Paul J. Pelz Papers circa 1800-1921 (bulk 1890-1917)

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Paul J. Pelz Papers circa 1800-1921 (bulk 1890-1917)

Architect. Correspondence, memoranda, reports, testimonials, pictorial representations of buildings, printed material, and photographs relating primarily to the planning and construction of the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress and other buildings.

900 items; 3 containers; 1.2 linear feet

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Pelz, Paul J., 1841-1918

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Smithmeyer, John L., -1908

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Elkins, Stephen B. (Stephen Benton), 1841-1911

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Pelz, Henriette.

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Woods, Elliott, 1864-1923

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Clephane, Allen O.

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French, Owen Bert, 1865-1951

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Honduras Aurora Mining Company

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Smithmeyer & Pelz

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Hurdle, Julian

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