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Chapter 14. "Countercurrents." Frank Lloyd Wright section. Research material. "Taliesin square papers.", 1941-1949, undated

 File — Box: 228, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Kimball long planned a revised edition of "American Architecture," but it was never published. The files consist of Kimball's extensive research material on architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Berthram Grosvenor Goodhue, and John Russell Pope; structure types, including bridges, hotels, and apartments; and subjects, specifically industrial and regional architecture. Also includes revised versions of the introduction, bibliography, and most chapters, including major additions to the Frank Lloyd Wright section of the "Countercurrents" chapter. Kimball's supporting material for the Wright section includes correspondence, a variety of Taliesin pamphlets, and an autographed copy of Wright's autobiography.

Dates

  • 1941-1949, undated

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials predominantly in English with some material in French and German.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Series: 28 linear feet

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library and Archives Repository

Contact:
Philadelphia Museum of Art
PO Box 7646
Philadelphia PA 19101-7646 United States