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Series I: Correspondence
Series II: Photographs
Series III: Presentations
Series IV: Publishing
Series V: Research Notes
Series VI: Writings

Mark L. Peisch correspondence and papers, 1903-1997

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Series I: Correspondence


Box 1 Folder 01 Francis Barry Byrne to Mark L. Peisch., 1951 May 03

Answers questions posed by Peisch about biographies of WBG and MMG and offers opinions of their work.


Box 1 Folder 01 Francis Barry Byrne to Mark L. Peisch., 1953 May 25

Gives opinion of relationship between WBG and MMG and WBG's design for Canberra.


Box 1 Folder 01 Francis Barry Byrne to Mark L. Peisch., 1955 Apr 21

Answers questions posed by Peisch, gives biographical information about William Drummond, Hermann Von Holst, John S. Van Bergen, Hugh M.G. Garden, Henry Holsman, Dean and Dean, Robert Spencer, and George W. Maher.


Box 1 Folder 01 Francis Barry Byrne to Mark L. Peisch., 1955 Jun 08

Answers questions posed by Peisch, offers opinions of Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, WBG, George W. Maher, and other Chicago School architects.


Box 1 Folder 01 Francis Barry Byrne to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Oct 15

Gives years of association with WBG and describes work on Melson Residence, Mason City (Iowa).


Box 1 Folder 01 Francis Barry Byrne to Mark L. Peisch., 1957 May 13

Gives brief information about WBG's relationships with Claude Bragdon, George M. Niedecken and Jens Jensen.


Box 1 Folder 01 Francis Barry Byrne to Mark L. Peisch., 1960 Mar 22

Thanks Peisch for sending copy of dissertation, gives opinions and observations on role of WBG, MMG, William Drummond, and Byrne in Frank Lloyd Wright's office in Oak Park, Ill. With note regarding attributions to Wright, Sullivan, and George G. Elmslie.


Box 1 Folder 01 Francis Barry Byrne to Mark L. Peisch., 1965 Mar 24

Thanks Peisch for sending "The Chicago School of Architecture," relates mental illness of employee, describes Byrne's controversial work in liturgical architecture and design, and corrects design attributions of several projects.


Box 1 Folder 02 Mark L. Peisch to Neil Clerehan., 1953 May 28

Relates Peisch's visits with MMG, Barry Byrne, and Roy Lippincott, also requests research in Australia from Clerehan.


Box 1 Folder 02 Neil Clerehan to Mark L. Peisch., 1953 Jun 22

Relates research underway regarding WBG, describes trip to the United States, including visit to von Sternberg Residence designed by Richard Neutra.


Box 1 Folder 02 Neil Clerehan to Mark L. Peisch., 1953 Jul 22

Quotes letter from Francis Toni regarding thesis research on WBG, also relates own current research on WBG.


Box 1 Folder 02 Mark L. Peisch to Neil Clerehan., 1953 Jul 22

Requests additional research assistance in Australia.


Box 1 Folder 02 Neil Clerehan to Mark L. Peisch., 1953 Aug 21

Relates status of sending research materials to Peisch, also relates current research on WBG.


Box 1 Folder 02 Neil Clerehan to Mark L. Peisch., 1953 Sep 29

Gives brief biographical information about WBG and comments on modern architecture in Turkey and Australia.


Box 1 Folder 02 Neil Clerehan to Mark L. Peisch., 1954 May 18

Gives impressions of meeting Walter Gropius in Melbourne, politics, and gives autobiographical information.


Box 1 Folder 02 Neil Clerehan to Mark L. Peisch., 1954 Jul 23

Offers to send research material on WBG, gives opinions about politics.


Box 1 Folder 02 Neil Clerehan to Mark L. Peisch., 1955 Jan 06

Gives updates on personal matters.


Box 1 Folder 06 Newman College Archives to Mark L. Peisch., [1990] Aug 20

Summarizes results of research in Newman College Archives for material about WBG, encloses inventory of correspondence to and from Thomas Donovan.


Box 1 Folder 06 Griffin, Walter Burley. "Catholic College, University of Melbourne.", undated

Proposes aesthetic considerations for design of Newman College.


Box 1 Folder 06 "Thomas Donovan Papers. Letters in Newman College Archives.", undated

Inventory of correspondence to and from Donovan.


Box 1 Folder 06 Transcripts of correspondence between Thomas Donovan and A.L. Kenny, June 1915-July 1915., circa 1990

Addresses donor's concerns regarding design of Newman College by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 06 Transcripts of correspondence between Thomas Donovan and A.L. Kenny, September 1915., circa 1990

Addresses donor's concerns regarding design of Newman College by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 06 Transcripts of correspondence between Thomas Donovan and Daniel Mannix, September 1915., circa 1990

Addresses donor's concerns regarding design of Newman College by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 06 Transcript of correspondence between A.L. Kenny and Thomas Donovan, October 6, 1915., circa 1990

Addresses donor's concerns regarding design of Newman College by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 06 Transcripts of correspondence between Thomas Donovan and A.L. Kenny, October 1915., circa 1990

Addresses donor's concerns regarding design of Newman College by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 06 Transcripts of correspondence between Thomas Donovan and Daniel Mannix, November 1915-December 1915., circa 1990

Addresses donor's concerns regarding design of Newman College by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 06 Transcripts of correspondence Thomas Donovan and various correspondents, January 1916-March 1916., circa1990

Addresses donor's concerns regarding design of Newman College by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 06 Newman College Archives to Mark L. Peisch., 1990 Dec 03

Offers additional help in research on WBG, thanks Peisch for copy of "Chicago School of Architecture."


Box 1 Folder 03 Marion Mahony Griffin to George Walter Griffin., 1936 Nov 16

Describes projects and life in India.


Box 1 Folder 03 Marion Mahony Griffin to George Walter Griffin., 1937 Feb 11

Reports death of WBG (son).


Box 1 Folder 03 Marion Mahony Griffin to Georgine Mahony., 1937 Feb 13

Describes death of WBG and future plans.


Box 1 Folder 03 Marion Mahony Griffin to George Walter Griffin., 1937 Mar 27

Advises that she is leaving India for Australia, gives more detail about WBG's death and burial and influence of Indian philosophy. Noted on recto, "Copy. This is the only letter that you have not seen to date."


Box 1 Folder 03 Marion Mahony Griffin to William Gray Purcell., 1944 Oct 02

Describes plans to organize illustrations in "Magic of Americirca"


Box 1 Folder 03 Marion Mahony Griffin to William Gray Purcell., 1945 Jan 30

Asks that letter regarding Frank Lloyd Wright not be published, send report from WBG regarding university in Canberra, and gives reference citation for WBG's plan for Newton Center (Chicago) competition.


Box 1 Folder Unknown [Griffin, Walter Burley.] "Newton Center.", undated

Describes proposed design of community.


Box 1 Folder 03 Marion Mahony Griffin to William Gray Purcell., 1947 Aug 07

Provides autobiographical information about career and biographical information about WBG, also opinions of Frank Lloyd Wright.


Box 1 Folder 03 Marion Mahony Griffin to William Gray Purcell., undated

Answers questions posed by Peisch, provides autobiographical information about career and biographical information about WBG.


Box 1 Folder 03 Marion Mahony Griffin to William Gray Purcell., undated

Answers questions posed by Peisch, provides autobiographical information about career and biographical information about WBG. 2nd of 3 pages appears to be lacking.


Box 1 Folder 04 Walter Burley Griffin to Ralph Griffin., 1927 May 19

Regards letter to Mississippi Valley Trust Company and development of urban and commercial property, also discusses design and opening of Canberra, and difficulties with Greater Sydney Development Association. Noted on recto, "Ralph Griffin Files."


Box 1 Folder 04 Walter Burley Griffin to Mississippi Valley Trust Co., 1927 May 19

Regards financing and development of property to be called "Sydney Center." Noted on recto page 1, "Ralph Griffin File."


Box 1 Folder 04 Walter Burley Griffin to Ralph Griffin., 1927 Jul 01

Discusses importance of family relationships, relates status of lawsuit involving Greater Sydney Development Association. Noted on recto, "Ralph Griffin File."


Box 1 Folder 04 Walter Burley Griffin to Ralph Griffin., 1927 Oct 15

Discusses financial dealings. Noted on recto, "Ralph Griffin File."


Box 1 Folder 04 "List of Persons Holding Share in Greater Sydney Development Association Limited. At 11th February 1928.", 1928 Feb 11


Box 1 Folder 04 Walter Burley Griffin to Ralph Griffin., 1928 Feb 18

Discusses ongoing difficulties with Greater Sydney Development Association and disposition of shares, also discusses development of property in Castlecrag, Segmented Reinforced Concrete System, and new work in office.


Box 1 Folder 04 "Report.", 1925 Aug 31

Reports financial status of Greater Sydney Development Association.


Box 1 Folder 04 "Managing Director's Report 31/8/'25.", 1925 Aug 31

Warns against hostile takeovers of property.


Box 1 Folder 04 "Recapitulation.", 1926

Reports financial status of Greater Sydney Development Association. Noted on verso, "Ralph Griffin File."


Box 1 Folder 04 Walter Burley Griffin to Ralph Griffin., 1928 May 11

Discusses attracting American investors to Australian development.


Box 1 Folder 04 "Building and Construction," The Sydney Morning Herald., 1932 May 31

Reports design and construction of Glebe Incinerator by WBG. Noted on recto, "Ralph Griffin File."


Box 1 Folder 04 Walter Burley Griffin to Marion Mahony Griffin., 1936

Transcripts of correspondence, 12 Mar 1936 and 17 Mar 1936; describes projects and life in India. Includes annotation on recto of page 1 from Marion to "Father," forwarding these transcripts. Last page(s) of 17 Mar 1936 transcript lacking.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Oct 10

Describes research on WBG and MMG and use of original sources.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1956 Oct 12

Requests assistance with research on WBG.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1956 Oct 15

Acknowledges letter of 10 Oct 1956 and offers photographs for research on WBG.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1956 Nov 02

Sends photographs of MMG's "Magic of America" manuscript and other published sources, also gives biographical information about MMG and WBG.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Nov 13

Answers questions posed by Peisch, also gives biographical information about WBG and MMG's work in Australia.


Box 1 Folder 05 University of Sydney. General Plan., undated

With annotations by Peter Harrison.


Box 1 Folder 16 Brammall, C.C.D. "He Built the Australian Bush Into His Homes.", 1947

With manuscript annotations by Peter Harrison. See also copy in Eric Nichols Correspondence subseries, Folder 07.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1957 Jan 07

Thanks Harrison for sending articles on Canberra and essay by Brammall, relates current research on Chicago School-style of landscape architecture and role of Wilhelm Miller, promises to send more information.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1957 Feb 13

Suggests arrangements for Harrison to visit United States, also gives biographical information about WBG and MMG.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1957 Apr 02

Describes itinerary for visit United States to research WBG and MMG.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1957 Jun 03

Suggests sources for research on WBG during Harrison's visit to United States.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch, 1957 Jun 06

Describes plans to visit United States; also relates current research about WBG.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1961 Jun 09

Describes new job as Chief Town Planner in Canberra and progress of construction, also relates current research on WBG and sources consulted, gives new biographical information on WBG.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1961 Jun 30

Reports interest by Australian consulate in thesis.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch, 1961 Jul 25

Offers negative of Leonard Residence designed by WBG and brief history of design, corrects earlier statement about authorship of Canberra Incinerator, inquires about WBG's entry to Chicago Tribune Competition.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1961 Aug 03

Thanks Harrison for negative of Leonard Residence, states that WBG's entry to Chicago Tribune Competition was published, and reports that thesis will be published.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1961 Oct 23

Returns negative of Leonard Residence, and reports that he is seeking other images from the National Library in Canberra to include in publication.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1962 Feb 17

Gives corrections to Peisch's dissertation.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1962 Feb 17

Gives corrections to Peisch's thesis.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1962 Jun 05

Suggests that Peisch review Harrison's 1961 lecture to R.A.I.A. for clarification of facts about WBG, promises to review Peisch's thesis when possible.


Box 1 Folder 05 Harrison, Peter. "W.B. Griffin: Lecture to R.A.I.A. Canberra and Canberra Historical Society, Academy of Science, August 2 1961.", circa 1961

Gives biography of WBG, with emphasis on Australian work.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1963 Mar 03

Relates publishing status of books by Lionel Wigmore and James Birrell, describes activities marking 50th anniversary of founding of Canberra, relates current research on WBG and plans to nominate Griffin for R.A.I.A. medal; with job list. With envelope.


Box 1 Folder 05 Harrison, Peter. "Walter Burley Griffin. Revised List of Landscape and Planning Projects.", circa 1963

Catalog raisonee of WBG projects in United States, Australia, and India, indicates original source material found.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1963 Apr 30

Thanks Harrison for sending corrections to thesis, complements Harrison's research on Griffin, offers photographs of Griffin drawings in Avery Library.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1963 Jun 04

Discusses Avery Library collection of MMG and WBG drawings, relationship of WBG and Patrick Geddes, MMG's memory, correspondence with Hugh Morrison, and publication of biography of WBG by James Birrell.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1963 Jun 11

Thanks Harrison for sending Wigmore book, gives opinion about relationship between WBG and Patrick Geddes, and thanks Harrison for sending stamps of Griffin.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1965 Feb 02

Comments on "The Chicago School" by Peisch, questions influences on WBG and MMG, and relates current and future research plans.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1965 Apr 13

Thanks Peisch for sending copy of book, reports that interest in WBG in Australia is significant, expresses interest in idea of USIS traveling exhibition about WBG, gives itinerary for travel to United States and contacting Lewis Mumford.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peter Harrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1965 Oct 27

Recounts unveiling of Griffin Memorial Fountain and meeting colleagues of WBG, including Roy Lippincott, also recounts visit to Burnham Library, thanks Peisch for reception at Columbia University. With envelope.


Box 1 Folder 05 Mark L. Peisch to Peter Harrison., 1965 Dec 08

Responds to Harrison's letter of Oct 27 1965, discusses USIS, reports that reviews of Peisch's book were favorable and explains decision not to review book on WBG by James Birrell.


Box 1 Folder 05 "Architects in Bid to Save Capitol," The Age., 1964 Aug 28

Reports activities of Royal Victorian Institute of Architects to save Capitol Theatre in Melbourne, Australia, designed by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 05 "Books Received." Times Literary Supplement, p. 53., 1965 Jan 21

Includes review of "The Chicago School of Architecture: Early followers of Sullivan and Wright" by Mark Peisch.


Box 1 Folder 05 Peisch, Mark L. "Great Pioneer," letter to the editor, The Australian., circa 1964

Advocates against remodeling of Capitol Theatre in Melbourne (Vic.) designed by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 05 "Griffin, Walter Burley.", undated

Biographical sketch. With holograph annotations by Peter Harrison: "Prepared by G[riffin] probably about 1930."


Box 1 Folder 05 "Diagram A: The Centre of Canberra As Planned," and "Diagram B: The Centre of Canberra as Built.", undated


Box 1 Folder 05 Harrison, Peter. "Walter Burley Griffin: Tentative List of Landscape and Planning Projects.", 1956 Jan 04

Includes WBG projects in United States, Australia, and India, with reference sources noted.


Box 1 Folder 05 Harrison, Peter. "The Work of Walter Burley Griffin.", 1962 May

Lists WBG's jobs in United States, Australia, and India.


Box 1 Folder 07 Eric M. Nicholls to Mark L. Peisch., 1953 Nov 30

Gives biographical information about WBG and MMG and encloses further research materials, offers assistance in research on the Griffins.


Box 1 Folder 07 "Griffin, Walter Burley.", circa 1935

Biographical sketch. From "Who's Who."


Box 1 Folder 07 [Griffin, Marion Mahony.] "Canberra--Its Designer and Its Plan.", undated

As stated in Nicholls letter of 30 Nov 1953, MMG is author.


Box 1 Folder 07 Toni, Francis. "This Thesis Deals with the Architecture of Walter Burley Griffin.", undated


Box 1 Folder 07 Brammall, C.C.D. "He Built the Australian Bush Into His Homes.", 1947

With manuscript annotations by Peter Harrison, Nov 1956.


Box 1 Folder 07 Mark L. Peisch to Eric M. Nicholls., 1954 Jan 15

Thanks Nicholls for sending research materials, relates visit with MMG in 1952, summarizes current research on WBG and MMG, and poses additional questions.


Box 1 Folder 07 Eric M. Nicholls to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Jan 10

Encloses "Walter Burley Griffin: Tentative List of Landscape and Planning Projects"; also answers questions from Peisch about WBG.


Box 1 Folder 07 Eric M. Nicholls to Mark L. Peisch., 1965 Nov 05

Thanks Peisch for sending copy of "The Chicago School," provides additional biographical information about WBG.


Box 1 Folder 08 William Gray Purcell to Marion Mahony Griffin., 1944 Sep 22

Gives advice about publishing "Magic of America," by MMG, also relates childhood memory of WBG.


Box 1 Folder 08 Robert Spencer to William Gray Purcell., 1951 Mar 30

Thanks Purcell for sending article about new Chicago City Hall, criticizes the design, and requests information about the Peoples Gas Building in Chicago, designed by D.H. Burnham and Co. With Purcell's annotations.


Box 1 Folder 08 William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch., 1953 Jun 04

Regards WBG and other personal stories.


Box 1 Folder 08 William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch., 1954 Nov 29

Cover letter explains attachment of autobiographical statement previously prepared for David Gebhard.


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray "Biographical Notes of WILLIAM GRAY PURCELL.", 1954 Oct

Autobiographical statement.


Box 1 Folder 08 William Gray Purcell to [Mark L. Peisch?], circa 1956

Cover letter for memoranda to Edward and Eleanor Witte, describes original papers for project, and states unable to draft at table and prefers to draft on knee at quarter-scale.


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray. "Memorandum for Edward and Eleanor Witte.", 1956 Oct 23

Addresses philosophy of design.


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray. "Memorandum for Edward and Eleanor Witte.", 1956 Nov

Addresses philosophy of design. Includes sketch plan for basement remodeling of Witte Residence and cover letter from Purcell to Peisch.


Box 1 Folder 08 William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch., 1963 May 16

Thanks Peisch for recent visit, recounts visit from Roy Lippincott, requests a copy of Peisch's thesis.


Box 1 Folder 08 Mark L. Peisch to William Gray Purcell., 1956 Aug 06

Praises the life of Purcell's late wife, Cecily, reports of current publication status of "The Chicago School of Architecture," and requests example of Purcell's architectural drawing for collection at the Avery Library.


Box 1 Folder ?? William L. Steele to George A. Taylor. (was in folder 08), undated

Gives observations and opinions of Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright and George G. Elmslie, and philosophy of architecture, also corrects statements published about F.W. Fitzpatrick. With annotations by William G. Purcell.


Box 1 Folder 08 William Gray Purcell to [Mark L. Peisch?], pre-1965

Notecard suggests study of brick cathedral in Lemans, France, and its role in unconventional architecture.


Box 1 Folder 08 William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch., pre-1965

Recommends reading book "Creative Vision."


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray. "Well Bi Gar," sketch., pre-1965


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray. Cartoon illustration of man in landscape., pre-1965

Original done on index card.


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray. Cartoon illustration of man standing next to large tree., pre-1965

Original done on envelope, dated June 1949


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray. Cartoon caricature of Wade Pipes., pre-1965

Original done on index card, dated 20 Mar 1944. Photocopy shows recto and verso.


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray. Illustration of city street scene., pre-1965


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray. "Sullivan, Simmons and Jones," taken from "Purcell and Elmslie, Architects, a 'PARABIOGRAPHY.'", 1951 Aug

Includes cover letter from Purcell to Peisch.


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray. "Excerpts from 'PARABIOGRAPHY' of Purcell and Elmslie - 1913. Building No. 139. Notes concerning Walter Burley Griffin.", 1953 May

Notes regarding architectural and planning projects by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray. "Excerpts from 'PARABIOGRAPHY' of Purcell and Elmslie - 1913. Building No. 197. Notes concerning Walter Burley Griffin.", 1953 May

Notes regarding architectural and planning projects by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 08 Purcell, William Gray. "Excerpts from 'PARABIOGRAPHY' of Purcell and Elmslie - 1914. Building No. 227. Notes concerning Walter Burley Griffin.", 1953 May

Notes and opinions regarding planning and construction of Australian Parliament buildings, designed by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 08 "ILCO Limestone," advertisement, AIA File No. 8-B-2, p. 47., undated

With annotations by William G. Purcell.


Box 1 Folder 08 [Fred Thomas at printing press.], 1905 Aug

With annotations by William G. Purcell on verso.


Box 1 Folder 08 Dorothy O'Brien to Mark L. Peisch and wife, 1965 May 10

Reports that William G. Purcell, brother-in-law, died, describes plans to donate Purcell's papers to the University of Minnesota.


Box 1 Folder 08 Mark L. Peisch to Dorothy O'Brien., 1965 May 17

Sends sympathy and copy of "The Chicago School of Architecture," requests example of Purcell's architectural drawing for collection at the Avery Library.


Box 1 Folder 09 William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch., 1951 May 08, 1 recordings; SoundScriber records

Access digital content: William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch, 1951 May 08

One disk noted "Griffen [sic]"; includes cover letter with playback instructions. With envelope.


Box 1 Folder 09 William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch., 1951 May 09, 1 recordings; SoundScriber records

Access digital content: William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch, 1951 May 09

Box 1 Folder 09 William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch., 1951 May 10, 1 recordings; SoundScriber record

Access digital content: William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch, 1951 May 10

Disk noted "Griffin," With envelope.


Box 1 Folder 09 William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch., 1951 May 17, 1 recordings; SoundScriber record

Access digital content: William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch, 1951 May 17

Disk noted "Griffen [sic]."


Box 1 Folder 09 William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch., 1951 May 25, 2 recordings; SoundScriber records

Access digital content: William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch, 1951 May 25

Includes two notes. With envelope.


Box 1 Folder 09 William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch., 1951 May 28-29, 1 recordings; SoundScriber record

Access digital content: William Gray Purcell to Mark L. Peisch, 1951 May 28-May 29

Disk noted "On Theses." Includes cover letter. With envelope.


Box 1 Folder 10 Caroline Shillaber, Rotch Library, MIT to Mark L. Peisch., 1963 Jan 29

Encloses letter from Florence Stiles to Eleanor Manning (Mrs. Johnson O'Connor) dated 11 Nov 1942.


Box 1 Folder 10 Florence Stiles, Rotch Library, MIT to Eleanor Manning., 1942 Nov 13

Discusses interest in exhibition of work by MMG. 2 copies.


Box 1 Folder 10 Caroline Shillaber, Rotch Library, MIT to Mark L. Peisch., 1963 Mar 29

Encloses photographs, correspondence, and list of drawings by MMG, notes mention of WBG in Architectural Forum, Mar 1963.


Box 1 Folder 10 Florence Stiles, Rotch Library, MIT to Marion Mahony Griffin., 1942 Nov 21

Expresses interest in exhibiting drawings by MMG and requests list of available work.


Box 1 Folder 10 Marion Mahony Griffin to Florence Stiles, Rotch Library, MIT., 1942 Dec 18

Thanks Massachusetts Institute of Technology for interest in exhibiting drawings, encloses partial list of available works.


Box 1 Folder 10 [Griffin, Marion Mahony.] "List of Drawings.", circa 1942

Inventory of drawings made by MMG, with sizes noted.


Box 1 Folder 10 Mark L. Peisch to Caroline Shillaber, Rotch Library, MIT., 1963 Apr 08

Thanks Shillaber for sending photographs of drawings by MMG, invites her to see drawings at Avery Library.


Box 1 Folder 12 Sister M. Philip Steele to Mark L. Peisch, 1966 Feb 02

Thanks Peisch for copy of "The Chicago School of Architecture," corrects facts published about father William L. Steele; also includes copy of biographical entry for Steele in "Who's Who in America," 1948-1949.


Box 1 Folder 12 Mark L. Peisch to Sister M. Philip Steele., 1966 Apr 12

Thanks Steele for corrections to text, inquires about contributions of Purcell and Elmslie to design of Woodbury County Courthouse in Sioux City, Iowa, designed by Louis Sullivan.


Box 1 Folder 12 Sister M. Philip Steele to Mark L. Peisch., 1966 Dec 10

Gives information about Woodbury County Courthouse, Sioux City (Iowa), designed by George G. Elmslie.


Box 1 Folder 12 Mark L. Peisch to Sister M. Philip Steele., 1966 Dec 20

Thanks Steele for information about Woodbury County Courthouse and father William L. Steele.


Box 1 Folder 11 William L. Steele, Jr. to Mark L. Peisch., 1957 Aug 30

Gives biographical information about father, William L. Steele, and work with Louis Sullivan, also encloses writings by father.


Box 1 Folder 11 "Vital Statistics and Professional Record of Wm. L. Steele, Architect.", undated

Gives biographical information, job list, bibliography.


Box 1 Folder 11 William L. Steele, Jr. to Mark L. Peisch., 1958 Jun 30

Gives biographical information and opinions about father William L. Steele and professional relationships with George G. Elmslie and William Purcell. Enclosures lacking.


Box 1 Folder 11 William L. Steele, Jr. to Mark L. Peisch., 1958 Oct 24

Encloses articles written by father, William L. Steele, about Louis Sullivan.


Box 1 Folder 11 Steele, William L. "Louis Sullivan. The Man and his Work from the Standpoint of a Draughtsman.", 1903 Feb 02

Gives observations of working with Louis Sullivan. Paper read for the Pittsburgh Architectural Club, 03 Feb 1903. 2 copies; one with holograph corrections.


Box 1 Folder 11 [Steele, William L. The Louis Sullivan Memorial Occupies the Entire 15' x 20' Lot.], 1928 May 07

Proposal for design of cemetery memorial for Louis Sullivan.


Box 1 Folder 11 Steele, William L. "Louis Henri Sullivan.", undated

Gives observations and opinions of working for Louis Sullivan. Paper read for the Chicago Chapter, American Institute of Architects, 28 May 1928. Includes memorial proposal as appendix.


Box 1 Folder 11 Mark L. Peisch to William L. Steele, Jr., 1958 Oct 28

Thanks Steele for sending articles about Louis Sullivan written by father William L. Steele.


Box 1 Folder 11 William L. Steele, Jr. to Mark L. Peisch., 1958 Nov 11

Describes provenance of letter from Elmslie to Wright. Also 3 photostat copies.


Box 1 Folder 11 George Grant Elmslie to Frank Lloyd Wright., 1936 Jun 12

Regards Wright's published review of Louis Sullivan biography by Hugh Morrison, corrects statements of design attributions. Annotated "WLSteele copy." Also second TC copy.


Box 1 Folder 11 Wright, Frank Lloyd. "Form and Function," The Saturday Review, p. 6., 1935 Dec 14

Review of "Louis Sullivan: Prophet of Modern Architecture," by Hugh Morrison.


Box 1 Folder 11 Mark L. Peisch to William L. Steele, Jr., 1958 Nov 11

Requests access to father William L. Steele's personal papers.


Box 1 Folder 11 Mark L. Peisch to William L. Steele, Jr., 1959 Jan 29

Requests permission to quote from writings and materials provided by Steele to Peisch.


Box 1 Folder 11 William L. Steele, Jr. to Mark L. Peisch., 1959 Feb 02

Gives permission to publish materials provided to Peisch, inquires about correspondence to Mr. Brown in Des Moines, Iowa.


Box 1 Folder 11 William L. Steele, Jr. to Mark L. Peisch., 1965 May 07

Requests copy of "The Chicago School of Architecture," and reports interest from Prairie School Press on father, William L. Steele, Jr.


Box 1 Folder 13 Frank K. Balthis to Mark L. Peisch., undated

Relates meeting WBG on site visit to inspect landscape design of unidentified campus, suggests Swain Nelson might have been contractor.


Box 1 Folder 13 Robin Boyd to Mark L. Peisch., 1957 Jun 19

Relates conversation with Frank Lloyd Wright and Wright's opinions of other architects, including Louis Sullivan, WBG, John W. Root, and D.H. Burnham.


Box 1 Folder 13 Carl Condit to Mark L. Peisch., 1961 Oct 31

Requests title and date of Peisch's thesis and copy to consult in adding information about WBG to revised edition of "Chicago School of Architecture."


Box 1 Folder 13 Mark L. Peisch to Carl Condit., 1961 Nov 03

Provides information about dissertation title and regrets current inability to provide a copy to Condit for research.


Box 1 Folder 13 Ross V. Coutts to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Nov 20

Gives historical information about construction of B. J. Ricker Residence and Clark Memorial Fountain, Grinnell, Iowa, designed by WBG, also Merchants National Bank, designed by Louis Sullivan.


Box 1 Folder 13 Ross V. Coutts to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Nov 28

Gives historical information about construction of B. J. Ricker Residence, Grinnell, Iowa, designed by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 13 Leonard Eaton to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Nov 21

Gives brief information about meeting of Hendrich Berlage and WBG in Chicago.


Box 1 Folder 13 Grinnell College to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Nov 14

Answers questions posed by Peisch about work of WBG.


Box 1 Folder 13 Mark L. Peisch to Grinnell College., 1956 Nov 16

Thanks Grinnell College for reply to letter of Nov. 2, 1956.


Box 1 Folder 13 Edgar Kaufmann, Jr. to Mark L. Peisch., undated

Gives corrections and suggestions to Peisch's thesis.


Box 1 Folder 13 Larkin Co. to Mark L. Peisch., 1957 May 08

Gives brief history of Larkin Building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.


Box 1 Folder 13 Roy Lippincott to Mark L. Peisch., 1954 Nov 28

Answers questions posed by Peisch about WBG and MMG, also mentions other Prairie School architects in passing.


Box 1 Folder 13 Roy Lippincott to Mark L. Peisch., 1966 Mar 09

Thanks Peisch for sending copy of "The Chicago School," and gives opinions about attributions of projects to WBG and MMG.


Box 1 Folder 13 York McClary to Mark L. Peisch., 1957 Apr 30

Reports current physical condition of Petit Family Chapel, offers to photograph it.


Box 1 Folder 13 York McClary to Mark L. Peisch., 1957 May 10

Encloses photograph of Petit Family Chapel, gives historical background of building.


Box 1 Folder 13 Mark L. Peisch to York McClary., 1961 Jul 07

Requests permission to reproduce photograph by McClary of Petit Family Chapel.


Box 1 Folder 13 Medon, George E., City of Mason City, Iowa to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Oct 29

Cover letter for correspondence from Harold Johnson to George Mendon.


Box 1 Folder 13 Harold W. Johnson to George E. Mendon., 1956 Oct 24

Gives construction and ownership history of houses in Rock Crest/Rock Glen development in Mason City, Iowa, designed by WBG and Barry Byrne.


Box 1 Folder 13 Milwaukee Public Library to Mark L. Peisch, 1958 Jun 27

Gives results of city directory search for George M. Niedecken and quotes from obituary for Niedecken.


Box 1 Folder 13 Wali Mohammad to Olive Reddick., 1966 Dec 18

Gives account of commissioning WBG to design plan of Tagore Library at Lucknow University.


Box 1 Folder 13 Montgomery Ward and Co. to Mark L. Peisch., 1957 Mar 11

Gives brief history of design and use of Montgomery Ward and Co. Mail Order House, designed by Schmidt, Garden and Martin. With photograph of west elevation.


Box 1 Folder 13 Montgomery Ward and Co., Mail Order House, Chicago, Illinois. West elevation., 1942

Mounted on sheet with holograph annotations.


Box 1 Folder 13 Hugh Morrison to Mark L. Peisch., 1959 Feb 22

Gives permission to Peisch to publish letter from George G. Elmslie to Frank Lloyd Wright regarding Wright's review of Hugh Morrison's book, gives opinions of Wright and relates visit to Taliesin.


Box 1 Folder 13 Addie E. Mueller to Mark L. Peisch., 1957 Jan 03

Gives history of ownership and development of Milliken Place, Decatur, Illinois, and role of Frank Lloyd Wright and WBG. Includes sketch of properties and owners. With envelope.


Box 1 Folder 13 Rexford Newcomb to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Jun 18

Describes colleagues and influences on WBG at School of Architecture at University of Illinois and in practice in Chicago.


Box 1 Folder 13 Paramount Pictures to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Oct 29

Gives historical information about operations of Capitol Theatre, Melbourne, by Paramount Pictures.


Box 1 Folder 13 [The design of the Capitol Theatre is a departure in architecture…], undated

Describes design of theatre. Enclosure to Paramount Pictures correspondence.


Box 1 Folder 13 The Pioneer, A.C. Paul, to Olive Reddick., 1966 Oct 19

Gives brief information about commission of WBG to design The Pioneer building in Lucknow, India.


Box 1 Folder 13 The Pioneer to Mark L. Peisch., 1954 Apr 24

Encloses transcript of article about WBG published in The Pioneer Mar 1940.


Box 1 Folder 16 "'A Home To Be Proud Of," The Pioneer, 75th Anniversary Supplement., circa 1954

Reports on design and construction of The Pioneer building by WBG, also describes design philosophy. Typescript of article published 15 Mar 1940.


Box 1 Folder 13 John Reps to Mark L. Peisch., 1993 Oct 09

Discusses Walter Behrendt and Clarence Stein, also research of entrants to Canberra planning competition and WBG's city planning proposal for Shanghai.


Box 1 Folder 13 Mark L. Peisch to Gertrude Griffin (Mrs. Miles W.) Sater., 1954 Nov 19

Introduces self and requests assistance in researching life of Sater's brother, WBG.


Box 1 Folder 13 Gertrude Griffin Sater to Mark L. Peisch., 1955 Feb 18

Answers questions posed by Peisch about WBG, includes replies by brother, Ralph Griffin.


Box 1 Folder 13 Sears, Roebuck and Co. to Mark L. Peisch, undated

Gives brief history of design and construction of Sears' West Side Plant in Chicago, designed by Nimmons and Fellows. Photograph noted as enclosure is lacking.


Box 1 Folder 13 Stinson Memorial Library to Mark L. Peisch., 1955 Jan 19

Gives construction history for Stinson Memorial Library, designed by WBG.


Box 1 Folder 13 University of Illinois, Office of Admissions and Records, to Mark L. Peisch., 1956 Nov 30

Cover letter and academic transcript for William E. Drummond. Transcript for WBG lacking.


Box 1 Folder 13 United States Information Agency to Mark L. Peisch., 1958 Feb 18

Requests clarification on Peisch's "project."


Box 1 Folder 13 Mark L. Peisch to University of Chicago Press., 1962 Jul 16

Reviews manuscript "The Prairie Spirit in Architecture," by David Gebhard.


Box 1 Folder 13 J. R. Watkins Company to Mark L. Peisch., 1957 Mar 22

Gives brief history of Administration Building, designed by George Washington Maher; encloses postcards of building.


Box 1 Folder 13 "Airplane View of Administration Building and Plants of The J.R. Watkins Company, Winona, Minnesota.", undated


Box 1 Folder 13 "The Watkins City.", undated

Depicts Watkins buildings in Winona, Minnesota, and Memphis, Tennessee.


Box 1 Folder 13 John Lloyd Wright to Mark L. Peisch., 1969 Jan 22

Thanks Peisch for notice of lecture on Chicago School architects, expresses regret over being overshadowed by father Frank Lloyd Wright, thanks Peisch for copy of book, gives opinion of MMG. With envelope.


Box 1 Folder 13 Dunes Arcade Hotel, Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton, Indiana. Perspective exterior view. John Lloyd Wright, architect., undated

Relates mistake in printing postcard with design attribution given to father, Frank Lloyd Wright.


Box 1 Folder 13 L. Morgan Yost to Mark L. Peisch., 1957 Mar 07

Gives biographical information about Hermann von Holst.

Series II: Photographs


Box 1 Folder 08 [Fred Thomas at printing press.], 1905 Aug

1 black and white photograph; annotations by William G. Purcell on verso.


Box 1 Folder 22 [Canberra, Australia. Plan of Civic Center.], undated

1 black and white photograph


Box 1 Folder 22 [Beachy, Peter A. Residence, Oak Park. Frank Lloyd Wright, architect.] , 1997

1 color photograph; annotated on verso "Griffin in Oak Park / 1997 / [copyright] Dan Kenny."

Series III: Presentations


Box 1 Folder 15 Announcement of lecture "Wright Did Not Work Alone: Walter Burley Griffin and the Chicago School, 1893-1914," by Mark Peisch to the Society of Architectural Historians, New York Chapter, 1959 Dec

Series IV: Publishing


Box 1 Folder 23 "The Chicago School and Walter Burley Griffin, 1893-1914," unidentified publication., undated

Abstract of Peisch's thesis and information about ordering microfilm.


Box 1 Folder 21 University of Chicago Press to Mark L. Peisch., 1959 Jun 17

Expresses interest in considering thesis for publication.


Box 1 Folder 23 Agreement between Random House and Mark Peisch to publish "The Chicago School of Architecture.", 1963 Dec 20

2 copies.


Box 1 Folder 23 Phaidon Press to Mark L. Peisch., 1964 May 29

Cover letter for publishing contract.


Box 1 Folder 23 [Memorandum of agreement between Phaidon Press and Mark Peisch to publish "The Chicago School of Architecture."], 1964 Jun 02


Box 1 Folder 23 "Book Reviews," Society of Architectural Historians Journal, p. 20., circa 1965

Includes review of "The Chicago School of Architecture: Early Followers of Sullivan and Wright," by Mark Peisch.

Series V: Research Notes


Box 1 Folder 21 [Notes on correspondence between Marion Mahony Griffin and William Gray Purcell.], 1951

Dates and authors of correspondence noted.


Box 1 Folder 21 Peisch, Mark L. [Notes from meeting with Barry Byrne.], circa 1953 Apr 25

Gives Byrne's opinions about WBG's and MMG's work in office of Frank Lloyd Wright.


Box 1 Folder 21 Peisch, Mark L. "Conversation with Mr. Barry Byrne, April 25, 1953.", circa 1953

Summary of meeting, gives information about Byrne's professional relationships with and opinions of WBG and Frank Lloyd Wright. 2 copies.


Box 1 Folder 21 Peisch, Mark L. "Talk with Mrs. Maginel Wright Barney, 16 E. 11th St., NYC, Feb. 17, 1958.", undated

Summary of meeting, regards Mrs. Barney's early career, atmosphere and colleagues at Frank Lloyd Wright's studio in Oak Park, IL; also mentions Wright's family.


Box 1 Folder 21 Peisch, Mark L. "Walter Griffin.", undated

Notes of meeting with MMG, gives biographical information about WBG and MMG, includes portrait sketches of MMG.

Reference Files


Box 1 Folder 16 "Architect Killed in Highway Crash," New York Times, section L, p. 66., 1961

Reports death of Daniel H. Burnham, Jr., and wife.


Box 1 Folder 19 The Arizonian., 1963 Apr 18

Articles on Olgivanna Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West.


Box 1 Folder 16 "Australia Memorializes Graduate," Daily Illini., circa 1963

Reports issuance of Australian postage stamp honoring WBG.


Box 1 Folder 17 "Building for Nature: The Architectural Landscapes of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Lucy Mahony," University of Illinois., circa 1995

Offers exhibition for travel.


Box 1 Folder 18 "Buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright in Six Middle Western States." Chicago: Burnham Library of Architecture, The Art Institute of Chicago., 1949


Box 1 Folder 18 "Buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright in Six Middle Western States." Chicago: Burnham Library of Architecture, The Art Institute of Chicago., 1954


Box 1 Folder 18 "Buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright in Six Middle Western States." Chicago: Burnham Library of Architecture, The Art Institute of Chicago., 1956


Box 1 Folder 20 Burns, Karen. "Prophets and the Wilderness," Transition, pp. 14-30., 1988


Box 1 Folder 16 Byrne, Barry. "Art," America LXIX (June 19, 1943), p. 305. Review of "F.L. Wright Autobiography.", undated

Personal reflections on working for Frank Lloyd Wright.


Box 1 Folder 16 Byrne, Barry. "From These Roots." The American Benedictine Review, vol. 2., 1951


Box 1 Folder 16 "Canberra Grows and Laughs Last," New York Times., 1963 Oct 06

Reports on filling of Lake Burley Griffin and increasing importance of city.


Box 1 Folder 16 Department of the Interior, Canberra, ACT Survey and Drafting Section. Map of Canberra., circa 1956

Annotated at bottom, "Commonwealth of Australia Gazette, no. 24, 1956, Canberra 17 May."


Box 1 Folder 16 "Exhibition Lucknow / December 5, 1936 to February 4, 1937.", 1936

Contains map, "Preliminary Plan of Stalls / U.P. Industrial & Agricultural Exhibition, Lucknow 1936."


Box 1 Folder 16 Friends of Our Native Landscape. Roadside Planning and Development. Pioneer Publishing Company, undated., undated


Box 1 Folder 16 Griffin, Marion Mahony. "Plan for Coordination of Buildings, University Group.", undated


Box 1 Folder 16 Hamlin, Talbot. "Brief Historical Notes on Architectural Education in the United States.", undated

With routing memo to Peisch from Dean's Office, Columbia University, 08/02/1955.


Box 1 Folder 16 "Hugh M.C. [sic] Garden, An Architect, 88, Aide of Sullivan and Wright, Designed Hospitals," New York Times, Section L, p. 23., 1961 Oct 07

Obituary.


Box 1 Folder 17 Kruty, Paul. "Walter Burley Griffin and the University of Illinois," Reflections, pp. 32-43., 1993


Box 1 Folder 16 "Lake Feature Named," statement by Minister for the Interior [Canberra, A.C.T.], 1962 May 15

Reports that lake under construction in Canberra will be named "Lake Burley Griffin."


Box 1 Folder 16 Lesure, Thomas. "A 48-Hour Tour of the Old and New Australia," New York Times., 1964 Jan 26

Reports on tour of Australia, including Canberra.


Box 1 Folder 20 Mahony, Marion. "The House and Studio of a Painter," Transition, p. 47., 1988


Box 1 Folder 20 Markham, Michael. "The Griffin Incinerators," Transition, pp. 31-43., 1988


Box 1 Folder 17 National Trust of Australia. "The Restoration of Newman College.", circa 1983

Soliciting contributions to restoration campaign.


Box 1 Folder 16 "Noted Architect Dead." The Pioneer., 1937 Feb 13

Obituary for WBG.


Box 1 Folder 16 "Noted Architect, Former Elms Man, Dies in India," The Elmhurst Press., 1937 Mar 04

Obituary for WBG.

The Pioneer 75th Anniversary Supplement. Complete issue., 1940 Mar 15


Box 1 Folder 17 Rubbo, Anna. "Marion Mahony Griffin: A Portrait," in "Walter Burley Griffin: A Re-View.", 1988


Box 1 Folder 16 "Services Held for Architect, W.G. Purcell," Pasadena Star., 1965

Obituary for William G. Purcell. On same page as obituary from Portland Papers.


Box 1 Folder 19 Taliesin/The Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, promotional materials., 1967

Regarding apprenticeship program and fellowship.


Box 1 Folder 16 "Trier Center Neighborhood, Winnetka, Ill.," The Western Architect, p. 67., 1913 Aug


Box 1 Folder 16 [Urbana, Ill.--First American to appear on an Australian postage stamp….], press release from University of Illinois Public Information Office., 1963 Apr 19

Reports on 50th anniversary of Canberra, naming of Lake Burley Griffin and issuance of Australian postage stamp honoring Griffin.


Box 1 Folder 20 "Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin," Editorial, Transition, p. 4., 1988


Box 1 Folder 16 "Walter Burley Griffin...Dates.", undated

Gives biographical chronology, with projects included.


Box 1 Folder 16 Walter Burley Griffin Postage Stamps., circa 1963


Box 1 Folder 17 Walter Burley Griffin Memorial, Conditions for a Two-Stage Design Competition., 1975 Jul

Competition prospectus and application materials.


Box 1 Folder 16 Walter Burley Griffin Postage Stamps., circa 1963


Box 1 Folder 20 Weirick, James. "The Griffins and Modernism," Transition, pp. 5-13., 1988


Box 1 Folder 20 Weirick, James. "Marion Mahony at M.I.T.," Transition, pp. 48-54., 1988


Box 1 Folder 19 Wright, Frank Lloyd. In the Cause of Architecture., undated


Box 1 Folder 19 Wright, Olgivanna Lloyd. Taliesin., circa 1960-1965

Promotional brochure for Taliesin Fellowship and Taliesin Associated Architects.

Series VI: Writings


Box 1 Folder 14 Peisch, Mark L. "Walter Burley Griffin: Architect and City Planner.", undated

Biography of WBG.


Box 1 Folder 21 Peisch, Mark L. "Talk with Frank Lloyd Wright, Suite 223, Plaza Hotel, April 11, 1957.", undated

Summary of meeting between Peisch and Frank Lloyd Wright in New York City.