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Robert F. Graeff Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-012

Scope and Content

This collection contains the papers of Robert F. Graeff a professor of architecture at Virginia Tech. The papers include the Center for Product and Environmental Design (CAUS) publications, photographs, drawings and design materials relating to Graeff's designs for accessible bathrooms for the elderly. Although the majority of the materials are not dated, they are mostly from the 1970s and 1980s.

Dates

  • ca. 1970s-1980s

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from the Robert F. Graeff Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Biographical Note

Robert F. Graeff was a professor of architecture in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University from 1978 to 1999.

Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Robert F. Graeff a professor of architecture at Virginia Tech. The papers include photographs, handbooks, and design plans/instructions for design primarily relating the bathroom facilities.

Arrangement

Materials in the collection were foldered by publication or material type. Folders in the collection are arranged in alphabetical order.

Acquisition Information

The Robert F. Graeff Papers were donated to Special Collections in 2014 after being received by the Art and Architecture Library.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Robert F. Graeff Papers was completed in April 2015.

Title
Robert F. Graeff Papers, c.1970s-1980s
Status
Completed
Author
Betsy Reed, Graduate Student and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
© 2015 Virginia Tech. All rights reserved.
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308