Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Lamb, Thos. W. (Thomas White), 1871-1942, Allen, Harry R., -1947, Chambers, Walter B., 1866-1945, De Rosa, Eugene, Desmond, G. Henri (George Henri), 1876-1965, Eberson, John, 1875-1954, Flagg, Ernest, 1857-1947, Hawley, Hughson, 1850-1936, Hettel, Joseph N. (Joseph Norman), 1885-1957, Hohauser, Henry, 1895-1963, Krapp, Herbert J., 1886?-1973, Lee, S. Charles, McNamara, John J., -1988, Maynard, E. V, Pelham, George F (George Frederick), 1866-1937, Platt, Charles A (Charles Adams), 1861-1933, Price, Chester B. (Chester Boyce), 1885-1962, Rossi, GastoĢn, Sanger, John B, Stoddart, W. L, Stuckert, F. Russell, Wiseman, Harrison G., 1878-1945, Herts & Tallant (Firm), Greyhound Corporation, Horn & Hardart, I.M. Pei & Associates, La Croix and Drouin, Loew's Incorporated, Louis B. Mayer Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Rapp & Rapp, Stuckert & Sloan, Weinberger & Weishoff, Walker & Gillette, Warner Bros, and Whitfield & King
- Extent:
- 20,000 drawings, approximate, 300 photographs, and approximate
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
Thomas W. Lamb architectural records. Located in the Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.
Background
- Scope and Content:
This collection includes original and reprographic architectural drawings, black and white photographic prints, typescript specifications, and other papers relating to the architectural practice of Thomas W. Lamb, as well as his colleague and successor, John J. McNamara.
- Acquisition information:
- Source of acquisition--Gifts. Accession number--1982.003, 1994.003, 1999.009, 1999.011, 2000.011.
- Processing information:
Drawings Processed JSP 1990s.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed Terms
- Subjects:
- Architecture -- United States -- Designs and plans
Art deco (Architecture)
Motion picture theaters -- New York (State) -- New York
Motion picture theaters -- Australia
Motion picture theaters -- Brazil
Motion picture theaters -- Canada
Motion picture theaters -- England -- London
Motion picture theaters -- Egypt
Motion picture theaters -- Honduras
Motion picture theaters -- India
Motion picture theaters -- Mexico
Motion picture theaters -- Nigeria
Motion picture theaters -- Panama
Motion picture theaters -- Puerto Rico
Motion picture theaters -- Russia
Motion picture theaters -- South Africa
Motion picture theaters -- United States
Motion picture theaters -- Venezuela
Theaters -- New York (State) -- New York
Theaters -- Decoration -- New York (State) -- New York - Places:
- New York (N.Y.) -- Buildings, structures, etc
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information and to make an appointment, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Columbia University is providing access to the materials in the Library's collections solely for noncommercial educational and research purposes. The unauthorized use, including, but not limited to, publication of the materials without the prior written permission of Columbia University is strictly prohibited. All inquiries regarding permission to publish should be submitted in writing to the Director, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. In addition to permission from Columbia University, permission of the copyright owner (if not Columbia University) and/or any holder of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) may also be required for reproduction, publication, distributions, and other uses. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of any item and securing any necessary permissions rests with the persons desiring to publish the item. Columbia University makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the materials or their fitness for a particular purpose.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Thomas W. Lamb architectural records. Located in the Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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300 Avery Hall1172 Amsterdam Avenue M.C. 0301New York, NY 10027, United States
- CONTACT:
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212) 854-6199avery@library.columbia.edu