Collected papers, 1887-2001.

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Collected papers, 1887-2001.

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Collected papers, mainly 1930-1993, of John Howe, an architect associated with Frank Lloyd Wright in the Taliesen Fellowship, that primarily concern Wright. In the collection are books, articles, and other printed materials about Wright's career and reputation; additional writings and publications by Wright himself (some annotated and inscribed) including manuscript copies of "Ausgefuhrte Bauten" (the Wasmuth Portfolio) and "When Democracy Builds" and articles that appeared in the Madison "Capital Times"; additional newspaper clippings on microfilm; exhibit catalogs; memorabilia; and Taliesin publications. The processed portion of this collection is summarized above and is described in the register. Additional accessions are described below.

27.6 c.f. (32 archives boxes, 30 flat boxes, and 1 tube),2 reels of microfilm (35mm),4 disc recordings, and2 videorecordings; plusadditions of 1697 photographs,702 negatives,6044 transparencies, and187 drawings.

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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SNAC Resource ID: 6925760

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959

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Architect, designer; Illinois, Wisconsin and Arizona. From the description of Frank Lloyd Wright textile design studies, [ca. 1955]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86122971 BIOGHIST REQUIRED Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was an American Architect internationally recognized for his distinctive Prairie Style houses, innovative building design, Taliesin school and fellowships, and philosophy of "organic architecture." From the guide to the Frank Lloyd Wright Miscel...

Taliesin Fellowship

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Howe, John H., 1913-1997.

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John H. Howe was born in Evanston, Ill. After graduation from Evanston High School, Howe joined the architectural practice of Frank Lloyd Wright, becoming a charter member of the Taliesin Fellowship and an apprentice to Wright. He remained with Wright until the latter's death in 1959, working most of that time as chief draftsman. From 1959 to 1964, Howe worked as one of the Taliesin Associated Architects, designing more than 30 structures across the United States. In 1964, Howe joined the San Fr...