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History of Women in Architecture

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 80 Collections and/or Records:

Sally Waldner Bould Stan Architectural Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ms-2001-015
Abstract

This collection documents the architect Sally Waldner Bould Stan. She lived from 1917 to 2008, spending most of her life in Lafayette, California. Over the course of her life, Sally designed around 2000 homes as well as numerous notable commercial projects before retiring in 1998. Her collection is comprised of biographical notes as well as drawings for 55 of her professional projects. One standard and five oversized folders.

Dates: 1940-1997, undated
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Sally Waldner Bould Stan Architectural Collection

Elisabeth Whitworth Scott Photograph

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-053
Abstract

The collection consists of one black-and-white photograph of Elisabeth W. Scott, designer of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre (now called the Royal Shakespeare Theatre), dated 1928.

Dates: 1928
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Elisabeth Whitworth Scott Photograph

Sena Sekulić-Gvozdanović Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1998-009
Abstract Sena Sekulić-Gvozdanović (d. 2002) architect in Zagreb, Republic of Croatia. She was a professor (1946-1986) and the first female Dean of Architecture (1979-1982) at the University of Zagreb. In 1983, she was awarded the Viktor Kovacic Award for Lifetime Achievement. Sekulić-Gvozdanović's collection contains published and unpublished works, personal correspondence, photographs, slides, and lectures pertaining to her research concerning women in architecture. Materials range in date from...
Dates: 1963 - 2002
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Sena Sekulić-Gvozdanović Architectural Collection

Anna Alexandrovna Shchetinina Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2007-031
Abstract Anna Alexandrovna Shchetinina (1958-present) graduated from the Moscow Architectural Institute in 1982. Anna Shchetinina founded her architecture studio, TERRA, in 1991. Anna Schetinina serves as the Head of the Studio. TERRA focuses on interior design as well as larger projects. Some projects of note include Anna's work on the interior design for the cinema "Drummer" and restaurants in Ostankino tower. Anna Shchetinina is a member of the Union of Architects of Russia and the Russian...
Dates: 2001 - 2005
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Anna Alexandrovna Shchetinina Architectural Collection

Mary Anne Shephard Manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-013
Abstract The Mary Anne Shephard Manuscript is a manuscript titled, "Principles and Illustrations of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture", created by Shephard, possibly from England, in 1847 that details gothic architecture through descriptions and drawings, with an additional focus on churches and ministers. This may be based on Matthew Holbrech Bloxam's The Principles of Gothic Ecclesiastical Architecture (London, 1829). While the majority of the document...
Dates: 1847-1850, 1950, 2016
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Mary Anne Shephard Manuscript

Society of Architectural Historians Women in Architecture Affiliate Group Records, 2020 -

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-147
Abstract

The Society of Architectural Historians Women in Architecture Affiliate Group Records are a set of electronic text and image files documenting the history, membership, and activities of the affiliate group of the long-standing international professional organization dedicated to studying the built environment.

Dates: 2020 - 2023
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Society of Architectural Historians Women in Architecture Affiliate Group Records, 2020 -

Anna P. Sokolina Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2002-051
Abstract

Anna P. Sokolina is an architectural historian. The majority of the collection consists of her publications, professional documentation, conferences participation, exhibit catalogs, teaching materials, and materials related to her involvement in the International Archive of Women in Architecture.

Dates: 1924 - 2019
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Anna P. Sokolina Architectural Collection

Brinda Somaya Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-005
Abstract

The Brinda Somaya Architectural Collection (2000-2001) comprises The Hecar Foundation's exhibit "Women in Architecture - 2000 Plus" and publications. Somaya is an architect and conservationist in India.

Dates: 2000 - 2001
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / Brinda Somaya Architectural Collection

H. May Steinmesch Papers, 1915 - 1975 (bulk 1915-1950)

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-122
Abstract Henrietta May Steinmesch was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1893. After graduating from the University of Washington in St. Louis, she worked on local governmental and residential projects; during World War II she worked for the Army of Engineers and Air Force, drafting maps and plotting airfields. In 1943, she moved West to California, where she remained until her death in 1979. Materials in the collection consist of watercolors, sketches, block prints, photographs, taped interviews,...
Dates: 1915 - 1975
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech / H. May Steinmesch Papers, 1915 - 1975 (bulk 1915-1950)

Susana Torre Architectural Collection, 1830-2003 (Ms1990-016)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1990-016
Dates: 1830 - 2003
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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