Frank Lloyd Wright architectural drawings and papers, 1880-1959
Collection context
- Creator:
- Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959, Kaufmann, Edgar J., 1885-1955, and Wright, John Lloyd
- Extent:
- 2 cubic feet of papers and 1,000 drawings
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Approximately 1,000 architectural drawings, circa 1880-1959, with related correspondence, clippings, announcements, specifications, legal documents, and photographs. Major projects represented include Auldbrass Plantation, Yemasee, S.C; the Guggenheim Museum, New York City; Fallingwater (the Edgar J. Kaufmann residence), Bear Run, Pa.; and Wright's own home and studio in Oak Park, Ill. Also, Wright's correspondence relating to exhibits and publication of his work; other professional matters; and correspondence with his son, John Lloyd Wright, 1920s-1950s; manuscript, typescript, and printed versions of articles and addresses by Wright; photographs, programs, invitations, issues of SQUARE-PAPERS, and other materials, circa 1920s-1940s, relating to Taliesin; and miscellaneous invitations, programs, announcements, honors, appreciations, memorials, clippings, and other documents relating to various aspects of Wright's career.
Access and use
- Preferred citation:
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Frank Lloyd Wright architectural drawings and papers. Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, COlumbia University, New York, N.Y.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers are encouraged to request materials at least one month in advance. You will receive an email from the department within 2-3 business days confirming your request and currently available appointment times. Requests are limited to 8 boxes per day (or equivalent), with a maximum of 5 boxes for off-site materials, 5 folders of drawings, or 5 rolls or tube boxes.
- Contact:
- avery-drawings@columbia.edu