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Women -- History

 Subject

Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 388 Collections and/or Records:

Jana Pencheva-Vulchanova Architectural Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2000-002
Abstract

The Jana (Zhana) Pencheva-Vulchanova Architectural Collection consists of 24 architectural drawings, 11 photocopies of drawings, photographs and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1980 - 1999

Perspective Drawing, Wellesley Ave, n.d. (Ms1995-007)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms1995-007_PiomelliRosaria_PerspectiveDrawing_nd_a
Dates: n.d.

Eleanore Pettersen Architectural Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2003-018
Abstract Eleanore K. Pettersen (1916-2003) received a Certificate in Architecture from Cooper Union for Advancement of Science and Art in 1941, and was an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin from 1941-1943. She was one of the first women licensed as an architect in the state of New Jersey in 1950, and was the first woman in New Jersey to open her own architectural office. She primarily designed residences and was also very active in professional and civic organizations. She became a Fellow...
Dates: 1915 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1950 - 2000

Alberta Pfeiffer Architectural Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-017
Abstract

Graduated from the University of Illinois--Urbana/Champaign in 1923 as one of the first women to achieve a degree in architecture at that institution. The collection contains drawings, photographs, and correspondence of her architectural career. Most projects are residential, and the collection consists of approximately 250 different designs for various jobs.

Dates: 1929 - 1976

Photograph of Unidentified Woman,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-117
Abstract

This photograph is of an unidentified woman taken at an undetermined date.

Dates: n.d.

M. Rosaria Piomelli Architectural Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1995-007
Abstract

The M. Rosaria Piomelli Architectural Collection consists of architectural drawings, correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, and files that chronicle the life and career of architect M. Rosaria Piomelli.

Dates: 1960 - 1995

Sarah Pitt Collection,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2005-018
Abstract

The collection contains papers relating to the Sarah Pitt Collection includes newsletters, newspaper articles, radio broadcasts, pageant script, and notebooks.

Dates: 1930 - 1939

Plumbing and lighting,"Villa de Plinio", June 1985 (Ms2001-021)

 Digital Record
Identifier: Ms2001-021_EspegelAlonsoCarmen_Oversize2_Drawing_1985_06_17
Dates: 1985-06

C. L. Porcher Letter

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: Ms-1988-072
Scope and Content

Resident of Charleston, South Carolina. Letter to her sister, September 12, 1876, referring to the riots in Charleston, women's clubs, and family matters.

Dates: 1876 - 1876