Gilmore D. Clarke papers, 1920-1980
Summary Information
Abstract
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0233
- Bib ID:
- 4079663 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Clarke, Gilmore D., 1892-1982
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 7.5 linear feet (5 boxes 1 folder)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-5. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
Correspondence relating to the activities of the National Commission of Fine Arts and subject files relating to his work on the New York World's Fair in 1964-1965 and to his views on the works of other architects and artists. There are also many photographs, primarily of sculptures commissioned for the World's Fair and of views of New York State parkways and gardens designed by his firm, Clarke & Rapuano. The printed materials include bound volumes of city planning studies supervised by Clarke. Major correspondents include Robert Moses, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Franklin Roosevelt
Arrangement
Selected items cataloged; remainder arranged.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
The following boxes are located off-site: Boxes 2-5. You will need to request this material from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Gilmore D.Clarke papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Ownership and Custodial History
Gift of Gilmore D. Clarke, 1960 (transferred from the Oral History Related Papers, 1985); bequest of Gilmore D. Clarke, 1985.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--CLARKE, GILMORE D. Method of acquisition--GIFT; Date of acquisition--1960. Accession number--M-1960.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
PROCESSED KMB 05/--/85.
Revision Description
2012-04-03 xml document instance created by Alison Rhonemus.
2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.
Biographical / Historical
Gilmore David Clarke, American landscape architect & chairman of the National Commission of Fine Arts, died 1985.
Subject Headings
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