Selected papers of William G. Purcell, 1919-1964.

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Selected papers of William G. Purcell, 1919-1964.

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Collection comprises architectural plans, correspondence, reference materials, and literary manuscripts that reflect the career of William Gray Purcell, American architect. Collection includes correspondence with architect John Jager, plans and correspondence by George Elmslie, and letters and notes concerning architect Louis Sullivan.

3.5 linear ft. (3 containers)

University of Oregon Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8142865

University of Oregon Libraries

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Jager, John

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John Jager was born in Vrhnika, Slovenia, completed his secondary education in Ljubljana and in 1892, enrolled in the College of Architecture of the Vienna Polytechnicum. In 1901 he was appointed as an architect to assist rebuilding the Austro-Hungarian legation in China. In 1902 he opened an office in Minneapolis briefly entering partnership with Carl Stravs. Jager began working on a city plan for Minneapolis, which was published in 1906. After designing several private residences and churches,...

Sullivan, Louis H., 1856-1924

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Architect. From the description of Louis H. Sullivan photographs and drawings, circa 1868-1924. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 505720020 From the description of Frank Lloyd Wright collection of Louis Henry Sullivan drawings, circa 1873-1910, (bulk circa 1883-1895). (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122632888 American architect, born Sept. 3, 1856 in Boston, Massachusetts. He studied architecture un...

Elmslie, George Grant, 1871-1952

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Purcell, William Gray, 1880-1965

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William Gray Purcell (1880-1965) was an architect in partnership with George Grant Elmslie (1869-1952). They designed buildings in the "Prairie" or "Progressive" style in the East (Pennsylvania), the Midwest (Minnesota and Illinois), and the West (Oregon). From the description of Selected papers of William G. Purcell, 1919-1964. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 75683091 From the guide to the Selected papers of William G. Purcell, 1919-1964, (Special Coll...

Purcell and Elmslie

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