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Walker O. Cain architectural records and papers collection, 1892-1994, bulk 1960-1994
12.5 manuscript boxesWalker O. Cain (1915-1993) was an American architect associated with the firms of McKim, Mead & White (1940-1961), Steinmann, Cain & White (1961-1965), Steinmann & Cain (1965-1967), Walker O. Cain & Associates (1967-1978), and Cain, Farrell and Bell (1978-1986). Collection consists chiefly of travel sketches, cartoons, invitations, and other ephemera. The collection also includes correspondence with Alexander Calder and photographs of the sculptor and his works; photographs and printed materials related to the firm of McKim, Mead & White; Scrapbooks; Medals; and a few architectural drawings.
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La Pianta di Roma del 1748 Drawer 17, Folder 01
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- measurements included, probably pertaining to reduced scale of one of the engravings (pencil on paper)
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Printed in 1931 by Danesi Editore, with introduction by Francesco Ehrle S.I. 24 engravings of various views of Rome, in plan and elevation. [/p][p]2 small sheets of paper, with square grid and various measurements included, probably pertaining to reduced scale of one of the engravings (pencil on paper)
AT&T/New Yorker Box 06, Folder 01
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- Rough draft letter addressed to Mr. Renbar regarding possible measures to deal with problem with
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Various photocopies of letters addressed to Robert Gottlieb, Editor-in-Chief, The New Yorker, dated 27 January 1989, 28 February 1989, and 29 March 1989, regarding the "plagiarism" of idea about AT&T building as telephone receiver, originally WOC's idea