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Women -- History

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 388 Collections and/or Records:

Dollie P. F. Keen Letter,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-023
Abstract

The collection consists of a letter written by Dollie P. F. Keen to her unnamed brother sometime during the Civil War.

Dates: c. 1861-1865

Anna Whitehead Kenney Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1991-022
Abstract

The Anna Whitehead Kenney Papers contains a collection of biographical information about local families compiled by Kenney during her time as a curator at Smithfield Plantation.

Dates: 1965 - 1972

Snezha Todorova Khristova Architectural Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2001-027
Abstract

The papers consist of drawings for three projects - "Khisaria Two," "Mother and Child," and a physiotherapy, rehabilitation and recreation center for the State Council and the Council of Ministers located in Bankia Bulgaria.

Dates: 1974 - 1986

Dorothee Stelzer King Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-023
Abstract Born in Berlin, Germany. Dorothee Stelzer King is an architect and professor who has practiced in Germany, the United States, and the Bahamas. The collection consists of material (drawings, presentation boards, photographs, and printed material) created and accumulated by King as a student and during her professional career. Some examples include: her award-winning student project of creating a flexible and transportable exhibition hall and her project work for the Government of the Bahamas....
Dates: 1950 - 2008

Kinnier Family Papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-2007-034
Scope and Content

Four complete letters and two fragments written to Jennie from William. Two letters and at least one fragment were written between 1853 and about 1856 from Chicago, Illinois. They are mainly love notes with family news, but mention in passing immigrants and Cassius M. Clay. The two later letters were written in Lynchburg, Virginia after the couple's marriage. The July 27, 1863 letter discusses possible upcoming battles and the high prices of food during the Civil War.

Dates: 1853 - 1863

Helene Koller-Buchwieser Architectural Papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Ms-1995-020
Abstract

The Helene Koller-Buchwieser collection consists of architectural drawings, photographs, newspaper clippings, biographical information and other information that recounts her life and work.

Dates: 1942 - 1998

Koontz Family Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1984-172
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence from three Confederate soldiers--brothers George and Milton Koontz and their cousin George Miller--as well as official documents, two diaries of Milton S. Koontz, George Koontz's copybook, Milton Koontz's sketchbook, a stationery box, and a pencil drawing. Materials dates from 1861 to 1865.

Dates: 1861 - 1865

Eva Kruger Architectural Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2000-098
Abstract

The collection consists of biographical information, postcards, watercolor photographs, and architectural drawings for projects mostly in Germany.

Dates: 1952 - 1965

Marie-Louise Laleyan Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-090
Abstract

Marie-Louise Laleyan (1935-2014) was a San Francisco based architect with 48 years of experience including 30 years as principal of Laleyan Architects (1977-2007). The collection contains architectural drawings, specifications, construction files, and photographs relating to projects undertaken by Marie-Louise Laleyan (1977-2007) and Laleyan Architects (1972-1977). Photographic record of her U.S. employment (1965-1972) is also present.

Dates: 1961 - 2007

Lucy Lee Lancaster Papers,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1990-069
Abstract Lucy Lee Lancaster was born in Blacksburg, Virginia in 1905 and lived there until she died in 1989. She was one of the first women admitted to Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute (popularly known as VPI), and after graduating in 1925, she went on to earn her MLS from Columbia University Library School. She worked at the VPI library for the rest of her career. The Lancaster papers contain biographical materials, family papers, genealogy research,...
Dates: 1915 - 1989