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Frederick Gutheim papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS0244-UA
Abstract
Frederick Albert Gutheim (1908-1993) was a city planner, urban historian and architectural critic, and professor at The George Washington University from 1971-79, and director of the University's graduate program in historic preservation from 1976-1979. Collection include correspondence, papers, publications, exams, syllabi, lecture notes, newsletters, and news clippings ranging from 1952-1980.
Dates:
1952-1980
Grosvenor Chapman papers
Collection
Identifier: MS2181
Abstract
This collection contains papers documenting the civic and professional activities of the late Grosvenor Chapman including those as a member of the Committee of 100 on the Federal City and as a local architect. The records date from 1931-1994 with the bulk falling between 1957-1984.
Dates:
1931-1994
James Goode papers
Collection
Identifier: MS0670-UA
Abstract
The collection include manuscript drafts and proofs, research notes, clippings, photographs, prints, correspondence, awards, lecture notes, personal papers, professional papers, and reports. They range in date from circa 1860 to 2017, but the bulk of the material dates from 1950 to 2011. The material relates to James Goode's graduate studies, his 2009 book on Washington sculptures, his collection of American self-portraits, his personal and professional life, and other research interests.
Dates:
circa 1860-2018; Majority of material found within 1950 - 2018
Mount Vernon Seminary and College Chapel and religious life collection
Collection
Identifier: MVC0048-RG
Overview
Mount Vernon Seminary and College was an all-women's high school and junior college founded in 1875 by Elizabeth J. Somers. The George Washington University initially affiliated with Mount Vernon College, and ultimately acquired the college's property and legacy in 1999. This collection contains the records of the Mount Vernon College Chapel. The artifacts and records date from 1931 to 1980, with the bulk of the material dating between 1963 and 1971.
Dates:
1931-1980; Majority of material found within 1963 - 1971
Mount Vernon Seminary and College collection of biographical materials and correspondence with Marjorie Merriweather Post
Collection
Identifier: MVC0017-MS
Overview
Marjorie Merriweather Post, Founder of the General Foods Corporation, was the First Alumna Trustee of Mount Vernon Seminary and College. She gave untiringly to Mount Vernon Seminary and College, and maintained a lifelong relationship with the school that kept her in constant communication with George Lloyd and later Peter Pelham, Presidents of Mount Vernon Seminary and College. This collection contains correspondence, photographs, newspaper articles, invitations, speeches and memorabilia,...
Dates:
1901-1999; Majority of material found within 1937 - 1973
Norris Ingersoll Crandall papers
Collection
Identifier: MS2295-UA
Overview
This collection contains material relating to the works and academic career of Norris I Crandall. Included are manuscript drafts, lecture notes, research notes and students papers dating from 1935-1954.
Dates:
1935-1954
Oehrlein & Associates Architects records
Collection
Identifier: MS2294
Overview
This collection contains architectural drawings (both oversize and letter file size), photographs, negatives and reports. The firm began in 1984, but the records date from 1981-2007. These records document the work this firm undertook in historic preservation Washington DC Metropolitan area.
Dates:
1981-2007
The Andrew and Diana Oliver research materials collection
Collection
Identifier: MS2301
Overview
This collection contains articles, periodicals, monographs, maps, foreign language publications, newspaper clippings, exhibit brochures and flyers, photographs, academic papers, and miscellaneous research materials compiled and used by Dr. Diana Buitron-Oliver and Dr. Andrew Oliver during their careers as scholars of the ancient Greek world. At this time dates are not known for the bulk of the collection, but a general range is 1942-2008. The Olivers collected and organized these materials over...
Dates:
1942-2008; Majority of material found within 1968 - 2000
The Washington Metropolitan Area Ephemeral Publications Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS2216
Abstract
This is an artificial collection created by Special Collections and is composed of publications produced by Washington area organizations.
Dates:
2006-2007
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) photographs, audiovisual, and publications
Collection
Identifier: MS2374
Overview
This collection contains photographs, slides, film and a small number of paper records with materials such as press releases, public hearings, planning records, newspaper articles, and memoranda related to the construction of Metro. These records were produced by Larry Levine while employed by WMATA as a staff photographer. These materials cover the years 1944-2003. Additional materials were added to Series 1 that include publications about the Metro, produced by both WMATA and outside sources,...
Dates:
1944-2014
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