Oscar Stonorov papers, 1912-1978 (bulk 1929-1970)

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Oscar Stonorov papers, 1912-1978 (bulk 1929-1970)

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The Oscar Stonorov papers document Stonorov's career as architect and city planner. Much of the material pertains to architectural and artistic projects including Stonorov's home (Avon Lea), the Carl Mackley Housing Project, Philadelphia city planning projects, exhibits such as "Frank Lloyd Wright" and "Better Philadelphia," and sculptures. Materials include drawings, notes, photographs, reports, and correspondence. The correspondence series chiefly concerns various construction and urban planning projects, but there is personal correspondence as well. There is an alphabetical index for the general correspondence. The collection also contains speeches, papers, and articles written by Stonorov expressing his views on design and urban planning. In addition there is material from conferences, round tables, interviews, and forums with which Stonorov was involved. Also included are subject and research files and newspaper clippings on Stonorov's work and colleagues, and biographical material such as resumes, articles about Stonorov, and photographs of him.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

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