Claire Bonney papers, 1995, 2002

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:

Email: specref@vt.edu

Phone: (540) 231-6308

Fax: (540) 231-3694

Web: spec.lib.vt.edu

Summary

Abstract:

The collection contains a copy of Thérèse Bonney: The Architectural Photographs, a PhD thesis from the University of Zurich. Materials submitted in application for the first Milka Bliznakov Prize, 2000. See also Bonney's report on architect Adrienne Gorska, available online here.

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of Claire Bonney's thesis, Thérèse Bonney: the Architectural Photographs. Thérèse Bonney was a photographer who documented the decorative arts in Paris from the Modern Movement through World War II. Most significant to the IAWA are Thérèse Bonney's records of women architects from 1925-1939. Also included in the collection is an email with a summary of where to find original photographic documentation of European women architects who practiced around 1930 compiled by Claire Bonney. The dissertation was presented to the Faculty of Arts for a doctoral degree in Philosophy from the University of Zurich. She was awarded the first Milka Bliznakov Prize in 2000.

Acquisition information:

The Claire Bonney papers were donated in 1998. The CD-ROM containing her research was received in the Archives Aug, 26, 2002.

Physical description:

1 folder, 0.1 cubic feet