Papers, 1855-1965.

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Papers, 1855-1965.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62685121

Collection contains drawings, including plans, elevations and sections, for much of the firm's work, together with renderings, sketches, photographs and correspondence. Letters, photographs and books from Purcell's maternal grandfather (William Cunningham Gray, 1830-1901) form part of the collection. Also present in the papers are manuscripts, typescripts, and clippings.

256 cubic ft.

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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SNAC Resource ID: 7852222

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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