Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives : oral history transcripts and recordings, 1980s-2000s
Collection context
- Creator:
- Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Taliesin Fellowship
- Extent:
- 500 items (transcripts), 549 audiocassettes, 3 compact disks, 115 videocassettes (Hi 8), and 272 videocassettes (VHS)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The Oral Histories collection is made up of audio recordings, videotapes, and transcripts of interviews conducted by Foundation members. The oral histories document the life and activities of Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Fellowship. Interviewees include apprentices, clients, family, friends and acquaintances, scholars, associates, and other architects.
- Biographical / historical:
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Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was an American Architect internationally recognized for his innovative building design, Taliesin architecture school and fellowship, and philosophy of "organic architecture.".
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:
- avery-drawings@columbia.edu