Archives of the Frederick Law Olmsted Documentary Editing Project 1838-2005.

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Archives of the Frederick Law Olmsted Documentary Editing Project 1838-2005.

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The archives of the Frederick Law Olmsted Documentary Editing Project contain copies of Frederick Law Olmsted́s correspondence, writings, and landscape plans collected from archives around the world as well as historical and contemporary photographs. The editors and project staff also compiled extensive biographical and subject files while researching information for the annotations. In addition, there are administrative files documenting the project́s relationship with Johns Hopkins University Press, the editorial process, and fundraising activities including applications and reports to granting agencies. The major series in the collection are as follows: Chronological Letter File, Biographical File, Plans, Photographs, Newspaper Clippings, Volumes, Research File, Subject File, Laura Roper Correspondence Files, Administrative Files, and Grants.

117.5 linear feet

American University, American University Library; Bender Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7121156

American University, American University Library; Bender Library

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