John Fitchen papers 1927-1989

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John Fitchen papers 1927-1989

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American architect and architectural historian. Most of the research materials relate to three of Fitchen's books: , , and . Other papers include designs, drawings, and sketchbooks, as well as correspondence with numerous architectural historians, primarily on the subject of medieval architecture. Construction of Gothic Cathedrals The New World Dutch Barn Building Construction Before Mechanization

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