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Summary

Abstract

T. M. Fowler, panoramic cartographer, lived primarily in Pennsylvania from 1881 until 1910, producing more Pennsylvania panoramas than any other artist of the time. This collection consists of cartographic materials depicting Pennsylvania town views. Lithographs, photogravures (prints), photocopies of sketches and microfilm are included in the collection. The vast majority of bird's eye views were drawn by T. M. (Thaddeus Mortimer) Fowler.

Dates

  • Creation: 1878-1916

Extent

5 Linear Feet

Background

Biographical / Historical

T. M. (Thaddeus Mortimer) Fowler, panoramic cartographer, established a firm with his uncle in Madison (Wisconsin) after the Civil War. From 1881 to 1885 he lived in Lewisburg and Shamokin (Pa.), and Trenton (New Jersey). He relocated to Morrisville (Pa.) in 1885 where, until 1910, he maintained his business, producing more Pennsylvania panoramas than any other artist of the time.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of cartographic materials depicting Pennsylvania town views. Lithographs, photogravures (prints), photocopies of sketches and microfilm are included in the collection and arranged by geographic location. The vast majority of bird's eye views were drawn by T. M. (Thaddeus Mortimer)Fowler.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Penn State University Libraries catalog via the link above. Archival collections may be housed in offsite storage. For materials stored offsite, please allow 2-3 business days for retrieval.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff.

Using These Materials

Repository Details

Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository

https://libraries.psu.edu/specialcollections
Contact:
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies.

Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Pennsylvania State University collection of panoramic town view lithographs, 04867, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Pennsylvania State University collection of panoramic town view lithographs
Status
Published
Author
Prepared by Special Collections Library staff
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021: Lexy deGraffenreid merged the two abstracts, updated standardized notes to current standard, and updated the finding aid status, December 2021