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Archives of American Art
American Institute of Architects Philadelphia Chapter minute books
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.amerinst
- Creators:
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American Institute of Architects. Philadelphia Chapter
- Dates:
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1869-1943
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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3 Microfilm reels2 linear feet on 3 microfilm reels
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The microfilmed American Institute of Architects Philadelphia Chapter minute books list officers and members; include guidelines on issues such as wages; and give descriptions of the organization's role in the city planning and restoration.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. AIA functions as a national organization with state and local chapters. Organized in 1869, the Philadelphia chapter is the second oldest in the country after New York City.
Administration
Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reels 4156-4158 available at Archives of American Art offices, through interlibrary loan, at the Free Library of Philadelphia and at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals in: The Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
All the records of the AIA Philadelphia Chapter are on deposit at the Philadelphia Athenaeum, but only the minute books were microfilmed, in 1988, as part of AAA's Philadelphia Arts Documentation Project.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
The Archives of American art does not own the original papers. Use is limited to the microfilm copy.
Related Materials
Related Materials
American Institute of Architects, Philadelphia Chapter papers also at Syracuse University.
Related Materials
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia holds the American Institute of Architects Philadelphia Chapter records, 1840-1956.
Keywords
Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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Architecture -- Competitions | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Architecture -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Architects -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Professional associations -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Function | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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