Abraham Anson papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

The copyright and related rights status of this collection have not been evaluated (See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/)

Preferred citation:

Abraham Anson papers, C0069, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
12.5 Linear Feet 31 boxes
Creator:
Anson, Abraham
Abstract:
The collection includes aerial photographs, publications, newspapers, magazines, correspondence, notebooks, color slides, glass slides, and maps.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Abraham Anson papers, C0069, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

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.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged into three series.

Series
  1. Series 1: Personal Items, 1939-2005 (Boxes 1 - 3)
  2. Series 2: Maps and Photographs, 1940-2004 (Boxes 4 - 12)
  3. Series 3: Publications, 1943-2005 (Boxes 13 - 31)
Rules or conventions:
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