Papers of Curtis Wray Besinger 1931-1999

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Papers of Curtis Wray Besinger 1931-1999

http://hdl.handle.net/10407/4914675793

The Curtis Besinger collection is made up of correspondence, papers, photographs, plans, and printed books and periodicals reflecting Besinger's life as a KU graduate, Taliesin Fellow, WWII conscientious objector, KU architecture professor, author of , and architect. Working with Mr. Wright: what it was like

19 linear feet (38 boxes), 52 oversize folders

University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Department of Special Collections

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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...

Besinger, Curtis

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Curtis Wray Besinger, born Stanberry, MO, June 12, 1914, died Lawrence, KS, December 12, 1999. Bachelor of Science in architecture at KU in 1936. 3 years working with Joseph Radotinsky and other architects in Kansas City. Joined Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Fellowship in 1939. As a Junior Apprentice he worked on construction projects, participated in musical programs, directed the chorus, and assisted in the drafting room. During World War II, as a conscientious objector, he spent ...