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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Alberta Pfeiffer Architectural Collection, 1929/1976

10.3 Cubic Feet 15 boxes, 3 oversize folders
Alberta Pfeiffer graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1923 as one of the first women to achieve a degree in architecture at that institution. The collection contains drawings, photographs, and correspondence of her architectural career. Most projects are residential, and the collection consists of approximately 250 different designs for various jobs.
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Alberta Pfeiffer Architectural Collection, 1929/1976 10.3 Cubic Feet 15 boxes, 3 oversize folders

Pfeiffer, Alberta Raffl, 1899-1994
Alberta Pfeiffer graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1923 as one of the first women to achieve a degree in architecture at that institution. The collection contains drawings, photographs, and correspondence of her architectural career. Most projects are residential, and the collection consists of approximately 250 different designs for various jobs.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Anna P. Sokolina Architectural Collection, 1924/2019

5.2 Cubic Feet 6 boxes; 2 oversize folders
Anna P. Sokolina is an architectural historian. The majority of the collection consists of her publications, professional documentation, conferences participation, exhibit catalogs, teaching materials, and materials related to her involvement in the International Archive of Women in Architecture.
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Anna P. Sokolina Architectural Collection, 1924/2019 5.2 Cubic Feet 6 boxes; 2 oversize folders

Sokolina, Anna P.
Anna P. Sokolina is an architectural historian. The majority of the collection consists of her publications, professional documentation, conferences participation, exhibit catalogs, teaching materials, and materials related to her involvement in the International Archive of Women in Architecture.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Architectural League of New York: Archive of Women in Architecture Records, 1892/1976

5.2 Cubic Feet 4 boxes and 4 oversize folders
The Architectural League of New York created the Archive of Women in Architecture Records in 1973 to gather biographical and project data about women professionals in the field of architecture and other related disciplines. This information was used to create a 1977 exhibition and the book, Women in American Architecture: A Historic and Contemporary Perspective, edited by Susana Torre.
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Architectural League of New York: Archive of Women in Architecture Records, 1892/1976 5.2 Cubic Feet 4 boxes and 4 oversize folders

Architectural League of New York
The Architectural League of New York created the Archive of Women in Architecture Records in 1973 to gather biographical and project data about women professionals in the field of architecture and other related disciplines. This information was used to create a 1977 exhibition and the book, Women in American Architecture: A Historic and Contemporary Perspective, edited by Susana Torre.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Association for Women in Architecture Records, 1928/1992

8.4 Cubic Feet 6 boxes
The Association for Women in Architecture (AWA) was originally founded in 1922 as Alpha Alpha Gamma, a national sorority for women architecture students. In 1934, the alumnae of the sorority formed the Association of Women in Architecture (AWA) (later Association for Women in Architecture) as an organization for professional women architects. Records include committee reports, correspondence, membership forms and rosters, photographs, scrapbooks, treasurer's files, and newsletters.
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Association for Women in Architecture Records, 1928/1992 8.4 Cubic Feet 6 boxes

Association for Women in Architecture (U.S.)
The Association for Women in Architecture (AWA) was originally founded in 1922 as Alpha Alpha Gamma, a national sorority for women architecture students. In 1934, the alumnae of the sorority formed the Association of Women in Architecture (AWA) (later Association for Women in Architecture) as an organization for professional women architects. Records include committee reports, correspondence, membership forms and rosters, photographs, scrapbooks, treasurer's files, and newsletters.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Claire Rufer-Eckmann Architectural Collection, 1928/1958

3.1 Cubic Feet 1 box, 6 oversize folders
Claire Rufer-Eckmann (1914-1974) was an architect in Bern, Switzerland. The collection consists of architecture class notes taken by Rufer-Eckmann at l'École Polytechnique Federale de Zurich, 1928-1935, original sketches and a report on her travels in Sweden and Finland in the late 1930s, and over forty working drawings created by her as part of SAFFA 58, an exhibition of women's roles in Switzerland.
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Claire Rufer-Eckmann Architectural Collection, 1928/1958 3.1 Cubic Feet 1 box, 6 oversize folders

Rufer-Eckmann, Claire, 1914-1974
Claire Rufer-Eckmann (1914-1974) was an architect in Bern, Switzerland. The collection consists of architecture class notes taken by Rufer-Eckmann at l'École Polytechnique Federale de Zurich, 1928-1935, original sketches and a report on her travels in Sweden and Finland in the late 1930s, and over forty working drawings created by her as part of SAFFA 58, an exhibition of women's roles in Switzerland.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Eleanore Pettersen Architectural Collection, 1915/2003, bulk 1950/2000

296 Cubic Feet 219 boxes; 7 map cases
Eleanore K. Pettersen (1916-2003) received a Certificate in Architecture from Cooper Union for Advancement of Science and Art in 1941, and was an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin from 1941-1943. She was one of the first women licensed as an architect in the state of New Jersey in 1950, and was the first woman in New Jersey to open her own architectural office. She primarily designed residences and was also very active in professional and civic organizations. She became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) in 1991. The collection consists of project files, sketches, blueprints, drawings, models, photographs, and other material relating to over 600 of Pettersen's projects as well as material relating to her participation in various professional and civic organizations. The materials in the collection range in date from 1915-2003 with the bulk of the material dating 1950-2000.
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Eleanore Pettersen Architectural Collection, 1915/2003, bulk 1950/2000 296 Cubic Feet 219 boxes; 7 map cases

Eleanore K. Pettersen (1916-2003) received a Certificate in Architecture from Cooper Union for Advancement of Science and Art in 1941, and was an apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin from 1941-1943. She was one of the first women licensed as an architect in the state of New Jersey in 1950, and was the first woman in New Jersey to open her own architectural office. She primarily designed residences and was also very active in professional and civic organizations. She became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA) in 1991. The collection consists of project files, sketches, blueprints, drawings, models, photographs, and other material relating to over 600 of Pettersen's projects as well as material relating to her participation in various professional and civic organizations. The materials in the collection range in date from 1915-2003 with the bulk of the material dating 1950-2000.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Han Schroeder Architectural Collection, 1914/1992

40 Cubic Feet 12 boxes; map cases
The Han Schroeder Architectural Collection consists of correspondence, clippings, publications, teaching materials, scrapbooks, photographs, family information, and architectural materials by Schroeder (1918-1992).
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Han Schroeder Architectural Collection, 1914/1992 40 Cubic Feet 12 boxes; map cases

Schroeder, Han, 1918-1992
The Han Schroeder Architectural Collection consists of correspondence, clippings, publications, teaching materials, scrapbooks, photographs, family information, and architectural materials by Schroeder (1918-1992).
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

H. May Steinmesch Papers, 1915 - 1975 (bulk 1915-1950), 1915/1975

2.5 Cubic Feet
Henrietta May Steinmesch was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1893. After graduating from the University of Washington in St. Louis, she worked on local governmental and residential projects; during World War II she worked for the Army of Engineers and Air Force, drafting maps and plotting airfields. In 1943, she moved West to California, where she remained until her death in 1979. Materials in the collection consist of watercolors, sketches, block prints, photographs, taped interviews, clippings, and several architectural drawings.
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H. May Steinmesch Papers, 1915 - 1975 (bulk 1915-1950), 1915/1975 2.5 Cubic Feet

Steinmesch, H. May, 1893-1979
Henrietta May Steinmesch was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1893. After graduating from the University of Washington in St. Louis, she worked on local governmental and residential projects; during World War II she worked for the Army of Engineers and Air Force, drafting maps and plotting airfields. In 1943, she moved West to California, where she remained until her death in 1979. Materials in the collection consist of watercolors, sketches, block prints, photographs, taped interviews, clippings, and several architectural drawings.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

IAWA Small Collections, 1907/2013

32 Cubic Feet 22 boxes; 40 oversize folders
The IAWA Small Collections was compiled from a variety of sources by Special Collections staff for use in reference and research. The collection consists primarily of biographical materials for women architects, architectural historians, and designers including curriculum vitas, firm brochures, exhibit notices, photographs, and publications. Drawings, sketches, course notes, correspondence, and other materials pertaining to architectural collections are also present.
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IAWA Small Collections, 1907/2013 32 Cubic Feet 22 boxes; 40 oversize folders

Treant-Mathe, Juliette
The IAWA Small Collections was compiled from a variety of sources by Special Collections staff for use in reference and research. The collection consists primarily of biographical materials for women architects, architectural historians, and designers including curriculum vitas, firm brochures, exhibit notices, photographs, and publications. Drawings, sketches, course notes, correspondence, and other materials pertaining to architectural collections are also present.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Judith (Dita) Roque-Gourary Architectural Collection, 1926/1981

4.2 Cubic Feet 2 Boxes 9 Tubes of Rolled Drawings 1 Oversized Folder
Born in 1915 in St. Petersburg, Russia; Architect and founder of the Union of Women Architects in Belgium. Studied in Germany and Austria before emigrating to Belgium at the onset of World War II. She specialized in remodels of 19th century residences. Outspoken advocate for women in the profession. Collection consist of drawings, personal journals, business records, as well as published articles about the Union of Women Architects of Belgium and Roque-Gourary.
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Judith (Dita) Roque-Gourary Architectural Collection, 1926/1981 4.2 Cubic Feet 2 Boxes 9 Tubes of Rolled Drawings 1 Oversized Folder

Roque-Gourary, Dita, b.1915
Born in 1915 in St. Petersburg, Russia; Architect and founder of the Union of Women Architects in Belgium. Studied in Germany and Austria before emigrating to Belgium at the onset of World War II. She specialized in remodels of 19th century residences. Outspoken advocate for women in the profession. Collection consist of drawings, personal journals, business records, as well as published articles about the Union of Women Architects of Belgium and Roque-Gourary.

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