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International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 266 Collections and/or Records:

Olive Chadeayne Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-057
Abstract

The Olive Chadeayne Architectural Collection includes drawings for residences, schools, churches and businesses primarily located in southern California. In addition to Olive Chadeayne's work, the collection also contains over twenty-five drawings by American architect Lillian Rice.

Dates: 1924 - 1956

Mary Brown Channel Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2007-030
Abstract After graduating from Randolph-Macon Woman's College in 1929, Mary Ramsay Brown Channel earned her degree in architecture at Cornell University in 1933. She returned to her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, and worked at a firm for two years before opening her own office as the first registered woman architect in Virginia. She became known for her residential and church designs. Her collection includes sketches and drawings for about 160 mostly residential projects in the Portsmouth area....
Dates: 1936 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1936 - 1950

Krasimira Choneva Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2007-003
Abstract

The Krasimira Choneva Architectural Collection includes conceptual and working drawings as well as supporting documents for six projects. The projects range in date from 1958-1994 and were all designed and completed in Bulgaria by Krasimina Choneva. The collection also includes one biographical sketch written by Choneva herself as well as an additional biography written by Milka Bliznakov in 2007.

Dates: 1958 - 1994

Coade's Lithodipyra or Artificial Manufactory Trade Card,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-045
Abstract

The collection consists of a trade card for an English builder and manufacturer of artificial stone, probably printed about 1784. The Coade stone business was started by Eleanor Coade in 1769 and operated into the 1833, later run by a business partner after Coade's death.

Dates: 1784?

Margaret (Peggy) Cochrane Architectural Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-088
Abstract

Margaret (Peggy) Cochrane Architectural Collection includes drawings for approximately 70 professional projects. Project drawings vary in size and detail, and most are residential projects in Southern California.

Dates: 1951 - 1990

Cold water, Hot water, Heater Plans, "Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2001-021_EspegelAlonsoCarmen_Oversize2_Drawing_1985_06_15

Conceptual Drawing for Asian Art Museum Atrium

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2000-014_AulentiGae_AsianArtMuseum_ConceptualDesignDrawings_Atrium

Maria Letizia Conforto Architectural Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2002-056
Abstract

The Maria Letizia Conforto Architectural Papers consist of drawings of Museo Nazionale Romano Crypta Balbi, slides, articles, and a brief biographical sketch. Conforto is an architect in Rome, Italy.

Dates: 1982 - 2000

Correspondence, Melita Rodeck to Milka Bliznakov, December 31, 2001 (Ms1992-028)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1992-028_MelitaRodeck_B1F4_Correspondence_2001_1231

Martha J. Crawford Design Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-016
Abstract

Martha J. Crawford (1925-1994) was an architectural interior designer of Waukesha, Wisconsin and first woman member of the New York Metropolitan Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute. This collection consists of a portfolio of biographical and career information, including lists of projects and exhibitions, and articles about her work; two scrapbooks (1961-1974) of photographs, clippings, and lists of accomplishments; and drawings, artwork, and posters by Crawford.

Dates: 1961 - 1974