Robert Bayard Bellamy surveying papers
Scope and Contents
The Robert Bayard Bellamy surveying papers consist primarily of surveys of properties in eastern Massachusetts circa 1860-1950, with the bulk of surveys done approximately 1890-1930. Surveys show property boundaries, structures, owners, planning, and infrastructure such as public transit and utilities. The Papers include topographical maps, engineering and architectural drawings, and other materials presumably used in the creation of the surveys, as well as miscellaneous documents of professional credentials.
The majority of surveys are by Robert Bayard Bellamy (1879-1962). Other heavily represented surveyors are his predecessor Frederic Endicott (1839-1918), his brother Arthur Muirson Bellamy (1881-1968), and his father-in-law John Norris McClintock (1846-1914). A small number of surveys are by other surveyors. Most surveys are manuscript in ink or pencil, with some printed or blueprint.
Dates
- 1827 - 1950
- Majority of material found within 1890 - 1930
Creator
- Bellamy, Robert Bayard, 1879-1962 (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials are in English.
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Robert Bayard Bellamy (1879-1962)
Robert Bayard Bellamy (1879-1962) was an American civil engineer and professional surveyor, with offices at 25 Eldon Street in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He succeeded the surveying business of Frederic Endicott of Canton, Massachusetts in 1922. He also held several positions with the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Bellamy was born October 23, 1879 in Dorchester, Mass. to Anna Muirson Johnson (1839-1922) and William Bellamy (1846-1940). He had two brothers, William Woolsy Bellamy (1877-1935) and Arthur Muirson Bellamy (1881-1968). He attended Boston Public Latin School and graduated from Trinity College in 1901 with a degree in mathematics.
Bellamy married Arabella Chandler McClintock (1878-1962), daughter of John Norris McClintock (1846-1914). They had one daughter, Josephine McClintock Bellamy (1914-2001). Bellamy died May 13, 1962 in Dorchester, Mass.
Extent
3 Cubic Feet (29 oversized folders, 2 boxes)
Arrangement
Surveys are arranged alphabetically by town name.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Robert Bayard Severy, 1970s.
Processing Information
The arrangement scheme for the collection was imposed by LMEC staff and volunteers during processing in the absence of an original order.
Items were donated rolled in cardboard boxes. From 2013-2016, items were conserved by Green Dragon Bindery in Shrewsbury, Mass. Treatment consisted of flattening and deacidification, as well as backing or mending tears on some maps.
- Bellamy, Arthur Muirson, 1881-1968
- Bellamy, Robert Bayard, 1879-1962
- Boston (Mass.) -- Maps Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Canton (Mass.) -- Maps Subject Source: Local sources
- Cities and towns -- Massachusetts -- Maps Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Dorchester (Boston, Mass.) -- Maps Subject Source: Local sources
- Endicott, Frederic, 1839-1918
- Hyde Park (Boston, Mass.) -- Maps Subject Source: Local sources
- Landowners -- Massachusetts -- Maps Subject Source: Local sources
- Manuscript maps Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- McClintock, John N. (John Norris), 1846-1914
- McClintock, John Tilton, 1872-1929
- Milton (Mass.) -- Maps Subject Source: Local sources
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Real property -- Massachusetts -- Maps Subject Source: Local sources
- Saugus (Mass.) -- Maps Subject Source: Local sources
- Sharon (Mass.) -- Maps Subject Source: Local sources
- Surveyors -- United States -- 19th century Subject Source: Local sources
- Surveyors -- United States -- 20th century Subject Source: Local sources
- blueprints (reprographic copies) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Title
- Robert Bayard Bellamy surveying papers
- Author
- Karen Vagts and Lauren Chen
- Date
- 2023 July
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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