Marcia Feuerstein Architectural Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Marcia Feuerstein Architectural Collection, Ms2007-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
3.75 Cubic Feet 3 boxes and 6 oversize folders
Creator:
Feuerstein, Marcia
Abstract:
The Marcia Feuerstein Architectural Collection contains information about architecture school projects and teaching information from classes led at University of Pennsylvania and Temple University. Notes, sketches, correspondence, and photographs from professional design and renovation projects as well as competition entries are included. Also included are conference and lecture materials, copies of papers and publications, and photos of artwork.
Language:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Marcia Feuerstein Architectural Collection, Ms2007-007, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Marcia Feuerstein Architectural Collection contains 3 boxes of material related to her professional career as a professor and projects as a registered architect. Included in the material are correspondences with clients, other architects, and professionals in academia. The collection contains 6 folders with her drawings and sketches, along with work as a student and a professor.

Biographical / historical:

Marcia Feuerstein is an associate professor at the Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center of Virginia Tech (2010). She earned her PhD. in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1996 she joined the architecture faculty at Virginia Polytechnic Institution and State University, after teaching at the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, and the University at Buffalo. She chaired the IAWA Board of Advisors 2001-2005, after serving as its secretary and newsletter editor. A licensed architect and member of the AIA, she has practiced in New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls.

Acquisition information:
The Marcia Feuerstein Architectural Collection was donated to Special Collections in 2005.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Marcia Feuerstein Architectural Collection commenced in July 2010 and was completed in August 2010.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged in the following series.

Series I. Personal Papers. This series is arranged into three subseries: A. Biographical Information, B. Correspondence, and C. Student work.

Series II. Professional Papers. This series is arranged into five subseries: A. Writings, B. Job Search C. Presentations, D. Associations and Committees, and E. Art.

Series III. Faculty Papers. This series is arranged into one subseries: A. Students' Work.

Series IV. Project Records.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard