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Goodman, Percival

The collection documents the design development and construction of the Randolph and Amalie Rothschild Residence in Baltimore, MD. The papers, collected by the owners, Randolph and Amalie Rothschild, consist primarily of correspondence, specifications, and floor plans and sketches by architect Percival Goodman. There is a significant amount of correspondence between the Rothschild's and Goodman regarding alterations to the design. This correspondence underscores the larger theme of client-architect relationships and its influence on the design process.

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Roundabout Club of Rochester, 1885-

The Roundabout Club of Rochester was a women's study club; intially dedicated to studying foreign countries and, later, literature. The materials in the collection date from 1885 to 1945. They include meeting minutes, research papers, Constitution and Bylaws, 1895; programs; correspondence; memorials to deceased members. "The Granite File" box; label: 'Ms B The Roundabout Club Rochester, NY. Minutes, 1927/28-1944/45, 15 v. loose-leaf; Ms B The Roundabout Club Rochester, NY. History by Miss Helen Hollister in v. 27, 1941/42 [not found]; meeting of October 31, 1941." -15 vols. handwritten meeting minutes and presentation summaries. 1885-1927. -Box: folders of handwritten meeting minutes 1927-1945; incl. critiques -Box: Bank Books, Constitution and Bylaws, 1895; programs; correspondence; memorials to deceased members Women's social and reading club. Handwritten copies of papers read at some meetings. See: Rochester History – 10(1): 7 (Jan. 1948); 48 ( 1 & 2): 7-8, 10 (Jan & Apr. 1986); 3(3):21 (Jul. 1941; 8(2): 5 (Apr. 1946)

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Goldstone, Lafayette A. (Lafayette Anthony), 1876-1956

This collection includes architectural drawings on linen, tracing paper, and paper, microfilmed drawings; photographic prints; a job list; and a small group of specifications and correspondence for the Ogden Reid residence. Buildings represented are primarily in New York City, with a few commisions built in the surrounding region. Projects include apartment buildings, private residences, offices, hotels, and hospitals.