Papers, 1925-1970.

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Papers, 1925-1970.

Major portion of the surviving correspondence and papers (but excluding many records of his practice, especially plans and drawings) of Max Cetto. Primarily professional correspondence of Cetto during his German career (1925-1938). With some postwar correspondence relating to CIAM and with Walter and Ise Gropius; one manuscript from his period in Mexico; miscellaneous personal papers; vertical file material; and three examples of his drawings and models.

ca. 300 items.

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