Mott B. Schmidt architectural records and papers collection3464752Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-04-15 18:36:56 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.Describing Archives: A Content Standard Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library Mott B. Schmidt architectural records and papers collection Schmidt, Mott B., 1889-1977 3464752 English . /repositories/3/resources/698 755 drawings approximate 266 photographs 1920-1972 Restrictions on Access

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 Summary

Collection 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.

 Preferred Citation

Mott B. Schmidt architectural records and papers, Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York, N.Y.

 Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Avery Drawings & Archives maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator or their heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron. Contact avery-drawings@columbia.edu for more information.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--The bulk was received as gift of Suzanna Doyle in 2001 (2001.007); the smaller group of drawings and photographs was given in 1977 (1977.010).

 Biographical / Historical

Mott Schmidt's projects in New York City include townhouses on Sutton Place, Dillon and Hope residences, and addition to Gracie Mansion. He also designed residences for David Milton in North Tarrytown, N.Y., and for Edgar Bronfman in Purchase, N.Y.

 Architecture -- United States -- Designs and plans Architecture, Domestic -- New York (State) -- New York -- 20th century Architecture, Domestic -- New York (State) -- 20th century Dillon residence, 124 East 80th Street (New York, N.Y.) Gracie Mansion (New York, N.Y.). Susan Wagner Wing Hope residence, 43 East 70th Street (New York, N.Y.) Columbia University. School of Journalism Request Collection: Mott B. Schmidt architectural records and papers collection, 1920-1972/repositories/3/archival_objects/1708860Request Collection