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CD042
Synopsis:
The collection documents the research of Susan Wagg, one of the curators of the exhibition “Money Matters: A Critical Look at Bank Architecture”, on bank buildings in the United States and in Canada, from 1795 to 1979. It contains her research files on each of the bank buildings presented in the exhibition and the photograhic commission of the banks by photographers Robert Bourdeau, Edward Burtynsky, David Duchow, David Miller, Marilyn Bridges, James Iska, Len Jenshel, John Pfahl, George Tice, Catherine Wagner and Serge Hambourg.
1926-1993
Money Matters exhibition collection
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CD042
Synopsis:
The collection documents the research of Susan Wagg, one of the curators of the exhibition “Money Matters: A Critical Look at Bank Architecture”, on bank buildings in the United States and in Canada, from 1795 to 1979. It contains her research files on each of the bank buildings presented in the exhibition and the photograhic commission of the banks by photographers Robert Bourdeau, Edward Burtynsky, David Duchow, David Miller, Marilyn Bridges, James Iska, Len Jenshel, John Pfahl, George Tice, Catherine Wagner and Serge Hambourg.
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1926-1993
ARCH252712
1936
Series
Research
CD042.S1
Description:
The series documents Susan Wagg's research for the exhibition “Money Matters: A Critical Look at Bank Architecture”on bank buildings in the United States and in Canada. It contains her research files on each bank building presented in the exhibition and more general research on bank architecture and architects or architectural firms who designed banks. The series contains a research file for each of the bank buildings studied for the exhibition, which mainly consist of photocopies of articles and press clippings. Also included are more general research files on banks, which include press clippings and photocopies of publicatons, leaflets, and promotional material, as well as some reference photographs. Furthermore, the series contains texts and labels for the exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and for the venue at Columbia University.
1929-1993
Research
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CD042.S1
Description:
The series documents Susan Wagg's research for the exhibition “Money Matters: A Critical Look at Bank Architecture”on bank buildings in the United States and in Canada. It contains her research files on each bank building presented in the exhibition and more general research on bank architecture and architects or architectural firms who designed banks. The series contains a research file for each of the bank buildings studied for the exhibition, which mainly consist of photocopies of articles and press clippings. Also included are more general research files on banks, which include press clippings and photocopies of publicatons, leaflets, and promotional material, as well as some reference photographs. Furthermore, the series contains texts and labels for the exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and for the venue at Columbia University.
Series
1929-1993
Project
Parque de Rio Manzanares
AP143.S4.D162
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File documents an unsuccessful entry to an ideas competition to transform a four-mile stretch along the banks of the Manzanares River in Madrid, Spain, in 2005.
2005
Parque de Rio Manzanares
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AP143.S4.D162
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File documents an unsuccessful entry to an ideas competition to transform a four-mile stretch along the banks of the Manzanares River in Madrid, Spain, in 2005.
File 162
2005
Project
Banque de Commerce
AP013.S2.D620
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File documents an executed project for a bank in an unknown location. Material in this file was produced ca. 1960s. File contains a photograph.
[ca. 1960s]
Banque de Commerce
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AP013.S2.D620
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File documents an executed project for a bank in an unknown location. Material in this file was produced ca. 1960s. File contains a photograph.
Project
[ca. 1960s]
ARCH285512
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Clippings from 2 articles on Parkin's address to the club: "Architect's Advice to City: Over-all Plan, Land Banks;" and "Let's Redirect Technology."
9 November 1971
Letter from the President of the Men's Canadian Club of Victoria to thank Parkin with 2 clippings of the Daily Colonist enclosed
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ARCH285512
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Clippings from 2 articles on Parkin's address to the club: "Architect's Advice to City: Over-all Plan, Land Banks;" and "Let's Redirect Technology."
Project
AP142.S1.D39
Description:
File documents an unexecuted project for a housing complex along both banks of the Verbindungskanal in Berlin, Germany. Material in this file was produced in approximately 1976. File contains reference drawings, conceptual drawings, design development drawings and presentation drawings.
[ca. 1976]
Abitazioni lungo il Verbindungskanal a Berlino
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AP142.S1.D39
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File documents an unexecuted project for a housing complex along both banks of the Verbindungskanal in Berlin, Germany. Material in this file was produced in approximately 1976. File contains reference drawings, conceptual drawings, design development drawings and presentation drawings.
File 39
[ca. 1976]
textual records
Address cards
ARCH252168
Description:
Box 2 - Prospects: Architectural Firms; Major Banks; NYC Real Estate Developers; Major Contractors cards with addresses of potential contributors. (cards are 5.5 x 6.5 x 8.5 in.)
circa 1980-1984
Address cards
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ARCH252168
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Box 2 - Prospects: Architectural Firms; Major Banks; NYC Real Estate Developers; Major Contractors cards with addresses of potential contributors. (cards are 5.5 x 6.5 x 8.5 in.)
textual records
circa 1980-1984
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John Bird fonds
AP108
Synopsis:
The John Bird fonds documents the professional practice of the Westmount-based architect, and includes drawings and photographs of 24 architectural projects carried out in and around Montréal, Québec between 1954 and 1992. The fonds also contains a number of published articles that document John Bird's professional activities. Key projects that are represented include the Canadian Technical Tape Building, St. Laurent (1955-1963), Saint Gabriel's Church, Montréal (1959-1960), and Saint John Brebeuf Church, Lasalle (1962-1966). The fonds also includes numerous projects for Toronto-Dominion Bank buildings (1959-1992) as well as residential designs completed for the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation (1956-1969).
1942 - 1992
John Bird fonds
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AP108
Synopsis:
The John Bird fonds documents the professional practice of the Westmount-based architect, and includes drawings and photographs of 24 architectural projects carried out in and around Montréal, Québec between 1954 and 1992. The fonds also contains a number of published articles that document John Bird's professional activities. Key projects that are represented include the Canadian Technical Tape Building, St. Laurent (1955-1963), Saint Gabriel's Church, Montréal (1959-1960), and Saint John Brebeuf Church, Lasalle (1962-1966). The fonds also includes numerous projects for Toronto-Dominion Bank buildings (1959-1992) as well as residential designs completed for the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation (1956-1969).
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Fonds
1942 - 1992
textual records
AP018.S2.010
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This box contains research, including newspaper clipping and articles, on the topic of planning. The box also includes files on the topics of sociology, promotion, land banks, and the construction industry.
1964-1982
Office files on topic of planning
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AP018.S2.010
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This box contains research, including newspaper clipping and articles, on the topic of planning. The box also includes files on the topics of sociology, promotion, land banks, and the construction industry.
textual records
1964-1982