Louis W. Luedkte Papers, 1978/2002, bulk 1985/1995

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Restrictions:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Terms of access:

Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.

Preferred citation:

Louis W. Luedkte Papers,Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Summary

Extent:
1.45 Linear Feet
Creator:
Luedtke, Louis W.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Louis W. Luedkte Papers,Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Background

Scope and content:

This collections contains original drawings, maps, and other material by technical illustrator Louis W. Luedtke. The bulk of the collection contains drawings related to Colonial Williamsburg buildings, interiors, holiday decorations.

Included with this collection is biographical information relating to Loius Luedtke including his childhood, articles relating to his work, and photographs of him and his family.

Original sketches by Louis Luedtke, as well as cards and other ephemera featuring his work. Included in the series are original pencil sketches on tissue paper for the book "Colonial Williamsburg Decorates for Christmas," pencil sketches of Colonial Williamsburg buildings, interiors, and furniture; handmade holiday and easter cards by Luedtke; and copies of "The Governor's Palace: The Williamsburg Residence of Virginia's Royal Governor," "Colonial Williamsburg Decorates for Christmas," and the Winter 1996-1997 and Spring 1996 issues of "Colonial Williamsburg" magazine.

Drawings and maps of Colonial Williamsburg, the College of William and Mary and parts of Williamsburg by technical illustrator Louis W. Luedtke

Included in this collection are also biographical sketches of Luedtke's life, his childhood, and pictures of him and his family.

Original sketches by Louis Luedtke, as well as cards and other ephemera featuring his work. Included in the series are original pencil sketches on tissue paper for the book "Colonial Williamsburg Decorates for Christmas," pencil sketches of Colonial Williamsburg buildings, interiors, and furniture; handmade holiday and easter cards by Luedtke; and copies of "The Governor's Palace: The Williamsburg Residence of Virginia's Royal Governor," "Colonial Williamsburg Decorates for Christmas," and the Winter 1996-1997 and Spring 1996 issues of "Colonial Williamsburg" magazine.

Drawings and maps of Colonial Williamsburg, the College of William and Mary and parts of Williamsburg by technical illustrator Louis W. Luedtke

Biographical / historical:
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Acc. 2009.368 was received on 8/21/2009. Acquisition information for material received after 7/13/2009 is available by consulting a Special Collections Research Center staff member.

Processing information:

Accessioned and minimally processed in August 2009 by Ute Schechter. Acc. 2012.231 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in June 2012.

Arrangement:

This collection has not been fully arranged and described. Please consult with a staff member.