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Collection Summary
Biographical Sketch of Thomas A. Pressly Jr.
Scope and Content of the collection
Restrictions
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Series A: Personal Papers, 1955-1956, 1976
Series B: Professional Papers as Architect, 1982-1986
Series C: Professional Papers as Artist, 1969-1999
Series D: Architectural Project Records, 1964-1974, 1984
Series E: Drawings, 1938, 1958-1986, 1993
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Thomas A. Pressly, Jr.:
An Inventory of his Collection
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Creator: |
Pressly, Thomas A., Jr. |
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Title: |
Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. collection |
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Abstract: |
Thomas A. Pressly, Jr., educated in Virginia and Texas, was head of the architectural firm Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. A.I.A. in San Antonio. After his retirement he devoted himself to professional painting. The Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. collection consists of .5 linear feet of papers, 240 rolls of drawings (approximately 2178 sheets), 31 flat drawings, 43 photographic prints, and 7 volumes of books and serials. |
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Identification: |
1999013, 2000005, 2000016 |
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Quantity: |
.5 linear feet of papers, 240 rolls of drawings (approximately 2178 sheets), 31 flat drawings, 43 photographic prints, 7 vol. books/serials. |
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Language: |
Materials are in English. |
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Repository: |
Alexander Architectural Archive,
The University of Texas at Austin. |
"Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. was educated at Washington and
Lee University, Lexington, Virginia and the University of
Texas. From 1961-1986 he was head of the architectural
firm Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. A.I.A. in San Antonio. He
retired to Ireland as a professional painter to present.
Pressly's art is in many collections including the McNay Art
Museum, San Antonio; Arkansas Fine Arts Center, Little
Rock; San Antonio Museum of Art; Crawford Museum of
Art, Cork, Ireland; Forbes Museum, New York, and
private collections throughout the USA, Ireland,
England and France. He has been featured in American
Artist magazine and Watercolor. Pressly's many
affiliations include signature member of the National
Watercolor Society, past president of the Texas
Watercolor Society, past member of the Board of
Directors of San Antonio Arts Council, the Texas
Watercolor Society and the San Antonio Chapter of
A.I.A."
Source: Shreveport Regional Airport Artport 2002 web site, http://www.airportart.com/Pressly.html.
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The Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. collection consists of .5 linear feet of papers, 240 rolls of drawings (approximately 2178 sheets), 31 flat drawings, 43 photographic prints, and 7 volumes of books and serials.
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Restrictions on Access
Access is by appointment only to any serious scholar. Rolled materials must be flattened before viewing. A three-day advance notice is required to flatten rolled materials. Portions of this collection are not processed and may not be accessible.
Restrictions on Use
Permission for publication is given on behalf of the University of Texas as the owner of the collection and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder which must be obtained by the researcher. For more information please see the Alexander Architectural Archive's Use Policy.
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Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. collection, the Alexander Architectural Archive, the University of Texas Libraries, the University of Texas at Austin
Processing is not completed. Please see archival staff for more information.
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Series A: Personal Papers, 1955-1956, 1976 |
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Student Life |
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Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. University of Texas student athletic season ticket, 1955-1956 |
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Collected Publications |
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The North San Antonio Times. "Architect Ralph Cameron left valuable visible legacy," September 30, 1976 |
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Note: Cameron was Pressly’s father-in-law. |
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Series B: Professional Papers as Architect, 1982-1986 |
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Associations |
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Texas Society of Architects, San Antonio Chapter. Junior Associate Membership card, Thomas A. Pressly, Jr., 1957 |
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Builders Exchange of Texas, Inc., San Antonio, Tex. Application for membership, 1982 |
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The Texas Star Trail. A Sesquicentennial Project of the San Antonio Conservation Society, 1986 |
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Reference Works |
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Architecture. American Institute of Architects. Collection of work by architects of the San Antonio Chapter, not dated |
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Series C: Professional Papers as Artist, 1969-1999 |
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Exhibitions featuring Pressly (arranged chronologically) |
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San Antonio Art League. 39th Annual Exhibition. San Antonio Artists, April 13 - May 4, 1969 |
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San Antonio Art League. 40th Annual Exhibition. San Antonio Artists, April 12 - May 3, 1970 |
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San Antonio Art League. 41st Annual Exhibition. San Antonio Artists, April 4 - May 2, 1971 |
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San Antonio Art League. 42nd Annual Exhibition. San Antonio Artists, April 2 - May 1, 1972 |
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The Contemporary Art Group, September 3 - October 6, 1972 |
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San Antonio Art League. 43rd Annual Exhibition. San Antonio Artists, April 8 - May 18, 1973 |
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25th Texas Watercolor Anniversary Exhibition, February 10 - March 3, 1974 |
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Colorado Spring Fine Arts Center. New Accessions USA. 15th Biennial
Exhibition, August 5 - September 22, 1974 |
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Arkansas Art Center. 17th Annual Delta Art Exhibition, November 1 -
December 1, 1974 |
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University of Texas at San Antonio, Health Science Center. San Antonio Watercolor Group. 2nd Juried Exhibition, October 12 - November 15, 1975 |
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McNay Art Institute. Texas Water Color Society. 27th Annual Exhibition, February 8 - March 7, 1976 |
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Artists’ Studio. Second National Art Show, April 5 - 18, 1976 |
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Butler Institute of American Art. 50th Annual Mid-Year Show, July 2 -
August 29, 1976 |
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The University of Texas at San Antonio, Health Science Center. San
Antonio Watercolor Group. 3rd Juried Exhibition, October 31 - November 14, 1976 |
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Tucson Museum of Art. Watercolor Southwest, Two, December 11, 1976 -
January 16, 1977 |
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Mainstreams '77. 10th Annual Marietta College International Competitive Exhibition for Painting and Sculpture, April 9 - May 31, 1977 |
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Foothill Art Center. Rocky Mountain National Water Media
Exhibition, August 14 - September 18, 1977 |
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Marion Koogler McNay Art Institute. Texas Watercolor Society. 30th Annual Exhibition, April 29 - May 27, 1979 |
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One Seguin Art Center. Painting and Sculpture Exhibition, November
18 - December 9, 1979 |
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Western Federation of Watercolor Society. 4th Annual Exhibition,
1979 |
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National Academy Galleries. American Watercolor Society. 113th Annual Exhibition, April 3 - 27, 1980 |
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31st Texas Watercolor Annual Exhibition, April 13 - 30, 1980 |
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One Seguin Art Center. Painting and Sculpture Exhibition, November
16 - December 7, 1980 |
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San Antonio Watercolor Group. 6th Juried Exhibition, January 18 - February 6, 1981 |
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Marion Koogler McNay Art Institute. Texas Watercolor Society. 32nd
Annual Exhibition, May 17 - June 14, 1981 |
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Western Federation of Watercolor Societies. 6th Annual Exhibition, May 31
- June 30, 1981 |
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San Antonio Art League 51st Annual Artist Exhibition, April 19 - May 10, 1981 |
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San Antonio Art League Koehler Cultural Center. Tom Pressly, Artist of
the Year 1981, October 4 - 25, 1981 |
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Texas Watercolor Society. 33rd Annual Exhibition, February 7 - 28, 1982 |
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American Artist, September 1982 |
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San Antonio Art League. 53rd Annual Artist Exhibit, April 3 - 23, 1983 |
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San Antonio Watercolor Group. 9th Annual Exhibition, November 18 - December 11, 1984 |
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Texas Watercolor Society. 35th Annual Watercolor Exhibition, 1984 |
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Texas Watercolor Society. 36th Annual Watercolor Exhibition, 1985 |
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San Antonio Museum Association (S.A.M.A.). Juried Regional Contemporary Art Exhibition, July 6 - September 14, 1986 |
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Watercolor '92. American Artist publication, Fall 1992 |
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American Artist Special Issue (Pressly articles p.26, p.50-51), April 1998 |
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Texas Watercolor Society. 50 Years of Excellence, 1999 |
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Watercolor, an American Artist publication, Summer 1999 |
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Tom Pressly. Charlton Art Gallery, October 5, no year |
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Thomas Pressly. Sol Del Rio, April 9, no year |
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Publications about Pressly (not related to specific exhibitions) |
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Ashford, Gerald. “The Arts.” San Antonio Express-News, Sunday One, p. 26, May 2, 1971 |
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Correspondence, including any enclosures (arranged chronologically) |
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Stephen Doherty, Editor of American Artist, about publication, April 10, 1980 |
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Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. edited responding letter to M. Stephen Doherty,
Editor of American Artist, about publication, April 21, 1980 |
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M. Stephen Doherty, Editor of American Artist, about publication, May 12,
1980 |
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Includes American Artist Watercolor Page introduction sheet. |
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Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. responding letter to M. Stephen Doherty, Editor of
American Artist, about publication, May 30, 1980 |
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M. Stephen Doherty, Editor of American Artist, about publication,
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3, 1981 |
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Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. responding letter to M. Stephen Doherty, Editor of
American Artist, about publication, April 22, 1981 |
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Includes copy of the
article The watercolor page. Tom Pressly, in American Artist, September
1982; handwritten over printed biography including resume; final edited
biography including resume; handwritten preliminary biography; and a list
and descriptions of “Boats of Baltimore” series. |
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Robin Longman, Editor of American Artist, about publication, May 18,
1982 |
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Including: photocopy of 1981 biography edited for the September
1982 publication; a copy of Pressly’s biography; and a photocopy of
American Artist, September 1982 set slug: Pressly caption sheets. |
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M. Stephen Doherty, Editor of American Artist, about publication
agreement (photocopy), May 28, 1982 |
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Linda Roark. The Dallas Society. Art About Town. Jean G. Wylie, Art chairman of Art About Town, May 18, 1982 |
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Includes Art About Town brochure, 1981; Art About Town Best of Show contract form; and Art About Town, Art Contract, 1982 |
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Thomas A. Pressly, Jr. to David Tannos about sending series of art slides, June 4, 1980 |
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Awards |
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"Pressly wins Art League honor." (article from unknown newspaper), not dated |
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Reference Works |
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Exhibition catalogues collected by Pressly. Arranged alphabetically by
sponsoring institution, exhibition title and date span. |
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Arkansas Art Center. 18th Annual Delta Art Exhibition, October 10 - November 9, 1975 |
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The Art Gallery Scene, April 1980 |
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Corpus Christi Art Foundation. Annual Exhibition, 1981 |
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Foothills Art Center, Inc. Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition, August 15 - September 19, 1976 |
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NWS (National Watercolor Society). Past President’s Invitational and All-Membership Show, 1976 |
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San Antonio Art League. Artist of the Year. Richard Harrell Rogers, November 5 - 26, 1972 |
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San Antonio Art League. Artist of the Year Exhibition. Ray Cox, October 12 - November 12, 1975 |
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San Antonio Performing Arts Association. Marilyn Horne, January 29, 1984 |
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San Antonio Watercolor Group. 7th Annual Exhibition, May 2 - 14, 1982 |
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Series D: Architectural Project Records, 1964-1974, 1984 |
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Job Files |
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Calvert, Jonathan. Calvert residence, 5 black and white photographs, July 26, 1969 |
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Calvert, Richard. Calvert residence, black and white photograph, not dated |
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Chumney, W.T., Jr. Chumney residence, correspondence, 1974 |
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Eisenberg, Awarol. Building, black and white photograph, not dated |
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Holland, J.D. Holland residence. Pike Road, San Antonio, Tex., 1972 |
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Includes: site map; survey document; Addendum No. 1: Plans and Specification; Addendum No. 2: Plans and Specification; copy of floor plan; copy of site plan; (10) 8½ x 11 b/w photographs; (14) 5½ x 8 b/w photographs; electrical handwritten note; plumbing and appliance list; pricing list; brochures: Friedrich Central Air Conditioning, Hotpoint refrigerator and freezer shopper’s guide. |
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Malek, Ron. Mr. and Mrs. Malek residence. Addition and alteration. 640 Ivy Lane Terrell Hills, Tex. Specification, 1984 |
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San Antonio Zoo, San Antonio, Tex. Floor plan, interior drawing, exterior photograph, 1970s |
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San Antonio Zoo Health Center, San Antonio, Tex. Architectural set, structural set: details and roof framing plan, 1971 |
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San Antonio Zoo Rhinoceros House, San Antonio, Tex. Job number 7005. Architectural set, structural set: roof details, site plan, preliminary set, 1970 |
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Straus, Joe R., Jr. Straus residence, Alamo Heights, Tex. Brochures, Marble Technics LTD. Includes pricing list. (Reference to PRESS 103), 1984 |
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Wells, Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Wells summer house. House Beautiful p.148-153, April 1964 |
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Wulfe residence. 3 black and white photographs, June 22, 1969 |
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Unidentified Projects |
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Unidentified residence. Preliminary hand drawn floor plans (includes one photocopy), not dated |
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Unidentified residence. Sepia photograph, not dated |
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Unidentified residence. 4 black and white photographs, July 26, 1969 |
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Unidentified building. 5 black and white photographs, June 22, 1969 |
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Unidentified residence. 9 color photographs, not dated |
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Series E: Drawings, 1938, 1958-1986, 1993 |
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The Drawings Series, consisting of approximately 2178 sheets of mostly rolled drawings representing 240 projects, is not yet fully processed. Contact Archive staff for further information. |
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