Cyril Harris collection of American architectural drawings, 1962-1968

Summary Information

At a Glance

Bib ID:
13262764 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Harris, Cyril M., 1917-2011; Stone, Edward Durell; Johnson, Philip, 1906-2005
Repository:
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Physical Description:
282 drawings; 0.25 linear feet of papers
Language(s):
English .
Access:

This 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.

Description

Scope and content

Includes architectural drawings for the following projects: Powell Symphony Hall (St. Louis, MO), New York State Theater, Lincoln Center (New York, NY), Repertory Theater for the Drama And Library Museum, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (University of Illinois), Cadet Activities Center, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.), Research Administration & Symposia Facility, National Academy of the Sciences, Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center (New York, NY).

Publication Date

1962-68

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

This 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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Cyril M. Harris. Method of acquisition--Gift;; Date of acquisition--1996 and 2001. Accession number--1996.007, 2001.004.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library

Biographical sketch

Cyril Harris was an Acoustical engineer and Professor Emeritus of Architecture at Columbia University. As a consultant, Harris participated in the design and construction of more than 100 performing arts halls.

Subject Headings

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Subject
Architectural acoustics CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Engineers -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID