Eleanore Pettersen [Ms2003-018]
Scope and Content
The Original Material series is a listing of non-reproduction items used in the exhibit. They have been returned to their original collections.
Dates
- 2010
Creator
- From the Collection: Dunay, Donna (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Biographical Note
Eleanore Pettersen, FAIA, United States, 1916-2003, was one of the first women licensed as an architect in the state of New Jersey in 1950, the first woman in New Jersey to open her own architectural office (1952), and the first woman president of the New Jersey State Board of Architects. Pettersen served as an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright and attended Cooper Union for Advancement of Science and Art in New York City (1937-1941).
Extent
From the Collection: 4.3 Cubic Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu