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Archives of American Art
Fred J. Tharpe papers relating to Florence Knoll Bassett
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAA.tharfred
- Creators:
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Tharpe, Fred J.
- Dates:
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circa 1932-2019
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1.6 Linear feet
- Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The Fred J. Tharpe papers concnering Florence Knoll Bassett measure 1.6 linear feet and date from circa 1932-2019 and consist of material compiled by Tharpe as Project Manager of design and construction for the Southeast First National Bank, Miami, Fla., much of it relating to his work with interior designer Florence Knoll Bassett, primarily on Miami's Southeast Financial Center and design of the interiors of Southeast Bank and The City Club of Miami. Bassett's original letters, drawings, and notes relating to the projects, photographs of Bassettt and Tharpe, printed material and videos are included. A portion of the collection contains electronic media.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Fred J. Tharpe is a design and construction manager; Atlanta, Georgia.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated 2002 and 2019 by Fred J. Tharpe.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
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| Women artists | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Interior decorators | Occupation | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Women designers | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Knoll, Florence, 1917-2019 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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