Walter Curt Behrendt papers, 1910-1945

Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959

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Architect, designer; Illinois, Wisconsin and Arizona. From the description of Frank Lloyd Wright textile design studies, [ca. 1955]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86122971 BIOGHIST REQUIRED Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was an American Architect internationally recognized for his distinctive Prairie Style houses, innovative building design, Taliesin school and fellowships, and philosophy of "organic architecture." From the guide to the Frank Lloyd Wright Miscel...

Mumford, Lewis, 1895-1990

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American writer. From the description of Correspondence with Alfred S. Dashiell, 1931-1940. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 51846130 Carl Zigrosser and Lewis Mumford were life-long friends with shared interests in the arts, society and politics. From the description of Correspondence with Carl Zigrosser, 1925-1971, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155902319 Sir Patrick Geddes was a Scottish biologist, sociologi...

Haussmann, Georges Eugène, baron, 1809-1891

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Baron Georges Haussmann (1809-1891) was a French magistrate best known for the controversial rebuilding of Paris when he was prefect of the Seine under Napoleon III between 1853 and 1870. Before attaining this position, he held various other government positions throughout France, including being the prefect of the Gironde during the Second Republic. Following his dismissal from the prefecture of the Seine, Haussmann held various positions in both the public and private sectors. From...

Rohe, Ludwig Mies van der, 1886-1969

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Behrendt, Walter Curt, 1884-1945

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BIOGHIST REQUIRED Walter Curt Behrendt was born December 16, 1884 in Metz, Alsace and died in April 26, 1945 in Norwich, Vermont. From 1912-1933, Behrendt worked in Civil Service in Germany shaping public housing policy, the principles of lay-out and development. Behrendt emigrated to the United States in 1934 and became a Visiting Lecturer in Housing and City Planning at Dartmouth College, 1934-1937. In 1937-1941, Behrendt was a Professor of City Planning and Housing at the University at Buffal...

Hitchcock, Henry-Russell, 1903-1987

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Architectural historian, critic, museum director, and influential teacher. Died 1987. From the description of Henry-Russell Hitchcock letters to Dorothy Stroud and John N. Summerson, 1946-1949. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83551893 Architectural historian. From the description of Lectures on architecture, 1948 Jan.-May. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79723075 Hitchcock (1903-1987) was an architectural historian. From the description of Henr...

Poelzig, Hans, 1869-1936

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German architect. From the description of Architectural drawings and sketchbooks, ca. 1899-1936. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 80549579 German architect and professor. From the description of Hans Poelzig papers, ca. 1907-1936. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 81614132 ...

Messels, Alfred

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Kobbe, Herman

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Wren, Christopher, Sir, 1632-1723

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Wren, British architect especially known for his design of St. Paul's Cathedral, London. From the description of [Letter] 1676 Jun. 1 To my Lord High Treasurer / Chr. Wren. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 503076756 Epithet: Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000507.0x00010a English architect. From the description of Autograph letter si...

Grisebach, Hans, 1848-1904

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