John H. Howe collected papers, 1887-2013 (bulk 1930-1993)

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Howe, John H., 1913-1997

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Collected papers, mainly 1930-1993, of John Howe, an architect associated with Frank Lloyd Wright in the Taliesin Fellowship, primarily concerning Wright. In the collection are books, articles and ...

Collected papers, mainly 1930-1993, of John Howe, an architect associated with Frank Lloyd Wright in the Taliesin Fellowship, primarily concerning Wright. In the collection are books, articles and other printed materials about Wright's career and reputation; additional writings and publications by Wright himself (some annotated and inscribed) including manuscript copies of Ausgefuhrte Bauten (the "Wasmuth Portfolio") and When Democracy Builds, and articles that appeared in The Capital Times (Madison, Wisconsin); additional newspaper clippings on microfilm; exhibit catalogs; memorabilia; and Taliesin publications. Howe's library, which is part of the collection, includes many rare first editions and Japanese editions of several books written by Wright. In addition, there are published drawings, prints, and reproductions, and sound recordings. Among the prominent correspondents are William T. Evjue, Herb Fritz, Olgivanna Wright and a small amount from Frank Lloyd Wright. A few items document Howe's supervision of the construction of the Mossberg House and his role in the management of Taliesin Associates after Wright's death.

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