Architectural Writings

Object Details

Sponsor: Funding for the processing and digitization of this collection was provided by the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and the Terra Foundation for American Art.

Collection Citation: Esther McCoy papers, circa 1876-1990, bulk 1938-1989. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

Arrangement note: The series is arranged as 5 subseries: 4.1: Books, 1908-1988 4.2: Exhibition Catalogs, circa 1942-1990 4.3: Journals, Magazines, and Newspapers, 1948-1989 4.4: Lectures, 1960-1988 4.5: Other Writings and Research Notes, 1937-1989, undated

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Scope and Contents note: McCoy published numerous articles, essays, books, and exhibition catalogs about modern architecture. She also lectured extensively on this subject. This subseries contains records of her research for, and publication of, these writings and lectures. Found here is correspondence relating to her research; drafts; financial records; printed material including publicity for, and reviews of, her work; research material; and related photographs.

Collection Restrictions: Use of original papers requires an appointment. Use of audiovisual recordings without access copies requires advance notice.