Reyner Banham papers, 1930-1990 (bulk 1970-1988)

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Reyner Banham papers, 1930-1990 (bulk 1970-1988)

1930-1990

http://hdl.handle.net/10020/cifa910009

British-born architectural historian and critic, educator, and editor, 1922-1988. The collection contains draft manuscripts, printed material and research notes for eight of Banham's published books, for unpublished projects, and many articles and reviews related to the history of architecture and design. Included are the notes and manuscripts for his public lectures and his teaching. Other files document his participation on design juries and his consultation work.

12 lin. ft.; (24 boxes)

eng, Latn

Getty Research Institute

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Getty Research Institute

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