Making of Virginia Architecture collection, 1988-1994

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Making of Virginia Architecture collection, 1988-1994

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Records were collected from 1988 to 1994 by Dr. Brownell in the course of researching and writing the book, and preparing for the exhibition. The bulk of the material consists of notes and correspondence related to chapter 6 of the book, "The Survey: A Selection of Virginia Architectural Drawings, Studies, Models 1719-1990". This chapter contains detailed histories and architectural plans of Virginia buildings and monuments. Folder names beginning with "catalogue entry" refer to entries in chapter 6, and correspond either to the buildings themselves or to their designers. The collection includes drafts of Dr. Brownell's Chapter 2, "Laying the Groundwork: The Classical Tradition and Virginia Architecture, 1770-1870", and his contribution to Chapter 4 (Part 2, "Architectural Drawings and Design, 1770-1870"). There are chapter drafts by William M. S. Rasmussen and Richard Guy Wilson as well. The collection contains correspondence among the authors and institutional curators regarding loan requests for the VMFA exhibition. Museum and repository sources used for both the book and exhibition are also included.

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Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Libraries

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Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Libraries

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