Serge Chermayeff architectural records and papers, 1909-1980

Series XIII: Shape of Community


Subseries 1: Writings


Box 42 Folder 01 Outline of topics, draft., 1967

3 pages. Typescript carbon, with annotations; Previous subtitle redacted and replaced by "The Realization of Human Potential." by SC.


Box 42 Folder 02 Preliminary manuscripts and research notes., circa 1968-1970

15 pages. Mixed media


Box 42 Folder 03 Manuscript draft., circa 1969/1971


Box 42 Folder 04 Text figures, preliminary studies., circa 1970

12 items.


Box 42 Folder 05 Page layouts., circa 1970

22 pages. Photocopy, with annotations


Box 42 Folder 06 "Commitment and Priorities," page proofs. / Partial page proofs., circa 1970

22 pages. Photocopy


Box 42 Folder 07 Partial page proofs., circa 1970


Box 42 Folder 08 Corrected printers proofs., circa 1970

12 pages. Photocopies with annotations


Box 42 Folder 09 Unbound signatures with annotations, in cover., 1971 Jan

2 items. Printed paper


Box 42 Folder 10 "Shape of Community - Community and Privacy," outline notes., 1971

4 pages. Holograph on paper


Subseries 2: Drawings


Box 40 Folder 14 Cartoon illustrations., circa 1970

9 items.


Subseries 3: Photographs


Box 42 Folder 11 Title page layouts., circa 1971

2 items. Gelatin silver prints; Published work


Box 42 Folder 12 Text figures., circa 1970

51 items.


Box 42 Folder 13 Cartoon illustrations., circa 1970

24 items. Includes both published and unpublished cartoons. Some images in positive and negative formats. With original folder.


Subseries 4: Promotional Materials


Box 42 Folder 14 Complimentary and advance copy distribution list., 1971 Mar 14

3 pages. Ink on paper


Box 42 Folder 15 Complimentary copies distribution list., 1970 Dec 08

3 pages. Thermofax; 2 copies, gift 2005.002


Subseries 5: Reference Files


Box 42 Folder 16 Reviews., 1971-1972

22 items. Some reviews gift 2005.002.


Box 42 Folder 17 Deutsch, Karl W. "A Community of Ideas and an Idea of Community: The Designs of Serge Chermayeff." Yale Review ., 1971 Autumn

1 item. Bound volume; Review of Shape of Community