Robert W. Sawyer correspondence 1936-1939.

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Robert W. Sawyer correspondence 1936-1939.

Series documents activities of Robert W. Sawyer, Commission from Bend, with architects; the Public Works Administration; the Commission Secretary; commissioners; sculptors Ulric Ellenhusen and Leo Freidlander; muralists Barry Faulkner and Frank B. Schwartz; and inscriptionist, H.B. alexander. Records include correspondence, reports, publications, and photographs. Also includes drafts of reports to the legislature. Topics include architectural design competition, purchase of land for the Capitol Mall, dedication of the Capitol, bids, construction of the Capitol and state Library, publicity, murals, sculpture and other art works.

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