Guide to the Matthew A. Fidrych papers, 1932-1940
Rhode Island School of Design Archives
Fleet Library at RISD
2 College Street
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401-709-5922
Fax: 401-709-5932
email: risdarchives@risd.edu
Published in 2012
Collection Overview
| Title: | Matthew A. Fidrych papers |
| Date range: | 1932-1940 |
| Creator: | Fidrych, Matthew A., 1915-1996 |
| Extent: | 0.5 linear feet |
| Abstract: | The Matthew A. Fidrych papers contain class notes and assignments, fabric samples, handheld threader, weave layouts, and a textbook from his student days at Rhode Island School of Design, 1932-1940. |
| Language of materials: | English |
| Repository: | Rhode Island School of Design Archives |
| Collection number: | 16.2.1 |
Scope & content
The Matthew A. Fidrych papers contain class notes and assignments, fabric samples, handheld threader, weave layouts, and a textbook from his student days at Rhode Island School of Design, 1932-1940. The collection includes a small handheld artifact (9.5") possibly a threader, one bound textbook, "Textile Costing: An Aid to Management," by Lockwood and Maxwell (Washington D.C.: The Textile Foundation, 1938), one bound notebook of ruled paper (6.75" x 8.25") containing class notes about weave formation, one folder with class assignment notes and fabric samples, and one folder with weave pattern lay-outs and fabric samples. Papers in three-ringed binders have been transferred to folders.Access Points
Subject Organizations Subject Topics Subject TopicsArrangement
The items are arranged by material.
Biographical note
The son of Polish immigrants, Matthew A. Fidrych was born 1915 March 9 in Providence R.I. where his father worked in a woolen mill as a loom fixer. He attended Rhode Island School of Design, 1932-1940, as an evening student in the Textile Department. Fidrych served in the military during World War II and returned to Providence R.I. to work in the textile industry. He married Katherine A. Cichon. Fidrych died in Providence on 1996 October 11.Access & Use
| Access to the collection: | The use of certain documents and collections may be restricted. Please consult the Archives staff for further details. |
| Use of the materials: | Permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from archival materials must be obtained in writing from the Archives. The researcher assumes full responsibility for use of material and for conformity to all applicable laws, including copyright. |
| Preferred citation: | Matthew A. Fidrych papers, Rhode Island School of Design Archives. |
| Contact information: | Rhode Island School of Design Archives Fleet Library at RISD 2 College Street Providence, RI 02903 Tel: 401-709-5922 Fax: 401-709-5932 email: risdarchives@risd.edu |
Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION | |
| Acquisition: | The Matthew A. Fidrych papers were received from his daughter, Carol Carr, in 2009. |
| ABOUT THE FINDING AID | |
| Author: | Finding aid prepared by Rachael Juskuv. |
| Encoding: | Finding aid encoded by Rachael Juskuv 2012 January 26 |
| Revisions: |
2013 August 19 |
| Descriptive rules: | Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Series I.
| Box 1 | Small handheld artifact, wooden handle, metal rod with notch on end (9.5")
possibly a threader. |
undated |
| Box 1 | "Textile Costing: An Aid to Management," by Lockwood and Maxwell
(Washington D.C.: The Textile Foundation, 1938) |
1938 |
| Box 1 | One bound notebook of ruled paper (6.75" x 8.25") containing class notes
about weave formation |
undated |
| Box 1 | Weave Formation, Analysis and Calculation |
1934 |
| Box 1 | Weave Pattern Layouts, Fabric Samples |
1933-1937 |