Abstract

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.

Scope and Content Landscape architect of São Paulo, Brazil and founder of the Brazilian Association of Landscape Architects (ABAP). Kliass graduated from the University of São Paulo's Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism program with her first degree in 1955 and a master's degree in 1989. Kliass established her own practice in 1970 and taught landscape architecture and urban design at Mackenzie University in São Paulo, the Catholic University of Parana, and São Paulo State. In addition to practicing and...