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Abbott Merkt and Company records, 1906-1994
89 linear feet of papers 422 tube box- Abstract Or Scope
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This collection primarily contains architectural drawings, photographs, business records and reference materials related to the projects and designs of architectural and engineering firm Abbott, Merkt and Company. A subsidiary portion of the collection includes drawings, photographs and papers related to the life and career of Richard H. Tatlow, III, president of Abbott Merkt, as well as the firms and agencies for which he also worked.
Abraham W. Geller architectural records and papers, 1915-1999, bulk 1940-1990s
4850 photographs 55 document boxes 7 manuscript boxes 6 boxes (card file-storage boxes) 10 print boxes 116 tube box- Abstract Or Scope
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This large collection documents in great detail the architectural projects of Abraham Geller and his colleagues throughout the United States and abroad, spanning the 1940s through the 1990s. Types of projects represented include retirement homes, recreational facilities, medical centers, private residences and prototype dwellings for large residential developments, urban renewal projects, and offices.
Abraham W. Geller architectural records and papers, 1915-1999, bulk 1940-1990s 4850 photographs 55 document boxes 7 manuscript boxes 6 boxes (card file-storage boxes) 10 print boxes 116 tube box
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- Geller, Abraham W
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This large collection documents in great detail the architectural projects of Abraham Geller and his colleagues throughout the United States and abroad, spanning the 1940s through the 1990s. Types of projects represented include retirement homes, recreational facilities, medical centers, private residences and prototype dwellings for large residential developments, urban renewal projects, and offices.
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André Schiffrin papers, 1944-2014
10.5 linear feet (19 document boxes and 2 flat boxes)- Abstract Or Scope
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The collection consists of a wide range of material from early Pantheon papers (1944-1963) pertaining to the presence of Jacques Schiffrin and Helen and Kurt Wolff, including correspondence, business files, manuscripts and proofs, book covers, and media clippings. Later papers include correspondence and business files from Andre Schiffrin's time at Pantheon, followed by press clippings and correspondence regarding his forced removal, his launch of New Press, books he published, and finally personal papers that include notebooks, travel diaries and journals, along with his articles in various publications and miscellaneous press that he'd collected for personal interest.
André Schiffrin papers, 1944-2014 10.5 linear feet (19 document boxes and 2 flat boxes)
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- Schiffrin, André
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The collection consists of a wide range of material from early Pantheon papers (1944-1963) pertaining to the presence of Jacques Schiffrin and Helen and Kurt Wolff, including correspondence, business files, manuscripts and proofs, book covers, and media clippings. Later papers include correspondence and business files from Andre Schiffrin's time at Pantheon, followed by press clippings and correspondence regarding his forced removal, his launch of New Press, books he published, and finally personal papers that include notebooks, travel diaries and journals, along with his articles in various publications and miscellaneous press that he'd collected for personal interest.
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Charles A. Platt architectural records and papers, 1879-1981, bulk 1882-1933
3,989 architectural drawings 519 photographs 3 linear feet 91 glass plate negatives- Abstract Or Scope
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Charles Adam Platt (1861-1933) was an American architect and landscape designer. Although best remembered today for his landscape and country house designs, he was also nationally known for his etchings, landscape paintings, commercial architecture, and institutional projects. He was largely self-taught in each of these disciplines, building his success on his ability to reconceive the classical tradition in architecture for the needs and desires of his wealthy, powerful clients. This collection contains materials related to Platt's personal and professional lives, the bulk originating from Platt's office in the form of project drawings, photographs, and records documenting architectural projects from 1901-1933.
Charles A. Platt architectural records and papers, 1879-1981, bulk 1882-1933 3,989 architectural drawings 519 photographs 3 linear feet 91 glass plate negatives
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- Platt, Charles A (Charles Adams), 1861-1933
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Charles Adam Platt (1861-1933) was an American architect and landscape designer. Although best remembered today for his landscape and country house designs, he was also nationally known for his etchings, landscape paintings, commercial architecture, and institutional projects. He was largely self-taught in each of these disciplines, building his success on his ability to reconceive the classical tradition in architecture for the needs and desires of his wealthy, powerful clients. This collection contains materials related to Platt's personal and professional lives, the bulk originating from Platt's office in the form of project drawings, photographs, and records documenting architectural projects from 1901-1933.
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Clifton Fadiman papers, 1966-1970
1.5 linear feet (3 document boxes)- Abstract Or Scope
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This collection includes drafts of the writings of author and editor Clifton Fadiman.
Clifton Fadiman papers, 1966-1970 1.5 linear feet (3 document boxes)
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- Fadiman, Clifton, 1904-1999
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This collection includes drafts of the writings of author and editor Clifton Fadiman.
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Donald C. Brace Papers, 1839-1991, bulk 1901-1955
3 linear feet (1 record carton; 3 document boxes; 1 flat box; 1 Portrait of Brace)- Abstract Or Scope
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This collection contains the papers of Donald C. Brace, one of the founders of the New York publishing house Harcourt, Brace & Company. Materials include correspondence, business records, and proofs of the U.S. editions of Virginia Woolf's works Orlando, The Waves, and The Second Common Reader; the latter two proofs include the author's corrections.
Donald C. Brace Papers, 1839-1991, bulk 1901-1955 3 linear feet (1 record carton; 3 document boxes; 1 flat box; 1 Portrait of Brace)
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- Brace, Donald C., 1881-1955
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This collection contains the papers of Donald C. Brace, one of the founders of the New York publishing house Harcourt, Brace & Company. Materials include correspondence, business records, and proofs of the U.S. editions of Virginia Woolf's works Orlando, The Waves, and The Second Common Reader; the latter two proofs include the author's corrections.
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Douglas Putnam Haskell papers, 1866-1979-(bulk 1949-1964).
56 Linear Feet 118 manuscript boxes 5 print boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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Douglas Putnam Haskellan (1899-1979) was an American writer, architecture critic and magazine editor. This collection contains correspondence, memos, articles, speeches, lectures, transcripts, clippings, notes, printed matter, photographs, audiotapes, and memorabilia mainly relating to Douglas Haskell's editorship at Architectural Forum and his professional activities. The collection includes items dating from 1866 to 1979, with the majority of materials dating from the period of 1949 to 1964.
Douglas Putnam Haskell papers, 1866-1979-(bulk 1949-1964). 56 Linear Feet 118 manuscript boxes 5 print boxes
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- Haskell, Douglas Putnam, 1899-1979
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Douglas Putnam Haskellan (1899-1979) was an American writer, architecture critic and magazine editor. This collection contains correspondence, memos, articles, speeches, lectures, transcripts, clippings, notes, printed matter, photographs, audiotapes, and memorabilia mainly relating to Douglas Haskell's editorship at Architectural Forum and his professional activities. The collection includes items dating from 1866 to 1979, with the majority of materials dating from the period of 1949 to 1964.
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Emery Roth & Sons architectural records and papers, 1906-1996, bulk 1951-1994
34175 drawings (34,175 drawings) 201 document boxes (245 linear feet papers) 4 print boxes- Abstract Or Scope
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This collection primarily contains architectural drawings, correspondence, business records, and a small number of photographs related to the projects of Emery Roth & Sons and its subsidiary entities. A large portion of the entities are represented only in the Office Records series and are identified as such. Some projects on which Emery Roth & Sons acted as architect of record are not represented in this collection, most notably the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
Emery Roth & Sons architectural records and papers, 1906-1996, bulk 1951-1994 34175 drawings (34,175 drawings) 201 document boxes (245 linear feet papers) 4 print boxes
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- Emery Roth & Sons
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This collection primarily contains architectural drawings, correspondence, business records, and a small number of photographs related to the projects of Emery Roth & Sons and its subsidiary entities. A large portion of the entities are represented only in the Office Records series and are identified as such. Some projects on which Emery Roth & Sons acted as architect of record are not represented in this collection, most notably the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
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Evan J. Tudor furniture and interior design drawings and papers, 1908-1956
5 print boxes 266 drawings 9 sketchbooks 21 photonegatives 8 boxes (lantern slides)- Abstract Or Scope
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The collection includes mostly drawings for Tudor's furniture designs and are arranged by drawing number. Notable projects include the design of the Interchemical Corporation offices, in collaboration with Robert Meyer, as well as the Vanadium Corporation of America offices. The collection also includes 9 sketchbooks. Sketchbooks #1-7 and #9 consist of drawings made by Tudor while likely an apprentice. Sketchbook #8 contains drawings made while working for White, Allom & Co. Notable clients include "Dr. A", "R.G.L." The scrapbook contains clippings and photographs presumably from his professional practice as some of the photographs are labeled "E.J. Tudor." Notable projects include the Rolling Rock Club (Pennsylvania), Dixon House (unknown location), Hampton Court (England), Whitemarsh Hall (England), Mellon Institute (Pittsburgh) and Henry C. Frick (New York). Other papers include correspondence related to the design of the Interchemical Corporation offices, collected print material, 21 photo negatives depicting various travel sites and 13 color charts arranged by manufacturer. The collection also contains lantern slides, which were used by Tudor to teach interior design at New York University. The slides show architectural views and details particularly English, French and American designs as well as interior views, details and furniture.
Evan J. Tudor furniture and interior design drawings and papers, 1908-1956 5 print boxes 266 drawings 9 sketchbooks 21 photonegatives 8 boxes (lantern slides)
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- Tudor, Evan J., 1885-
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The collection includes mostly drawings for Tudor's furniture designs and are arranged by drawing number. Notable projects include the design of the Interchemical Corporation offices, in collaboration with Robert Meyer, as well as the Vanadium Corporation of America offices. The collection also includes 9 sketchbooks. Sketchbooks #1-7 and #9 consist of drawings made by Tudor while likely an apprentice. Sketchbook #8 contains drawings made while working for White, Allom & Co. Notable clients include "Dr. A", "R.G.L." The scrapbook contains clippings and photographs presumably from his professional practice as some of the photographs are labeled "E.J. Tudor." Notable projects include the Rolling Rock Club (Pennsylvania), Dixon House (unknown location), Hampton Court (England), Whitemarsh Hall (England), Mellon Institute (Pittsburgh) and Henry C. Frick (New York). Other papers include correspondence related to the design of the Interchemical Corporation offices, collected print material, 21 photo negatives depicting various travel sites and 13 color charts arranged by manufacturer. The collection also contains lantern slides, which were used by Tudor to teach interior design at New York University. The slides show architectural views and details particularly English, French and American designs as well as interior views, details and furniture.
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George D. Kelsey papers, circa 1940 -- 1969
0.25 linear feet (0.25 linear feet; 1 box)- Abstract Or Scope
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George Dennis Sale Kelsey (1910-1996) was a theologian and educator at Drew University and previously at Morehouse College, where he became a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr. The collection contains essays, sermons, and lectures, chiefly in typescript, with some manuscript annotations, and also includes one printed pamphlet.
George D. Kelsey papers, circa 1940 -- 1969 0.25 linear feet (0.25 linear feet; 1 box)
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- Kelsey, George D., 1910-1996
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George Dennis Sale Kelsey (1910-1996) was a theologian and educator at Drew University and previously at Morehouse College, where he became a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr. The collection contains essays, sermons, and lectures, chiefly in typescript, with some manuscript annotations, and also includes one printed pamphlet.
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