Oral history interview with Theodore Young 1987 September 24 and 29 October 6.

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Oral history interview with Theodore Young 1987 September 24 and 29 October 6.

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Ted Young was principal-in-charge for the John Russell Pope architectural firm during construction of the West Building of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., serving as liaison between the Pope office and trustees of the A. W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust. Young described John Russell Pope, the organization of his architectural firm, and the role of the A. W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust, including prominent personalities associated with the trust. He explained the design of the building and its construction, including selection of the exterior marble and construction of a sample wall on-site in Washington. He noted Andrew Mellon's interest in architecture and described the circumstances of the selection of John Russell Pope as architect for the WestBuilding. He reflected on the building's architectural importance and influence.

2 sound cassettes (ca. 100 minutes)

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