Thomas W. Lamb and John J. McNamara architectural records, 1895-1989

Summary Information

At a Glance

Bib ID:
6473624 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Lamb, Thos. W. (Thomas White), 1871-1942; Allen, Harry R., -1947; Chambers, Walter B., 1866-1945; De Rosa, Eugene; Desmond, G. Henri (George Henri), 1876-1965; Eberson, John, 1875-1954; Flagg, Ernest, 1857-1947; Hawley, Hughson, 1850-1936; Hettel, Joseph N. (Joseph Norman), 1885-1957; Hohauser, Henry, 1895-1963; Krapp, Herbert J., 1886?-1973; Lee, S. Charles; McNamara, John J., -1988; Maynard, E. V; Pelham, George F (George Frederick), 1866-1937; Platt, Charles A (Charles Adams), 1861-1933; Price, Chester B. (Chester Boyce), 1885-1962; Rossi, GastoĢn; Sanger, John B; Stoddart, W. L; Stuckert, F. Russell; Wiseman, Harrison G., 1878-1945; Herts & Tallant (Firm); Greyhound Corporation; Horn & Hardart; I.M. Pei & Associates; La Croix and Drouin; Loew's Incorporated; Louis B. Mayer Pictures; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Rapp & Rapp; Stuckert & Sloan; Weinberger & Weishoff; Walker & Gillette; Warner Bros; Whitfield & King
Repository:
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Physical Description:
20,000 drawings (approximate); 300 photographs (approximate)
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/avery_assets/LAMB_FINAL.xls
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, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.

Description

Summary

This collection includes original and reprographic architectural drawings, black and white photographic prints, typescript specifications, and other papers relating to the architectural practice of Thomas W. Lamb, as well as his colleague and successor, John J. McNamara.

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, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Columbia University is providing access to the materials in the Library's collections solely for noncommercial educational and research purposes. The unauthorized use, including, but not limited to, publication of the materials without the prior written permission of Columbia University is strictly prohibited. All inquiries regarding permission to publish should be submitted in writing to the Director, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. In addition to permission from Columbia University, permission of the copyright owner (if not Columbia University) and/or any holder of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) may also be required for reproduction, publication, distributions, and other uses. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of any item and securing any necessary permissions rests with the persons desiring to publish the item. Columbia University makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the materials or their fitness for a particular purpose.

Preferred Citation

Thomas W. Lamb architectural records. Located in the Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Gifts. Accession number--1982.003, 1994.003, 1999.009, 1999.011, 2000.011.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library

Processing Information

Drawings Processed JSP 1990s.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Place
New York (N.Y.) -- Buildings, structures, etc CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Architecture -- United States -- Designs and plans CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Art deco (Architecture) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- Australia CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- Brazil CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- Canada CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- Egypt CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- England -- London CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- Honduras CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- India CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- Mexico CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- Nigeria CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- Panama CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- Puerto Rico CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- Russia CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- South Africa CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Motion picture theaters -- Venezuela CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Theaters -- Decoration -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Theaters -- New York (State) -- New York CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID