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about specifications for wiring and electric fixtures for gymnasium and asking for copies of contracts (9/5/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn asking for reply on questions why they’re having a hard time writing specifications for gymnasium (9/10/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about slate work/drawings and specifications for toilet room (9/18/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about heating/work on drawings and specifications (9/19/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about details for skylight in gymnasium (9/22/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about bids on heating of gymnasium and hardware (10/1/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about returning checks with bid from Phillips, Getschow Co. (10/30/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about heating/bidders’ specifications (11/3/1903)
- 1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about possible kitchen in gymnasium (11/4/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about heating propositions (11/5/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about specifications for wiring/lockers (11/23/1903)
-1 copy, letters from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about revisions for lockers/bids on wiring & recommendation for Morell Deenis Co./bill for services, dated 11/24/1903, 12/8/1903, and 12/31/1903
-1 copy, letter from J.H. Moore of Moore, James, Lyman & Herrick Insurance to E.B. Kilbourn about insurance on gymnasium (11/5/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Herman Andrae to E.B. Kilbourn about going over specifications for electric work (11/25/1903)
-1 copy, letter from J.H. Moore about policies and insurance money on gymnasium (12/3/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about amendment to electric wiring specification for gymnasium (12/3/1903)
-1 copy, letter from M.B. Farrin Lumber Co. to E.B. Kilbourn about contract for gymnasium going to Schneiberg Bros. (12/4/1903)
-1 copy, letter from S. Morgan Bushnell to Edward D. Eaton about contracts for wiring (12/9/1903)
-1 copy, letter from Herman Andrae to Beloit College asking for work on electrical work for gymnasium (1/9/1904)
-1 copy, letter from Herman Andrae to Beloit College about returning specifications for wiring because the Local Light Co. was contracted instead (2/3/1904)
-1 copy, letter from G.F. Belknaf of Rough Shade Co. about taking measurements for windows in gymnasium (1/13/1904)
-1 copy, letter from E.M. Keith to E.B. Kilbourn asking about condition of gymnasium fund (1/13/1904)
-1 copy, letter from Herman Andrae to Beloit College about contract for gymnasium (1/14/1904)
-1 copy, letters from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about specifications for steam heating/bids on heating/bowling alley contractor/sleepers for bowling alleys dated 1/13/1904, 1/25/1904, 3/26/1904 and 3/30/1904
-1 copy, letter from E.C. Ritsher of Ritsher, Montgomery & Hart to E.B. Kilbourn about money spent on gymnasium (1/23/1904)
-1 copy, letter from E.B. Kilbourn to E.C. Ritsher in reply to request for amount of money spent on gymnasium (1/26/1904)
-1 copy, letter from J.S. Allen of Beloit Electric Co. to E.B. Kilbourn about wiring gymnasium (3/15/1904)
-1 copy, letters from J.H. Moore to E.B. Kilbourn about amounts of insurance on gymnasium dated 3/22/1904 and 4/23/1904
-1 copy, letter from H. Mooers Co. to E.B. Kilbourn about starting work on gymnasium (3/28/1904)
-1 copy, letter from H. Mooers Co. to E.B. Kilbourn about piping for gymnasium (5/17/1904)
-1 copy, letter from Cleveland Gas & Electric Fixture Co. to E.B. Kilbourn about lighting fixtures for gymnasium (3/29/1904)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about iron work and plaster for gymnasium (4/7/1904)
-1 copy, letters from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about sleepers for bowling alleys/electric wiring in gymnasium dated 4/8/1904 and 5/17/1904
-1 copy, letter from Harriet Roberts to E.B. Kilbourn about insurance policies on gymnasium (5/3/1904)
-1 copy, letter from F.G. Logan of Logan & Bryan about contributions to gymnasium (5/12/1904)
-1 copy, letters from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about plumbing contract/bill for services/suspension of work on wood carving in gymnasium, dated 5/26/1904, 6/3/1904 and 6/17/1904
-1 copy, letter from Geo. W. Leavitt to E.B. Kilbourn about dedication to gymnasium (6/16/1904)
-1 copy, letters from J.H. Moore to E.B. Kilbourn about insurance on gymnasium, dated 8/3/1904 and 7/28/1904
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about certificates for C.S. Gregory for work on gymnasium (9/13/1904)
-1 copy, letter from E.B. Kilbourn to F.G. Logan about progress on gymnasium (9/24/1904)
-1 copy, letters from J.H. Moore to E.B. Kilbourn about insurance policy on gymnasium/subscription to gymnasium fund/fire insurance on gymnasium, dated 10/7/1904, 10/10/1904 and 10/14/1904
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to Schneiberg Bros. about building specifications of gymnasium (11/18/1904)
-1 copy, letter from J.H. Moore to E.B. Kilbourn about expiring insurance on gymnasium (12/2/1904)
-1 copy, letter from E.B. Kilbourn to J.H. Moore about renewing insurance on gymnasium (12/2/1904)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller about proposition for work by Schneiberg Bros. (1/30/1905)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller about statement of Schneiberg Bros.’ contract and certificate (2/1/1905)
-1 copy, estimate of electric fixtures from S.H. Miller of Chicago Gas & Electric Fixture Mfg. Co. (2/3/1905)
-1 copy, letter from H.G. Willard of Chicago Gas & Electric Fixture Mfg. Co. to Beloit College about omission and sending of ceiling light (3/6/1905)
-1 copy, letter from C.E. Richards (?) of Western Gas Fixture Co. to E.B. Kilbourn asking for figures on electric fixtures (3/25/1905)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to E.B. Kilbourn about baskets for electric fixtures in gymnasium (5/20/1905)
-1 copy, letter from Patton & Miller to Beloit Electrical Co. about checking/moving outlets in gymnasium (6/8/1904)
-1 copy, b/w photo of interior of gymnasium from Round Table with caption “College Gymnasium.” (6/21/1905)
Folder: Gymnasium (Pre-Smith, built 1876) – Receipts
-2 receipts from Chicago Lead and Oil Works, E.W. Blatchford & Co to Beloit College Gymnasium and Rev. H.M. Whitney, dated 6/24/1873 and 10/11/1873
-2 receipts from Chicago White Lead and Oil Co. to Rev. H.M. Whitney and “for gymnasium,” dated 10/1/1873 and 10/30/1873
-1 letter from Chicago Lead and Oil Works, E.W. Blatchford and Co. to Rev. H.M. Whitney about costs for gymnasium (7/9/1873)
-3 receipts for transportation and charges from Chicago & North-Western Railway Co., Dr. for A.P.M., Beloit College Gym, and Hunt & Biddle, dated 12/29/1873, 7/25/1874, and 6/24/1874
-7 receipts for transportation of merchandise from Western Union Railroad Company, Dr. for H.M. Whitney, dated 6/26/1873, 10/31/1873, 10/16/1873, and 10/3/1873.
-2 receipts from The American Meter Co. to Beloit College, dated 4/24/1876 and 12/18/1875
-1 written financial record for Beloit Gymnasium for Joseph Dubois (1/22/1874)
-1 written financial record from 6/12/1873 to 6/21/1873; “Hunt & Biddle to Geaves”
-1 written financial record from P. Adams for Beloit College Gymnasium (11/20/1873)
-1 receipt from Holbrook & Co. for Hunt & Biddle (6/22/1874)
-1 receipt from F.N. Davis & CO. for Prof. Whitney (3/27/1876)
-2 receipts from Charles F. Rau, Jr., & Co. for Gymnasium Assn., dated 3/4/1875 and 4/29/1876
-2 receipts from W.A. Dawson for Beloit College Gymnasium Association, dated 5/21/1875 and 5/4/1875
-2 receipts from Geoff H. Stocking for Beloit College Gymnasium, dated 9/15/1874 and 11/6/1874
-2 receipts from L.T. Guernsey for Rev. Whitney, dated 5/5/1872 and 5/7/1872
-1 receipt from C. Ingersoll, Dr. for Prof. H.M. (4/19/1872)
-1 receipt from Hunt & Biddle for Prof. Whitney (9/16/1874)
-7 receipts from Hunt & Biddle for Beloit Gymnasium, dated 1/6/1875, 5/15/1875, 10/3/1876, 3/23/1876, 4/25/1876, and 12/13/1875
-1 receipt from Austin & Boynton for Beloit College Gymnasium (7/23/1874)
-2 receipts from James Gray to Beloit College Gymnasium, dated 9/17/1873 and 7/13/1874
-3 receipts from Waterman & Gordon to Beloit College Gymnasium Association dated 9/1874, 12/1874, and 7/12/1874
Folder: Gymnasium (Pre-Smith, built 1876) – Treasurer’s Records
-1 written note from H.M. Whitney to Professor P. Hendrickson about paying Tasker & Co. and confirmation of payment by P. Hendrickson by A. Gastte & Co. (n.d.)
-6 receipts from Peter Hendrickson and Beloit Gymnasium Association for Daniel Tasker, A.F. Goss and A. Gastte & Co. dated 6/7/1873, 6/11/1873, 6/13/1873, 5/31/1873, and 6/26/1873.
-2 receipts from Beloit College Gymnasium Association to John Pfeffer (n.d.)
-1 monthly statement from Waterman & Gordon, Dr. to Beloit College Gymnasium (7/2/1874)
-1 written note from Geo. S. Merrill to Treasurer of Gymnasium Association aboutpayment (6/16/1876)
-1 written note from E.M. Hill to Gymnasium Association about payment in association with R.F. Pettibone, Dr. (3/25/1876)
-1 written note from H.H. Malone to Treasurer of Gymnasium Association about payment for services and instructor in gymnastics (6/16/1876)
-1 written note from F.L. Fisk to Gymnasium Association about payment for loss of spade and shovel (10/4/1873)
-1 receipt from Gymnasium Association to G.T. Foster, Dr. (3/25/1874)
-1 written note from Beloit College Gymnasium Association to W.R. Benton (3/27/1875)
-1 receipt from J.H. Truesdell to Beloit College/J.H.Eaton; “approved H.M. Whitney” (3/25/1875)
-2 receipts from H.M. Sprague to Beloit College, dated 4/5/1875 and 1/8/1876
-1 receipt from Beloit College Gymnasium Association to J.H. Truesdell (1/6/1874)
-3 receipts from T.F. Murphy to Gymnasium Association (n.d.)
-1 receipt from W.J. McDowell to Gymnasium Association (4/29/1876)
-1 receipt from Beloit College Gymnasium Association to E.M. Hill (n.d.)
-1 receipt from Gymnasium Association to R.F. Pettibone (6/26/1876)
-6 receipts from Beloit Gymnasium Association to Hunt & Biddle, dated 1/3/1875, 12/27/1875, 5/23/1874, 11/28/1875, 2/1874, and 6/27/1874.
-1 receipt from Gymnasium Association to H.H. Malone (3/23/1876)
-6 receipts from Beloit College Gymnasium and Prof. Hendrickson to J.T. Johnson, dated 4/1874, 4/1876, 1/6/1875, 10/1873, 9/30/1873, and 6/1873.
-3 receipts from Hunt & Biddle to J.H. Mead & Co. dated 7/24/1873, 1/1874, and 7/1873
-1 receipt from Beloit College Gymnasium Association to H. Gordon (6/1873)
Folder: Heating System Plans & Proposals (1903)
-1 letter from Hodge & Homer Co. to Patton & Miller about hardware for gymnasium (7/29/1903)
-1 letter from Orr & Lockett Hardware Co. to Patton & Miller about hardware for gymnasium (7/29/1903)