Abraham W. Geller architectural records and papers, 1915-1999 (bulk 1940-1990s).

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Abraham W. Geller architectural records and papers, 1915-1999 (bulk 1940-1990s).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/493899321

This large collection documents in great detail the architectural projects of Abraham Geller and his colleagues throughout the United States and abroad, spanning the 1940s through the 1990s. Types of projects represented include retirement homes, recreational facilities, medical centers, private residences and prototype dwellings for large residential developments, urban renewal projects, and offices. Among the projects with substantial documentation are the Cinema I & II theaters (Manhattan); the Aaron Davis Hall at City College (Manhattan); many commissions for the Health Insurance Plan of New York throughout the five boroughs; the E. Dent Lackey Plaza in Niagara Falls; and the Henry Ittleson Center for Child Research (Bronx). Working overseas, major projects also include extensive buildings for the Investors Overseas Service (France, Germany and Switzerland); and for the Intercoastal Resources Commission in the Carribean. Geller's activities in professional associations and organizations, his numerous awards and recognitions, and his relationships with many artists are also well documented in other series. This collection is especially rich in drawings and images of his projects as well as detailed daily records of the business side of architectural commissions. Additionally, there are numerous research and reference materials related to project types. Lastly, Geller took a great interest in the promotion of his projects and practice, which is reflected in a significant amount of public relations material in his collection.

approx. 50 linear feet of papers.approx. 4850 photographs.approx. 11,250 drawings.(44 archives boxes, 18 manuscript boxes, 10 portfolio boxes, 6 card file boxes, 116 tube boxes, 8 flatfile drawers, rolls)

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

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SNAC Resource ID: 7607897

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

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