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Richard Codman papers, 1790s-1820s, bulk 1790-1800 2 manuscript boxes
The collection documents the financial transactions of Richard Codman while he was living in Paris, France representing the firm of John & Richard Codman. The collection primarily consists of account books ("memoire des ouvrages"), bills, and some correspondence relating to the interior decoration and furnishing of his houses(s) in Paris. There is a folder, which contains genealogical information from a later relative of Richard Codman. Additionally, included in the collection is one letter, in English, from Richard Codman informing a family member of the death of their brother John Codman III in 1803. The letter details the division of John Codman's wealth among his living family members.
Raymond Waldron papers, 1938-2003, bulk 1938-1994 0.9 Cubic Feet
Mary Jean Alexander papers, 1958-1972 1 linear feet
A collection of manuscripts and proofs of works published by Alexander, including Decorating Begins With You, 1958, Decorating Made Simple, 1964, and Designing Interior Environment, 1972.
Martha Horton Collection, 1998-2008 1 linear foot
Joseph Urban papers, 1893-1998 135 linear feet
Collection contains watercolor renderings, sketches, technical drawings (ground plans, elevations and details), photographs, glass plate and acetate negatives, scrapbooks, set models and some related papers covering Urban's career in Vienna and New York as an architect, set designer, decorator and illustrator. There is a thorough representation of his New York career including his set designs for Florenz Ziegfeld (1915-1932) and the Metropolitan Opera (1917-1933). The collection also contains information on Urban's work for William Randolph Hearst as art director for Cosmopolitan Studios, his exhibitions including his 1921 Wiener Werkstätte store, and his many architectural projects. Biographical information and research gathered by Richard Cole and Randolph Carter including contributions from his daughter,Gretl Urban, and biographical notes and some letters from his widow, Mary Urban, are also present.