Lord & Schryver architectural records 1929-1970

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Lord & Schryver architectural records 1929-1970

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The firm of Lord-Schryver, Landscape Architects, was established in Salem, Oregon in 1929. Working out of their home, Elizabeth Lord and Edith (Nina) Schryver designed gardens located throughout Oregon as well as in Washington. Edith Schryver created and developed the design and construction plans while Elizabeth Lord concentrated on plant composition. The collection consists primarily of landscaping plans and drawings, correspondence and office files, subject files, and photographs, plus a variety of other materials relating to their profession as landscape architects.

23.0 linear feet, 43 containers, 89 oversize folders

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University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6370628

University of Oregon Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives

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Schryver, Edith, 1901-1984

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Lord, Elizabeth, 1887-1976

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Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

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Shipman, Ellen

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Lowthorpe School of Landscape Architecture.

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Located in Groton, MA, the Lowthorpe School of Landscape Architecture, Gardening and Horticulture for Women opened in 1901 under the direction of Judith Eleanor Low. The first school of its kind for women, Lowthorpe incorporated in 1909 and changed its name to the Lowthorpe School of Landscape Architecture in 1929. The School merged with Rhode Island School of Design in 1945, becoming a Department within the Division of Planning. Lowthorpe offered summer pro...

Lord & Schryver (Salem, Or.)

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Landscape architecture firm established in Salem, Oregon in 1929. From the description of Lord & Schryver architectural records, 1929-1970. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 18410157 The firm of Lord-Schryver, Landscape Architects, was established in Salem, Oregon in 1929. Working out of their home on Mission Street, Elizabeth Lord and Edith (Nina) Schryver designed gardens located throughout Oregon as well as in Washington. Their partner...