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Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1994-001

Scope and Content

The collection consists of the research, drawings, working drafts, and illustrations for McDonald's book entitled "The Fireplace Book" published in 1984.

Dates

  • Creation: 1984 - 1984

Creator

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Biographical Information

Roxana McDonald was born in Romania, where she did restoration work, before moving to Britain and completing post-graduate studies in Building Conservation. McDonald is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and does work in restoration specializing in the refurbishment of fireplaces. In 1984 she published "The Fireplace Book" (The Architectural Press: London), a book which explores the revival of the fireplace in the home, as well offering guidance to the conservationist as to how fireplaces and chimney's can be renewed.

Full Extent

8 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of the research, drawings, working drafts, and illustrations for McDonald's book, "The Fireplace Book" (The Architectural Press: London).

Arrangement

This collection is arranged by material type.

Acquisition Information

The Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection was donated to Special Collections in 1994.

General Physical Description note

2 boxes; 8.0 cu. ft.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection commenced and was completed in August 2001.

Title
A Guide to the Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection, 1984
Status
Completed
Subtitle
A Collection in Special Collections.
Date
© 2009 By Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Description is in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308