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American Institute of Architects. Philadelphia Chapter
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1869-1943
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3 Microfilm reels (2 linear feet on 3 microfilm reels)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.amerinst
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
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.
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Ros, Moses, 1958-
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1978-2012
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2.3 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.rosmose
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Archives of American Art
The papers of installation artist Moses Ros measure 2.3 linear feet and date from 1978 to 2012. The collection is comprised of files for several New York City Housing Authority commissions, as well as architecture, sculpture, and mural projects; professional files for Dominican York Proyecto GRAFICA, MUD/BONE Print Studio, and a New York American Institute of Architects residency; printed materials; and artwork that includes doodles, sketches, mock ups, and a paper and feather mask.
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Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Hopkins, Harry Lloyd, 1890-1946
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1932-1942
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4 Microfilm reels
- Collection ID:
- AAA.roosfran
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence of Roosevelt, Edward Bruce, Nelson Rockefeller, Hopkins, George Biddle, William Zorach, Olin Dows, Rockwell Kent and others regarding the Public Works of Art Project, the Federal Theater Project, and the Federal Art Project; reports on regional Federal Art Project offices in Florida, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Pennsylvania; sh...
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Adler, Dankmar, 1844-1900
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1865-1900
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1 Microfilm reel (38 items on partial microfilm reel)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.adledank
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The microfilm collection of the Dankmar Adler papers contains an autobiographical sketch; 29 letters from Adler to his family during an 1888 trip to Europe and from the American Institute of Architects convention in Boston in 1891; letters received by Adler; an oration given by Emil Hirsch at Adler's funeral; clippings; and Army documents.
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Guermonprez, Trude, 1910-1976
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1950-1976
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3 Boxes
- Collection ID:
- SIL-CH.1993-121-118
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Smithsonian Libraries
This archive includes interesting documents related to Trude Guermonprez's life and work as a weaver. The archives are especially related to the designer's work for her major clients, like Holland America Line and Owens Corning Fiberglass; other pieces in this archive are related to Guermonprez's work for custom curtains made for major synagogues and her designs, interior fabrics, screens and rugs realized in conjunction with J.P. Oud, Architects Associated, New York; Eric Mendelsohn, Warren Callister, etc. The correspondence and the photographs in this collection provide insight into the designer's private life. Included in this collection are press articles, brochures, correspondence, postcards, photographs, color slides, notebooks, textiles, and textile wood patterns.
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Cascieri, Arcangelo, 1902-1997
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1902-1982
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3 Linear feet
2 Items (rolled docs)
- Collection ID:
- AAA.cascarca
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The majority of the collection consists of project files, ca. 1932-1981, containing correspondence, sketches and printed material from Cascieri's many commissions of church sculptures. Also found are Cascieri's pencil studies as a student, ca. 1930's, sketches from his projects, and miscellaneous drawings.
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Walter, Thomas Ustick, 1804-1887
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1829-1887
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20 Linear feet ((on 19 microfilm reels))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.waltthom
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Papers documenting Ustick's work in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Venezuela, and other locations, and include detailed information on Girard College, Philadelphia, and the U.S. Capitol Building. Included are letters from Randolph Rogers, Robert Mills, and M.C. Meigs regarding the Capitol.
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Esther McCoy papers
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McCoy, Esther
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circa 1876-1990
bulk 1938-1989
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44.4 Linear feet
- Collection ID:
- AAA.mccoesth
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
The papers of Southern California architectural historian, critic, and writer Esther McCoy measure 44.4 linear feet and date from 1876 to 1990 (bulk 1938-1989). The collection documents McCoy's career, as well as her family and personal life through biographical material, extensive correspondence, personal and professional writings, project files, Southern California architects' files, clippings and other printed material, a large collection of photographs and slides, and taped interviews of Southern California modern architects.
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Weinman, Robert A., 1915-
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1935-1971
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0.4 Linear feet ((partially microfilmed on 1 reel))
- Collection ID:
- AAA.weinrobe
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Correspondence; photographs; sketches; notes; catalogs and announcements; and clippings.
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Maginnis, Charles Donagh, 1867-1955
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1900-1980
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10 Items
- Collection ID:
- AAA.magichar
- Repository:
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Archives of American Art
Biographical material, correspondence, subject files, drawings, photographs, and printed material concern Maginnis' architectural projects.