Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1870-1957

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Landscape architect.

From the description of Frederick Law Olmsted reports, 1916 and 1922. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418918

Historical Note

Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903), known as the "father of American landscape architecture," designed and planned parks and park systems throughout the United States. His earliest designs, completed with partner Calvert Vaux, include New York's Central Park, Brooklyn's Prospect Park, and Chicago's South Parks.

Olmsted's stepson and son, John Charles Olmsted and Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. became landscape architects as well, working in Olmsted's firm. The two formed the Olmsted Brothers firm in 1898, after the retirement of Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. and the death of partner Charles Eliot. The Olmsted Brothers completed numerous large projects, including comprehensive park systems, universities, exposition grounds, libraries, hospitals, and state capitols. In addition, the two were among the founding members of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

From the guide to the Olmsted Brothers Collection, n.d., 1913-1916, (Environmental Design Archives.)
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creatorOf Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1870-1957. Reports to the California State Park Commission, 1943-1947. UC Berkeley Libraries
creatorOf Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1870-1957. Letter, 1897 March 25, Biltmore, N.C. [to] H. Langford Warren, Cambridge, Ma. Harvard University, Frances Loeb Library
creatorOf Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903. Frederick Law Olmsted collection, 1877-1939. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Putnam, Herbert, 1861-1955. Papers of Herbert Putnam, 1783-1958 (bulk 1899-1939). Library of Congress
referencedIn Harold Phelps Stokes papers, 1908-1969 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Weir, John Ferguson, 1841-1926. John Ferguson Weir papers, 1838-1957 (inclusive), 1861-1928 (bulk). Yale University Library
referencedIn Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1822-1903. Historic herbarium of the Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., Olmsted Brothers, and Olmsted Associates records, 1864-1938. Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
referencedIn Seymour, George Dudley, 1859-1945. George Dudley Seymour papers, 1684-1944 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn Holleran, Michael,. Lecture by Professor Mike Holleran to the Erie Historical Society, [sound recording] / recorded by Anne Dyni, 1997. Boulder Public Library
referencedIn William Cary Sanger correspondence, 1850-1921 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Goodhue, Bertram Grosvenor, 1869-1924. Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue architectural drawings and papers, 1882-1980. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Architecture, Boulder clippings. Boulder Public Library
referencedIn Worley, William. The Olmsted brothers, Edward Bouton, J.C. Nichols and the idea of suburban residential living, 1978. Cornell University Library
referencedIn Olmsted, John Charles, 1852-1920. Papers of John Charles Olmsted. 1860 ca.-1920. Harvard University, Frances Loeb Library
referencedIn Laura Wood Roper Papers, 1825-1982, (bulk 1871-1895 and 1948-1952) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn Charles Eliot Norton papers Houghton Library
creatorOf Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1870-1957. Frederick Law Olmsted correspondence, 1910-1951. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Roland Park Company records, ca.1891-1962 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
creatorOf Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1870-1957. Letter, 1950 Aug 9, Brookline, Mass. [to] Caroline Shillaber, Cambridge, Mass. / Frederick Law Olmsted. Harvard University, Frances Loeb Library
referencedIn Roland Park Company (Baltimore, Md.). Roland Park Company records, ca.1891-1962. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Olmsted Brothers. Olmsted Brothers collection, n.d., 1913-1916. California Digital Library
referencedIn Carrigan, Beverly Halpin. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. : maker of parks - planner of cities / by Beverly Halpin Carrigan, 1992. Boulder Public Library
referencedIn Calvert Vaux papers, 1860-1921, 1860s New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue architectural drawings and papers, 1882-1980 Columbia University. Avery Architecture and Fine Arts Library. Department of Drawings and Archives.
creatorOf Records of the National Capital Planning Commission. 1900 - 2000. Reports Submitted National Archives at Washington, D.C
creatorOf Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1870-1957. Correspondence from Paul Philippe Cret, 1931. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn Charles Moore Papers, 1848-1944, (bulk 1900-1937) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf Putnam, George Haven, 1844-1930. Papers, ca. 1800-1931 (bulk 1860-1931). Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
creatorOf Eliot, Charles William, 1834-1926. Charles Eliot Memorial Bridge Papers, 1897-1907. Massachusetts Historical Society
referencedIn Trent, William Peterfield, 1862-1939. Papers, ca.1800-1941. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Henry Solon Graves papers, 1877-1952 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Frederick Law Olmsted Papers, 1777-1952, (bulk 1838-1903) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf California Marine Parks and Harbors Association. Angel Island Foundation Committee. Angel Island Foundation Committee records, 1950-1966. UC Berkeley Libraries
referencedIn Olmsted Associates Records, 1863-1971, (bulk 1884-1950) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn William Ernest Hocking papers Houghton Library
referencedIn State-County Parks and Beaches Association Records, 1928-1933 San Diego History Center Document Collection
referencedIn Griswold, Ralph E., d. 1981. Ralph E. Griswold letters, 1946-1947. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1870-1957. Frederick Law Olmsted reports, 1916 and 1922. Bentley Historical Library
referencedIn Boulder (Colo.). Parks and Recreation Dept. Boulder (Colo.) parks and recreation printed materials 1908-1980. Boulder Public Library
creatorOf Olmsted Brothers Collection, n.d., 1913-1916 Environmental Design Archives
creatorOf Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1870-1957. Report on advisability of establishing parkways along Sacramento River and its tributaries consistent with Chapter 1422, Statutes of 1945. Water Resources Collections and Archives
referencedIn George Dudley Seymour papers, 1684-1944 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn William Roscoe Thayer papers, 1762-1927 (inclusive), 1872-1921 (bulk) Houghton Library
creatorOf Vaux, Calvert, 1824-1895. Calvert Vaux papers, 1860-1921, bulk (1860s). New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Olmsted, Frederick Law, 1870-1957. Papers, 1906-1928. Idaho State Archives, Idaho State Historical Society
referencedIn William Frederic Badè papers, 1871-1936 Bancroft Library
referencedIn Saturday Morning Club (Boston, Mass.). Records, 1871-1983 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Graves, Henry Solon, 1871-1951. Henry Solon Graves papers, 1877-1952 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn Olmsted Landscape Firm Collection, circa 1980-2010 Chestnut Hill Historical Society
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associatedWith California Marine Parks and Harbors Association. Angel Island Foundation Committee. corporateBody
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associatedWith McFarland, J. Horace (John Horace), 1859-1948. person
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Birth 1870-07-24

Death 1957-12-25

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