Abraham Anson papers
Scope and Content
The collection includes numerous aerial photographs, publications, photography equipment, newspapers, magazines, correspondence, notebooks, color slides, and maps. The collection is arranged into three series:
Series 1: Personal Items (1939-2005) includes notes, correspondence, academic records, memoirs, programs, and military records.
Series 2: Maps and Photographs (1940-2004) includes maps, color slides, glass slides, and photographs.
Series 3: Publications (1943-2005) includes books, magazines, reports, and manuscripts.
Dates
- 1939 - 2005
Creator
- Anson, Abraham (Person)
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions on personal use. Permission to publish material from the Abaraham Anson papers must be obtained from Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
Biographical Information
Born January 21, 1912 to Ida and Emil Anson, Abraham Anson attended New York City University before joining the army. During his service, Anson would attain the rank of Lieutenant Colonel as well as make significant contributions to the training of incoming recruits. He retired from the army on January 21, 1972. Anson was paramount in the designing of equipment with the Army Corps of Engineers that aided in mapping.
Anson was an incredibly active member with the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing and also has a memorial scholarship in his name. Along with his significant contributions to the world of photogrammetry, the process of measuring distances between objects through the utilization of photography, Anson was extremely adept at surveying and mapping, and was a very talented painter. Abraham Anson passed away May 29, 2005.
Extent
12.5 Linear Feet (31 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection includes aerial photographs, publications, newspapers, magazines, correspondence, notebooks, color slides, glass slides, and maps.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged into three series.
Series
- Series 1: Personal Items, 1939-2005 (Boxes 1 - 3)
- Series 2: Maps and Photographs, 1940-2004 (Boxes 4 - 12)
- Series 3: Publications, 1943-2005 (Boxes 13 - 31)
Acquisition Information
Collection donated by Myra Anson-Nicholas on December 5, 2005.
Processing Information
Processed by Bill Keeler in January 2018. EAD markup completed by Bill Keeler in January 2018.
- Aerial photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Correspondence Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Glass negatives Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Letters Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maps Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Newspapers Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Photogrammetry Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: TGM II, Genre and physical characteristic terms
- Photography Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Remote sensing Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Slides (Photography) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the Abraham Anson papers
- Subtitle
- Abraham Anson papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Bill Keeler
- Date
- April 4, 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center Repository
Fenwick Library, MS2FL
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax Virginia 22030 United States
703-993-2220
703-993-8911 (Fax)
speccoll@gmu.edu
