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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Eleanore Pettersen Architectural Collection,, 1915/2003, bulk 1950/2000

296 Cubic Feet 219 boxes; 7 map cases
Eleanore K. Pettersen (1916-2003) received a Certificate in Architecture from Cooper Union for Advancement of Science and Art in 1941, and was an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin from 1941-1943. She was one of the first women licensed as an architect in the state of New Jersey in 1950, and was the first woman in New Jersey to open her own architectural office. She primarily designed residences and was also very active in professional and civic organizations. She became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) in 1991. The collection consists of project files, sketches, blueprints, drawings, models, photographs, and other material relating to over 600 of Pettersen's projects as well as material relating to her participation in various professional and civic organizations. The materials in the collection range in date from 1915-2003 with the bulk of the material dating 1950-2000.
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Eleanore Pettersen Architectural Collection,, 1915/2003, bulk 1950/2000 296 Cubic Feet 219 boxes; 7 map cases

Eleanore K. Pettersen (1916-2003) received a Certificate in Architecture from Cooper Union for Advancement of Science and Art in 1941, and was an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin from 1941-1943. She was one of the first women licensed as an architect in the state of New Jersey in 1950, and was the first woman in New Jersey to open her own architectural office. She primarily designed residences and was also very active in professional and civic organizations. She became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) in 1991. The collection consists of project files, sketches, blueprints, drawings, models, photographs, and other material relating to over 600 of Pettersen's projects as well as material relating to her participation in various professional and civic organizations. The materials in the collection range in date from 1915-2003 with the bulk of the material dating 1950-2000.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

IAWA Small Collections,, 1907/2013

32 Cubic Feet 22 boxes; 40 oversize folders
The IAWA Small Collections was compiled from a variety of sources by Special Collections staff for use in reference and research. The collection consists primarily of biographical materials for women architects, architectural historians, and designers including curriculum vitas, firm brochures, exhibit notices, photographs, and publications. Drawings, sketches, course notes, correspondence, and other materials pertaining to architectural collections are also present.
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IAWA Small Collections,, 1907/2013 32 Cubic Feet 22 boxes; 40 oversize folders

Treant-Mathe, Juliette
The IAWA Small Collections was compiled from a variety of sources by Special Collections staff for use in reference and research. The collection consists primarily of biographical materials for women architects, architectural historians, and designers including curriculum vitas, firm brochures, exhibit notices, photographs, and publications. Drawings, sketches, course notes, correspondence, and other materials pertaining to architectural collections are also present.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Joan Wood Architectural Collection, 1953/2000

7.92 Cubic Feet 1 half-document box and 15 telescoping boxes. 9.27 Cubic Feet 7 boxes and 6 oversized folders
This collection contains a mix of biographical information, project records, and architectural drawings. Records include drawings for 112 architectural projects from the architect Joan Wood and her Boston-based firm, Joan Wood Architects, along with some notes, correspondence, and project photographs. The later addition contains paper records, photographic materials, and design records for 73 named clients in the Boston area.
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Joan Wood Architectural Collection, 1953/2000 7.92 Cubic Feet 1 half-document box and 15 telescoping boxes. 9.27 Cubic Feet 7 boxes and 6 oversized folders

Wood, Joan
This collection contains a mix of biographical information, project records, and architectural drawings. Records include drawings for 112 architectural projects from the architect Joan Wood and her Boston-based firm, Joan Wood Architects, along with some notes, correspondence, and project photographs. The later addition contains paper records, photographic materials, and design records for 73 named clients in the Boston area.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Judith Edelman Architectural Papers, 1947/2009

1.5 Cubic Feet 3 boxes
Judith Edelman, FAIA, was a partner at The Edelman Partnership/Architects of New York City and a founding member of the Alliance of Women in Architecture (AWA). Edelman chaired the American Institute of Architect's first task force on women. Her papers comprise correspondence, photographs, lecture materials, newspaper clippings, publications, project files, and ephemera relating to Edelman's work in architecture and urban development as well as her advocacy on behalf of women professionals.
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Judith Edelman Architectural Papers, 1947/2009 1.5 Cubic Feet 3 boxes

Edelman, Judith, 1923-2014
Judith Edelman, FAIA, was a partner at The Edelman Partnership/Architects of New York City and a founding member of the Alliance of Women in Architecture (AWA). Edelman chaired the American Institute of Architect's first task force on women. Her papers comprise correspondence, photographs, lecture materials, newspaper clippings, publications, project files, and ephemera relating to Edelman's work in architecture and urban development as well as her advocacy on behalf of women professionals.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

L. Jane Hastings Architectural Papers, 1951/1998

10.5 Cubic Feet 8 boxes, 21 oversize folders, and 9 boards
This collection includes the papers of L. Jane Hastings, architect in Seattle, WA, founder and owner of The Hastings Group - Architects. Includes drawings, presentation boards, photographs, and printed material relating to Hastings' professional and design activities.
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L. Jane Hastings Architectural Papers, 1951/1998 10.5 Cubic Feet 8 boxes, 21 oversize folders, and 9 boards

Hastings, L. Jane
This collection includes the papers of L. Jane Hastings, architect in Seattle, WA, founder and owner of The Hastings Group - Architects. Includes drawings, presentation boards, photographs, and printed material relating to Hastings' professional and design activities.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Melita Rodeck Architectural Collection, 1931/2003, bulk 1960/1990

10.7 Cubic Feet 2 boxes, 30 oversize folders
The Melita Rodeck Architectural Collection consist of architectural drawings designed by her while in private practice and as an employee of the U.S. federal government.
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Melita Rodeck Architectural Collection, 1931/2003, bulk 1960/1990 10.7 Cubic Feet 2 boxes, 30 oversize folders

Rodeck, Melita, b.1914
The Melita Rodeck Architectural Collection consist of architectural drawings designed by her while in private practice and as an employee of the U.S. federal government.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Paula Treder Architectural Collection, 1953/2005

2 Cubic Feet 2 boxes; 4 oversize folders
Paula Treder operated her own architectural firm in South Carolina. This collection contains selected professional papers from her projects, including drawings, photographs, and project documents related to Treder's professional and design activities.
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Paula Treder Architectural Collection, 1953/2005 2 Cubic Feet 2 boxes; 4 oversize folders

Treder, Paula
Paula Treder operated her own architectural firm in South Carolina. This collection contains selected professional papers from her projects, including drawings, photographs, and project documents related to Treder's professional and design activities.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Rebecca Wood Watkin Architectural Drawings, 1940/2011

6.6 Cubic Feet 2 boxes, 14 oversize folders
Rebecca Wood Watkin was born in 1913 in Portland, Oregon. She earned a B.A. from Bryn Mawr College in 1933, and a B. Arch. from the Architecture School of the University of Pennsylvania. She returned to the west coast, and worked in other architects' offices during the 1930s and 1940s. She earned her California Architectural license in 1944 and opened her own practice in 1951. The collection consists of architectural drawings of remodelings, alterations, additions, and new designs of buildings, mostly residences, that Watkin worked on from 1940 to 1989.
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Rebecca Wood Watkin Architectural Drawings, 1940/2011 6.6 Cubic Feet 2 boxes, 14 oversize folders

Watkin, Rebecca Wood, 1913-2010
Rebecca Wood Watkin was born in 1913 in Portland, Oregon. She earned a B.A. from Bryn Mawr College in 1933, and a B. Arch. from the Architecture School of the University of Pennsylvania. She returned to the west coast, and worked in other architects' offices during the 1930s and 1940s. She earned her California Architectural license in 1944 and opened her own practice in 1951. The collection consists of architectural drawings of remodelings, alterations, additions, and new designs of buildings, mostly residences, that Watkin worked on from 1940 to 1989.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Sigrid L. Rupp Architectural Collection, 1950/2004

219 Cubic Feet 337 boxes; 2 map drawers
Sigrid L. Rupp (1943-2004) was principal architect of her own firm, SLR/Architects in Palo Alto, California from 1976 to 1998. Born in Germany in 1943, she relocated to California with her family in 1953. She earned a B. Arch. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1966. SLR/Architects specialized in technical facilities and industrial work providing architectural services for many of the pre-eminent Silicon Valley firms in the 1980s and 1990s. The collection consists of architectural drawings, photographs, administrative and job files, contracts, and other material relating to over 700 of Rupp's projects, as well as material relating to Rupp's personal travel and artistic endeavors. The materials in the collection range in date from 1950-2004 with the bulk of the material dating 1976-2004.
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Sigrid L. Rupp Architectural Collection, 1950/2004 219 Cubic Feet 337 boxes; 2 map drawers

Rupp, Sigrid Lorenzen, 1943-2004
Sigrid L. Rupp (1943-2004) was principal architect of her own firm, SLR/Architects in Palo Alto, California from 1976 to 1998. Born in Germany in 1943, she relocated to California with her family in 1953. She earned a B. Arch. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1966. SLR/Architects specialized in technical facilities and industrial work providing architectural services for many of the pre-eminent Silicon Valley firms in the 1980s and 1990s. The collection consists of architectural drawings, photographs, administrative and job files, contracts, and other material relating to over 700 of Rupp's projects, as well as material relating to Rupp's personal travel and artistic endeavors. The materials in the collection range in date from 1950-2004 with the bulk of the material dating 1976-2004.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Zelma Wilson Architectural Collection, 1940/1995, bulk 1969/1991

115.5 Cubic Feet 24 record cartons; 177 rolled drawings; 5 map-case drawers
Wilson (1918-1996) an architect in Ojai, CA was born in New York City but later relocated to Southern California. She studied at the University of California, Berkeley, 1937-1940; later the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, 1941; and graduated with a B. Arch from University of Southern California in 1947. Wilson's collection encompasses three decades of work that range from her academic through professional career—including her experience of operating her own firm. Her collection contains biographical material, professional committee and association work, school work, client correspondence, office promotional materials, time logs, drawings, photographs and manuscript material relating to projects. Materials range in date from 1940-1995 (bulk 1969-1991).
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Zelma Wilson Architectural Collection, 1940/1995, bulk 1969/1991 115.5 Cubic Feet 24 record cartons; 177 rolled drawings; 5 map-case drawers

Wilson, Zelma, 1918-1996
Wilson (1918-1996) an architect in Ojai, CA was born in New York City but later relocated to Southern California. She studied at the University of California, Berkeley, 1937-1940; later the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, 1941; and graduated with a B. Arch from University of Southern California in 1947. Wilson's collection encompasses three decades of work that range from her academic through professional career—including her experience of operating her own firm. Her collection contains biographical material, professional committee and association work, school work, client correspondence, office promotional materials, time logs, drawings, photographs and manuscript material relating to projects. Materials range in date from 1940-1995 (bulk 1969-1991).

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