David F.M. Todd papers on the AIA National Housing Committee, 1969-1976
Collection context
- Creator:
- Todd, David Fenton Michie, 1915-2008 and American Institute of Architects. Housing Committee
- Extent:
- 2 manuscript boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of correspondence, reports, and studies from American Institute of Architects Housing Task Forces spearheaded by David F.M. Todd. The collection illustrates the role of AIA in affecting policy development and implementation at the federal level.
- Biographical / historical:
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David Fenton Michie Todd was an American architect and chairman of the Landmarks Preservation Commission (1989-1994). Born 1915 in Middletown, Ohio, Todd earned degrees at Dartmouth College and the University of Michigan. As an architect, Todd was best known for designing, along with Robert Cabrera, the Manhattan Plaza housing complex. Before joining the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Todd served as president of the New York Chapter of the AIA during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
During the 1970s, Todd headed the Tasks Force on Prototype Housing Costs and on National Housing Policy under the AIA Housing Committee. The focus of each task force was to explore issues of policy in the development of new housing and livable neighborhoods.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
- Contact:
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