Graeber, Simmons & Cowan Drawings and Photographs
An Inventory of the Collection
Overview of the Collection | ||
| Creator: | Graeber, Simmons & Cowan | |
| Title: | Graeber, Simmons & Cowan Drawings and Photographs | |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1986-1995 | |
| Abstract: | Graeber, Simmons & Cowan was founded in 1978 in Austin, Texas by David Graeber, A.M. Simmons and Tommy Neal Cowan. The small collection consists of five sets of drawings and eight photographic renderings of the Children's Hospital at Brackenridge dating from 1986 to 1995. | |
| Identification: | AR.2009.027 | |
| Quantity: | .2 linear feet (1 box), 1 flat file drawer (5 drawings) and 3 microfilm reels (86 drawings) | |
| Location: | Architectural Archives | |
| Language: | The records are in English. | |
| Repository: | Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, 810 Guadalupe, PO BOX 2287, Austin, TX 78768 | |
Administrative History
Graeber, Simmons & Cowan was founded in 1978 in Austin, Texas by David Graeber, A.M. Simmons and Tommy Neal Cowan. Graeber, formerly of Brooks, Barr, Graeber and White who merged with 3D/International in 1973, decided he was tired of the travel required by a corporate architecture firm. He resigned from 3D/I and created a firm that would allow him work "in his own culture and in his own town." The company evolved from a three-person firm into one of Austin's leading architectural firms. The firm is particularly known for work on high-tech and education projects, including design work for Sematech, Motorola, Advanced Micro Devices, Austin Community College and Texas A&M. Graeber retired in 1995, Simmons in 2008 and Cowan in 2009. Graeber, Simmons & Cowan was renamed GSC Architects in 2010.
Scope and Contents
The Graeber, Simmons & Cowan collection contains three sets of drawings for renovations or additions to existing buildings (1994-1995) on microfilm, a presentation drawing/photograph of the Southwest Texas State University Learning Resource Center (1986) and documentation of the building facade of A. C. Baldwin & Sons Printing Shop (1986). Also included are eight photo renderings of The Children's Hospital at Brackenridge dated circa 1980s.
Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use
None.
Index Terms | ||
| This record series is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms. | ||
| Persons: | ||
| Cowan, Tom. | ||
| Graeber, David. | ||
| Simmons, A. M. | ||
| Organizations: | ||
| Graeber, Simmons & Cowan. | ||
| Places: | ||
| Austin (Tex.) | ||
| Subjects: | ||
| Architecture--Texas--Austin | ||
| Document Types: | ||
| Architectural drawings. | ||
| Photographs. | ||
Related Material
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General Collection - A 725.5097643 GR Professional Office Building and Parking Garage, St. David's Hospital, 1979 Austin Files - Architects--Graeber, Simmons & Cowan A5600 (16) AF Biography - Graeber, David |
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Administrative Information
Custodial History
The microfilm reels of architectural drawings were donated by McGraw Hill and the remaining materials were donated by 3D/International where Graeber formerly was employed.
Preferred Citation
Graeber, Simmons & Cowan Drawings and Photographs (AR.2009.027). Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, Texas.
Acquisition Information
Donor #: DO/1986/114
Donation Date: 1986
Donor #: DO/1994/083
Donation Date: 1995
Processing Information
Finding aid created and encoded by Molly Hults in 2012.
Detailed Description of the Collection
I. Project Files, circa 1985 | |||||||||||||
| Box | Folder | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | Children's Hospital at Brackenridge photo renderings, circa 1985 | |||||||||||
II. Drawings, 1986-1995 | |||||||||||||
| View an index of the architectural drawings here. | |||||||||||||