Norma Merrick Sklarek Archival Collection
The Norma Merrick Sklarek Archival Collection documents the prestigious and groundbreaking career of one of the early women architects who also broke ground for African American architects as well. The collection highlights Sklarek's journey and accomplishments as she paved the way for future women architects and architects of color. The …
Oral history interview with Robert Moskowitz
Richards, Judith Olch
120 Pages (Transcript)
An interview of Robert Moskowitz conducted 2010 Apr. 26 and 27, by Judith Olch Richards, for the Archives of American Art, at the Moskowitz's home and studio in New York, N.Y.
Oral history interview with Arthur Cort Holden
Cummings, Paul
23 Pages (Transcript)
An interview of Arthur Cort Holden conducted 1971 Jan. 20, by Paul Cummings, for the Archives of American Art. Holden speaks of Frank Lloyd Wright and his work in conjunction with Wright on the Guggenheim Museum, and difficulties in the construction of the museum. He recalls James Johnson Sweeney.
Exhibition Records
This accession consists of the records of Robert M. Vogel, Associate Curator, 1962-1966; Curator, 1967-1985, documenting exhibition planning, development and production for "Building Brooklyn Bridge: The Design and Construction, 1867-1883", which was at the National Museum of American History from May 4-September 14, 1983. Topics covered include fund raising, news releases, research materials, exhibits, events …
Oral history interview with Robert Beverly Hale
Brown, Robert F.
An interview of Robert Beverly Hale conducted 1984 Mar. 7, by Robert F. Brown, for the Archives of American Art.
Anna and Peter Neagoe papers
Neagoe, Peter
Anna Neagoe's correspondence with Goff Le Serge, John Mayfield, Peter Neagoe, Lachlin Peck, Syracuse University, and others; correspondence, notes, and architectural plans concerning WPA murals painted by Anna Neagoe for the Lanchaster, New York, High School, 1935-1936; writings by Peter Neagoe and his diary; typescripts of 9 poems and 49 published and unpublished …
Alvin Ross papers
Correspondence, printed material, photographs, a diary, financial papers, and writings.
Caldwell & Company collection
This collection spans the years 1894-circa 1944 and contains approximately 56,000 black and white photographs. The photographs are mounted in 148 large (22"x18") and 93 small (12"x14") albums. About 5,000 are mounted individually. The images depict the full repertoire of Caldwell products. Since all of Caldwell's designs were custom made for each project, these photographs were used to illustrate all of the many designs for lighting they produced.
Oral history interview with Edgar Tafel
Rifkind, Carole
An interview of Edgar Tafel conducted 1990 May 16-July 24, by Carol Rifkind, for the Archives of American Art.
Frank Schiffman Apollo Theater Collection
Schiffman, Jack
The Frank Schiffman Apollo Theater Collection documents the business endeavors of Frank Schiffman, and the Apollo Theater's contribution to American culture. The collection includes sound recordings, personal and business correspondence, photographs, business records, and printed material. The collection is arranged in six series as follows: Series 1: Correspondence, 1938-1985, consists of communications …
