Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction. Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection, Ms1994-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
8 Cubic Feet 2 boxes
Creator:
McDonald, Roxana
Abstract:
The collection consists of the research, drawings, working drafts, and illustrations for Roxana McDonald's book, The Fireplace Book (The Architectural Press: London, 1984).
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection, Ms1994-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the research, drawings, working drafts, and illustrations for Roxana McDonald's book entitled The Fireplace Book published in 1984.

Biographical / historical:

Roxana McDonald was born in Romania, where she did restoration work, before moving to Britain and completing post-graduate studies in Building Conservation. McDonald is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and does work in restoration specializing in the refurbishment of fireplaces. In 1984, she published The Fireplace Book (The Architectural Press: London), a book which explores the revival of the fireplace in the home, as well offering guidance to the conservationist as to how fireplaces and chimney's can be renewed.

Acquisition information:
The Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection was donated to Special Collections in 1994.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection commenced and was completed in August 2001.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard