Myriam Waisberg Architectural Papers,
Scope and Content Note
Architect of Chile and professor of architecture at the University of Chile in Santiago since 1951. Materials consist of numerous articles and booklets written by her about topics in the history of architecture (particularly religious architecture) in Chile and the architecture program at the University of Chile. Also includes a lengthy curriculum vitae describing her academic and architectural works and writings.
Dates
- Creation: 1962-1993
Creator
- Waisberg, Myriam, b.1911 (Person)
Language
The majority of the material is in Spanish.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Myriam Waisberg Architectural Papers must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical
Myriam Waisberg was born in Argentina, but moved to Chile at the age of 8. She received her degree in architecture from the University of Chile (1950). Upon attaining her degree she helped to found the Department of Architecture History and Theory at the University of Chile. She has worked in both the Santiago and Valparaiso locations of the University. Her research focus includes Chilean Architectural History and the religious architecture in the cities of Santiago and Valparaiso in Chile.
In 1992, she was awarded a Gold Medal by the Association of architects of Chile in recognition of her professional performance in the Valparaiso region.
Full Extent
0.3 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Abstract
Myriam Waisberg (1911- ). Chilean architectural historian. This collection contains a number of publications, research papers, books and articles written by Waisberg during her career in Chile. Most of her work is dedicated to religious architecture in the cities of Santiago and Valparaiso in Chile and her work with the University of Chile.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Acquisition Information
The Myriam Waisberg Architectural Papers were donated to the International Archive of Women in Architecture by the creator in 1994.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Myriam Waisberg Architectural Papers was completed in September 2013.
- Title
- A Guide to the Myriam Waisberg Architectural Papers 1962-1993,
- Status
- Completed
- Subtitle
- A Collection in Special Collections
- Author
- Elena Herrero, Graduate Assistant, Special Collections
- Date
- © 2013 By Virginia Polytechnic Institue and State University
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu