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Avery Drawings & Archives Collections |
Summary InformationAbstract
At a Glance
ArrangementArrangementThis collection is organized into one series. Projects are arranged alphabetically within the series.
DescriptionScope and ContentThe collection documents over 100 projects designed by Aaron Resnick starting from 1947 until his death in 1986. The majority of the projects are residential buildings for the planned community of Usonia, New York. Other creators in the collection include, among others, Frank Lloyd Wright, Franzen Ulrich, Paul Schweikher, and David Henken.
Using the CollectionAvery Architectural and Fine Arts Library Restrictions on AccessThis collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information and to make an appointment, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu. Terms Governing Use and ReproductionPermission to publish must be obtained in writing from the Director, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, 1172 Amsterdam Ave., MC 0301, New York, NY 10027. Preferred CitationAaron Resnick architectural drawings, 1947-1986, Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. About the Finding Aid / Processing InformationColumbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library Revision Description2015-02-28 File created. 2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration. Subject HeadingsThe subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives. All links open new windows. Subject
History / Biographical NoteBiographical sketchAaron Resnick (1914-1986) was an American engineer and architect. Resnick designed for Usonia, a planned community near Pleasantville, New York, which was conceptualized by Frank Lloyd Wright's Broadacre City. |