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History of Women in Architecture

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 78 Collections and/or Records:

Linda Kiisk Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-054
Abstract

Linda Kiisk is an artist, architect, and educator specializing in sustainable design and historic preservation. This collection documents her personal and professional activities between 1968-2013, including her architectural studies, organizational activities, travel, projects, and career with her practice, Studio EESTI.

Dates: 1968 - 2013

Marie-Louise Laleyan Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-090
Abstract

Marie-Louise Laleyan (1935-2014) was a San Francisco based architect with 48 years of experience including 30 years as principal of Laleyan Architects (1977-2007). The collection contains architectural drawings, specifications, construction files, and photographs relating to projects undertaken by Marie-Louise Laleyan (1977-2007) and Laleyan Architects (1972-1977). Photographic record of her U.S. employment (1965-1972) is also present.

Dates: 1961 - 2007

"Many More: Women in Architecture, 1978-1988," Exhibit Files and Panels

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2000-084
Abstract

The "Many More: Women in Architecture, 1978-1988," Exhibit Files and Panels contain correspondence, announcements, clippings, release forms, transcripts of the Exhibit Committee Meeting and an index of the accepted entries, regarding the preparation and organization of the exhibit. The physcial exhibit is also present.

Dates: 1987 - 1988

Meeting Minutes of the Art League of Philadelphia and Diary of Art League Member Elsa Marie Hofheinz

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-094
Abstract

This collection contains a book of meeting minutes for the Art League of Philadelphia recorded primarily by secretaries Margaret Nefferdorf and Elsa Hofheinz. The collection also includes Elsa Hofheinz's diary from 1928 when she was in high school.

Dates: 1928 - 1947

Milka Bliznakov Prize Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2001-045
Abstract The Milka Bliznakov Prize, established in 1998, honors the founder of the International Archive of Women in Architecture. The prize is conferred in recognition of research that advances knowledge of women's contributions to architecture and related design fields, and was created to encourage the use and growth of the International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA). The collection consists of announcements about the award, proposal submissions for the prize, and original works of...
Dates: 1999 - 2019

"More Than the Sum of Our Body Parts: An Exhibit by CARY, 1992-1993"

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-023
Abstract

The collection is composed almost exclusively of materials created for the exhibit or in preparation of the exhibit, "More Than the Sum of Our Body Parts: An Exhibit by CARY, 1992-1993".

Dates: 1934 - 2000

Tsvetana Ninova Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2000-006
Abstract

The Tsvetana Ninova Architectural Collection consists of a resume and 34 architectural drawings (original ink drawings on lucid paper).

Dates: 1971 - 1994

Virginia O'Neill Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2006-010
Abstract

Virginia O'Neill was an architect in Stamford, Connecticut in the 1950's. The collection includes educational certificates, drawings, and plans for several residential projects by O'Neill.

Dates: 1937 - 1965

Organization of Women Architects and Design Professionals Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-080
Abstract

The Organization of Women Architects and Design Professionals (OWA) is an organization for women architects and designers in the San Francisco bay area. It officially became incorporated in 1973. The collection contains documents, reports, agendas, membership directories, photos, slides, and publications concerning the history and activities of the OWA.

Dates: 1965 - 2005

Joyce Oron Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2005-006
Abstract

Joyce Oron's architecture and town planning office is located in Israel. This collection contains drawings, text, and photographs of some of the prestigious projects handled by her office from 1985 to 2004. Most materials are written in Hebrew with English descriptions available.

Dates: 1954-2005, n.d.