International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)

1x1 Japan Exhibition Materials, 1965-2024

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2025-076

Abstract

The 1x1 Japan Exhibition Materials consists of artwork and architectural drawings submitted by 47 women for a collaborative exhibition coordinated between the Japan chapter of UIFA and the IAWA Center's 1x1 Initiative. The collection also includes documentation of the exhibition, including title plates, reports, programs, and posters.

Dates: 2024

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

"A Center for Civic Activity in the Town of Blacksburg" Design Competition Boards, 1992

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2022-011

Abstract

"A Center for Civic Activity in the Town of Blacksburg" Design Competition Boards include information about the national design competition for which the boards were created and the winning entry and proposed designs of Shannon Taylor Scarlett and Timothy Scarlett.

Dates: 1992

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Africa Etudes design firm brochure

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2022-083

Abstract

This collection contains one brochure for a multidiscplinary women-run design firm based in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso.

Dates: undated

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Kathryn Clarke Albright Architectural Papers

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2025-021

Abstract The Kathryn Clarke Albright (1960- ) Architectural Papers include design projects she developed while she was an undergraduate student at Virginia Polytechnic Insitute and State University (1978-1982), professional projects from her career at Daniel Solomon & Associates (1986-1993), including project descriptions, drawings, and progress photographs, professionial recognitions & awards. Papers also include travel sketches, and her personal statement and other application materials for...

Dates: 1978 - 2001

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Iris Alex Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2002-026

Abstract Iris Alex was the Development Administrator for Facilities Development Corporation of the State of New York, building consultant for the Young Women's Christian Association, and Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. Active from the 1950s until 1991. The collection includes both volumes of A Building Manual for the YWCA, written by Alex as well as some biographical information and articles about her work. Also contains correspondence between Alex...

Dates: 1959 - 2002

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

Dorothy Alexander Architectural Collection

Collection

Identifier: Ms-2008-089

Abstract Dorothy Alexander was educated at the McGill University Architectural School in Montreal. She worked for several firms including Wurster, Bernardi, and Emmons Architects before starting her own firm in 1961. The collection consists primarily of drawings, sketches, and building specifications for buildings designed by the architect Dorothy Alexander. Projects include remodeling work for the Arriflex Corporation, Lowel-Light Manufacturing, as well as several houses designed and built in...

Dates: 1939 - 1994

Found in: Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech