Archives of American Art

Erich Mendelsohn drawings

Summary

Collection ID:
AAA.menderic
Creators:
Mendelsohn, Erich, 1887-1953
Dates:
1955
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.2 Linear feet
(on partial microfilm reel)
Repository:

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents
A limited edition of 30 architectural sketches by Mendelsohn, 1955.

Biographical / Historical

Biographical / Historical
Architect, San Francisco, California. Born in Allenstein, East Prussia. Studied at Technische Hochschule in Munich. Worked in Germany, England, Israel and the United States. Designed memorial to the 6 million Jews killed during World War II.

Administration

Existence and Location of Copies
35mm microfilm reel 1732 available at Archives of American Art offices and through interlibrary loan.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Louise Mendelsohn, Mendelsohn's wife.

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Microfilmed materials must be consulted on microfilm. Contact Reference Services for more information.

Keywords

Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Architects -- California -- San Francisco Occupation Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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