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Archives related to: Bunshaft, Gordon, 1909-1990

titleGordon Bunshaft architectural drawings and papers, 1909-1990 (bulk 1950-1979).
repositoryColumbia University Libraries
descriptionThis collection contains correspondence, photographs, clippings, postcards,
newsletters, student and architectural drawings, and other materials mainly related to Gordon Bunshaft's projects and activities while employed as a partner in the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill.

The dates of the material span 1909-1990, with bulk dates of 1950-1979. Most of the information regarding Bunshaft's architectural projects is in the form of photographs and clippings.

A portion of the collection documents Gordon and Nina Bunshaft’s residences in Manhattan and East Hampton, New York. In addition to documenting his projects, the collection contains photographs and correspondence between Bunshaft, his wife Nina, and family and friends, including artists Jean Dubuffet and Henry Moore.

The bulk of the drawings in the collection consists of sketches, rubbings and
watercolors that Bunshaft created while he was a Rotch Travelling Scholar in Europe from 1935 to 1936. Additionally there are drawings by Bunshaft for his residences in Manhattan and East Hampton, New York. Lastly, drawings that are not related to Bunshaft’s student work include an abstract drawing, two drawings for a radio cabinet, and a sketch plan of a bungalow. All of these drawings are cataloged at the item-level in Columbia’s Library Online Catalog (CLIO) and can be found by searching by the accession numbers as given in this finding aid.
extent8 linear feet (including oversize material) Drawings, 144 sheets.
formatsClippings Correspondence Drawings Photographs Postcards
accessThis collection is available for use by qualified readers by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives Reading Room, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library at Columbia University. For further information and to make an appointment, please call (212) 854-4110.
record sourcehttp://clio.columbia.edu
finding aidIn the repository and on the repository's Web site.
acquisition informationThis collection was a gift to Avery Library from Gordon Bunshaft in 1988.
updated03/16/2023 10:29:56
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titleArchives pamphlet file: Bunshaft, Gordon, 1909-1990 : miscellaneous uncataloged material.
repositoryThe Museum of Modern Art
descriptionPamphlet file
The folder may include clippings, correspondence, memoranda, press releases, brochures, announcements, reviews, invitations, obituaries and other ephemeral material relevant to the Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.) and its history.


Location
MoMA Manhattan Archives Pamphlet File

Call Number
Bunshaft, Gordon, 1909-1990.
extent1 folder
formatsEphemera
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record sourcehttps://library.nyarc.org/permalink/01NYA_INST/ai54l4/alma991011481469707141
updated11/29/2022 15:49:50
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titleArtist file: Bunshaft, Gordon, miscellaneous uncataloged material.
repositoryThe Museum of Modern Art
descriptionThe folder may include announcements, clippings, press releases, brochures, reviews, invitations, small exhibition catalogs, and other ephemeral material.

Location
MoMA Queens Artist Files

Call Number
Bunshaft, Gordon
extent1 folder
formatsEphemera
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record sourcehttps://library.nyarc.org/permalink/01NYA_INST/ai54l4/alma991012689319707141
updated11/29/2022 15:49:51
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titleArtist file. Bunshaft, Gordon, 1909-1990.
repositoryThe Brooklyn Museum Libraries and Archives
descriptionThe file may include any of the following materials: announcements, clippings, photographs, press releases, brochures, reviews, invitations, small exhibition catalogs, resumés, other ephemeral material.

Cite as
Brooklyn Museum of Art Library Collections. BMA artist files.

Location
Brooklyn Artist Files

Call Number
AF BMA B
extent1 folder
formatsEphemera
accessContact repository for restrictions and policies.
record sourcehttps://library.nyarc.org/permalink/01NYA_INST/ai54l4/alma991000274319707141
acquisition informationFiles compiled by BMA library staff from 1917 to the present.
updated11/29/2022 15:49:51
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