Draper Family Papers
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Abstract
Several members of the Draper family, including John William Draper and Henry Draper, taught and held admnistrative position at New York University (NYU) during the late nineteenth century. This collection highlights the genealogical history of the family as well as their roles within the NYU community.
Biographical Note
John William Draper (1811-1882) was a scientist, historian, pioneer in photography (credited with the first photograph of the moon, and one of the earliest of the human face), and professor and president of the NYU Medical faculty. Two of his sons were also members of the faculty at NYU: Henry Draper (1837-1882), who constructed a silvered glass telescope and invented the apparatus for celestial photography, and John Christopher Draper (1835-1885), professor of Chemistry and author.
Arrangement
Folders are arranged topically.
Scope and Content Note
The Draper Family Papers consist primarily of printed and published items relating to the Draper Family, its history and genealogy. Information within the collection highlights John William Draper as scientist, photographer, and president of the Medical Faculty, and also contains materials relating to members of his family associated with NYU during the nineteenth and early twentieth century. A significant amount of the collection pertains to Henry Draper's writings and other accomplishments.
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Access Restrictions
Open for research without restrictions.
Use Restrictions
Any rights (including copyright and related rights to publicity and privacy) held by the creator are maintained by New York University. Permission to publish or reproduce materials in this collection must be secured from New York University Archives, (212) 998-2646, university-archives@nyu.edu.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Draper Family Papers; MC 11; box number; folder number; New York University Archives, New York University Libraries.
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Provenance
The Draper Family Papers were accessioned and processed by the University Archives in 1984.
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Processing Information
Materials were place in archival folders and boxes. Processing information before 2019 is unavailable.