Creator:
Obrist, Max.
Inclusive Dates:
1914- 1923
Abstract:
Papers of the amateur photographer (1878-1961). Collection includes seventy-nine original glass stereoscopic photographs, a stereoscope, twenty-three single glass plate photographs and a holographic identification list. Photographs were taken in and around St. Gallen, Switzerland by Max Obrist between 1914 and 1923 and include family portraits, architectural shots, a train accident and his father's embroidery factory.
Type of Material:
Autochromes (photographs)
Photographs.
Stereoscopes.
Stereoscopic photographs.
Subject:
Switzerland -- Pictorial works.
Photographers.
Photography
Avalanches -- Switzerland -- Photographs.
Color photography.
Embroidery industry -- Switzerland -- Photographs.
Photographers.
Architectural photography.
Photography, Stereoscopic.
Portrait photography.
Swiss Americans.
Travel photography.
Creator:
Lescaze, William, 1896-1969.
Inclusive Dates:
1915- 1969
Abstract:
Papers of the American international style architect. Correspondence, and architectural drawings, designs,
and specifications related to Lescaze's clients, which included the Philadelphia Saving Fund Society and
Columbia Broadcasting System. Also included are biographical materials, lectures, photographs, writings,
and material related to Lescaze's one-time partner, George Howe.
Type of Material:
Architectural drawings (visual works)
Blueprints (reprographic copies)
Correspondence.
Interviews.
Lectures.
Photographs.
Subject:
Architects.
Architects
Architectural design.
Architectural drawing -- United States -- 20th century.
Architectural firms.
Architectural practice.
Architecture -- United States.
Architecture -- Designs and plans.
Architecture -- Details.
Architecture, American.
Architecture, Domestic -- United States.
Architecture -- United States -- 20th century.
International style (Architecture) -- United States.
Swiss Americans.