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History of Women in Architecture

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:

Louise Hall Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2000-086
Abstract

Louise Hall (1905-1990) was an American architect, who taught art and architectural history at Duke University from 1931 to 1975. Her papers document her teaching career, architecture career, and personal life.

Dates: 1893-1990, n.d.

Sarah Pillsbury Harkness Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1997-024
Abstract

The Sarah Pillsbury Harkness Architectural Collection consists of biographical information, a booklet documenting the presentations given on November 21, 1991, and architectural drawings and photographs for her 1996-1997 design of a house in Essex, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1986 - 2013

Elisabeth-Charlotte Harling Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1999-007
Abstract

The Elisabeth-Charlotte Harling Architectural Collection consists of architectural drawings, photographs, specifications, correspondence, newspaper clippings, publications, and other materials organized in two series, documents and drawings.

Dates: 1950 - 1998

L. Jane Hastings Architectural Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2004-004
Abstract

This collection includes the papers of L. Jane Hastings, architect in Seattle, WA, founder and owner of The Hastings Group - Architects. Includes drawings, presentation boards, photographs, and printed material relating to Hastings' professional and design activities.

Dates: 1951-1998, n.d.

History of Women Architects (Exhibit, 1986-1987), German Federal Republic Section of the International Union of Women Architects (UIFA)

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-059
Abstract

An exhibit of documentary material about women architects in the early and middle 1900s. Includes photographs of the architects and their works with captions and abstracts. Women featured include Ray Eames, Eileen Gray, Florence Knoll, Lilly Reich, Hilde Westrom, and Emilie Winkelmann. Catalog accompanies the panels, with articles about women architects written by Karola Bloch, Grete Lihotzky, Helga Schmidt-Thomsen, and others.

Dates: 1986 - 1987

Inge Horton Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-065
Abstract Inge Horton was born in Germany. She was a planner with the Planning Department of the City and County of San Francisco, California, from 1983 to 1998; member of the Board of Advisors for the International Archive of Women in Architecture. Her papers consist of architectural studies written while in Germany; presentations made at various women's architectural organization meetings, including the International Union of Women Architects; a curriculum vitae; and research files on early women...
Dates: 1964 - 1999

IAWA: International Archive of Women in Architecture Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1985-021
Abstract

The records of the International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA) consist of files created by IAWA founder Milka Bliznakov, various IAWA officers, and Special Collections archivists. Materials include founding documents, meeting minutes, newsletter information, correspondence with supporters and donors, and internal correspondence.

Dates: 1967 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1985 - 2008

International Union of Women Architects (UIFA) Conference Materials

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-001
Abstract

The International Union of Women Architects (UIFA) was founded in 1963 by Solange d'Herbez de la Tour. The organization aims to promote women in the profession by increasing the public's awareness of contributions made to the field by women and by creating a network of international colleagues. UIFA encourages the exchange of information through its regular conferences hosted by participating chapters from around the globe.

Dates: 1981 - 2019

Vera Jansone Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2001-026
Abstract

The Vera Jansone Architectural Collection primarily consists of drawings documenting Jansone (1915-2004)'s career as a student at the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux Arts, Paris and as a professional architect in California.

Dates: ca 1940s, 1961-1975

Nevena Kechedzhieva Architectural Drawings

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2000-009
Abstract

Architect Nevena Kechedzhieva worked for the Bulgarian State Design Organization until 1984, and now designs for private clients. The collection contains her designs for residential and commercial projects in Bulgaria, Nigeria and Yemen from 1971 to 1989.

Dates: 1971 - 1989