Abraham W. Geller architectural records and papers, 1915-1999, bulk 1940-1990s
4850 photographsThis large collection documents in great detail the architectural projects of Abraham Geller and his colleagues throughout the United States and abroad, spanning the 1940s through the 1990s. Types of projects represented include retirement homes, recreational facilities, medical centers, private residences and prototype dwellings for large residential developments, urban renewal projects, and offices.
Charles A. Platt architectural records and papers, 1879-1981, bulk 1882-1933
3,989 architectural drawingsChester H. Aldrich correspondence, 1897-1963
260 itemsThis collection primarily contains original correspondence--including letters, telegrams, and postcards-- to California architect Robert D. Farquhar from Chester A. Aldrich. Also included is a small group of letters from Amey Owen Aldrich to Farquhar. Most letters are accompanied by envelopes; a very few contain photographs, clippings and other ephemera. Matters discussed in the correspondence vary widely from intimate personal subjects to observations and reports on the work of Carrère & Hastings and Delano & Aldrich, the American Red Cross and its work with soldiers in Italy during World War I, the rise of Fasicsm in Italy, economic hardships during the Depression, and the state of American and European architecture.
Correspondence between Robert Brent Keyser and Grosvenor Atterbury about remodeling Keyser's house Dunlora (Pikesville MD), 1912-1914
38 lettersCollection of letters and telegrams centered around the remodeling of a house called "Dunlora" aka Merry Hill, located at 8605 Park Heights Avenue in Pikesville Maryland. The house was built for Robert Brent Keyser in 1899 by the firm Hoppin and Koen of New York. The remodeling was done by American architect Grosvenor Atterbury. The vast majority of the letters are between Atterbury (and his firm) and Robert Brent Keyser. They describe various plans and issues surrounding the remodeling of the house. A few letters discuss construction at the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University. Some of the other names mentioned in the letters are J.L. Marshall & Son (the builders), Mr. Sperry, Judge Harlan, Morgan-Harjes, Mr. Manly, and Charles E. Reeder.
Douglas Putnam Haskell papers, 1866-1979-(bulk 1949-1964).
56 Linear FeetEdgar J. Kaufmann papers on Fallingwater, 1909-1976, bulk 1932-1955
5 manuscript boxesThe collection consists primarily of correspondence, photographs, project records, architectural drawings, legal documents, periodicals, news clippings and exhibition materials. The material held in this collection relates to architectural projects for Edgar J. Kaufmann by Frank Lloyd Wright, and the bulk of the material relates to Kaufmann's home, Fallingwater, at Bear Run, Pennsylvania. The collection documents the professional and personal relationship between the Kaufmann family and Wright, from the 1930s until the years preceding Wright's death in 1959.
Emery Roth & Sons architectural records and papers, 1906-1996, bulk 1951-1994
34175 drawingsThis collection primarily contains architectural drawings, correspondence, business records, and a small number of photographs related to the projects of Emery Roth & Sons and its subsidiary entities. A large portion of the entities are represented only in the Office Records series and are identified as such. Some projects on which Emery Roth & Sons acted as architect of record are not represented in this collection, most notably the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
Ernest Flagg papers, 1888-1972
5 document boxesEvan J. Tudor furniture and interior design drawings and papers, 1908-1956
5 print boxesThe collection includes mostly drawings for Tudor's furniture designs and are arranged by drawing number. Notable projects include the design of the Interchemical Corporation offices, in collaboration with Robert Meyer, as well as the Vanadium Corporation of America offices. The collection also includes 9 sketchbooks. Sketchbooks #1-7 and #9 consist of drawings made by Tudor while likely an apprentice. Sketchbook #8 contains drawings made while working for White, Allom & Co. Notable clients include "Dr. A", "R.G.L." The scrapbook contains clippings and photographs presumably from his professional practice as some of the photographs are labeled "E.J. Tudor." Notable projects include the Rolling Rock Club (Pennsylvania), Dixon House (unknown location), Hampton Court (England), Whitemarsh Hall (England), Mellon Institute (Pittsburgh) and Henry C. Frick (New York). Other papers include correspondence related to the design of the Interchemical Corporation offices, collected print material, 21 photo negatives depicting various travel sites and 13 color charts arranged by manufacturer. The collection also contains lantern slides, which were used by Tudor to teach interior design at New York University. The slides show architectural views and details particularly English, French and American designs as well as interior views, details and furniture.
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- Abbott Merkt and Company records, 1906-19941
- Abraham W. Geller architectural records and papers, 1915-1999, bulk 1940-1990s1
- Charles A. Platt architectural records and papers, 1879-1981, bulk 1882-19331
- Chester H. Aldrich correspondence, 1897-19631
- Correspondence between Robert Brent Keyser and Grosvenor Atterbury about remodeling Keyser's house Dunlora (Pikesville MD), 1912-19141
- Douglas Putnam Haskell papers, 1866-1979-(bulk 1949-1964).1
- Edgar J. Kaufmann papers on Fallingwater, 1909-1976, bulk 1932-19551
- Emery Roth & Sons architectural records and papers, 1906-1996, bulk 1951-19941
- Ernest Flagg papers, 1888-19721
- Evan J. Tudor furniture and interior design drawings and papers, 1908-19561
- Blake, Peter, 1920-20064
- Chermayeff, Serge, 1900-19963
- Fuller, R. Buckminster (Richard Buckminster), 1895-19833
- Rudolph, Paul, 1918-19973
- Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-19593
- Chermayeff, Ivan2
- De Carlo, Giancarlo, 1919-20052
- Gropius, Walter, 1883-19692
- International Congresses for Modern Architecture2
- José Luis Sert, 1902-19832
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- Le Corbusier, 1887-19654
- American Academy in Rome3
- Chermayeff, Serge, 1900-19963
- Emery Roth & Sons3
- Fuller, R. Buckminster (Richard Buckminster), 1895-19833
- Goodhue, Bertram Grosvenor, 1869-19243
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