James Marston Fitch papers, 1933-2000.

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James Marston Fitch papers, 1933-2000.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/472465601

This small collection contains primarily correspondence, itineraries, and papers related to Fitch's publications, travel, and the administration of Columbia University's Historic Preservation program. There are copies and drafts of several articles and reports generated for various organizations authored by Fitch and others (all reports are noted in italics in the spreadsheet). Also included is the unfinished manuscript of Fitch's final book project on American architecture. Of particular note among the reference materials are fifty-two photographs of Richard Neutra's VDL Research House in Los Angeles, some taken by architectural photographer Julius Shulman.

7 linear feet.(4 archives boxes)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7577870

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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