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Selected papers of William G. Purcell , 1919-1964
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Purcell, William Gray, 1880-1965
- Title
- Selected papers of William G. Purcell
- Dates
- 1919-1964 (inclusive)19191964
- Quantity
- 3.5 linear feet, (3 containers)
- Collection Number
- Ax 267
- Summary
- William G. Purcell (1880-1965) was an architect in the firm of Purcell and Elmslie (active 1907-1921). The collection includes architectural drawings, correspondence, publications, and literary manuscripts.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William Gray Purcell (1880-1965) was an architect in partnership with George Grant Elmslie (1869-1952). They designed buildings in the "Prairie" or "Progressive" style in the East (Pennsylvania), the Midwest (Minnesota and Illinois), and the West (Oregon).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection includes architectural plans, correspondence, reference materials, and literary manuscripts that reflect the career of William Gray Purcell, architect.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Architects--United States--20th century--Correspondence
- Architecture--United States--20th century--Designs and plans
- Prairie school (Architecture)--United States
Personal Names
- Elmslie, George Grant, 1871-1952
- Jager, John
- Purcell, William Gray, 1880-1965
- Sullivan, Louis H., 1856-1924
Corporate Names
- Purcell and Elmslie
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
