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William Muschenheim architectural drawings and papers, 1929-1957, bulk 1931-1950
20 manuscript boxesThe William Muschenheim collection spans from 1929 to 1957, with bulk dates from 1931-1950. The collection documents approximately 130 separate jobs and is made up of architectural drawings, correspondence, accounts, estimates, specifications, invoices, contracts, samples, invoices, and other material related to Muschenheim's professional projects. The projects mainly represent Muschenheim's work in New York City, but also include work in Albany (NY), Amenia (NY), Bridgehampton (NY), Chappaqua (NY), Hampton Bays (NY), Malverne (NY), Massapequa (NY), Nassau Point (Long Island), Washington (CT), Washington DC, Westhampton Beach (NY), and Woodstock (NY), among other locations.
George de Ris architectural drawings and papers, 1922-1983, bulk 1922-1931
93 drawingsArchitectural drawings, correspondence, pamphlets, photographs, and newspaper and magazine clippings pertaining to projects completed by George de Ris and Lamb Studios. Correspondents include Lee Lawrie, Hartley Burr Alexander, B.G. Goodhue Associates, George de Ris, J.D. Denney, James A. Mitchell, Karl Lamb, and Marshall Muir. Drawings represent the following projects: Nebraska State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska; Christ Church, Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich.; St. Peter's Church, New York, N.Y.; West End Methodist Episcopal Church, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and other unspecified projects
Mott B. Schmidt architectural records and papers collection, 1920-1972
755 drawingsCollection consists chiefly of drawings and photographs. It contains over 755 drawings of private residences and other projects, such as an addition to Gracie Mansion (New York, N.Y.) and alterations to Columbia University's School of Journalism. Also included are 266 project photographs.
William L. Bottomley architectural drawings, 1913-1946
384 drawingsThis collection contains original drawings for thirty-nine architectural commissions, dated from 1913 to 1946. The majority of projects were located in New York City; other locations include the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Projects with the greatest number of extant drawings include River House in New York City (1930-1931); the Ernest P. Davies residence in Roslyn, New York (1916); the William Goadby Loew residence in Old Westbury, New York (1931-1932); and the Robert Goelet residence in Georgetown, South Carolina (1935). Drawings are primarily done in graphite on tracing paper, with some in ink on drafting linen.
William Hamilton Russell architectural drawings and papers, 1923-1959 1950-1959
820 SheetsDrawings are primarily for residential commissions in and around New York City, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Some manuscript and photographic materials are also included in the collection.
Gordon Bunshaft architectural drawings and papers, 1909-1990, bulk 1950-1979
20 linear feetWallace K. Harrison architectural drawings and papers, 1913-1986, bulk 1930-1980
22 manuscript boxesMaurice Crain papers, 1946-1970
16 linear feetSeymour B. Durst Old York Library collection of theatre programs, 1880s-1980s, bulk 1880-1994
5 linear feetArranged alphabetically by Theatre name, the collection is made up of over 700 theatre programs and Playbills; included are some of the most prominent productions in the New York area during the 20th century. Often included in the programs are seating charts for specific theatres.
Office Building for Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation : proposal / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 1956
1 itemA 1956 proposal drafted by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill for the Union Carbide Building, a historically significant, mid-twentieth century office tower located at 270 Park Avenue, just north of Grand Central Station. The proposal consists of reproductions of plan and elevation drawings and photographs of the Union Carbide model, together with outline specifications, cost estimates, and construction and drawing schedules.