Keichline, Anna Wagener, 1889-1943
Dates
- Existence: 1889 - 1943
Biographical Note
Architect and inventor. B.A. in Architecture (1911) from Cornell University; first registered woman architect in Pennsylvania. Designer of residences in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. Inventor of kitchen and home appliances, and the K-brick.
For additional information, see the biographical sketch compiled by Keichline's grand-niece, Nancy Perkins: http://spec.lib.vt.edu/iawa/Keichline/keichline.pdf. A web version is available through the Association of Women Industrial Designers at: http://www.awidweb.com/pages/anna/anna_1.html. Keichline's entry in the IAWA Biographical Database.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Anna Keichline Papers, 1900-1940 (Ms1989-016)
IAWA Small Collections,
The IAWA Small Collections was compiled from a variety of sources by Special Collections staff for use in reference and research. The collection consists primarily of biographical materials for women architects, architectural historians, and designers including curriculum vitas, firm brochures, exhibit notices, photographs, and publications. Drawings, sketches, course notes, correspondence, and other materials pertaining to architectural collections are also present.