Collection ID: 4079663 MS#0233

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Clarke, Gilmore D., 1892-1982
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, documents, subject files, photographs, memorabilia, and printed materials of landscape architect Gilmore D. Clarke, 1892-1982.
Extent:
7.5 linear feet and 5 boxes 1 folder
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Gilmore D.Clarke papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Background

Scope and Content:

Correspondence relating to the activities of the National Commission of Fine Arts and subject files relating to his work on the New York World's Fair in 1964-1965 and to his views on the works of other architects and artists. There are also many photographs, primarily of sculptures commissioned for the World's Fair and of views of New York State parkways and gardens designed by his firm, Clarke & Rapuano. The printed materials include bound volumes of city planning studies supervised by Clarke. Major correspondents include Robert Moses, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Franklin Roosevelt

Biographical / Historical:

Gilmore David Clarke, American landscape architect & chairman of the National Commission of Fine Arts, died 1985.

Acquisition information:
Source of acquisition--CLARKE, GILMORE D. Method of acquisition--GIFT; Date of acquisition--1960. Accession number--M-1960.
Custodial history:

Gift of Gilmore D. Clarke, 1960 (transferred from the Oral History Related Papers, 1985); bequest of Gilmore D. Clarke, 1985.

Processing information:

PROCESSED KMB 05/--/85.

Arrangement:

Selected items cataloged; remainder arranged.

Accruals:

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-5. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

PREFERRED CITATION:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Gilmore D.Clarke papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10027, United States
CONTACT:
(212) 854-5590
rbml@library.columbia.edu