Personal Papers
circa 1915-1999
Physical Description: 1 Linear Feet(1.5 half record storage boxes)
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Content note
This series contains personal documents that are not related to Maynard Lyndon's architectural career but rather to his family
and friends, and is organized chronologically. Documents span one linear foot and date from circa 1915 through 1999. Series
is comprised of family photographs and negatives documenting items designed by Maynard Lyndon for his family, Holidays, outings,
home life, and weddings. Letters and cards to and from family members and friends, academic work done by Lyndon's children,
notes for German language lessons, documents relating to Lyndon's move to Europe after retirement, small pamphlets on the
history of Rheinheim, lists of books Lyndon read as well as publications he subscribed to, as well as notes on Lyndon's family
history.
box 1, folder 1
Portraits of Joyce Earley Lyndon: negatives
circa 1915, 1959, 1986
Scope and Contents
Negatives of Joyce as a baby, as a young woman, and during the later part of her life (while married to Maynard Lyndon).
box 1, folder 2
Birthday and holiday cards
1932-1933, 1981, 1984, 1986-1993
Scope and Contents
Cards from family and travel itineraries for a birthday trip. Hand-drawn birthday cards and Christmas cards for family and
friends.
box 1, folder 3
Wedding photographs
circa 1940, circa 1960
Scope and Contents
Negatives and black-and-white photographs of two of Maynard Lyndon's marriages.
box 1, folder 4
Beloit house: negatives
1941
Scope and Contents
Roll of film negatives documenting the Beloit house and surrounding area. The house was designed by Richard Neutra as a plywood
demonstration house for an exhibition. It was later moved to Beloit Avenue in Westwood area of Los Angeles. The photographer
is unknown; a note in the file indicates the images were sent to Lyndon when he was still in Detroit, prior to his purchasing
the house.
box 1, folder 6
Family at Malibu house: negatives
1960
Scope and Contents
Negatives of a family get-together at the Malibu House.
box 1, folder 7
Stairs, Staircases and Stairways: A Brief Analysis and History
1963
Scope and Contents
Article written by Maynard Lyndon's son Maynard Hale Lyndon, for school, on the use, design, and history of staircases.
box 1, folder 8
Tokens to represent friends
circa 1970
Scope and Contents
Photographs and a letter from M. Lyndon to his friends.
box 1, folder 9
German language notes
circa 1970
Scope and Contents
Notes Maynard Lyndon took on the German language.
box 1, folder 10
Mull for Joyce: negative
circa 1970
box 1, folder 11
List of Furnishings
1973
Scope and Contents
List of furnishings Maynard and Joyce Lyndon had before moving to Germany, lists stipulating what of their belongings they
shipped to Germany, and what pieces of furniture each of their children wanted.
box 1, folder 12
Family photographs
1974-1987
Scope and Contents
Black-and-white, and color photographs of family get-togethers. Some photos are of family at Sea Ranch.
box 1, folder 13
Portaits of Maynard and Joyce Lyndon: negatives
1975
box 1, folder 14
Location Analysis
1978-1982
Scope and Contents
Notes and chart detailing the benefits of living in different locations around the world. Specified locations include: Germany,
England, and the United States of America (both East and West coasts).
box 1, folder 15
Family photographs
1979-1983
Scope and Contents
Negatives of photographs taken of landscapes and family.
box 1, folder 16
Letters to family
1979-1993
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and typewritten letters to family, primarily Maynard Lyndon's children.
box 1, folder 17
Maynard Lyndon's 70th birthday: negatives
1979
Scope and Contents
Four negatives documenting Maynard Lyndon's 70th birthday.
box 1, folder 18
Christmas
1980
Scope and Contents
Photographs and negatives of Lyndon's homemade gifts, and photographs of an airport.
box 1, folder 19
Family photographs and negatives circa 1980
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
Photographs and negatives Donlyn Lyndon took of his family.
box 1, folder 20
Garden Furniture for Jenny's Doll House
1980
Scope and Contents
Color photographs of doll house furniture Maynard Lyndon made for his grandaughter Jenny.
box 1, folder 21
Correspondence and letters with friends
1982-1984
Scope and Contents
Letters and correspondence to and from the following individuals: Emiel Becsky, Willard Hanzeuk, T.S. Elliot, Elaine Sewell
Jones, Anni Rudin-Bernoulli, and Esther McCoy.
box 1, folder 23
Negatives of family photographs
February 1984
box 1, folder 24
Exacta
1984
Scope and Contents
Three negatives, photographs taken by Maynard Lyndon with an Exacta camera. Images are of building interiors and exteriors.
box 2, folder 1
Riverbank Grill Picnic
1984
Scope and Contents
Four color photographs of Maynard Lyndon and friends.
box 2, folder 2
Christmas
1985
Scope and Contents
Negatives of homemade Christmas decorations and cards.
box 2, folder 3
Cartoon about Germany
circa 1985
Scope and Contents
Three pages of photocopies of cartoons that Maynard Lyndon drew about living in Germany. Cartoons were originally drawn on
index cards, placed together and then photocopied. Text on cartoon is in French.
box 2, folder 4
Christmas Carousels
1986
Scope and Contents
Three copies of the same color photographs of a Christmas Candle Carousel for Jo Hale Lyndon. Items identified as job number
86.08.
box 2, folder 5
Comic strip for Don's 50th birthday
1986
Scope and Contents
Two pages of comic strips Maynard Lyndon drew for his son Donalyn Lyndon's 50th birthday.
box 2, folder 6
Photographs for Places
1986
Scope and Contents
Black and white photographs taken by Joyce Lyndon for the book she wrote called Places.
box 2, folder 7
Das Ortszentrum von Rheinheim
1986
Scope and Contents
A brochure in German regarding the history of the home in Rheinheim and the village.
box 2, folder 8
Conductor Heads in Europe
1987
Scope and Contents
A booklet created by Lyndon of different orchestra conductor heads, railroad conductors, and lighting conductors.
box 2, folder 9
Bell for Bob and Thelma
1987
Scope and Contents
Two color photographs of a bell that Lyndon designed for his friends Bob and Thelma's 50th wedding anniversary.
box 2, folder 10
Christmas 1987
1987
Scope and Contents
Binder filled with family portraits complied by April, Sasha, and Maynard, as a family Christmas gift in the year 1987.
box 2, folder 11
Joyce' s 75th Birthday
circa 1989
Scope and Contents
Three color photographs of Joyce's birthday and surrounding events.
box 2, folder 12
List of Readings
1989
Scope and Contents
List of books Maynard Lyndon had recently read.
box 2, folder 13
Subscription record
1992-1996
Scope and Contents
Record of which magazines Maynard Lyndon subscribed to.
box 2, folder 14
Family history notes
1995
Scope and Contents
Type written notes about Lyndon family history which were written by Maynard Hale Lyndon (son of Maynard Lyndon).
box 2, folder 15
Fasnacht Carnival
1999
Scope and Contents
Four color photographs of Maynard Lyndon standing next to Fr. Gissi.
Travel
1933-1993
Physical Description: 5.5 Linear Feet(11 half record storage boxes)
Language of Material: English.
Scope and Content note
Series comprises photographs, negatives, slides, postcards (both handmade and bought), and sketches which document Maynard
Lyndon and his family's travels from 1933 through 1993. Locations include: Europe (primarily Germany, France, and Switzerland)
as well as the United States, Fiji, Australia, Sweden, and Holland. The travel series is further organized into three subseries
based on format: photographs, postcards, and sketches. Each subseries are organized chronologically by year.
Photographs, negatives, and slides
box 2, folder 16
Travel Diary: France
1933-1938
Scope and Contents
Four postcards, along with transcribed extracts from letters written by Maynard Lyndon and sent home - while he was riding
a bicycle and traveling around France.
box 2, folder 17-18
Europe Diary 1933
1933, 1984
Scope and Contents
Transcribed diary entries made by Lyndon when he traveled to and around Europe in 1933.
box 2, folder 18
Europe Diary 1933 transcribed
1933, 1984
Scope and Contents
Transcribed diary entries made by Lyndon when he traveled to and around Europe in 1933.
box 2, folder 19
Winchester, England: photograph
1933
Scope and Contents
One black-and-white photograph of the exterior of Chalkley's pub.
box 2, folder 20
European Architecture: photographs
1933
Scope and Contents
19 black-and-white photographs primarily of German architecture.
box 2, folder 21
Europe: photographs
1933
Scope and Contents
Four black-and-white photographs of cityscapes and countrysides.
box 2, folder 22-25
Europe: negatives
1933-1940
Scope and Contents
Over 300 negatives of film taken while Maynard Lyndon was traveling around Europe for the first time. Negatives are divided
into the following categories: diary, modern, non-modern, shop fronts, Cranbrook, Italy, France, Germany, building facades,
details, and construction.
box 2, folder 26
Europe and later work: negatives
1933-1988
Scope and Contents
Four rolls of negatives documenting wood piles, buildings in Europe, the Lyndon Malibu House, and the plans for: Twenty-eighth
Church Scientist, and the University of California Los Angeles Social Sciences building.
box 3, folder 1
France: photographs
1933
Scope and Contents
Seven black-and-white photographs documenting: Mt. St. Michel, Riemes, Chartes Cathedral, and Paris.
box 3, folder 2
Germany: photographs
1933
Scope and Contents
Fourteen black-and-white photographs documenting Stuttgart, Munich, Berlin, as well as stills from Templehof Airport.
box 3, folder 3
Italy: photographs
1933
Scope and Contents
Four black-and-white photographs documenting: the Pantheon, Florence, and the tenth anniversary of Mousollini exposition held
in Rome.
box 3, folder 4
Utrecht Netherlands: photograph
1933
Scope and Contents
One black-and-white photograph of the interior of Utrecht Railroad ticket office.
box 3, folder 5
Sweden: photographs
1933
Scope and Contents
Three black-and-white photographs documenting the town hall in Stockholm.
box 3, folder 6
New York, United States: photograph
1933
Scope and Contents
One black-and-white photograph of the S. S. Leviathan.
box 4, folder 1
Europe: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
49 black-and-white glass plate negatives documenting: Amsterdam Town Hall, Weissenhof Settlement (Stuttgart), Basel (Germany),
and school construction.
box 4, folder 2
Europe: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
12 black-and-white glass plate negatives capturing primarily Berlin, Germany.
box 4, folder 3
France: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
5 black-and-white negatives of France.
box 4, folder 4
France, Germany, and US Schools: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
22 black-and-white glass plate negatives documenting: Atherton High School, Nordhoff Kindergarten, France, and the Railroad
Station at Utrecht.
box 4, folder 5
France, Germany, and US Schools: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
39 black-and-white glass plate negatives featuring Nordhoff Grade School, France, Germany, Lucern, Amsterdam.
box 4, folder 6
Germany: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
21 black-and-white glass plate negatives documenting Basel, Utrecht, and Germany.
box 4, folder 7
England: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
4 black-and-white glass plate negatives.
box 4, folder 8
Chicago, United States: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
6 black-and-white glass plate negatives.
box 4, folder 9
Europe: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
48 black-and-white glass plate negatives documenting Germany, Switzerland, and various locations in Northern America.
box 4, folder 10
Europe: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
4 black-and-white glass plate negatives.
box 5, folder 1
Europe: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
18 black-and-white glass plate negatives featuring shots of the circus, toy animals, a zoo, and Lyndon's family.
box 5, folder 2
Europe: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
24 black-and-white glass plate negatives capturing family, the beach, and a zoo.
box 5, folder 3
Europe: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
24 black-and-white glass plate negatives featuring a beach, shots of Germany, and a marketplace.
box 5, folder 4
Europe: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
10 black-and-white glass plate negatives documenting Florence, Italy.
box 5, folder 5
New York City, United States: glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
7 black-and-white glass plate negatives.
box 3, folder 7
Holland: photographs and negatives
1933-1938
Scope and Contents
Fifteen black-and-white photographs and 43 negatives documenting: a railroad station in Utrecht, Hiluersum, Gooliland Hotel,
Radio Studios, Town Hall, and a apartment unit in Rotterdam.
box 3, folder 8
Europe: photographs
1938-1990
Scope and Contents
Approximately 30 black-and-white photographs of European cities and towers.
box 3, folder 9
Europe: negatives
1941
Scope and Contents
Approximately 34 negatives of buildings and mountains.
box 3, folder 10
Brussels Expo, Belgium: slides
1956-1958
Scope and Contents
100 color slides of interiors and exteriors of buildings.
box 3, folder 11
Schools in Europe and Scotland: slides
1958
Scope and Contents
Color slides documenting modern European and Scottish schools.
box 3, folder 12
Details and Patterns of Modern buildings: slides
1969-1963
Scope and Contents
Approximately 100 color slides of building facades and details.
box 3, folder 13
Australia: negatives
circa 1960
Scope and Contents
Black-and-white negatives of a port and building exteriors.
box 3, folder 14
New Zealand: negatives
circa 1960
Scope and Contents
Fifteen black-and-white negatives documenting landscapes, beaches, and buildings.
box 3, folder 15
Fiji: negatives
circa 1960
Scope and Contents
25 negatives documenting trees, beaches, and grass huts.
box 3, folder 16
Waldshut - Tiengen, Germany: photographs and negatives
circa 1965
Scope and Contents
Color photographs (approximately 25) and negatives documenting Fasnacht in Waldshut.
box 3, folder 17
London, England: negatives
1967
Scope and Contents
Approximately 23 negatives, primarily of building exteriors.
box 3, folder 18
Paris, France: negatives
1967
Scope and Contents
Two rolls of film, negatives document buildings and waterways.
box 3, folder 19
Strasbourg, France: negatives
1967
Scope and Contents
Nine negatives which document modern buildings in Strasbourg.
box 3, folder 20
Stuttgart, Germany: negatives
1967
Scope and Contents
18 negatives documenting modern buildings in Stuttgart.
box 3, folder 21
Netherlands: negatives
1967
Scope and Contents
33 black-and-white negatives documenting the interior and exteriors of modern buildings, including buildings in the midst
of construction.
box 3, folder 22
Vevey, Switzerland: negatives
1967
Scope and Contents
36 negatives documenting building facades.
box 3, folder 23
Europe, Wood Piles: photographs
1967
Scope and Contents
Photos of wood piles arranged into multiple small hand made folios.
box 3, folder 24
Hilversum, Netherlands: negatives
1967
Scope and Contents
Negatives documenting a clocktower and town hall.
box 3, folder 25
Germany Chapels: photographs
circa 1970
Scope and Contents
17 black-and-white photographs of chapels in Germany, primarily the Huntwagen, Apollonia Chapel, and the Noggenschwiel Chapel
near Zuyach.
box 3, folder 26
Denver, United States: negatives
circa 1970
Scope and Contents
17 black-and-white negatives primarily of building exteriors.
box 3, folder 27
European Doors: photographs
circa 1970
Scope and Contents
17 black-and-white negatives primarily of building exteriors.
box 3, folder 28
Europe: photographs
1972
Scope and Contents
Thirteen proof sheets of modern European buildings primarily in London and Stockholm.
box 3, folder 29
Trogen, Switzerland: photographs
1974
Scope and Contents
Nine color photographs and corresponding negatives of Trogen Landgemeinde.
box 3, folder 30
Rheinhohe: photographs and negatives
1974
Scope and Contents
Photographs and negatives which capture building interiors and exteriors, as well as cityscapes.
box 3, folder 31
Kaiserstuhl, Germany: photographs
circa 1975
Scope and Contents
Two color photographs documenting the Red Castle and pieces of sculpture.
box 6, folder 1
Waldshut - Tiengen, Germany: negatives
circa 1975
Scope and Contents
Negatives documenting a store in Tiengen.
box 6, folder 2
Rheinheim, Germany: negatives
1976
Scope and Contents
Roll of film. Negatives document the city.
box 6, folder 3
Rhine Promenade, Germany: photographs
1976-1991
Scope and Contents
16 color photographs of landscapes and the interior of buildings.
box 6, folder 4
Zurzach, Switzerland: photographs
1976
Scope and Contents
Four color photographs of buildings.
box 6, folder 5
Denmark: photographs
1977
Scope and Contents
Four color photographs of buildings.
box 6, folder 6
France: photographs and negatives
1977
Scope and Contents
Three rolls of negatives and approximately 80 color photographs documenting churches and castles.
box 6, folder 7
France and Denmark: negatives
1977-1984
Scope and Contents
Four rolls of film negatives.
box 6, folder 8
Brittany, France: photographs
1977
Scope and Contents
21 color photographs documenting churches and a cemetary.
box 6, folder 9
Burgundy, France: photographs
1977-1978
Scope and Contents
Fifteen color photographs documenting Chapaize, an octogonal church, Verduns-le-Doubs, and Tournus.
box 6, folder 10
Baden, Germany: photographs
1977
Scope and Contents
Four color photographs documenting the city.
box 6, folder 11
Rheinheim, Germany: photographs
1977
Scope and Contents
Color photographs as well as hand drawn maps of Germany drawn my Maynard Lyndon.
box 6, folder 12
Rheinheim, Germany: photographs and negatives
1977-1979
Scope and Contents
32 color photographs as well as a roll of film negatives. Photographs document bridge construction, festivals, and snow.
box 6, folder 13
Rheinheim, Germany: photographs
1977-1983
Scope and Contents
Five color photographs of a river.
box 6, folder 14
Rheinheim, Germany: photographs
1977-1986
Scope and Contents
Four color photographs and negatives documenting snow on Engel trees.
box 6, folder 15
Schlachtensee, Germany: negatives
circa 1977
Scope and Contents
Three negatives all of which document buildings.
box 6, folder 16
Scwartzwald, Germany: photographs
1977
Scope and Contents
Four color photographs of the Black Forest.
box 6, folder 17
Stuttgart, Germany: photographs and negatives
1977-1979, 1983
Scope and Contents
Nineteen color photographs and negatives of a museum and various buildings in Suttgart.
box 6, folder 18
Waldshut - Tiengen, Germany: photographs
1977
Scope and Contents
20 color photographs documenting Fasnacht in Tiengen and Christmas decorations around the city.
box 6, folder 19
Edinburgh, Scottland: photographs and negatives
1977
Scope and Contents
Three color photographs and a roll of film negatives documenting building interior and exteriors.
box 6, folder 20
Switzerland: photographs
1977-1990
Scope and Contents
48 color photographs documenting: building facades and landscapes in Switzerland, a civic building in Aarau, Lower Street
in Aarau, churches, and rivers.
box 6, folder 21
Lugano, Switzerland: photographs and negatives
1977
Scope and Contents
29 color photographs and corresponding negatives. Photographs document street festivals, churches, and landscapes.
box 6, folder 22
Rheinfelden and Basel, Switzerland: photographs
1977
Scope and Contents
Fourteen color photographs documenting a celebration in February.
box 6, folder 23
Vevey, Switzerland: photographs
1977
Scope and Contents
Twelve color photographs documenting a parade.
box 6, folder 24
France: photographs
1978
Scope and Contents
Seven color photographs. Photographs document the following locations: Chapaize, Bourbon Lancy, St. Albin, Demigny, and Tournus.
box 7, folder 1
France and Germany: negatives
circa 1978
Scope and Contents
Roll of film documenting buildings in Stuttgart Germany and France.
box 7, folder 2
Baden, Germany: negatives
circa 1978
Scope and Contents
One roll of film. Negatives document a parade.
box 7, folder 3
Baden Fest, Germany: negatives
circa 1978
box 7, folder 4
Mainau, Germany: photograph
1978
Scope and Contents
One color photograph of café terrace.
box 7, folder 5
Rheinheim, Germany: photographs
1978-1993
Scope and Contents
Eleven color photographs documenting architecture as well as the river in Reinheim and Konstanz.
box 7, folder 6
Germany and Switzerland: negatives
1979
Scope and Contents
Twelve negatives documenting trees, countryside landscapes, and cityscapes.
box 7, folder 7
Kinsigtal, Germany: photographs and negatives
1979
Scope and Contents
One roll of film. Negatives document architecture and the countryside. Folder also contains nine color photographs documenting
schools and a church.
box 7, folder 8
Europe: negatives
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
Seven negatives documenting buildings and beaches.
box 7, folder 9
Europe: photographs and negatives
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
Two rolls of negatives which document fountains, building facades, wood piles, building interiors and exteriors, and passport
photographs.
box 7, folder 10
Europe: negatives
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
One roll of negatives documenting Christmas gifts and architecture in different European cities.
box 7, folder 11
Germany: negatives
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
Three rolls of negatives documenting European churches, details of patterns of use, wood piles.
box 7, folder 12
Switzerland: photographs
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
23 color photographs of Joyce Lyndon, among others, and architecture primarily in Lucerne.
box 7, folder 13
Germany, Rhine, Cologne and Worms: photographs
1980
Scope and Contents
Five color photographs of the Worms Cathedral and Trier.
box 7, folder 14
Eslisau, Switzerland: photographs
1980
Scope and Contents
Four color photographs documenting a train station and school children flying kites.
box 7, folder 15
Trees in Eslisau, Switzerland: negatives
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
Four negatives of trees.
box 7, folder 16
Trogen, Switzerland: photograph
1980
Scope and Contents
One color photograph documenting Landsgeiueiude.
box 7, folder 17
Bakhara and Samarkand, Uzbekistan: photographs
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
Two photographs of a hand drawn plan of the city.
box 7, folder 18
Europe: negatives
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
Roll of film negatives depicting buildings.
box 7, folder 19
Wil, Switzerland: photograph
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
One color photograph of a tower.
box 7, folder 20
Austria: photographs
1981
Scope and Contents
Ten color photographs taken of friends and family in and around a lake in Austria.
box 7, folder 21
England: photographs
1981
Scope and Contents
Two color photographs of Exter Station and Budleigh Salterton.
box 7, folder 22
France: photographs
1981
Scope and Contents
Twenty color photographs documenting: Autun, St, Geveroux, Ile de Re, and Hossagor.
box 7, folder 23
Bourges, France photographs
1981
Scope and Contents
Six color photographs of churches and walkways along a river.
box 7, folder 24
Rheinheim, Germany: negatives
1981
Scope and Contents
One roll of negatives documenting city streets and celebrations.
box 7, folder 25
Bainbridge Island and Winslow, United States: photographs
1981
Scope and Contents
22 color photographs of a lake, parks, and picnic sites.
box 7, folder 26
Washington, United States: photographs
1981
Scope and Contents
Five color photographs of Seattle. Also contains 19 color photographs of Friday Harbor, Anacortes, and Coupeville.
box 7, folder 27
Denmark & Sweden: photographs
1982
Scope and Contents
14 color photographs of the countryside and churches.
box 7, folder 28
Baden, Germany: photograph
1982
Scope and Contents
One color photograph documenting the upper Limmat.
box 7, folder 29
Rheinheim, Germany: negatives
1982-1983
Scope and Contents
One roll of negatives documenting trees, architecture, family and friends.
box 7, folder 30
Basel, Switzerland: photographs
1982-1987
Scope and Contents
Seven color photographs documenting Waldshut Fasnacht.
box 7, folder 31
Zurich, Switzerland: photographs
1982
Scope and Contents
Two black-and-white negatives of a bell tower.
box 7, folder 32
Lake Constance: photographs
1982-1983
Scope and Contents
Thirteen color photographs of the Bodensee and Lake Constance, a riverboat cruise and christmas cards.
box 7, folder 33
Europe: negatives
1983
Scope and Contents
One roll of negatives which documents trees in the European countryside.
box 7, folder 34
France: photographs and negatives
May, 1983
Scope and Contents
One roll of film negatives and 21 color photographs. Negatives and photographs document: Ferrierers, Guimiliau, St. Venuc,
and Concarneau.
box 7, folder 35
Lienheim, Germany: negative
1983
Scope and Contents
One negative documenting a forest.
box 7, folder 36
Rheinheim, Germany: photographs
1983
Scope and Contents
20 black-and-white photographs documenting houses and city hall.
box 7, folder 37
Rhine, Germany: photographs
1983-1991
Scope and Contents
Three color photographs and one black-and-white photograph documenting swans, snow, and salt towers on the Rhine.
box 7, folder 38
Denmark and Sweden: negatives
1984
Scope and Contents
9 strips of negatives.
box 7, folder 39
Europe: photographs
1984-1994
Scope and Contents
19 photographs.
box 7, folder 40
France: photographs and negatives
1984
Scope and Contents
Roll of negatives and 23 color photographs documenting: family, parks and aqueducts, Abbey near Domfront, and Arc-en-Barrois.
box 7, folder 41
Germany: negatives
1984
Scope and Contents
Roll of film. Negatives documenting: Tiengen, Baden, Rheinheim, Walenburg, Stuttgart, and Landestag
box 7, folder 42
Stuttgart, Germany: photographs and negatives
1984
Scope and Contents
Thirteen color photographs and negatives documenting building exterior and interiors in Stuttgart, Holstein, Waldenburg, Landestag.
box 8, folder 1
Munich, Germany: photographs
1984-1985
Scope and Contents
Five color photographs documenting Munich Frauenkirche and Christmas Market.
box 8, folder 2
Waldshut - Tiengen, Germany: photographs and negatives
1984
Scope and Contents
Four color photographs, twelve black-and-white photographs, and negatives documenting building exteriors and fountains around
the city.
box 8, folder 3
Guernsey: photographs
1984
Scope and Contents
Five color photographs of the ocean front and the façade of the Lynton Hotel.
box 8, folder 4
Switzerland: photographs and negatives
1984
Scope and Contents
Twelve color photographs and a roll of film. Photographs document: Asconda, Brissago, Hotel Freienhof, and Intragna.
box 8, folder 5
Brissago, Switzerland: photographs
1984
Scope and Contents
Three color photographs documenting Brissago and Locarno.
box 8, folder 6
Schaffhausen, Switzerland: photographs and negatives
1984-1987
Scope and Contents
39 color photographs, 3 postcards, and corresponding negatives. Photographs and negatives primarily document building facades
in Schaffhausen; but also include photographs of a river trip Lyndon took with his wife Joyce, as well as photographs of Schaffhausen.
box 8, folder 7
Thun, Switzerland: negatives
1984
Scope and Contents
One roll of film. Negatives primarily document churches.
box 8, folder 8
Zurich, Switzerland: photograph
1984
Scope and Contents
One color photograph documenting a sphere sculpture near a lake.
box 8, folder 9
Zurich, Switzerland: photographs and negatives
1984
Scope and Contents
Negatives, photocopies of photographs, approximately 60 black-and-white photographs, and small sketches documenting building
exteriors.
box 8, folder 10
Zurzach, Switzerland: photograph
1984
Scope and Contents
One color photograph of the Cafeteria at the Thermal Baths.
box 8, folder 11
Salzburg, Austria: photographs
1985
Scope and Contents
Ten color photographs of the city of Salzberg.
box 8, folder 12
Denmark: photographs and negatives
1985
Scope and Contents
28 color photographs and color negatives. Photographs are of architecture, inside a boat yard, and a few photogaphs are of
family.
box 8, folder 13
Denmark: photographs and negatives
1985
Scope and Contents
28 color photographs and color negatives. Photographs mainly of architecture.
box 8, folder 14
Denmark and Sweden: negatives
1985
Scope and Contents
4 strips of negatives.
box 8, folder 15
Europe: negatives
circa 1985
Scope and Contents
7 pages of negatives.
box 8, folder 16
Germany: photographs and negatives
1985
Scope and Contents
Ten color photographs and negatives documenting: Wagen, Benedictbeueren, Bavaria, Wasserburg, Wiess.
box 8, folder 17
Germany and Switzerland: negatives
1985
Scope and Contents
One roll of film. Negatives document Munich and Richterswil.
box 8, folder 18
Mergetheim, Germany: photographs
1985
Scope and Contents
Four color photographs documenting building exteriors including a Castle from Bad Mergetheim.
box 8, folder 19
Baden, Germany: photographs and negatives
1985
Scope and Contents
Five black-and-white photographs as well as seven negatives documenting streets and buildings in Baden.
box 8, folder 20
Rheinheim, Germany: photographs and negatives
circa 1985
Scope and Contents
Negatives and black-and-white photographic prints of a map Lyndon drew of Rheinheim as well as photographs of the city, perhaps
used as reference for the plan.
box 8, folder 21
Rheinheim, Germany: negatives
1985
Scope and Contents
A roll of film. Negatives document primarily buildings.
box 8, folder 22
Wangen, Germany: negatives
1985
Scope and Contents
Seven negatives of a building façade.
box 8, folder 23
Sweden: photographs and negatives
1985
Scope and Contents
Ten color photographs and the roll of corresponding negatives documenting architecture near Schloss.
box 8, folder 24
Luzern, Switzerland: photographs
1985-1988
Scope and Contents
47 color photographs (two of which are postcards). Photographs primarily document facades and building details.
box 8, folder 25
Richterswil, Switzerland: photographs
1985
Scope and Contents
18 color photographs documenting an annual festival where candles are lit in hollowed out turnips.
box 8, folder 26
Sion, Switzerland: photograph
1985
Scope and Contents
One color photograph of a clock/bell tower.
box 8, folder 27
Steinhausen and Wangen, Switzerland: photographs
1985
Scope and Contents
Three color photographs and three postcards of buildings and building details.
box 8, folder 28
Zurich, Switzerland: photographs and negatives
1985
Scope and Contents
Twelve color photographs of lake Zurich, two color postcards from the Botanical garden, as well as negatives of a Zither,
a Bee, and an Expo.
box 8, folder 29
Zurich, Switzerland: negatives
circa 1985
Scope and Contents
Roll of film. Negatives document salt towers, a bank exterior, and Magnouas.
box 9, folder 1
Zurich, Switzerland: photographs
1985
Scope and Contents
Two black-and-white photographs of a beehive.
box 9, folder 2
Switzerland: photographs
1985
Scope and Contents
Two color photographs of a hot air balloon.
box 9, folder 3
Denmark: photographs
1986
Scope and Contents
8 black-and-white and eight color photographs of the interior and exteriors of churches.
box 9, folder 4
Denmark and Sweden: negatives
1986
Scope and Contents
6 strips of negatives.
box 9, folder 5
Germany: photographs
1986
Scope and Contents
20 color photographs documenting: Fritzlar, Izenhoe, Heide, Brud, Lenzkirch, as well as a May Tree in Holland.
box 9, folder 6
Germany, Holland, and Switzerland: negatives
1986
Scope and Contents
Two rolls of film. Negatives document: Holland, Zurzach tunnel, Lenzkirch, Maibaum, and the Zurich lions.
box 9, folder 7
Baden, Germany: photographs
1986
Scope and Contents
Four black-and-white photographs of an outdoor eating area.
box 9, folder 8
Holland: photographs
1986
Scope and Contents
24 color photographs documenting: Midjerecht, "Galamadammen," Keukenhof, Harlingen, Hilversun Town Hall, Harlinsten, Kampen
on Issel, Horgebeintun, Steins, and Dekempstate. Also contains a travel itinerary composed by Lyndon.
box 9, folder 9
Hilversum, Netherlands: negatives
1986
Scope and Contents
Thirteen negatives documenting Hilversum Town Hall.
box 9, folder 10
Sweden: photographs
1986
Scope and Contents
30 color photographs documenting architecture from: near Trosa, Uarnemd, Heoa, Oppeby, Einkoping, Linkoping, Tidersrum, Torpa,
Granult, Dadesjo, Uaxjo, Alvestra, and Lund.
box 9, folder 11
Sweden: photographs and negatives
1986
Scope and Contents
25 color photographs and negatives documenting architecture around Stockholm, Naksala, and Gamla Uppsala.
box 9, folder 12
Sweden: photographs
1986
Scope and Contents
Nine black-and-white photographs of windmills and buildings in Sweden.
box 9, folder 13
Sweden, Stockholm and Vaxholm: negatives
1986
Scope and Contents
One roll of film. Negatives document landscape and building facades.
box 9, folder 14
Lenzburg, Switzerland: negatives
1986
Scope and Contents
Five negatives of horses.
box 9, folder 15
Zurich, Switzerland: photographs
1986
Scope and Contents
Nine color photographs of lion sculptures.
box 9, folder 16
Denmark and Switzerland: photographs
1987
Scope and Contents
Eight color photographs of a cadet's graduation and churches.
box 9, folder 17
Europe: negatives
1987
Scope and Contents
Seven negatives of photographs taken primarily of tunnels and tunnel construction around Europe.
box 9, folder 18
Europe: negatives
1987
Scope and Contents
Ten negatives of trees, construction of Pedestrian walkway on Ttengen Street, and Zurzach Tunnel
box 9, folder 19
Europe: negatives
1987
Scope and Contents
Three rolls of negatives. Roll 1 documents Baden Fastnact, Winter River, and Lugano. Roll 2 documents a Cadet's graduation
in Zurich, their friends Bob and Thelma, the Zurich fountain, Alpires Back, and a church. Roll three documents Husaby/Staue
Church, Suenborg Cafe, a river cafe, and Gislaued.
box 9, folder 20
Europe: photographs
1987
Scope and Contents
Approximately 31 black-and-white photographs of O'Gerum, Skorstorp, Kungslena. Photographs are primarily details of churches/chapels
and a tunnel in Zurbach.
box 9, folder 21
Germany: photographs
1987
Scope and Contents
20 color photographs documenting: Weiach, Basel, Hamburg, Tiengen, Vaversuuda Church, Ploen, Bosay, Denmark, Ippingen (Switzerland),
Waldshut, Hohentengen, and Zurzach.
box 9, folder 22
Waldshut - Tiengen, Germany: photographs
1987
Scope and Contents
Seven color photographs documenting the Fasnacht celebration.
box 9, folder 23
Sweden: photographs and negatives
1987
Scope and Contents
43 color photographs and one roll of negatives documenting: Husaby Church, Steel deck factory, Fredensburg Husene, Karoline
Cafeteria, Lidkoping, Café at Suendborg Train Station, Kinne Uedum, Staue Church, Fogdo Church, Harad, Eskilstuna, Arboga,
Forsuik, Odensacker Church, Knockabollet, Vauersunda Church, Kaga, Skansen, Stathus, Sigtuna, Risinge, Bjorn Lunde, Stockholm
Railway Station, Farsta, and Rissne.
box 9, folder 24
Eglisau, Switzerland: photographs
1987
Scope and Contents
Two black-and-white photographs of a clock tower.
box 9, folder 25
Oberhofen, Switzerland: photographs
1987
Scope and Contents
Four color photographs and one postcard of a monument dedicated to Winston Churchill.
box 9, folder 26
Zurich, Germany: negatives
1988
Scope and Contents
Seven negatives of the Tree Exposition.
box 9, folder 27
Europe: negatives
1988
Scope and Contents
22 negatives of trees and churches. Small note within folder which explains the exposure and type of lens used to produce
each photograph.
box 9, folder 28
Germany: negatives
1988
Scope and Contents
One roll of film in the form of negatives, documenting churches, tunnels, Baum Fest in Zurich.
box 9, folder 29
France: photographs
1988
Scope and Contents
Ten color photographs documenting Vigneulles and Hatton-Chatel.
box 9, folder 30
Germany: photographs
1988
Scope and Contents
Thirteen color photographs documenting: Speyer Cathedral, Nordlingen, Donauworth, Café in St. George, and a soap box derby.
box 9, folder 31
France: photographs
1989
Scope and Contents
23 color photographs documenting: Ronchamp, Lumeau Church, Ferrierueux Abbey, Villeneuve, Coupray, Chauvirey, and Fauerney.
box 10, folder 1
France: photographs
1989
Scope and Contents
23 color photographs documenting: Mount St. Michel, Dol Cathedral, Dinan Port, St. Malo, Sable D'or les dins, St. Marguerite
de Carronges, See's Cathedral, Nogent, Condeau, and Terminier.
box 10, folder 2
France: photographs
1989
Scope and Contents
23 color photographs documenting: Dun, Bourges, Chenonceux, Chapelle Soef, Colleville, Formigny, Lassey Church, Genet, Pontorson,
Beauvoir.
box 10, folder 3
Germany: photographs
1989
Scope and Contents
Fifteen color photographs documenting: Zurich Fasnacht, Basel Fasnacht, Rheinheim, Chapel at Schoenenbach, and a maypole in
Waldshot.
box 10, folder 4
Utrecht, Netherlands: photographs
1989
Scope and Contents
Two color photographs of the interior of the dome of Utrecht.
box 10, folder 5
Zurzach, Switzerland: negatives
1989
Scope and Contents
Negatives and color photographic prints of the construction of the Zurzach tunnel.
box 10, folder 6
Zurzach, Switzerland: negatives
1989
Scope and Contents
Two negatives of the Mull Grounds.
box 10, folder 7
Germany: photographs
1989
Scope and Contents
28 black-and-white photographs documenting: woodpiles, chapels, and the Zurzach Cathedral.
box 10, folder 8
Europe: negatives
1990
Scope and Contents
Negatives of photographs of cities in Europe, and handwritten annotations by Lyndon regarding film negatives.
box 10, folder 9
Europe: negatives
1990
Scope and Contents
Three rolls of negatives documenting wood piles, churches, towers, and clocks primarily in Germany.
box 10, folder 10
Germany: negatives
1990
Scope and Contents
Three rolls of negatives documenting wood piles and cities in Germany.
box 10, folder 11
Germany: negatives
1990
Scope and Contents
Three rolls of film documenting churches, wood piles, farms, and towers.
box 10, folder 12
Europe: photographs
1991
Scope and Contents
Nine black-and-white photographs of barn construction, bell towers, and an interior photograph of a house. Also contains three
rolls of negatives documenting churches and woodpiles in Europe.
box 10, folder 13
Germany: photographs
1991
Scope and Contents
Ten color photographs documenting: Tiengen, St. Blasien, Freiburg, Fest tent - Zurzach
box 10, folder 14
Rhine, Germany: photographs
1991
Scope and Contents
Fifteen color photographs documenting family, barns in the countryside, and wildflowers.
box 10, folder 15
Crosses in Europe: photographs and slides
1991
Scope and Contents
Black-and-white photographs, handcrafted booklets with photographs mounted inside, and color slides.
box 10, folder 16
Germany: negatives
1992
Scope and Contents
Three rolls of film documenting things made for the home, churches, chapels, and trees.
box 10, folder 17
Rigi, Switzerland: photographs
1992
Scope and Contents
Six color photographs documenting landscapes and a Puegot car.
box 10, folder 18
Norway: postcards
1933
Scope and Contents
Three postcards of Norsk History Museum and a hotel.
box 10, folder 19
United Kingdom: postcards
1933
Scope and Contents
41 postcards from all around the United Kingdom.
box 11, folder 1
Belgium: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
22 postcards, three of which are handmade. Postcards are of famous building around Belgium.
box 11, folder 2
European Fountains, Exterior Motifs and Civic architecture: postcards
Scope and Contents
22 postcards of fountains, exterior motifs, and civic architecture around Europe.
box 11, folder 3
Housing in Europe: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
21 postcards of public housing units all over Europe
box 11, folder 4
France: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
72 postcards depicting architecture (some hand made).
box 11, folder 5
France: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
92 postcards depicting architecture, primarily churches (some hand made).
box 11, folder 6
France: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
23 postcards depicting architecture (some handmade).
box 11, folder 7
Germany: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
63 postcards, majority of which are of architecture in Stuttgart, Duesseldorf, Berlin and Munich, some from Lichtenstein
and Holland.
box 11, folder 8
Germany: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
Approximately 85 postcards.
box 11, folder 9
Ireland: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
Thirteen postcards of buildings in Ireland, the book of Kells, and the book of Darrow from Dublin.
box 11, folder 10
Italy: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
65 postcards from Venice, Naples, Rome, Pisa, Genova, Pompeii, Portifino. Some hand made by Maynard Lyndon.
box 11, folder 11
Mexico: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
88 postcards from Mexico.
box 12, folder 1
Netherlands: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
60 postcards from the Netherlands, specifically Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
box 12, folder 2
Portugal: postcard
1940
Scope and Contents
One postcard from Sintra Palacio de Pena.
box 12, folder 3
Sweden: postcards
1940
Scope and Contents
25 postcards, the majority of which are from Stockholm.
box 12, folder 4
Switzerland: postcards
1940, 1963
Scope and Contents
42 postcards; all blank except one which is from Betty addressed to Joyce and Maynard Lyndon.
box 12, folder 5
Denmark: postcards
1950
Scope and Contents
Four postcards, three of which are handmade. Postcards are primarily of architecture and outdoor sculpture.
box 12, folder 6
Modern International: postcards
1950
Scope and Contents
Approximately 50 postcards and some of the same photographs as depicted on the postcards but printed on photograph paper.
box 12, folder 7
Scotland: postcard
1963
Scope and Contents
One postcard from Betty to Joyce Earley Lyndon.
box 12, folder 8
Greece: postcard
1964
Scope and Contents
One postcard from Betty to Joyce Earley Lyndon.
box 12, folder 9
United States: postcards
1964
Scope and Contents
Two postcards from Washington D.C.
box 12, folder 10
Austria: postcards
1965
Scope and Contents
Six postcards, one with writing on the back - the rest blank.
box 12, folder 11
Rheinheim and Holland: postcards
1985
Scope and Contents
Eight color photograph postcards of scenes from Rheinheim and Holland.
box 12, folder 12
Ulm, Germany: postcards
1985
Scope and Contents
Twelve color photograph postcards documenting Munster Cathedral, Rathaus, Danube, and Ulm.
box 12, folder 13
France: sketches
1933
Scope and Contents
Pencil and charcoal sketches of buildings
box 12, folder 14
Paris, France: sketches
1933
Scope and Contents
Pencil and charcoal sketches of buildings
box 12, folder 15
New Orleans, United States: sketches
1940
Scope and Contents
3 sketches of building exterior with annotations.
box 12, folder 16
Germany and Stockholm: sketches
1975
Scope and Contents
18 sketches of people, landscapes, city views, and buildings.
box 12, folder 17
Germany and Switzerland, Bell Towers: sketches
1975
Scope and Contents
Postcards and negatives of Lyndon's designs for a postcard called, "A Few Bell Towers."
box 12, folder 18
Baden, Switzerland: sketches
1977
Scope and Contents
Small sketches of building facades, elevations, plans, and sections.
box 12, folder 19
Switzerland, Rudlingen: sketches
1977
Scope and Contents
Charcoal sketches of building facades.
box 12, folder 20
Reinheim to Zurach bridge replacement: sketches
1976
Scope and Contents
One drawing depicting a replacement bridge.
box 12, folder 21
Small cartoons, sketches, and notes
1978
box 12, folder 22
Thun, Switzerland: sketches
1980
Scope and Contents
Pen and pencil drawings from Thun, more specifically sketches of facades, details, and sculptures.
box 12, folder 23
Zurich, Switzerland: sketches
1980
Scope and Contents
Sketches on notebook paper, featuring sculpture and facade details, and one ink drawing.
box 12, folder 24
Europe Sketches
1980-1998
Scope and Contents
Pencil and charcoal sketches of buildings
box 12, folder 25
Germany, Reinheim Sketches
1982
Scope and Contents
Sketches, city plans, notes and city information used to create a map of Rheinheim.
box 12, folder 26
Thoughts and sketches about European buildings
1982
Scope and Contents
Approximately twenty small index cards each devoted to a place or building. On each card are Lyndon's thoughts about that
particular place or building, as well as, a small sketch.
box 12, folder 27
Guernsey: sketches
1984
Scope and Contents
Charcoal sketches of the coastline.
box 12, folder 28
Luzern, Switzerland: sketches
1986
Scope and Contents
Small sketches of building facades.
box 12, folder 29
Sketching notes
1987
Scope and Contents
Notes about sketching buildings as well as notes on optical cubes.
box 12, folder 30
Kaiserstuhl Chapel, Switzerland: sketches
1988
Scope and Contents
One small pencil sketch of the Kaiserstuhl Chapel along with a handwritten note explaining the location.
box 12, folder 31
Lyndonplace (Reinheim, Germany): sketches
1991
Scope and Contents
One small floor plan of Lyndon's apartment.
box 12, folder 32
Crosses in Europe: sketches
1991
Scope and Contents
Sketches on small scraps of paper depicting crosses.
drawer 143, flatfile 11
Travel sketches
circa 1954
Scope and Contents
Three original sketches (charcoal on paper) of two buildings in St. Croix and one rendering of Edinburgh Castle.
Architectural career - overview
Physical Description: 3 Linear Feet(6 half record storage boxes)
Scope and Content note
Series is composed of four subseries: reference and research, publicity and correspondence, career overview, and American
Institute of Architects (AIA). Each subseries is organized chronologically.
Reference and research
1938-1998
Scope and Contents
The reference and research subseries is organized chronologically and is composed of articles collected by Maynard Lyndon
for his research and architectural interests, reference photographs, as well as research notes.
box 13, folder 1
Factors of Recent Housing Plans
1938
Scope and Contents
An article written by Horace W. Hartman regarding government funded low-income housing.
box 13, folder 2
Community Theatre
1938
Scope and Contents
The entire reference study Architectural Records published regarding Theaters. Maynard Lyndon wrote an article entitled "Community
Theatre" for this publication.
box 13, folder 3
Drafting Manual and notes
1941
Scope and Contents
Drafting manual which stipulates rules and regulations governing the tracing and lettering of ink drawings, along with handwritten
notes. Manual was produced by the Douglass Tracing Group.
box 13, folder 4
Design Training for the Building Industry
1942
Scope and Contents
A report produced by the BI-2 Education Group, published in 1942.
box 13, folder 5
Engineering Break-In Test
1942
Scope and Contents
Quizzes, drawings, and notes from an Engineering Course.
box 13, folder 6
Brazilian Architecture
1942
Scope and Contents
A two-page article entitled "Modern Brazil" from an unidentified architectural publication.
box 13, folder 7
"Designing Information"
1947
Scope and Contents
An article by K. Lonberg-Holm and Ladislav Sutnar that was reprinted and spiral bound from Interiors February/March, April
1947 issue.
box 24, folder 18
Bus Depot: negatives
1956
Scope and Contents
Negatives documenting the exteriors of three different bus depots: Albuquerque, Flag Staff, and San Diego.
box 13, folder 8
To Promote Product Design
1955
Scope and Contents
Publication about the "New Industrial Revolution."
box 13, folder 9
Textures
1960
Scope and Contents
Small black-and-white photographs with corresponding negatives. Photographs capture different textures (leaves, metal, grass,
etc.)
box 13, folder 10
Modern Buildings
1963
Scope and Contents
96 color slides of the exteriors of modern buildings.
box 13, folder 11
Historic American Buildings Survey Index to Catalogue
1965
Scope and Contents
The Index to Catalogue for the Historic American Buildings Survey.
box 13, folder 12
Library Journal
1966
Scope and Contents
Four library journals discarded from the library.
box 13, folder 13
Taylor, Crombie house (Beverly Shores, Indiana)
1970
Scope and Contents
Three negatives documenting the exterior of the house.
box 13, folder 14, box 35, folder 4-5
Light Studies
1976
Scope and Contents
Clipping from architectural publications, small sketches, and handwritten notes on lighting. Items from box 35 consist of
light exposed paper labeled "Exposed High North Windows Bright Hazy" and "Louvres on Northwest Windows Bright Hazy." Also
contains printed sheets with text and diagrams, concerning daylight for school classrooms and sunlight control.
box 13, folder 15
Benches
1980
Scope and Contents
Black-and-white photographs of benches.
box 13, folder 16
Research Notes
1981
Scope and Contents
Handwritten research notes on a variety of topics. Topics include: glass, Native American construction, light, and building
materials. Possibly research for a book.
box 13, folder 17
Modern Photography
1986
Scope and Contents
One page of notes written by Lyndon on how to project images for postcards so that they are printed without a white edge.
box 13, folder 18
Notes on Architecture
1989
Scope and Contents
Handwritten notes on several subjects. Subject include: plans, working light, design by light, balance, distraction, continuity,
sequence of spaces, composition of elements, and color.
box 13, folder 19
Student paper on Maynard Lyndon's school design
1998
Scope and Contents
Student paper which won the "The Vital Signs" Student Case Study Competition. Also contains a letter from the student to Donalyn
Lyndon.
Publicity, correspondence, and awards
1913-1988
Scope and Contents
The publicity and correspondence subseries is organized chronologically and contains awards received, speech notes, letters
with fellow architects and publishers, and articles written by Lyndon and scholars regarding his work.
box 13, folder 20
Tau Sigma Delta certificate
1913
Scope and Contents
One certificate recognizing Lyndon's membership in the Architecture and Allied Arts fraternity.
box 13, folder 21
Knud Lonberg-Holm correspondence and articles
1934
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Maynard Lyndon and Knud as well as articles saved by Lyndon written by Knud.
box 14, folder 1
Office Publicity 1935-1942
1935
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings, as well as letter
regarding exhibitions that were incorporating his work. Also includes printed ephemera regarding projects. Projects addressed
in letters include: Northville Elementary School, Beecher High School, Farmington High School, and Wheaton College Art Center
competition.
box 14, folder 2
Office Publicity 1943-1945
1935
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings. Projects addressed
in letters include: Store Front Solutions Competition, Atherton High School addition, and the Prefabricated bathroom.
box 14, folder 3
Office Publicity 1946-1950
1946
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings, as well as printed
ephemera. Projects addressed include: Santa Fe Ticket Office, Cory Glass Coffee Brewer, Meiner's Oak Elementary school, Saugus
Union Elementary school, Harvey Knox Shop, Apperson Street school, Vista Elementary school, Twenty-Eighth Church of Christ,
Scientist, and the Lyndon, Maynard house (Malibu, Calif.)
box 14, folder 4
Office Publicity 1951-1953
1951
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings. Projects addressed
in letters include: Twenty-Eight CHurch of Christ, SCientist, Vista Unified School District (elementary, junior, and high
school), Meiners Oak Elementaqry, Northville Elementary school, Culver City Hospital, Lyndon, Maynard house (Malibu, Calif.),
and Apperson Street School.
box 14, folder 5
Office Publicity 1954-1956
1954
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings. Projects addressed
include: Northville Elementary school, Corregidor Baraan Memorial competition, Culver City Hospital, Lyndon house (Malibu,
Calif.), Royal Oaks school, Twenty-Eighth Church of Christ Scientist, and Vista Elementary school.
box 14, folder 6
Office Publicity 1957-1960
1957
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings. Projects addressed
include: Twenty-eighth Church of Christ Scientist, and Vista Unified School District.
box 14, folder 7
Office Publicity 1961-1973
1961
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings. Projects addressed
include: UCLA Social Science Building, Lyndon house (Malibu, Calif.), Culver City Hospital, Olive Avenue Elementary school,
and Twenty-eighth Church of Christ Scientist.
box 15, folder 1
Descriptive data for awards and competitions
1937
Scope and Contents
Descriptive data regarding the following projects: Apperson Street school, Santa Fe Ticket Office, Olive Avenue Elementary
school, Vista Junior High school, Royal Oaks school, the Opera House competition, Corregidor Bataan Memorial competition,
UCLA Social Science Building, Orange Julius, Twenty-eighth Church of Christ Scientist, and Northville school. A small fraction
of the folder consists of corresponding letters and/or magazine clippings regarding submissions or awards received.
box 15, folder 2
Correspondence: Richard Neutra
1943
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Maynard Lyndon and Richard Neutra regarding Channel Heights Elementary school (a project they collaborated
on together) as well as the Neutra house Maynard Lyndon lived in.
box 15, folder 3
Progressive Architecture: correspondence and letters
1946
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication Progressive Architecture and Maynard Lyndon. Some projects listed in correspondence
include: The Desert Sun school, Pt. Dume Elementary school, California State College Administration building, Harvey Knox
shop front, Cory Glass Coffee Brewer Company, Twenty-Eighth Church of Christ, Scientist, and Beecher High School.
box 15, folder 4
"Special Purpose Room in the Modern School House"
1947
Scope and Contents
An article published in the
Southwest Builder and Contractor regarding Lyndon' s school house design.
box 15, folder 5
Architectural Record: correspondence and letters
1947
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication
Architectural Record and Maynard Lyndon. Some projects listed in correspondence include: UCLA Social Science building, Meiners Oak school, Santa
Fe Ticket Office, Saugus Union High School, and Maynard Lyndon's house in Malibu.
box 15, folder 6
Architectural Forum: correspondence and letters
1948
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication
Architectural Forum and Maynard Lyndon. Some projects listed in correspondence include: University of California Los Angeles Social Science building,
California State College Administration building, and Twenty-Eighth Church of Christ Scientist.
box 15, folder 7
Mesker Steel Windows Advertisement
July 1948
Scope and Contents
Mesker Steel Windows Advertisement featuring Maynard Lyndon in the July 1948 issue of the
Architectural Forum.
box 15, folder 8
The American Library Association Library Journal: Correspondence, letters, and drafts
1958
Scope and Contents
Letters and correspondence to and from the American Library Association regarding an article Maynard Lyndon wrote about library
design. Folder also contains drafts and notes of the article, along with a selected bibliography.
box 15, folder 9
Speeches
1960
Scope and Contents
Two speeches written by Maynard Lyndon. One speech with an accompanying photograph from a San Francisco architectural convention.
The folder also contains one other unidentified speech regarding architecture.
box 15, folder 10
American Association of School Administrators: letter
1961
Scope and Contents
A letter from the AASA expressing their gratitude toward Maynard Lyndon for contributing material for the exhibit they curated
entitled "School Building Architectural Exhibit."
box 15, folder 11
Michigan Alumnus: article featuring Lyndon
1961
Scope and Contents
Two copies of a publication entitled
Michigan Alumnus containing an article featuring Maynard Lyndon.
box 15, folder 12
Who's Who in America: Correspondence
1962
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Maynard Lyndon and Marquis Who's Who regarding revisions to his entry in their publication.
box 15, folder 13
A Few Notes on the Design of School Buildings in Southern California
1965
Scope and Contents
A pamphlet created by Maynard Lyndon regarding school design. Topics covered in pamphlet include: light ventilation, and cost,
among others.
box 15, folder 14
Awards
1966
Scope and Contents
Photographs and negatives of the awards Lyndon received throughout his career.
box 15, folder 15
Correspondence regarding Knud Lonberg-Holm
1966
Scope and Contents
Letters between Maynard Lyndon, Nancy Bartlett, Knud, Narc Dessayce regarding the architect Knud Lonberg-Holm.
box 15, folder 16
American Institute of Architecture dues
1971
Scope and Contents
Invoice from the AIA and a list of projects done by the firm.
box 15, folder 17
Editorials
1988
Scope and Contents
Two small newspaper clippings and an article written by Lyndon in
Places magazine.
Overview of Lyndon's architectural career
1933-1993
Scope and Contents
The career overview series is organized chronologically and is composed of documents produced by Maynard Lyndon's various
architectural firms which summarize or represent the work of his architectural career as a whole. Some documents present in
subseries include: curriculum vitae, job number lists, portfolios, work schedules, employee's manuals, administrative procedures.
box 43, folder 1
Honors, awards, and diplomas
1928-1971
box 15, folder 18
Autobiography notes
1933
Scope and Contents
Various chapters for an autobiography Maynard Lyndon was writing about his life. Some excerpts were dictated and written in
shorthand, other excerpts were taken from Lyndon's diary that he wrote while traveling around Europe in 1933.
box 15, folder 19
Lyndon and Smith Architects
1936
Scope and Contents
Two spiral bound books consisting of black-and-white images documenting the work of Lyndon and Smith. Projects include: Northville
Grade School and Beecher High School.
box 15, folder 20
List of school job numbers
1936
Scope and Contents
Typewritten list of projects in alphabetical order with corresponding job numbers.
box 15, folder 21, box 15a
Maynard Lyndon Portfolio
1941
Scope and Contents
Two spiral bound portfolios documenting the work of Maynard Lyndon from 1941-1973.
box 15, folder 22
Business Cards
1943
Scope and Contents
Maynard Lyndon's business cards from the different locations of his architectural practice. Also includes one of Joyce Early
Lyndon's business cards.
box 32, folder 76
Maynard Lyndon logo
Scope and Contents
Penciled and colored drawing of logo on tissue.
box 16, folder 1
Office job number file
1943-1993
Scope and Contents
Bound notebook with a list of project names, and corresponding job number. Also contains lists of projects designed by Lyndon
with corresponding completion dates.
box 16, folder 2
Project lists and photographs
1945-1989
Scope and Contents
List of photographs Maynard Lyndon selected of his projects with a list of corresponding job numbers.
box 16, folder 3
University of Southern California teaching material
1946-1947
Scope and Contents
Course outlines, correspondence with University regarding course load and pay, as well as grading rubrics.
box 16, folder 4
Curriculum vitae
1947-1965
Scope and Contents
Several reiterations from the various stages of his career.
box 16, folder 5
Work schedule
1948
Scope and Contents
One handwritten page of Maynard Lyndon's work schedule regarding several school projects.
box 38, folder 11, box 16, folder 6
Portraits of Maynard Lyndon
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
8 photographs, 49 negatives, and 1 slide of Maynard Lyndon portraits.
box 16, folder 7
Aerial photographs of projects
1954
Scope and Contents
Negatives of aerial photographs taken by Lyndon. Photographs document his various projects to include: Twenty-eighth Church
of Christ Scientist, Webster school, Malibu, Alamitos Elementary School, Olive Avenue Elementary School, and Royal Oaks Elementary
school, among others.
box 16, folder 8
Project Architects portfolio
circa 1955
Scope and Contents
Spiral bound booklet outlining the objective of the firm, short biographies of each member, and a list of projects completed.
box 16, folder 9
Card catalogue of job numbers
1958-1968
Scope and Contents
Collection of index cards organized by job number. Card detail project title, address, and job number (some cards are annotated).
box 16, folder 10
Retrospective of Architectural Practice
1960-1993
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of articles published regarding Lyndon's career, a series of notes written by Maynard Lyndon in 1990 called "Architectural
Practice Notes", notes made about his career which are organized by project, partial project lists, original clippings regarding
Beecher and Point Dume schools, and printed ephemera containing pictures of the UCLA Social Science building as well as the
Twenty-eighth Church of Christ Scientist.
box 16, folder 11
Employee's Manual
1960
Scope and Contents
The Employee's Manual for Maynard Lyndon's architectural practice, revised in 1960.
box 16, folder 12
Administrative Procedures
1963-1971
Scope and Contents
File contains explanation of Lyndon's architectural office filing system, examples of interoffice forms as well as an explanation
of how they are intended to be used.
box 16, folder 13
Architectural Registration
1969-1974
Scope and Contents
Letters requesting renewal for architectural certifications/registrations. Also contains past registration documentation
along with a notice of Emeritus Status within the AIA and the acceptance letter of his resignation from the register of architects.
box 16, folder 14
Lyndon Design Counselors Stationary
circa 1975
Scope and Contents
One envelope and letterhead.
box 16, folder 15
Composite photographs
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
Photographs (and corresponding negatives) of composite images of Maynard Lyndon's various projects over his career.
box 17, folder 1
Office Perspectives
circa 1980
Scope and Contents
Negatives of photographs which document perspective drawings rendered by Maynard Lyndon's office. Drawings include University
of California, Riverside Clock Tower, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Social Sciences building, among others.
box 17, folder 2
Models and Built Projects
circa 1985
Scope and Contents
Series of photographs of models of buildings and completed buildings designed by Maynard Lyndon. Each photograph is numbered
and each number corresponds to annotations on a sheet of paper in the folder.
box 17, folder 3
Project Photos
1987
Scope and Contents
Photographs arranged by Lyndon on cardstock by project accompanied by notes, done by Maynard for his son Donalyn.
box 17, folder 4
Maynard Lyndon chronology from 1907-1987
1988
Scope and Contents
Handwritten timeline of Lyndon's life, created by Lyndon himself.
box 17, folder 5
University of Michigan 60
th Reunion
1988
Scope and Contents
Maynard Lyndon's typewritten reflections on his 60th reunion.
box 17, folder 6
Built buildings
1989
Scope and Contents
Black-and-white photographs of buildings that were designed and built by Maynard Lyndon. Printed after he retired in 1989.
box 18
Photographs from an architectural practice
1989
Scope and Contents
Photographs selected and complied by Maynard Lyndon after he had retired and moved to Germany. Complete with annotations and
inventory created by Maynard Lyndon himself. 89 black-and-white photographs document the following projects: Northville Grade
School, Farmington Gymnasium, Santa Fe Ticket Office, Meiner's Oak School, Oakview School, Twenty-Eighth Church of Christ
Scientist, Vista Elementary School, Vista High School additions, the Lyndon house (Malibu, Calif.), Vista School District
Administration building, Vista Junior High School addition, Royal Oaks School, Webster School addition, University of California
Los Angeles (UCLA) Engineering Laboratory, McComber School, Olive Avenue School, Nordoff School Kindergarten building, Apperson
School, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Social Sciences building, Beaumont School, Culver City Hospital additions,
University of California Riverside (UCR) Physics Laboratory, University of California Riverside (UCR) Building and Grounds
Department, California State College Los Angeles Administration buildings, Los Angeles International Airport Christian Science
Reading Room, Point Dume School, Tenth Church of Christ Scientist, Telephone Exchange building, and Lyndon's architectural
practice on Wilshire blvd (Los Angeles, Calif.).
box 17, folder 7
The Big Black Book
circa 1993
Scope and Contents
A bound collection of copied images, drawings, and photographs complied by Maynard Lyndon's son regarding various projects
throughout Maynard Lyndon's career.
box 17, folder 8
Notes for the Big Black Book
1993
Scope and Contents
Letter to Maynard Hale, Don and Jo about the book. Notes numbered with references to sketches and photos all of which correspond
to The Big Black Book.
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Scope and Contents
The final subseries, American Institute of Architects, organized chronologically contains documents regarding Lyndon's term
as president of the Southern California Chapter of the AIA, as well as documents concerning membership and becoming an AIA
Fellow.
box 17, folder 9
The American Institute of Architects Filing System for Architectural Plates and Articles, second edition
1947
Scope and Contents
Booklet published by the AIA in 1947 explaining the AIA's filing system guidelines.
box 17, folder 10
California Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
1959
Scope and Contents
Speeches (drafts and more final versions), meeting minutes, ephemera (architectural panel discussion and annual banquet),
development committee reports, press releases, and a compilation of the 1958 Annual Chapter reports.
box 17, folder 11
The American Institute of Architects insurance trust and compensation information
1960-1972
Scope and Contents
Letters and pamphlets regarding Lyndon's life insurance policy through the AIA as well as letters and graphs from the CCAIA
about what percentage of building cost the architect should charge, depending on the building.
box 17, folder 12
California Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
1982-1994
Scope and Contents
Information on Lyndon becoming an AIA Fellow, the AIA Europe, and membership payment in the form of correspondence and letters.
Architectural projects
Physical Description: 24.82 Linear Feet(17 half record storage boxes, 7 oversize flat boxes, 10 flat file drawers)
Scope and Content note
The Architectural project series is composed of 153 subseries, each subseries representing a project designed by Maynard Lyndon
(with the exception of the Post-retirement projects and Unidentified projects subseries). The series is organized chronologically,
spans 24.82 linear feet, and material present ranges from 1931 through 1998. Material within each subseries include: architectural
drawings, sketches, clippings, articles, letters, photographs, negatives, slides, financial documents (budgets, invoices,
and estimates), presentation boards, and oversize photographs mounted on boards. The Post-retirement subseries is composed
of 84 small projects Lyndon designed after retiring from his architectural practice, in 1973. The Unidentified subseries is
also composed of more than one project, and contains sketches and drawings which had no identifying information present.
500 Murphy building 8-drawer unit design
circa 1970
drawer 150, flatfile 1
Architectural drawings
circa 1970
Scope and Contents
Two original drawings depicting elevations and details for an "8-drawer unit."
Abbey Green Development
1966
drawer 150, flatfile 2
Architectural drawings
1966
Scope and Contents
Three reprographic prints consisting of two bird's eye perspective drawings and a perspective drawing of the Pavillion building.
Joyce Early Lyndon served as landscape architect on this project.
Alamitos Elementary School (Garden Grove, Calif.)
1951-1954
box 23, folder 8
Cost
1953
Scope and Contents
Invoice for the cost of construction of the Alamitos School, from Lyndon's firm.
box 16, folder 7
Aerial photographs
1954
Scope and Contents
Negatives of aerial photographs taken by Lyndon. Photographs document his various project, including Alamitos Elementary School.
box 24, folder 7
Slides
1951
Scope and Contents
Six color slides documenting the exterior of the building.
drawer 150, flatfile 3
Architectural drawings: proposed additions
1951
Scope and Contents
One original bird's eye perspective of school and 16 reprographic prints documenting: plot plan, floor plans, elevations,
details, and sections.
Amsterdam Town Hall Competition
circa 1968
box 24, folder 8
Model: photograph and negative
circa 1968
Scope and Contents
Negatives and a photograph of the model built for this competition.
box 38, folder 1
Oversize photograph
circa 1968
Scope and Contents
One aerial black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
Apex Broach Company
circa 1965
drawer 150, flatfile 4
Architectural drawings
circa 1965
Scope and Contents
One original perspective drawing.
Apperson Street School (Sunland, Calif.)
1947-1960, 1989
box 14, folder 4, box 14, folder 3
Office publicity
1946-1950
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Apperson Street School.
box 15, folder 1
Descriptive data for awards and competitions
1937-1968
Scope and Contents
Descriptive data regarding various projects including Apperson Street School.
box 17, folder 3
Architectural Record: article
July 1950
Scope and Contents
July 1950 issue of
Architectural Record featuring an article on Apperson Street School.
box 20, folder 12
"Southern California Architecture 1769-1956"
1956
Scope and Contents
Publication entitled "Southern California Architecture 1769-1956" by Douglas Honnold featuring a single photograph of Apperson
Street School.
box 23, folder 9
Cost
1948-1957
Scope and Contents
Invoices submitted to the Board of Education.
box 24, folder 9
Negatives
1955
Scope and Contents
Black-and-white negatives of exterior photographs of the building.
box 24, folder 10
Photographs
1955
Scope and Contents
16 black-and-white exterior photographs of the school, and approximately three of the interior.
box 24, folder 11
Slides
1957
Scope and Contents
Nine color slides documenting the exterior of the school.
box 33, folder 1
Preliminary sketches
circa 1945-circa 1960
Scope and Contents
Preliminary sketches pertaining to various projects including Apperson Street School.
box 37, folder 10
Oversize color photographs
Scope and Contents
Two color photographs of the exterior of the school mounted on board.
box 38, folder 2
Oversize black-and-white photographs
1948
Scope and Contents
Two exterior black-and-white photographs mounted on boards
drawer 150, flatfile 5
Architectural drawings
1948
Scope and Contents
Three original elevation drawings and 10 reprographic prints documenting floor plan, interior details, sections, site and
grading plan, exterior and interior elevations, and cabinet and case work.
drawer 150, flatfile 6
Architectural drawings for addition
1956
Scope and Contents
Ten reprographic prints documenting: front perspective, site plan, interior details, interior and exterior elevations, foundation
plans, and floor plans.
Apple Valley School District classroom unit (San Bernadino, Calif.)
1948-1950
box 23, folder 10
Cost
1949-1950
Scope and Contents
Signed invoices fro the Apple Valley School district.
box 24, folder 12
Slides
1948
Scope and Contents
Seven color slides of the school's exterior.
drawer 150, folder 7
Architectural drawings
1948
Scope and Contents
Four reprographic copies documenting cabinet details and front perspective of building. Seven original drawings documenting:
floor plan, elevations and finishing schedule, interior details, sections, site and grading plan.
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Ticket Office (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1946
drawer 150, flatfile 8
Architectural drawings
1946
Scope and Contents
38 original drawings and two photostats to include: section, details, interior perspectives, floor plans, schedules, and lettering
designs.
Atherton High School (Flint, Michigan)
1938
drawer 150, flatfile 9
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Contents
Ten original drawings of schedules, boiler and fan room plans, first floor framing, first and second floor plans, basement
plan, elevations, and foundation plan.
box 41, folder 1
Presentation drawing
1938
Scope and Contents
One original presentation drawing on board.
box 4, folder 4
Glass plate negatives
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
22 black-and-white glass plate negatives documenting various schools including Atherton High School.
box 14, folder 2
Office publicity
1943-1945
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Atherton High School.
Barbecue and Terrace Fireplace (Brentwood Heights, Calif.)
circa 1941
box 32, folder 9
Sketches
circa 1941
Scope and Contents
Sketch of a design for a barbecue/terrace.
Beaumont Elementary School, Vista Unified School District (Vista, Calif.)
1957-1964, 1989
box 17, folder 14
Letters to editors
1964
Scope and Contents
Letters to the editors of
Progressive Architecture and
The American School Board Journal asking them to consider publishing an article about Beaumont Elementary School, along with descriptive data of the project,
and published article clippings and entire journals.
box 19, folder 1
American School Board Journal: clippings
December 1964
Scope and Contents
Clipping from the December 1964 issues of
The American School Board Journal (folder contains two copies of same article).
box 18, box 24, folder 14
Photographs and negatives
1957, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 14 contains 28 negatives and 23 black-and-white photographs documenting the exterior of the school. Box 18 contains
4 photographs.
box 38, folder 3
Oversize photograph
1959
Scope and Contents
One interior black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
box 24, folder 15
Slides
1959
Scope and Contents
46 color slides documenting primarily walkways and coverings.
drawer 150, flatfile 10
Architectural drawings
1959
Scope and Contents
Twelve original drawings. Drawings document: interior elevations, general plan, topographic map, details, sections, finishing
schedule, and elevations.
drawer 150, flatfile 11
Structural plans
1959
Scope and Contents
Nine original structural plans. Drawings include: covered passage details, roof framing plans, multi-purpose building plans,
footing plans, and plywood details and schedules.
Beecher High School (Flint, Michigan)
1936-1950
box 19, folder 2
The Architectural Record and
Architectural Forum: articles
April 1937
Scope and Contents
Two copies of the April 1937 issue of
The Architectural Record featuring both Beecher and Northville schools. Also contains a duplicated page from the article, and a clipping from the
August 1937 issue of
The Architectural Forum on both schools.
box 19, folder 3
The Architectural Record: article
August 1937
Scope and Contents
August 1937 issue of
The Architectural Forum featuring two short blurbs about the school, which won first and second place in the national Pittsburgh Glass Institute
Competition.
box 19, folder 4
Progressive Architecture: article
August 1950
Scope and Contents
Clipping from page 97 of the August 1950 issue of
Progressive Architecture, containing stair details and sections.
box 14, folder 1
Office Publicity 1935-1942
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Beecher High School.
box 15, folder 3
Progressive Architecture: correspondence and letters
1946-1967
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication Progressive Architecture and Maynard Lyndon, regarding various projects
including Beecher High School.
Lyndon and Smith Architects portfolio
1936
Scope and Contents
Two spiral bound books containing black-and-white images of the work of Lyndon and Smith. Projects include: Northville Grade
School and Beecher High School.
box 24, folder 16
Photographs and negatives
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
17 negatives and 35 black-and-white photographs.
box 23, folder 21
Michigan School: costs
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
Itemized budget documenting the total cost of seven schools designed by Lyndon in Michigan, including Beecher High School.
box 16, folder 10
Retrospective of Architectural Practice
1960-1993
Scope and Contents
Notes made by Maynard Lyndon in 1990 regarding his architectural career, Beecher High School is addressed.
drawer 150, flatfile 15
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Contents
Eight original drawings of elevations and perspectives. Eleven reprographic copies of floor plans, elevations, foundation
plan, details, and plot plan.
Belagna Brothers Store building
circa 1965
box 33, folder 1
Preliminary sketches
circa 1965
Scope and Contents
Preliminary sketches pertaining to various projects including Belagna Brothers Store building.
drawer 150, flatfile 13
Architectural drawings
circa 1965
Scope and Contents
One original perspective drawing.
Big Wash Battlefield Memorial Marker (Arizona)
circa 1934
drawer 150, flatfile 14
Architectural drawings
circa 1934
Scope and Contents
One reproduction of an architectural drawing of a perspective sketch.
Black Rock Camp, Host house and Comfort station (Yucca Valley, Calif.)
1934
drawer 150, flatfile 15
Architectural drawings
1934
Scope and Contents
Three reproductions of architectural drawings, to include elevations and a plan.
Brightmoor Housing Project (Detriot, Michigan)
1937-1950
box 20, folder 14
Correspondence and letters
1937-1938
Scope and Contents
Letter and correspondence between the firm Lyndon and Smith and the Michigan Housing and Planning Council.
box 24, folder 17
Negatives
Scope and Contents
63 negatives.
drawer 150, flatfile 17-18
Architectural drawings
1942
Scope and Contents
Three original drawings, documenting plans and perspectives. 44 reprographic prints which document: site plan, floor plans
for different units, topographic maps, block plans, street and yard plans, interior details, framing plans, and paint color
and schedules.
box 36, folder 2
35mm film reel of buildings
circa 1965
Scope and Contents
35mm reel of pictures of buildings, including: Northville, Beecher, Farmington, Garden City School, Brightmoor Housing, and
the Contemporary Backgrounds store in Detroit (Michigan).
box 38, folder 4
Oversize photographs
1939
Scope and Contents
Two exterior black-and-white photographs mounted on boards.
box 41, folder 2
Presentation board
1940
Scope and Contents
One presentation drawing mounted on board.
Burnside Avenue School Multi-purpose building, Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1955
drawer 149, flatfile 2
Architectural drawings
circa 1955
Scope and Contents
One reprographic print of a drawing depicting site plan and an exterior perspective.
California State College Administration building (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1967-1970, 1989
box 24, folder 19, box 18
Photographs and negatives
1961, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 19 contains 25 negatives, 21 exterior photographs, and five reproductions of perspective drawings. Also includes photographs
of a study model built for sun screen construction. Box 18 contains 3 photographs.
box 24, folder 20
Slides
1961-1967
Scope and Contents
24 color slides of the exterior of the building.
box 32, folder 21
Sketches
1963
Scope and Contents
Perspective sketches and details.
box 37, folder 1
Oversize photographs
circa 1961
Scope and Contents
Two exterior black-and-white photographs.
box 21, folder 1
Design notes and letters
1967-1970
Scope and Contents
Notes, drawings, invoices, and color swatches regarding the design of the addition to the administration building.
box 15, folder 3
Progressive Architecture: correspondence and letters
1946-1967
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication
Progressive Architecture and Maynard Lyndon. Various projects addressed include the California State College Administration building.
box 15, folder 6
Architectural Forum: correspondence and letters
1948-1968
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication
Architectural Forum and Maynard Lyndon. Various projects addressed include the California State College Administration building.
box 19, folder 6
Progressive Architecture: article
March 1970
Scope and Contents
Clipping from the March 1970 issue of
Progressive Architecture, featuring an article entitled "Building on the Way Up."
box 20, folder 15
Architecture Qualifications Exam
1956-1967
Scope and Contents
A completed questionnaire Maynard Lyndon filled out when applying to be the architect for the California State College Administration
building, and a portfolio containing black-and-white images of ten projects showcasing his architectural designs and experience.
box 43, folder 3, oversize 1, flatfile 2
Presentation drawings
1967-1970
Scope and Contents
Two reprographic prints depicting a bird's eye perspective of the administration building. One drawing is mounted on board.
drawer 149, flatfile 3-6
Architectural drawings
circa 1967
Scope and Contents
FlatFile 3 contains eleven original drawings of exterior perspectives, preliminary study, floor plans, and elevations. FlatFile
4-5 contains 112 reprographic copies of architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical drawings. FlatFile
6 contains 67 architectural reprographic copies of architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings.
box 32, folder 23
Sketches
1947
Scope and Contents
Sketches of logo and front perspective of shop.
Centinela Hospital Maternity Unit addition (Inglewood, Calif.)
1943-1944
box 32, folder 25
Sketches
1943
Scope and Contents
Sketches of the Maternity unit entrance as well as preliminary floor plan.
drawer 149, flatfile 7
Architectural drawings
1944
Scope and Contents
Five original drawings, which include: foundation plan, floor plan, elevations, details, and a conceptual sketch of the nurses
station.
Centinela Valley Union High School District Offices unbuilt (Inglewood, Calif.)
1945-1946
box 32, folder 27
Sketches
1945
Scope and Contents
Sketches of entrance and details.
box 32, folder 26
Perspective drawing
1946
Scope and Contents
One reprographic copy of a drawing.
drawer 149, flatfile 8
Architectural drawings
1946
Scope and Contents
Ten drawings, nine of which are original, to include: plot plan, floor plans, elevations, interior details, and perspective
drawings.
Charles McComber Elementary School, Buena Park School District (Buena Park, Calif.)
1951-1952, 1989
box 24, folder 22, box 18
Photographs and negatives
1951, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 22 contains negatives and black-and-white photographs of the interior and exterior of the school. Box 18 contains 1
photograph.
box 24, folder 21
Slides
1951
Scope and Contents
Eight color slides of the exterior of both McComber and Grand Avenue schools.
drawer 149, flatfile 9
Architectural drawings
1952
Scope and Contents
Two different site plans in the form of photostats and eleven original drawings. Drawings include: plot plan, floor plans,
elevations, sections, and details.
Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park (Georgia)
1933
drawer 149, flatfile 10
Park Administration building pamphlet
circa 1935
Scope and Contents
Pamphlet on the Chickamauga and Chattanooga battle fields in Tennessee, along with elevations, second floor plan, and perspective
drawings.
box 27, folder 4
Photographs, slides, negatives, and ephemera
circa 1935
Scope and Contents
Negatives and photographs (as well as slides) of projects Maynard Lyndon worked on during his employment for the Department
of the Interior. Also contains photographs of Maynard Lyndon working in the drafting room and two copies of a pamphlet for
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park.
Christian Science Reading Room at Los Angeles International Airport (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1963-1964, 1989
box 24, folder 23, box 18
Photographs and negatives
1963-1964, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 23 contains photographs and negatives documenting the interior as well as the exterior display case. Box 18 contains
2 photographs.
box 38, folder 5
Oversize photographs
1964
Scope and Contents
Two interior black-and-white photographs mounted on boards.
drawer 149, flatfile 11
Architectural drawings
1964
Scope and Contents
Two original drawings documenting the floor plan and elevations.
Community Methodist Church (Lakewood City, Calif.)
1943-1953
box 25, folder 1
Photographs and negatives
1953
Scope and Contents
Fourteen negatives and nine black-and-white negatives of the exterior of the church.
box 32, folder 30
Presentation drawing
1943
Scope and Contents
One reprographic copy of a front perspective drawing.
drawer 149, flatfile 13
Architectural drawings
1943
Scope and Contents
Four drawings (two original, two reprographic prints) of site plan and different exterior perspectives.
Community Youth Center building (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1950
Biographical / Historical
This project is also referred to as the Village Hi-House.
box 20, folder 11
Clipping
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
Clipping from an unidentified newspaper featuring a sketch and small blurb about the community center.
drawer 149, flatfile 14
Architectural drawings
1950
Scope and Contents
One original perspective drawing.
Contemporary Backgrounds store (Detroit, Michigan)
1940-1941
box 21, folder 2
Stationary
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
Letterhead from the Contemporary Background store.
box 25, folder 2-3
Photographs and negatives
1940-1941
Scope and Contents
Five negatives of photographs of the interior of the Contemporary Backgrounds store, as well as the accompanying photographs.
box 32, folder 31
Sketches
1940
Scope and Contents
Two front perspective sketches of the storefront.
box 36, folder 2
35mm film reel of buildings
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
35mm reel of film which documents the following projects: Northville, Beecher, Farmington, Garden City School, Brightmoor
Housing, and the Contemporary Backgrounds store (Detroit, Michigan).
box 38, folder 6
Oversize photograph
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
One exterior black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
Corregidor-Bataan Memorial Competition
1956-1968
box 14, folder 5
Office publicity
1957-1960
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including the Corregidor-Bataan Memorial Competition.
box 15, folder 1
Descriptive data for awards and competitions
1937-1968
Scope and Contents
Descriptive data regarding various projects including the Corregidor-Bataan Memorial Competition.
box 21, folder 4
Program and correspondence
1956
Scope and Contents
Program of competition, circular letters, and correspondence between Maynard and the competition commission.
drawer 148, flatfile 3
Architectural drawings
1956
Scope and Contents
Six reprographic copies of drawings to include: a topographic map, bird's eye views, elevations, and different exterior perspectives.
Cory Glass Coffee Brewer alterations to showroom (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1945-1946
box 14, folder 3
Office publicity
1946-1950
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings for various projects
including the Cory Glass Coffee Brewer showroom.
box 15, folder 3
Progressive Architecture: correspondence and letters
1946-1967
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication Progressive Architecture and Maynard Lyndon, regarding various projects
including the Cory Glass showroom.
box 25, folder 4
Photographs
1945
Scope and Contents
Six interior black-and-white photographs documenting the showroom.
drawer 148, flatfile 4
Architectural drawings
1945
Scope and Contents
Nine original drawings of furniture sketches, interior perspective drawings, and alterations to showroom in the forms of details,
elevations, and floor plan.
Culver City Hospital additions (Culver City, Calif.)
1947-1962, 1993
box 32, folder 35
Sketches
1947
Scope and Contents
Three rough sketches of the exterior of the addition.
box 32, folder 34
Preliminary study
1952
Scope and Contents
A reprographic copy of a preliminary study sketch.
box 23, folder 11
Payment and progress request
1951, 1962
Scope and Contents
Payment and progress requests for surgical unit and additional facilities.
box 18, box 25, folder 5
Photographs and negatives
1959, 1989, 1993
Scope and Contents
Folder 5 contains color and black-and-white photographs of the exterior and interior of the hospital, and one reproduction
of a presentation drawing. Box 18 contains 1 photograph.
box 25, folder 6
Slides
1952-1953
Scope and Contents
Nine color slides of the hospital's façade, and one interior still of a hospital room.
box 38, folder 7
Oversize photographs
circa 1961
Scope and Contents
Two exterior black-and-white photographs mounted on boards
box 14, folder 4-5, 7
Office publicity
1951-1973
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including the Culver City Hospital.
box 14, folder 7
Office publicity
1931-1973
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings, as well as letter
regarding exhibitions that were incorporating their works, as well as printed ephemera regarding projects and architecture
in general. Projects addressed in letters include: UCLA Social Science Building, Lyndon, Maynard house (Malibu, Calif.), Culver
City Hospital, Olive Elementary school, and Twenty-Eighth Church of Christ, Scientist.
drawer 148, flatfile 5
Architectural drawings
1960
Scope and Contents
21 drawings (one of which is a reprographic copy) documenting architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical
plans. Also contains a vicinity map, and a perspective drawing.
Damon Center (Glendale, Calif.)
1945
box 32, folder 37
Sketches
1945
Scope and Contents
Single color sketch of the exterior of the office building.
drawer 148, flatfile 6
Architectural drawings
1945
Scope and Contents
Four original drawings and one document concerning "area analysis for preliminary studies." Drawings include: two perspective
drawings and two floor plans.
Desert Sun Dormitory (Idyllwild, Calif.)
1961-1979
box 25, folder 7
Photographs
circa 1961
Scope and Contents
22 black-and-white photographs of the exterior of the dormitories.
box 25, folder 8-9
Photographs and negatives
circa 1961
Scope and Contents
Folder 8 contains 20 black-and-white photographs of primarily the exterior of the building (three photographs of the interior),
negatives, three photographs of the model, small reproductions of elevations, plot plan, and one sketch of the interior. Folder
also a contains a few copies of an article written about the dormitory in the May 1967 issue of
Progressive Architecture. Folder 9 contains 22 black-and-white photographs and negatives- primarily of the exterior of the building.
box 25, folder 10
Photographs and negatives
1965
Scope and Contents
Six color photographs and corresponding negatives of the exterior of the dormitories.
box 38, folder 8, box 37, folder 3
Oversize photographs
1961
Scope and Contents
Both folders contain a black and white photograph on boards.
box 23, folder 12
Payment estimate
1962
Scope and Contents
Five page payment estimate titled estimate no. 9.
box 21, folder 5
Awards
1963-1966
Scope and Contents
Folder contains letters from the AIA regarding the award he received, folder also includes correspondence Lyndon had with
individuals he invited to the awards ceremony, as well as invoices and receipt for material needed for the ceremony.
box 15, folder 3
Progressive Architecture: correspondence and letters
1946-1967
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication Progressive Architecture and Maynard Lyndon. Some projects listed in correspondence
include: The Desert Sun school, Pt. Dume Elementary school, California State College Administration building, Harvey Knox
shop front, Cory Glass Coffee Brewer Company, Twenty-Eighth Church of Christ, Scientist, and Beecher High School.
box 19, folder 7
Progressive Architecture: article
May 1967
Scope and Contents
Three copies of the same article published in
Progressive Architecture May of 1967.
drawer 148, flatfile 7
Architectural drawings
1961
Scope and Contents
12 original drawings and approximately 12 reprographic copies, to include: bird's eye view, floor plans, elevations, sections,
details, and a foundation plan. Maynard Lyndon's son Donalyn Lyndon was a collaborator on this project.
box 25, folder 11
Slides
1978-1979
Scope and Contents
73 color slides documenting the completed building, the surrounding area, and the site during construction.
Desk and Chest of Drawers
1934
box 25, folder 12
Photographs
1934
Scope and Contents
Photographs and negatives documenting a desk and a chest of drawers, designed by Lyndon and built by Lorenzo Winslow.
Detroit City Public Housing (Detroit, Michigan)
1938-1939
box 21, folder 6
Preliminary report and study
circa 1938
Scope and Contents
Preliminary report and study for a Cooperative Suburban Housing Project. Report includes cost estimates.
box 19, folder 8
Architectural Record: article
May 1938
Scope and Contents
May 1938 issue of
Architectural Record featuring the proposed design for the Cooperative Housing Development.
drawer 148, flatfile 8
Architectural drawings
1939
Scope and Contents
One piece of ephemera "Vote yes - alamitos bonds", annotated specifications, cost analysis sheet, and approximately 110 small
sketches of floor plans and interior spaces.
Douglass Aircraft Co. Engineering Break-In Test
1942-1943
drawer 148, flatfile 9
Sketch
1942-1943
Scope and Contents
One original sketch.
Douglass School
circa 1960
box 25, folder 13
Photographs
circa 1960
Scope and Contents
Six exterior black-and-white photographs of the school as well as one color bird's eye photograph of the footprint of the
school.
Eastland High School
circa 1940
box 33, folder 1
Preliminary sketches
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
Preliminary sketches pertaining to various projects including Eastland High School.
drawer 148, flatfile 10
Architectural drawings
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
One original bird's eye perspective of the exterior of the school, and one exterior perspective rendering.
Elementary school in California
circa 1955, 1993
drawer 148, flatfile 11
Architectural drawings and poster
circa 1955, 1993
Scope and Contents
20 "fictional" or "hypothetical" site plans, elevations and floor plans of what are called "typical" school designs - all
of which are undated. Also contains two copies of a piece of ephemera which takes the form of a posted for a two-day public
conference entitled "Designing the New American School", posters dated 1993.
Farmington High School gymnasium Auditorium (Farmington, Michigan)
1938-1940, 1989
box 19, folder 9
The Architectural Forum: article
October 1940
Scope and Contents
October 1940 issue of
The Architectural Forum featuring Farmington High School Gymnasium.
box 18, box 25, folder 15
Negatives and photographs
1940, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 15 contains 19 negatives and five black-and-white photographs. Box 18 contains 3 photographs.
box 33, folder 1
Preliminary sketches
circa 1938
Scope and Contents
Preliminary sketches pertaining to the various project including Farmington High School.
drawer 148, flatfile 13
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Contents
12 architectural drawings (one of which is original) to include: floor plans, excavation and foundation plan, first floor
plan, basement plan, roof plan, details, and elevations.
box 36, folder 2
35mm film reel of buildings
circa 1965
Scope and Contents
35mm reel of buildings, documenting the following projects: Northville, Beecher, Farmington, Garden City School, Brightmoor
Housing, and the Contemporary Backgrounds store (Detroit, Michigan).
box 38, folder 10
Oversize photograph
1939
Scope and Contents
One interior black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
box 14, folder 1
Office publicity
1935-1942
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Farmington High School.
Farmington Township (Farmington, Michigan)
circa 1940
drawer 148, flatfile 14
Architectural drawings
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
Two undated blueprints of first floor plans and front elevations. Unclear if this was done by Lyndon and Smith.
Fitzgerald School (Michigan)
circa 1937
box 33, folder 1
Preliminary sketches
circa 1937
Scope and Contents
Preliminary sketches pertaining to various projects including Fitzgerald School.
box 23, folder 21
Michigan schools: costs
circa 1937
Scope and Contents
Itemized budget documenting the total cost of seven schools design by Lyndon in Michigan, including Fitzgerald School.
drawer 148, flatfile 15
Architectural drawings
circa 1937
Scope and Contents
One original bird's eye perspective drawing of the school. Unclear if ever built, drawing is undated. Also includes an original
drawing of an exterior perspective.
Fort Matanzaz (St. Augustine, Florida)
circa 1934
box 32, folder 48
Sketches
circa 1934
Scope and Contents
Sketches depicting exterior perspective and floor plans.
drawer 148, flatfile 16
Architectural drawings
circa 1934
Scope and Contents
Seven original drawings, to include floor plan and exterior perspectives.
Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial Competition (Flitchburg, Mass.)
1951
box 21, folder 7
Announcement and program
1951
Scope and Contents
Announcement and program for competition.
Fort Pulaski National Monument Superintendents cottage (Georgia)
1935
drawer 148, flatfile 16
Architectural drawings
1935
Scope and Contents
One blueprint of a drawing depicting the exterior elevation of the superintendent's cottage.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Competition
circa 1960
box 32, folder 49
Architectural drawings
circa 1960
Scope and Contents
Two architectural drawings in the form of photographic prints depicting elevations of the proposed memorial .
box 37, folder 4
Presentation drawing
circa 1960
Scope and Contents
One black-and-white plan and perspective.
Fredericksburg and Soptsylvania County National Military Park
1934
box 32, folder 50
Sketches
1934
Scope and Contents
Exterior perspectives and floor plans.
drawer 148, flatfile 18
Architectural drawings
1934
Scope and Contents
Two blueprints of a proposed West elevation of the garage service buildings and one blueprint of the floor plan, sections
and elevations. Also contains three original drawings of exterior elevations and exterior perspectives, a reprographic print
of a south elevation, and six reprographic copies of elevations and floor plans of the proposed Administration building.
Garden City Elementary School (Garden City, Michigan)
1941
box 36, folder 2
35mm film reel of buildings
circa 1945
Scope and Contents
35mm reel of film documenting various projects including the Garden City Elementary School.
drawer 147, flatfile 1
Architectural drawings
1941
Scope and Contents
Four blueprints documenting: plot plan, floor plans, boiler/toilet room plans and sections, and details.
Garden Supply building
circa 1950
drawer 147, flatfile 2
Architectural drawings
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
Two original exterior perspective drawings.
General Telephone Company, Marina Services Offices (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1969
box 23, folder 14
Cost
1969
Scope and Contents
Cost estimates.
box 25, folder 17
Photographs
1968
Scope and Contents
Two black-and-white photographs of the exterior of the building.
box 25, folder 16
Negatives
circa 1969
Scope and Contents
Negatives documenting the exterior of the office building.
drawer 147, flatfile 3
Architectural drawings
1969
Scope and Contents
24 architectural drawings (23 original and one reprographic print). Plans include structural, mechanical, and electrical.
Grade School design created for Architectural Forum
1940
box 19, folder 10
Architectural Forum: article
October 1940
Scope and Contents
Three copies of a reprinted article from the October 1940 issue of
The Architectural Forum.
box 32, folder 7
Aerial view of classroom: sketch
circa 1950
Grand Avenue School, Buena Park School District (Buena Park, Calif.)
1951-1953
box 23, folder 15
Cost
1953
Scope and Contents
Payment request for completion of building.
box 25, folder 18
Photographs and negatives
1951
Scope and Contents
Two negatives and three black-and-white photographs of the exterior of the school.
box 24, folder 21
Slides
1951
Scope and Contents
Eight color slides of the exterior of both McComber and Grand Avenue schools.
drawer 147, flatfile 4
Architectural drawings: addition
1952
Scope and Contents
Ten original drawings to include: plot plan, floor plans, elevations (interior and exterior), sections, and details.
drawer 147, flatfile 5
Architectural drawings
1940
Scope and Contents
One original perspective drawing of the exterior of the clinic.
Great Smoke National Park (Tennessee)
1934
drawer 147, flatfile 6
Administration building and Superindent's residence: Architectural drawings
1934
Scope and Contents
Two blueprints of elevations for the superintendent's residence, and floor plans and elevations for the administration building.
Greider Machine Tool Company unbuilt (Detroit, Michigan)
circa 1941
box 33, folder 1
Preliminary sketches
circa 1941
Scope and Contents
Preliminary sketches pertaining to various projects including the Greider Machine Tool Company project.
box 41, folder 7
Presentation drawings
circa 1941
Scope and Contents
Three small presentation drawings mounted on board.
drawer 147, flatfile 7
Architectural drawings
circa 1941
Scope and Contents
Five original exterior perspective sketches.
drawer 147, flatfile 8
Architectural drawings: reprographic copies
circa 1941
Scope and Contents
Six reprographic copies documenting: plot plan, floor plan, foundation plan, elevations and details. Also contains approximately
19 sketches of the tool company building.
Grixdale School
circa 1950
box 33, folder 1
Preliminary sketches
circa 1945-circa 1960
Scope and Contents
Preliminary sketches pertaining to various projects including Grixdale School.
drawer 147, flatfile 9
Architectural drawings
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
One original perspective drawing.
Gumps (Westwood, Calif.)
1946
box 32, folder 55
Sketches
1946
Scope and Contents
Sketches for the design for the interior and exterior of a luggage store.
Helendale School, Helendale School District (Helendale, Calif.)
1949-1951
box 23, folder 16
Costs
1951
Scope and Contents
Monthly estimate of costs.
drawer 147, flatfile 10
Architectural drawings
1949
Scope and Contents
9 architectural drawings (five original and four reprographic copies), to include: perspective of the front exterior of the
school, plot plan, finishing schedule, elevations, and bathroom plan.
Hillcrest Cleaners (Westwood, Calif.)
circa 1945
box 32, folder 56
Sketches
1945
Scope and Contents
Sketches of floor plan and façade.
drawer 147, flatfile 11
Architectural drawings
circa 1945
Scope and Contents
One original perspective drawing, and first and second floor plan.
Hobby Shop Marine Corps Base (Camp Pendleton, Calif.)
1956-1958
box 32, folder 57
Statement of requirements
1956-1958
Scope and Contents
Requirements for the hobby shop design, estimated costs, plans, sections and elevations.
Hoggerty Elementary School
circa 1950
drawer 147, flatfile 12
Architectural drawings
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
One original perspective drawing.
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital Central Unit, Student Nurse quarters (Hollywood, Calif.)
1945
box 32, folder 59
Sketches
1945
Scope and Contents
Floorplan studies and exterior elevations
drawer 147, flatfile 13
Architectural drawings
1945
Scope and Contents
30 architectural drawings in the form of reprographic copies, five of which are perspective and floor plans, the other 25
drawings are studies for the nurses quarters. Also contains 2 original exterior perspectives.
Hospital Competition (Chicago, Illinois)
1944
box 32, folder 60
Sketches
1944
Scope and Contents
Sketches of floorplans.
drawer 147, flatfile 15
Architectural Drawings
1944
Scope and Contents
One original floor plan of the proposed hospital.
Hotchkiss Engineering Company
circa 1950
box 33, folder 1
Preliminary sketches
circa 1945-circa 1960
Scope and Contents
Preliminary sketches pertaining to the various projects including Hotchkiss Engineering Company.
drawer 147, flatfile 16
Architectural drawing
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
One original perspective drawing.
Housing for Elderly People Competition (Flitchburg, Mass.)
1975
box 21, folder 8
Announcements, correspondence, and small sketches
1975
Scope and Contents
Competition announcement, timetable, notes and small sketches.
box 32, folder 62
Plans
1975
Scope and Contents
Reproductions of floor plans, balcony designs, perspective renderings, street and terrace level plans. Also contains corresponding
negatives.
box 32, folder 63
Sketches
1975
Scope and Contents
Sketches, perspectives and floorplans.
oversize 1, flatfile 3
Oversize architectural drawings
1975
Scope and Contents
Two presentation boards and five conceptual drawings.
drawer 147, flatfile 17
Architectural drawings
1975
Scope and Contents
Two reproductions of a topographic map and a site plan. Also includes eight conceptual sketches.
Hovey, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill house (Bloomfield Hill, Michigan)
circa 1940
drawer 147, flatfile 18-19
Architectural drawings
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
Two folders of architectural drawings, containing six drawings (one of which is a reprographic copy) depicting interior and
exterior perspectives of the house, and one original bird's eye perspective drawing of the exterior of the house, and three
exterior perspectives, one floor plan, and a blueprint of window details.
Hyatt Elementary School
1962
box 26, folder 1
Photographs and negatives
1962
Scope and Contents
Black-and-white negatives and photographs depicting the exterior of the school along with a model built of the school.
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Competition (St. Louis, Missouri)
1947
box 21, folder 9
Announcement and program
1947
drawer 147, flatfile 20
Architectural drawings
1947
Scope and Contents
Large scale printed pages from a report documenting: profiles of proposed interstate, comprehensive city plan for Saint Louis
Missouri, cross section profiles of the memorial area, and vertical view of program site. Also contains 17 sketches of primarily
exterior perspectives of the proposed memorial site.
Jefferson School, District Office, Vista Unified School District (Vista, Calif.)
1955
drawer 146, flatfile 1
Architectural drawings
1955
Scope and Contents
Five original drawings to include: plot plan, floor plans and elevations, sections, and details.
John L. Webster School (Malibu, Calif.)
1951-1958
box 23, folder 17
Cost
1953, 1958
Scope and Contents
Final monthly estimate of costs and an invoice for progress payment.
box 16, folder 7
Aerial photographs
1954
Scope and Contents
Negatives of aerial photographs taken by Lyndon, documenting his various projects, including John L. Webster School.
box 26, folder 3
Photographs and negatives
1951
Scope and Contents
Black-and-white photographs and negatives primarily of the exterior of the school - including aerial shots. Also contains
descriptive data for the project.
box 26, folder 2
Negatives
1951
Scope and Contents
Black-and-white negatives documenting the exterior of the school.
box 26, folder 4
Slide
1951
Scope and Contents
One color slide of the exterior of the school.
box 39, folder 1
Oversize photograph
1958
Scope and Contents
One exterior and one interior black-and-white photographs mounted on board.
drawer 146, flatfile 2
Architectural drawings
1952
Scope and Contents
Thirteen original drawings and one reprographic copy, to include: plot plan, details, cross section thru typical classroom,
sections, floor plan of kitchen, kitchen elevations, typical classroom details, multi-purpose building sections and elevations,
and lettering design.
drawer 146, flatfile 3
Architectural drawings
1958
Scope and Contents
Drawings pertaining to the addition of new classroom and a kindergarten space. Folder contains three reprographic prints and
five original drawings to include: plan of classroom building, site plan, plan of multi-purpose building, plot plan, elevations
and floor plan, and a floor plan of a typical classroom.
Juan Cabrillo School
1953
box 26, folder 5
Negatives
1953
Scope and Contents
Ten negatives of the exterior of the school.
Kasten, Walter E. house
1938
box 26, folder 6
Photographs
1938
Scope and Contents
Five exterior photographs of a house Lyndon and Smith designed in 1938, location of house is not identified.
Knox, Mr. Harvey shop alterations (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1945-1951
box 14, folder 3
Office Publicity
1946-1950
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including the Knox shop.
box 15, folder 3
Progressive Architecture: correspondence and letters
1945
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication Progressive Architecture and Maynard Lyndon, regarding various projects
including the Knox shop.
box 19, folder 11
Progressive Architecture: article
December 1947
Scope and Contents
Clipping taken from the December 1947 issue of
Progressive Architecture featuring an article on the alterations Maynard Lyndon designed for the men's wear shop.
box 25, folder 19
Photographs and negatives
1950-1951
Scope and Contents
One negative of the exterior of the store front, and fourteen black-and-white interior and exterior photographs of the men's
shop.
drawer 146, flatfile 4
Architectural drawings
1946
Scope and Contents
Fourteen original drawings documenting case details, floor plans, electrical plans, elevations. Also contains 26 original
small sketches depicting interior and exterior details.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area Administration building (Hot Springs, Arizona)
circa 1934
box 32, folder 69
Sketches
circa 1934
Scope and Contents
Sketches of several different schemes for an Administration building.
Lindbergh Elementary School, Buena Park School District (Buena Park, Calif.)
1951-1954
box 23, folder 18
Cost
1954
Scope and Contents
Engineering accounts spreadsheet of estimated costs.
box 26, folder 8
Negatives
1951
Scope and Contents
Negatives documenting the exterior of the school as well as some classroom interiors.
drawer 146, flatfile 7
Architectural drawings: multi-purpose room addition
1952
Scope and Contents
Seven original drawings to include: plot plan, multi-purpose building plan, exterior and interior elevations, details, roof
plan, and sash details.
drawer 146, flatfile 6
Architectural drawings: kindergarten addition
1954
Scope and Contents
Three original drawings to include: plot plan, elevations, and sections.
Los Angeles County work
1945
box 32, folder 71
Sketches
1945
Scope and Contents
Sketches of a drinking fountain design.
Los Angeles Sherrif's Radio Station unbuilt (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1946
box 32, folder 72
Presentation drawing
1946
Scope and Contents
One presentation drawing in the form of a reprographic copy.
box 41, folder 8
Presentation board
1946
Scope and Contents
One presentation board depicting a front perspective drawing.
drawer 146, flatfile 9
Architectural drawings
1946
Scope and Contents
One front perspective drawing in the form of a photostat and original (pencil on paper). Also contains five architectural
drawings in the form of reprographic copies, to include: floor plan, elevations, details, and car shelter plan.
Low-income housing
circa 1935
box 26, folder 10
Photographs
circa 1935
Scope and Contents
Unclear if designed by Lyndon or used as reference material.
Lyndon, Maynard architectural office (Westwood, Calif.)
circa 1941, 1989
box 26, folder 12, box 18
Photographs and negatives
circa 1941, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 12 contains negatives and one black-and-white of the interior of the office, located at 3460 Wilshire Boulevard. Box
18 contains 1 photograph.
Lyndon, Maynard house (Malibu, Calif.)
1948-1964, 1992
box 26, folder 13
Negatives
1948-1964
Scope and Contents
Negatives documenting the interior and exterior of the house.
box 26, folder 14
Photographs
1948-1958
Scope and Contents
Photos of construction, the completed building, and surrounding land. Some photographs have annotations on verso.
box 26, folder 15
Photographs
1948
Scope and Contents
Photos of the completed building, copies of submission for an award of merit from the AIA, copy of the floorplan, and page
from unidentified architectural magazine featuring a picture of the house with accompanying text.
box 26, folder 16
Photographs
1948-1964
Scope and Contents
Photos of the floor plan, construction, '34 Plymouth for sale, details and surrounding landscape.
box 26, folder 17
Slides
circa 1967
Scope and Contents
Color slides documenting Lyndon's house in Malibu.
box 26, folder 18
Slides
1949-1960
Scope and Contents
15 color slides of the exterior, including one aerial view.
box 39, folder 2
Oversize photographs
1949
Scope and Contents
Two exterior black-and-white photographs mounted on boards.
box 21, folder 10
Design notes
circa 1949
Scope and Contents
Color schedules, landscape plan and vegetation list, notes on electrical work, small sections drawings, and general notes.
box 14, folder 3
Office publicity
1946-1950
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including the Lyndon house (Malibu, Calif.).
box 14, folder 4
Office publicity
1951-1953
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including the Lyndon house (Malibu, Calif.).
box 14, folder 5
Office publicity
1954-1956
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including the Lyndon house (Malibu, Calif.).
box 14, folder 7
Office publicity
1961-1973
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including the Lyndon house (Malibu, Calif.).
box 19, folder 12
Arts and Architecture: article
December 1951
Scope and Contents
December 1951 issue of
Arts and Architecture featuring the house Maynard Lyndon designed for his family in Malibu.
box 19, folder 13
Real estate listing
1992
Scope and Contents
A real estate ad for the house when it was up on the market.
box 37, folder 2
Oversize photographs
Scope and Contents
One exterior and five interior black-and-white photographs.
drawer 146, flatfile 10
Architectural drawings
1949
Scope and Contents
22 architectural drawings to include: exterior perspectives, bird's eye views, radiant heating plan, details, elevations,
and a lighting plan.
Three dimensional model of house
Lyndon, R. J. house kitchen alterations (Dexter, Michigan)
1939
drawer 146, flatfile 12
Architectural drawings
1939
Scope and Contents
Two original drawings of elevations and details.
Lyndon and Smith Architects Office (Michigan)
1935-1942
box 26, folder 11
Photographs
1935-1942
Scope and Contents
23 black-and-white photographs of the interior, and ten negatives.
Martin's Sporting Goods Store
1951
box 26, folder 19
Photographs
1951
Scope and Contents
Three exterior black-and-white photographs of the building at night.
Marvin Avenue School Multi-Purpose building, Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1950
drawer 146, flatfile 13
Architectural drawings
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
One reprographic print of a drawing depicting the site plan and an exterior perspective.
Masonic Home for the Elderly (Decoto, Calif.)
1971
box 21, folder 11
Study for redevelopment
1971
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, handwritten notes about facility, report, and design standards for the disabled.
Meiner's Oak Elementary School (Ojai, Calif.)
1945-1989
box 32, folder 74
Sketches
1945
Scope and Contents
Sketches of counters and covered kindergarten area.
Sketches
1945, 1950
Scope and Contents
Light study, exterior perspectives, and elevations.
box 18, box 26, folder 20
Photographs and negatives
1945, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 20 contains negatives and photographs document the construction process as well as interior and exterior photographs
of the finished product. Box 18 contains 2 photographs.
box 27, folder 1
Slides
1946
Scope and Contents
Sixteen color slides documenting the interior and exterior of the school, one slide is of a rendering.
box 39, folder 3
Oversize photographs
circa 1948
Scope and Contents
Two exterior black-and-white photographs mounted on boards.
box 14, folder 3
Office publicity
1946-1950
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Meiner's Oak Elementary School.
box 19, folder 14
Architectural Record: article
January 1947
Scope and Contents
January 1947 issue of
Architectural Record featuring an article on Meiner's Oak school.
box 23, folder 19
Cost estimate of addition
1950
box 23, folder 20
Cost estimate and loan information
1947
Scope and Contents
Cost estimates and applications for allocation of funds
drawer 146, flatfile 14
Architectural drawings
1946
Scope and Contents
Fifteen drawings (primarily original, some reprographic copies), to include: elevations, plot plan, roof plan, floor plans,
elevations, and small conceptual sketches.
drawer 146, flatfile 15
Architectural drawings: classrooms and administration unit
1952
Scope and Contents
Five original drawings to include: roof plan, details, elevations, sections, and floor plan.
Memorial to Thomas A. Edison Competition (Detroit, Michigan)
1932
box 19, folder 15
The Bulletin of the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design
February 1932
Scope and Contents
February 1932 issue of
The Bulletin of the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design featuring an article about Maynard Lyndon's winning design for Thumb Tack Club of Detroit.
Michigan State Highway Department (Michigan)
circa 1940
box 41, folder 9
Presentation board
Scope and Contents
1 drawing of exterior.
Mill constructions for the Department of the Interior
circa 1934
drawer 145, flatfile 1
Blueprints
circa 1934
Scope and Contents
Five blueprints of architectural drawings of east elevations, sections, first and second floor plans.
Miramonte Elementary School, Nordoff Union Elementary School District (Ojai, Calif.)
1950-1955, 1989
box 23, folder 22
Cost
1950
Scope and Contents
One page cost estimate.
box 21, folder 12
Color schedule
1955
Scope and Contents
Color schedule and color swatches.
box 27, folder 2, box 18
Photographs and negatives
1950-1951, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 2 contains negatives and photographs primarily black-and-white, some color. Box 18 contains 8 photographs.
box 39, folder 4
Oversize photograph
circa 1954
Scope and Contents
One exterior black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
box 43, folder 2
Oversize photograph
circa 1954
Scope and Contents
One oversize exterior photograph mounted on board.
box 27, folder 3
Slides
1954
Scope and Contents
One color slide of the interior of the classroom.
box 32, folder 75
Sketches
circa 1954
Scope and Contents
Sketches for a clerestory design.
drawer 145, flatfile 2
Architectural drawings
1954
Scope and Contents
Twelve original drawings to include: elevations, details, sections, and floor plans.
Moores Creek National Military Park (North Carolina)
circa 1935
drawer 145, flatfile 3
Architectural drawings
circa 1935
Scope and Contents
One original drawing depicting front perspective of an unidentified building.
Morristown National Historical Park temporary comfort station at Jockey Hollow (Morristown, New Jersey)
1934
box 32, folder 77
Sketches
1934
Scope and Contents
Exterior perspectives and floor plans.
drawer 145, flatfile 4
Blueprint
1934
Scope and Contents
One blueprint depicting a floor plan and elevations.
National Opera House Competition (Sydney, Australia)
circa 1957
box 32, folder 81
Floor plan and elevations
circa 1957
Scope and Contents
Floor plan and elevations in the form of photographic prints.
box 39, folder 5
Oversize photographs
circa 1957
Scope and Contents
Photographic prints of three plans.
oversize 1, flatfile 1
Plans
circa 1957
Scope and Contents
Six original drawings on acetate - heavily cracked and flaking.
drawer 145, flatfile 5
Architectural drawings
circa 1957
Scope and Contents
25 architectural drawings (14 reprographic copies and nine original) to include small conceptual sketches, bird's eye perspectives,
site plans, elevations, and interior detail.
National Park Service
1935
drawer 150, flatfile 16
Organizational chart
1935
Scope and Contents
One page organization chart showing the hierarchy of the Branch of Plans and Designs.
box 23, folder 23
Tentative list of projects
1935
Scope and Contents
One typewritten list of projects to be designed and completed by the Department of the Interior, along with their estimated
costs.
Nine Mile School
circa 1950
Biographical / Historical
Nine Mile is also referred to as Ryan School.
drawer 145, flatfile 7
Architetural drawings
1950
Scope and Contents
Twelve original drawings to include: pipe layout, framing plan, details, elevations, heating plan, foundation plan, floor
plans, and basement plan.
Ninety-eighth Street School Multi-Purpose building, Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1960
drawer 145, flatfile 8
Architectural drawings
circa 1960
Scope and Contents
One drawing in the form of a reprographic print. Drawing depicts site plan and an exterior perspective.
Nordoff Elementary School and District Offices Montgomery St. & Ojai Ave. (Ojai, Calif.)
1952
drawer 145, flatfile 9
Architectural drawings: kindergarten and district offices
1952
Scope and Contents
Six original drawings to include: plot plan, elevations, details, and sections.
Nordhoff Rehabilitation (Ojai, Calif.)
1950
Scope and Contents
Probably for rehabilitation of a school.
box 23, folder 24
Cost Estimation Chart
1950
North Property Associates (Belridge, Massachusetts)
1972
box 23, folder 25
Promotion summary
1972
Scope and Contents
Information on cost, cash flow, plans, elevations, sections, information on renting space. Project by Lyndon Associates, the
firm of Maynard Lyndon's son.
drawer 145, flatfile 10
Architectural drawings
1972
Scope and Contents
Two reproductions of lower level, first, second, third, fifth, and roof floor plans.
Northville Grade School (Northville, Michigan)
1936-1940
box 19, folder 16
Progressive Architecture: clipping
Scope and Contents
Clipping from an unidentified issue of
Progressive Architecture featuring floor plan, sections, elevations, and an exterior photograph.
box 18, box 27, folder 6
Photographs and negatives
1936
Scope and Contents
Folder 6 contains photographs and negatives documenting the exterior and interior of the school and classrooms. Box 18 contains
4 photographs.
box 32, folder 85
Sketches
1936
Scope and Contents
Details for blackboards, doors, and openings in brick walls.
box 23, folder 21
Michigan Schools: cost
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
Itemized budget documenting the total cost of seven schools designed by Lyndon in Michigan, including Northville Grade School.
box 19, folder 2
The Architectural Record: article
April 1937
Scope and Contents
Two copies of the entire April 1937 issue of The Architectural Record featuring both Beecher and Northville schools.
box 19, folder 9
The Architectural Forum: article
October 1940
Scope and Contents
October 1940 issue of
The Architectural Forum featuring Northville school.
box 25, folder 15
Photographs and negatives
1940
Scope and Contents
19 negatives and five black-and-white photographs of Farmington and Northville Grade school.
box 19, folder 3
The Architectural Forum: article
August 1937
Scope and Contents
August 1937 issue of
The Architectural Forum featuring two short descriptions regarding the school, which won first and second place in the national Pittsburgh Glass
Institute Competition.
box 36, folder 2
35mm film reel of buildings
circa 1965
Scope and Contents
35mm reel of pictures of buildings, including: Northville, Beecher, Farmington, Garden City School, Brightmoor Housing, and
the Contemporary Backgrounds store in Detroit, Michigan.
box 39, folder 6
Oversize photographs
1936
Scope and Contents
Two exterior black-and-white photographs mounted on boards.
drawer 145, flatfile 11-12
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Contents
Folder 11 contains 24 original drawings to include: details, floor plans, elevations, foundation plan. Folder 12 contains
fourteen reprographic copies to include: details, floor plans, elevations, and foundation plan.
Oak View Elementary School (Ojai, Calif.)
1945-1952, 1989
box 23, folder 26
Cost estimate
circa 1945
Scope and Contents
Cost estimates for a temporary classroom, and general construction costs for the addition.
box 18, box 27, folder 7
Photographs and negatives
1945, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 7 contains interior and exterior photographs and negatives of the school, and a reprographic of a classroom section.
Box 18 contains 3 photographs.
box 27, folder 8
Slides
1948
Scope and Contents
Seven color slides of renderings and exterior photographs of the school.
box 39, folder 7, box 37, folder 6
Oversize photographs
Scope and Contents
Folder 6 contains 1 black and white exterior photograph. Folder 7 contains 1 black and white interior photograph.
drawer 145, flatfile 13
Architectural drawings: addition
1952
Scope and Contents
Thirteen drawings (eleven original, two reprographic prints), to include: sections, elevations, details, schedule, floor plans,
plot plan, and presentation drawings.
Ocean Park Redevelopment Competition entry unbuilt (Santa Monica, Calif.)
1960-1961
Biographical / Historical
This project was taken on by Maynard Lyndon, A. Quincy Jones, Fredrick E. Emons, as Associated Architects
box 33, folder 3
Plans
1960
Scope and Contents
Two floor plans in the form of photographic prints.
box 41, folder 10
Report
circa 1961
Scope and Contents
Folder contains two copies of a report compiled for the competition entry.
box 19, folder 17
Arts and Architecture: article
May 1961
Scope and Contents
Folder contains the entire May 1961 issues of Arts and Architecture.
drawer 145, flatfile 14
Architectural drawings
circa 1961
Scope and Contents
21 drawings in the form of reprographic copies. Drawings include: perspectives, site plan, landscape plan, parking structure
plans, floor plans, elevations, and sections. Folder also contains one original conceptual plan.
Office Floor Plan and Cabinet details
1964, circa 1988
drawer 145, flatfile 15
Architectural drawings
1964, circa 1988
Scope and Contents
Two reprographic prints and seven original sketches of drawings of office floor plans and cabinet details. Drawings possibly
of Maynard Lyndon's various architectural offices.
Olive Avenue Elementary School, Vista Unified School District (Vista, Calif.)
1951-1968
box 27, folder 9
Photographs and negatives
1951-1960
Scope and Contents
Photographs and negatives documenting primarily the exterior of the school.
box 27, folder 10
Slides
1951
Scope and Contents
19 color slides of the exterior of the school.
box 28, folder 11
Schools: stereo transparencies
Scope and Contents
Stereo transparencies documenting various projects including Olive Avenue Elementary School.
box 14, folder 7
Office publicity
1961-1973
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Olive Avenue Elementary School.
box 15, folder 1
Descriptive data for awards and competitions
1937-1968
Scope and Contents
Descriptive data regarding various projects including Olive Avenue Elementary School.
box 16, folder 7
Aerial photographs
1954
Scope and Contents
Negatives of aerial photgraphs taken by Lyndon. Photographs document his various project, some include: Twenty-Eight Church
of Christ, Scientist, Webster school, Malibu, Alamitos Elementary School, Olive Avenue Elementary School, and Royal Oaks Elementary
school, among others.
box 21, folder 15
Descriptive data
1959
Scope and Contents
Five typewritten pages of descriptive data. Possibly drawn up to enter project into competition.
box 23, folder 27
Cost
1959
Scope and Contents
Preliminary Cost Estimate and payment request.
drawer 145, flatfile 17
Architectural drawings
1954
Scope and Contents
Twelve original drawings to include: plot plan, site development plan, floor plans, elevations, and details
drawer 145, flatfile 16
Architectural drawings: addition
1958
Scope and Contents
Six original drawings to include: site plan, floor plans, details, roof plan, and elevations.
Orange Julius of America
1964-1968
box 27, folder 11
Photographs and negatives
1964
Scope and Contents
Photographs and negatives of the exterior of the building, the model, and a photograph of the award Lyndon received for this
project.
box 27, folder 12
Slides
1964
Scope and Contents
One color slide of the exterior of the building.
box 15, folder 1
Descriptive data for awards and competitions
1937-1968
Scope and Contents
Descriptive data regarding various projects, to include Orange Julius of America.
drawer 144, flatfile 1
Architectural drawings
1965
Scope and Contents
Eleven original drawings to include: exterior perspectives, plan of roof unit, elevations, sections, and details.
Palisades Recreation Center and Field house (Palisades, Calif.)
1935
box 19, folder 18
The Architectural Record: article
September 1935
Scope and Contents
Two copies of an article featuring the field house in the September 1935 issue of
The Architectural Record.
drawer 144, flatfile 2
Preliminary study
1935
Scope and Contents
Four reprographic copies of elevations, interior and exterior perspectives, and eleven original small scale conceptual sketches.
drawer 144, flatfile 3
Architectural drawings
1935
Scope and Contents
75 drawings (73 originals and two reprographic copies) to include: elevations, exterior and interior perspectives, floor plans,
preliminary studies, and conceptual sketches.
Pellow Machine Co.
circa 1950
box 33, folder 1
Preliminary sketches
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
Preliminary sketches pertaining to various projects including Pellow Machine Co.
drawer 144, flatfile 4
Architectural drawings
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
Three original drawings documenting floor plans, elevations, and a front perspective drawing.
Point Dume Elementary School, Santa Monica Unified School District (Malibu, Calif.)
1965-1967, 1989
box 23, folder 28
Cost
1965
Scope and Contents
Payment estimate.
box 19, folder 19
Letters and clippings
1958-1968
Scope and Contents
Clippings, letters to architectural publications, an agenda from a Santa Monica Board of Education meeting, and reproductions
of perspective drawings.
box 21, folder 17
Specifications
1966
Scope and Contents
Entire set of specifications.
box 21, folder 16
Color schedule
1967
Scope and Contents
Formal color schedule along with handwritten notes about colors.
box 15, folder 3
Progressive Architecture: correspondence and letters
1946-1967
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication
Progressive Architecture and Maynard Lyndon. Projects listed in correspondence include: The Desert Sun school, Pt. Dume Elementary school, California
State College Administration building, Harvey Knox shop front, Cory Glass Coffee Brewer Company, Twenty-eighth Church of Christ,
Scientist, and Beecher High School.
box 16, folder 10
Retrospective of an architectural practice
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of articles regarding Lyndon's career, a series of notes written by Maynard Lyndon in 1990 called "Architectural
Practice Notes," and general notes about his career. Materials are organized by project, which are documented and include
Point Dume Elementary School.
box 27, folder 13
Slides
1964
Scope and Contents
31 color slides of the building during and after construction.
box 27, folder 14, box 35, folder 2-3
Photographs and negatives
1964
Scope and Contents
Photographs and negatives primarily of the exterior of the school.
box 27, folder 15-16, box 18
Photographs
1964, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 15 contains 18 exterior photographs and three reproductions of plans. Folder 16 contains 29 interior and exterior photographs.
Box 18 contains 8 photographs.
box 32, folder 93
Sketches
1966
Scope and Contents
Cabinet studies and details.
box 32, folder 94
Plans and letter
1968
Scope and Contents
Five floor plans and exterior perspectives,and a letter from the Santa Monica School District regarding the school and a dedication
program.
drawer 144, flatfile 5
Architectural drawings
1966
Scope and Contents
31 original architectural drawings to include site plans, floor plan, elevations, details, and sections.
Port (Wayne, Michigan)
1933
box 21, folder 18
Report on the Development of a port in Wayne, Michigan
1933
Scope and Contents
A report complied by Maynard Lyndon while working for N. O. Gould, containing research, a formal proposal, and designs for
the port.
Post retirement projects
1975-1998
drawer 146, flatfile 11
Lyndon, Maynard house (Rheinheim, Germany)
1975
Scope and Contents
2 reproductions of floor plans.
box 28, folder 18, box 25, folder 14
Tomasi Drawer Unit
1979
Scope and Contents
Folder 18 contains photographs, and folder 14 contains photographs and negatives.
box 32, folder 66, box 26, folder 7
Key rack
1979
Scope and Contents
Folder 66 contains sketches and design notes. Folder 7 contains 1 photograph and 2 negatives.
box 28, folder 12, box 33, folder 10
Shoe rack
1979
Scope and Contents
Folder 10 contains 3 sketches, and folder 12 contains 1 photograph and 3 negatives.
box 32, folder 8
Assembly diagram for candle merry-go-round
1980
Scope and Contents
Sketches and design notes.
box 32, folder 51
Furnishings
1980
Scope and Contents
Sketches and annotations.
box 32, folder 88
Overhead travel box
1980
Scope and Contents
2 photographs, 1 negative, and sketches with annotations.
box 32, folder 91
Periscope for Oliver sketch
1980
box 33, folder 20
Trays for plant box
1980
Scope and Contents
3 sketches.
box 33, folder 32
Woodshaving star sketch
1980
box 32, folder 83
Newton "Glass Box"
1981
Scope and Contents
Sketches with annotations, and design notes.
box 32, folder 54
Grape-Vine poles sketch
1981
drawer 144, flatfile 7
Projector box
1981
Scope and Contents
2 original sketches of details.
box 33, folder 15
Lyndon, Maynard house (Rheinheim, Germany): studies
1981-1983
Scope and Contents
23 sketches.
box 32, folder 40-41, drawer 148, flatfile 12
Enlarger project sketches
1982-1983
Scope and Contents
2 original and 1 reproduction of sketches of details.
box 1, folder 22, drawer 149, flatfile 12
Clock design sketches and photographs
1983
box 32, folder 32
Corner cabinet sketches
1983
box 32, folder 47
Focusing device sketch
1983
drawer 146, flatfile 8, box 32, folder 70, box 26, folder 9
Loop stool sketches
1983, 1986, 1989
drawer 144, flatfile 16, box 12, folder 17, box 19, folder 5
Sketches and maps of Germany and Switzerland
1983
Scope and Contents
Reproductions of city maps, original drawings of houses and building with notes, and 2 copies of the September 1982 AIA journal
with an article about bell towers.
box 33, folder 16
Telephone shelf sketch
1983
box 32, folder 28
Chiming clock
1984
Scope and Contents
Sketches with annotations, and a set of typed instructions.
box 33, folder 7
Shelves for Joyce's file boxes: sketch
1984
box 32, folder 64
International paper size sketches
1985
box 32, folder 65
Inventions
1985
Scope and Contents
Sketches with annotations, and design notes.
box 32, folder 86
Number and letter study sketch
1985
box 33, folder 36
Zither drawer sketch
1985
box 32, folder 18
Box for Christmas Whirligig sketch
1986
box 32, folder 19
Box for enlarger sketch
1986
box 32, folder 24
Carousel assembly sketches and operation instructions
1986
box 32, folder 73
Mask for zither sketches
1986
box 20, folder 6
Swiss college cities
1986
Scope and Contents
Two copies of
Places: A Quarterly Journal of Environmental Design featuring an article on Maynard Lyndon's college of drawings of scenes from Swiss cities.
box 33, folder 30
Wire rain catcher/diverters: sketch
1986
box 41, folder 3, box 21, folder 3
Glimpses of Baden
1986
Scope and Contents
Ink drawing on board, and certificates and correspondence for copyright registration for drawings.
box 41, folder 4, box 21, folder 3
Glimpses of Lucerne
1986
Scope and Contents
Ink drawing on board, and certificates and correspondence for copyright registration for drawings.
box 41, folder 5, box 21, folder 3
Glimpses of Thun
1986
Scope and Contents
Ink drawing on board, and certificates and correspondence for copyright registration for drawings.
box 41, folder 6, box 21, folder 3
Glimpses of Zurich
1986
Scope and Contents
Ink drawing on board, and certificates and correspondence for copyright registration for drawings.
box 32, folder 10
Bedroom bookshelf sketches
1987
box 32, folder 42
Enlarging platform for Alice sketch
1987
box 32, folder 89
Paper storage shelf sketches
1987
box 33, folder 8
Shelving system
1987
Scope and Contents
3 sketches, design notes, and 1 brochure for shelves in German.
box 33, folder 14
Studies for rearranging apartment: sketches
1987
box 32, folder 20
Boxes for advertising throw aways
1988
Scope and Contents
One photograph.
box 32, folder 38
Electrical fitting for bed sketch
1988
box 32, folder 43
Extending apartment sketches
1988
box 32, folder 44
Extension to TV cabinet sketches
1988
box 32, folder 67
Kitchen drawer sketches
1988
box 33, folder 11
Side table for chairs: sketches
1988
box 32, folder 11
Book shelf sketch, additional
1988
box 32, folder 22
Camera mount sketch for Don
1989
box 32, folder 45
File cart sketch for Joyce
1989
box 32, folder 82
New undershelves for work bench in shop
1989
Scope and Contents
Sketches with annotations.
box 32, folder 92
Photosafe for paper sketches
1989
box 33, folder 6
Shelf light for Joyce's closet: sketch
1989
box 33, folder 22
TV Control - rewire sketch
1989
box 32, folder 52
Furniture for Jenny's doll house
1990
Scope and Contents
Sketches with annotations.
box 32, folder 80
Music box
1990
Scope and Contents
Sketches with annotations, design notes, and one photograph.
box 33, folder 23
TV remote control box sketches
1990
box 33, folder 33
Work table for terrace sketch
1990
box 32, folder 39
Element system sketches
1991
drawer 143, flatfile 6
Telephone table sketches
1991
box 32, folder 12
Book shelves for #10 sketches
1992
box 32, folder 36
Curtains for Jo
1992
Scope and Contents
Sketch with annotations and design notes.
box 32, folder 58
Holder for TV Remote sketch
1992
box 32, folder 68
Kuessaber - Plaza study sketches
1992
box 32, folder 79
Movable table for J sketches
1992
box 33, folder 2
Safe light bracket system backroom sketches
1992
box 32, folder 14
Bookcase for #10 sketch
1993
box 33, folder 13
Stand for chair lamp sketch
1993
box 32, folder 78
Mounting for Ausser thermometer sketches
1994
box 33, folder 28
Verticles for Joyce's shelf: sketch
1994
box 33, folder 17
Telephone shelf sketch
1998
Prefabricated bathroom
circa 1942
box 14, folder 2
Office publicity
1943-1945
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including the Prefabricated bathroom.
box 20, folder 1-2
Clippings
1942
Scope and Contents
Clipping from
Parents' Magazine about the Prefabricated Bathroom Maynard Lyndon designed at the request of the
Architectural Forum. Folder also contains the entire September 1942 issue of
The Architectural Forum featuring a two page article on the Prefabricated bathroom.
box 42, folder 1
Presentation drawing
circa 1942
Scope and Contents
Presentation drawing on board.
drawer 144, flatfile 6
Architectural drawings
circa 1942
Scope and Contents
Four original drawings of a plan, elevations, details, and sections.
Robert Hill Lane School Multi-Purpose building, Los Angeles Unified School District (Los Angeles, Calif.)
circa 1950
drawer 144, flatfile 8
Architectural drawings
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
One reprographic print of a drawing of the site plan and an exterior perspective.
Royal Oaks Elementary School, Duarte School District (Duarte, Calif.)
1950-1968, 1989
box 14, folder 5
Office publicity
1954-1956
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Royal Oaks Elementary School.
box 15, folder 1
Descriptive data for awards and competitions
1937-1968
Scope and Contents
Descriptive data regarding various projects including Royal Oaks Elementary School.
box 16, folder 7
Aerial photographs
1954
Scope and Contents
Negatives of aerial photographs taken by Lyndon, documenting his various projects including Royal Oaks Elementary School.
box 23, folder 30-31
Cost
1953-1954
Scope and Contents
Information on division of costs, including cost of architect, and a periodical estimate and corresponding notes.
box 28, folder 1-3, box 18
Photographs and negatives
1950, 1989
Scope and Contents
37 black-and-white exterior and interior photographs, and images of the playground.
box 28, folder 4
Slides
1950
Scope and Contents
36 color slides documenting the exterior of the school as well as renderings.
box 37, folder 5
Presentation drawings
1953
Scope and Contents
Two architectural plans black-and-white mounted on boards.
box 39, folder 9
Oversize photograph
1953
Scope and Contents
One interior black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
drawer 144, flatfile 6
Architectural drawings
1953
Scope and Contents
28 originals drawings to include: details, sections, elevations, floor plans, site plan, plot plans, and schedules.
San Francisco Civic Center Competition
1964
box 28, folder 5
Photographs and negatives
1964
Scope and Contents
Photographs of a presentation board, and a model constructed for the competition.
drawer 144, flatfile 10
Architectural drawings
1964
Scope and Contents
Four original drawings to include site plan and elevations.
San Pedro Community Hospital (San Pedro, Calif.)
1956-1959
box 21, folder 19
Invitation
1959
Scope and Contents
One invitation to the ground breaking ceremony for the hospital.
box 23, folder 32
Cost
1959
Scope and Contents
Estimated costs with corresponding notes.
box 28, folder 6
Photographs and negatives
1956-1965
Scope and Contents
Negatives and photographs documenting: an architectural model, photographic copies of floor plans, interior and exterior shots
of the building.
box 28, folder 7
Slides
1956-1958
Scope and Contents
Eight color slides documenting the exterior of the building.
box 39, folder 10
Oversize photograph
1956
Scope and Contents
One exterior black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
drawer 144, flatfile 1
Architectural drawings
1956-1957
Scope and Contents
Two original schematic drawings of the hospital, and 24 drawings - all reprographic prints, which depict elevations, details,
and floor plans. This project was done by Project Architects.
Santa Fe Ticket Office (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1946-1965, 1989
box 21, folder 21
Lighting
1946
Scope and Contents
A letter with accompanying sketch of recess lighting in the ticket office.
box 18, box 28, folder 8
Photographs and negatives
1957
Scope and Contents
Interior and exterior photographs, and a front perspective rendering in the form of a photographic print.
box 28, folder 9
Slides
1950
Scope and Contents
Nine color slides of the interior and exterior of the ticket office.
box 39, folder 11
Oversize photograph
1946
Scope and Contents
One interior black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
box 14, folder 3
Office publicity
1945-1950
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including the Santa Fe Ticket Office in Los Angeles.
box 15, folder 1
Descriptive data for awards and publications
1937-1968
Scope and Contents
Descriptive data regarding various projects including the Santa Fe Ticket Office in Los Angeles.
box 15, folder 5
Architectural Record: correspondence and letters
1947-1965
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication Architectural Record and Maynard Lyndon, regarding various projects including
the Santa Fe Ticket Office.
box 20, folder 3
The Architectural Record and
Aspiration: articles
June 1947
Scope and Contents
June 1947 issue of
The Architectural Record, and an issue of
Aspiration, a publication released by the United Air Lines, San Francisco, which also features the ticket station.
box 20, folder 12
"Southern California Architecture 1769-1956"
1956
Scope and Contents
Publication entitled "Southern California Architecture 1769-1956" by Douglas Honnold featuring the Santa Fe Ticket Office.
Saugus Union High School (Saugus, Calif.)
1944-1971
box 23, folder 13
Invoices and cost estimates
1948
box 23, folder 33
Cost breakdown
1949
Scope and Contents
Outline of construction costs.
box 14, folder 3
Office publicity
1946-1950
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Saugus Union High School.
box 20, folder 4
Architectural Record: article
March 1946
Scope and Contents
Two pages from the March 1946 issue of
Architectural Record which feature the school.
box 28, folder 10
Photographs and negatives
1971
Scope and Contents
Photographs and negatives of the exterior of the school, perspective drawings, as well as construction photographs.
box 33, folder 4
Sketches
1944
Scope and Contents
Sketches of floor plan and roof.
box 42, folder 2
Presentation drawing
1947
Scope and Contents
One presentation board.
drawer 144, flatfile 12
Architectural drawings
1947
Scope and Contents
Six original drawings and one reprographic print of color presentation drawings, floor plans, details, elevations, sections,
and a sketch of the roof structure.
box 32, folder 87
Sketches
1950
Scope and Contents
Sketches studying light.
Shenandoah National Park Administration building (Virgina)
circa 1934
box 33, folder 5
Sketches
circa 1934
Scope and Contents
Exterior perspective and floorplan.
drawer 144, flatfile 13
Architectural drawings
circa 1934
Scope and Contents
Four original exterior elevation drawings.
Shiloh National Military Park (Shiloh, Tennessee)
1933-1934
drawer 144, flatfile 14
Administration building: blueprints
1933
Scope and Contents
Five blueprints of architectural drawings depicting front elevations, details, and proposed alterations. Also contains 19
conceptual sketches.
box 33, folder 9
Administration building: sketches
1933
Scope and Contents
155 original sketches.
drawer 144, flatfile 15
Employee's residence: blueprints
1934
Scope and Contents
Two blueprints depicting proposed elevations and floor plan.
drawer 143, flatfile 1
Architectural drawings
circa 1934
Scope and Contents
One original drawing of front perspective of hotel, and six reproductions of architectural drawings of floor plans and elevations.
Small General Hospital Competition
circa 1938
box 33, folder 12
Photographs
circa 1938
Scope and Contents
Four black-and-white photographs of plans Maynard Lyndon submitted for this contest which was sponsored by the Modern Hospital
Published Co. Inc.
box 37, folder 7
Presentation material
Scope and Contents
One black-and-white architectural plan and one color plan with perspective.
Smithsonian Gallery of Art competition (Washington, D.C.)
1939
drawer 143, flatfile 2
Architectural drawings
1939
Scope and Contents
Eight original drawings to include: exterior perspectives and elevations, and floor plans.
Spencer, Vernon Office building (Inglewood, Calif.)
1948-1960
box 28, folder 13
Negatives
1960
Scope and Contents
Two negatives documenting the exterior of the office building.
box 28, folder 14
Slides
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
Two color slides of the exterior of the office building.
drawer 143, flatfile 3
Architectural drawings
1948
Scope and Contents
Nine plans (five of which are original drawings) and three presentation drawings (all are exterior perspective drawings),
details, floor plans, elevations, plot plan, and foundation plan.
Store Front Competition
circa 1942
box 20, folder 5
Article
circa 1942
Scope and Contents
Circa 1942 article from an unidentified publication, featuring the design of the store front Lyndon submitted to the competition
and subsequently won third place.
Suburban housing
1933, 1936
box 23, folder 29
Research on Suburban housing
1933
Scope and Contents
Handwritten notes and calculations regarding low-income housing, a pamphlet on how to apply for loans, and examples of proposals
for low-cost suburban housing projects.
drawer 143, flatfile 4
Architectural drawings
1936
Scope and Contents
Nine original drawings primarily depicting general plans and bird's eye views, as well as floor plan for "typical apartments".
Possibly war Housing for Willow Run (Michigan) but, no identifying information on the drawings.
Synchro Market (Detroit, Michigan)
circa 1940
box 33, folder 1
Preliminary sketches
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
Preliminary sketches pertaining to various projects including the Synchro Market.
drawer 143, flatfile 5
Architectural drawings
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
One original perspective drawing.
Tenth Church of Christ Scientist (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1967-1972, 1989
box 28, folder 15
Slides
1967-1969
Scope and Contents
Approximately 120 color slides documenting construction of the building, interior spaces, and details (wood paneling, benches,
auditorium), and renderings.
box 28, folder 16
Negatives
1967
Scope and Contents
Negatives of the interior and exterior of the building.
box 18, box 28, folder 17
Photographs and negatives
1967, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 17 contains 14 black-and-white photographs and 19 negatives. Box 18 contains 4 photographs.
box 21, folder 22
Award
1972
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the Westwood Beautification Award Maynard Lyndon received for the project.
drawer 143, flatfile 7-8
Architectural drawings
1969
Scope and Contents
Flatfile 7 contains thirteen reproductions of architectural drawings to include: site and roof plan, first floor plan, exterior
and interior details, floor and foundation framing plan, roof framing plan, and sections. Flatfile 8 contains 20 architectural
drawings (primarily original) and include: structural, landscape, furniture plans, sections, plan corrections, instructions
for interior color, landscape design layout, elevations, details, reading desk details, foundation plan, and roof framing
plan.
Toronto City Hall Competition
circa 1960
drawer 28, folder 19
Photographs and negatives
circa 1960
Scope and Contents
Black-and-white photographs and negatives of the model constructed for the competition, as well as negatives of architectural
plans.
drawer 143, flatfile 9
Architectural drawings
circa 1965
Scope and Contents
Three original undated and unidentified drawings depicting a plot plan of housing units, bird's eye view, and small floor
plan of a housing unit.
Transco Products building (Los Angeles, Calif.)
1950-1951
box 33, folder 18
Sketches
1950
Scope and Contents
One front perspective sketch.
box 28, folder 20
Photographs and negatives
circa 1951
Scope and Contents
Photographs and negatives of the entrance façade.
box 28, folder 21
Slides
1951
Scope and Contents
Four color slides of the exterior of the building.
box 39, folder 12
Oversize photograph
circa 1951
Scope and Contents
One exterior black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
drawer 143, flatfile 10
Architectural drawings
1951
Scope and Contents
One undated exterior perspective drawing, with no location listed.
Tuberculosis Hospital (Wayne County, Michigan)
1931-1933
drawer 147, flatfile 14
Blueprint
1932
Scope and Contents
One blueprint of a plot plan, drawn by Maynard Lyndon when he was working for Nathaniel O. Gould.
box 33, folder 21
Photographic prints
1931-1933
Scope and Contents
Photographic prints of perspective, first and second floor plan, ground floor plan, and west elevation.
Twenty Nine Palms Elementary School, Morongo School District (Twenty Nine Palms, Calif.)
1948-1949
box 23, folder 34
Cost
1948
Scope and Contents
Information regarding district funds available, and a final payment request.
box 28, folder 22
Slides
1949
Scope and Contents
Ten color slides documenting the exterior of the building.
drawer 143, flatfile 12
Architectural drawings
1949
Scope and Contents
Eleven original drawings, to include: plot plan, floor plans, schedules, elevations, sections, details, and one front perspective
drawing.
Twenty-eighth Church of Christ, Scientist (Westwood, Calif.)
1947-1967, circa 1970, 1989, 1992-1993
box 14, folder 5
Office publicity
1954-1956
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Twenty-eighth Church of Christ Scientist.
box 14, folder 7
Office publicity
1961-1963
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Twenty-eighth Church of Christ Scientist.
box 15, folder 1
Descriptive data for awards and competitions
1937-1968
Scope and Contents
Descriptive data regarding various projects including the Twenty-eighth Church of Christ Scientist.
box 15, folder 3
Progressive Architecture: correspondence and letters
1946-1967
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between the publication Progressive Architecture and Maynard Lyndon regarding various projects
including the Twenty-eighth Church.
box 16, folder 10
Retrospective of architectural practice
1960-1993
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of articles published regarding Lyndon's career, a series of notes written by Maynard Lyndon in 1990 called "Architectural
Practice Notes", as well as general overarching notes made about his career. Material is organized by project and addresses
the Twenty-eighth Church of Christ Scientist.
box 20, folder 8
Articles and clippings
1957
Scope and Contents
Two copies of the March 1957 issue of the
Pacific Architecture and Builder featuring an article on the church. Also included is a clipping from the January 1957 issue of
Progressive Architecture featuring the same project, and a clipping from the December 1957 issue of
Interiors.
box 20, folder 7
Clippings
1956-1967
Scope and Contents
Articles written about the Twenty-eighth Church of Christ from the following publications:
Progressive Architecture,
Architectural Grand Prix, and a pamphlet about The First Church of Christ, Scientist.
box 22, folder 3
Correspondence
1955-1992
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and letters between Maynard and Don Lyndon and the Church of Christ, Scientist - primarily regarding the design
process. Correspondence and letters take the form of letters, fax, and transmittal memos.
box 23, folder 35
Cost and correspondence
1947-1951
Scope and Contents
Preliminary rough estimate for relocating and the remodeling of present building along with letters regarding details, such
as lettering. Also contains printed ephemera of church pamphlets.
box 29, folder 3
Photographs and negatives
1947
Scope and Contents
Photographs and corresponding negatives of the interior and exterior of the completed project.
box 28, folder 23
Negatives
1950
Scope and Contents
Negatives documenting the construction process.
box 29, folder 4-5
Slides and negatives
circa 1956
Scope and Contents
Approximately 50 color slides documenting the interior and exterior of the church.
box 40, folder 1
Oversize photograph
1951
Scope and Contents
One exterior black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
box 29, folder 2
Photographs and negatives
1967
Scope and Contents
30 black-and-white photographs, and five negatives.
box 18, box 29, folder 1
Photographs
circa 1970, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 1 contains 38 color photographs of the exterior and interior of the church, and one page of descriptive data, and presentation
drawings and floor plans in the form of photographic prints. Box 18 contains 11 photographs.
box 42, folder 3
Presentation board
circa 1947
Scope and Contents
One reprographic print of a perspective drawing mounted on board.
drawer 143, flatfile 13
Architectural drawings: originals
1954-1955
Scope and Contents
18 small conceptual sketches and 39 plans.
drawer 143, flatfile 14
Architectural drawings: reprographic copies
1954-1955
Scope and Contents
Seven reprographic copies and 36 plans.
drawer 142, flatfile 1, drawer 143, flatfile 15
Various projects
circa 1934
Scope and Contents
Flatfile 15 contains approximately 32 original sketches of projects primarily for the Department of the Interior. Flatfile
1 contains approximately 34 original sketches of projects primarily for the Department of the Interior, along with sketches
of possible residences.
drawer 148, flatfile 2
Shop front remodel
circa 1941
Scope and Contents
One original drawing and one blueprint depicting elevations and sections for an unidentified shop front remodel, located on
18306 Woodward Ave.
drawer 142, flatfile 2
Residence
Scope and Contents
Original drawings include two floor plans and two exterior perspectives. Also contains fifteen original drawings of exterior
perspectives and floor plans.
drawer 142, flatfile 3
Residence
Scope and Contents
Two original drawings of the exterior of an unidentified house.
drawer 142, flatfile 4
School plans
Scope and Contents
Five unidentified fragments of blueprints, depicting details, and elevations of "typical classroom units".
drawer 142, flatfile 5
Sketches
Scope and Contents
Approximately 70 unidentified and undated original drawings and one blueprint. Drawings consist of small conceptual sketches,
sketches of furniture, floor plans, and one topographic map of an unidentified plot of land. Additionally folder contains
approximately 46 unidentified conceptual sketches of outdoor and indoor spaces.
box 33, folder 24-25
Sketches
Scope and Contents
Unlabeled sketches of floorplans, elevations, perspectives, details, and landscapes.
box 29, folder 6
Photographs, negatives, and slides
Scope and Contents
Photographs, negatives, and slides of unidentifed buildings.
box 29, folder 7
Models: slides
Scope and Contents
Slides of models possibly designed by Lyndon.
box 29, folder 8
Negatives
Scope and Contents
30 negatives of unidentified projects.
box 29, folder 9
Schools: slides
Scope and Contents
70 unlabeled color slides of the exteriors of schools designed by Lyndon.
box 32, folder 1
Vista schools: slides
Scope and Contents
Five exterior color slides of various schools designed by Lyndon for the Vista School District in Vista, Calif.
United Auto Workers housing (Detriot, Michigan)
1938
drawer 142, flatfile 6
Architectural drawings
1938
Scope and Contents
Seven original drawings to include: site plan, plot plan, and exterior perspectives.
box 42, folder 4
Presentation drawings
1938
Scope and Contents
Two presentation boards.
University College Dublin unbuilt (Dublin, Ireland)
circa 1960
drawer 142, flatfile 7
Architectural drawings
circa 1960
Scope and Contents
Three original bird's eye perspective drawings of the proposed University College Dublin.
University of California, Los Angeles Engineering building
1946, 1951
box 29, folder 11, box 18
Photographs and negatives
1951
Scope and Contents
Photographs and corresponding negatives of the exterior of the building, and photographic reproductions of presentation drawings.
box 42, folder 5
Presentation drawing on board
circa 1946
drawer 142, flatfile 8
Architectural drawings
1946
Scope and Contents
Eight original drawings and one reprographic print, to include: exterior perspective drawing, vertical section through toilet
room, framing details, elevations, plan of toilets, cross sections, foundation plan, floor plan, plan of upper part of laboratory
building.
University of California, Los Angeles Social Sciences building
1956-1966, 1989, 1995
Biographical / Historical
Building also referred to as Bunche Hall.
box 22, folder 4
Descriptive data, letters, and clippings
1960-1963
Scope and Contents
Data regarding project for publication/publicity, and letters regarding the publication of information on the project. Also
contains clipping and entire articles written on the project.
box 20, folder 9
Articles
1966
Scope and Contents
December 1966 issue of
Arts and Architecture featuring the social science building. Folder also contains an entire issue of
Nuestra Arquitectura that also features this project.
box 22, folder 5, box 18
Photographs, negatives, and descriptive data
1964, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 5 contains exterior photographs and negatives, and descriptive data regarding the project, and a small cartoon about
the building. Box 18 contains 14 photographs.
box 22, folder 6
Preliminary plan
1960
Scope and Contents
Two spiral bound notebooks containing project description, graphic program, design, and location map.
box 23, folder 36
Cost estimates
1960
Scope and Contents
Record copy of estimated and adjusted costs for the UCLA Social Sciences Building.
box 29, folder 12-13, box 30, folder 1-8
Photographs and negatives
1956
Scope and Contents
Folders 12-13 contain 42 photographs, 131 negatives, and 2 proofs. Folders 1-8 contain multiple negatives and photographs
of the interior and exterior of the building.
box 30, folder 9
Slides
1991
Scope and Contents
91 color slides taken by Maynard Lyndon's son Maynard Hale Lyndon of the exterior of these two buildings.
box 31, folder 1
Slides
1946
Scope and Contents
118 color slides documenting construction and the finished product.
box 20, folder 9
Arts and Architecture,
Nuestra Arquitectura: articles
Decmember 1966
Scope and Contents
December 1966 issue of
Arts and Architecture featuring the social science building, and an issue of
Nuestra Arquitectura that also features this project.
box 40, folder 2-3, box 37, folder 8
Oversize photographs
1966
Scope and Contents
Folder 2 contains 2 black and white photographs, and folder 3 contains 3 black and white photographs. Folder 8 contains 38
black and white photographs of various parts of the building on boards.
drawer 142, flatfile 9
Architectural drawings
1956
Scope and Contents
29 original conceptual and perspective sketches, and fifteen reprographic prints depicting conceptual renderings, perspective
drawings, sections, and floor plans. Also contains 26 reprographic copies of architectural drawings to include: exterior perspectives,
elevations, site plan, ground floor plan, and floor plans.
box 23, folder 1
Correspondence and clippings
1995
Scope and Contents
Photographs, photocopies of clippings, and email correspondence regarding a proposed arts library being added to the south
end of the building.
box 29, folder 10
Aerial photographs of UCLA
circa 1960
Scope and Contents
6 negatives.
University of California, Riverside Bell and Clock Tower Competition (Riverside, Calif.)
1964
box 33, folder 26
Photographs and negatives
1964
Scope and Contents
Photographic prints of perspective renderings and plot plans.
University of California, Riverside Custodial and Ground Department Headquarters (Riverside, Calif.)
1961-1965, 1989
box 31, folder 2, box 18
Photographs and negatives
1961, 1989
Scope and Contents
Photographs and negatives of the exterior of the building as well as aerial view of the headquarters. Box 18 contains 1 photograph.
box 23, folder 37
Payment estimate
1964-1965
Scope and Contents
One page payment estimate.
University of California, Riverside Physical Sciences building (Riverside, Calif.)
1961-1966
box 20, folder 10
Articles and data for publication
1963-1966
Scope and Contents
Folder contains one article regarding the Physics building in
The American Journal of Physics, as well as, descriptive data regarding the project for publication
box 23, folder 36
Project description and cost estimates
1960
Scope and Contents
Record copy of estimated and adjusted costs.
box 23, folder 38
Payment estimate for construction
1965
Scope and Contents
One page payment estimate.
box 30, folder 9
Slides
1991
Scope and Contents
91 color slides taken by Maynard Lyndon's son Maynard Hale Lyndon of the exterior of these two buildings.
box 31, folder 3
Negatives
1961
Scope and Contents
Negatives of photographs documenting primarily details.
box 31, folder 4, box 18
Photographs
1961, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 4 contains interior and exterior photographs of the building, a brochure, and a reproduction of a plot plan. Box 18
contains 8 photographs.
box 31, folder 5
Photographs and negatives
1961
Scope and Contents
Photographs and corresponding negatives documenting construction, the completed auditorium, and the sun protection hoods.
box 31, folder 6
Slides
1961
Scope and Contents
Approximately 60 color slides documenting the construction of and the completed product.
box 33, folder 27
Sketches
1962
Scope and Contents
Exterior perspectives and a floor plan.
box 37, folder 9
Plans
Scope and Contents
One color development plan, one aerial black-and-white photograph, one interior black-and-white photograph, eight exterior
black-and-white photographs, and two exterior black-and-white photographs mounted on boards.
box 40, folder 4-5
Oversize photographs
1961
Scope and Contents
Four oversize black-and-white photographs mounted on board.
Valley Oaks School District
1969
box 23, folder 6
Application
1969
Scope and Contents
An application filled out by Lyndon to design a school for the Valley Oaks School District in Los Feliz, California.
Vanadium Alloy Steel Company unbuilt (Latrobe, Penn.)
circa 1935
drawer 142, flatfile 10
Architectural drawings
circa 1935
Scope and Contents
One original perspective drawing of the exterior.
box 42, folder 6
Presentation drawings
Scope and Contents
One presentation drawing depicting an exterior perspective, mounted on board.
Vicksburg National Military Park (Vicksburg, MS): various buildings
1935
drawer 142, flatfile 11
Architectural drawings
1935
Scope and Contents
One reproduction of an architectural drawing of study sketches of the bridge. Also contains two conceptual drawings of what
appears to be the administration building, and one original drawing of a basement plan.
Vista Elementary School, Vista Unified School District (Vista, Calif.)
1948-1958, 1989
box 18, box 31, folder 7-8
Photographs and negatives
1948, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 7 contains black-and-white photographs of the school being constructed and complete, and descriptive data and photographic
reproductions of renderings and plans. Folder 8 contains negatives which correspond to the photographs in folder 7. Box 18
contains 4 photographs.
box 31, folder 9
Slides
1949
Scope and Contents
20 color slides documenting the exterior of the building, slides include aerial views.
box 40, folder 6-7
Oversize photographs
circa 1951
Scope and Contents
One exterior and two interior black-and-white photographs mounted on boards. Folder 7 contains three exterior black-and-white
photographs mounted on boards.
box 14, folder 3
Office publicity
1946-1950
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Vista Elementary School.
box 14, folder 5
Office publicity
1954-1956
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including Vista Elementary School.
box 20, folder 12
"Southern California Architecture 1769-1956"
1956
Scope and Contents
Publication entitled "Southern California Architecture 1769-1956" by Douglas Honnold feature a single photograph of Vista
Elementary School.
box 20, folder 13
Architectural Record: article
June 1951
Scope and Contents
June 1951 issue of
Architectural Record featuring a four page article on the school - including plan, elevations, and several photographs.
box 23, folder 39
Costs
1950, 1952, 1958
Scope and Contents
Invoices and break down of construction costs.
box 28, folder 11
Schools: stereo transparencies
Scope and Contents
Stereo transparencies document projects, including Vista Elementary School.
drawer 145, flatfile 6
New Elementary Unit: architectural drawings
1949
Scope and Contents
Eleven original drawings to include: plot plan, floor plans, sections, elevations, and details.
drawer 142, flatfile 12
School additions: architectural drawings
1951
Scope and Contents
Fifteen original drawings to include: plot plan, elevations, floor plan, details, and sections.
drawer 142, flatfile 13
Special education unit addition: architectural drawings
1954
Scope and Contents
Five original drawings of site plan, floor plan, elevations, and details. Unit was designed for students with cerebral palsey.
Vista High School, Vista Unified School District (Vista, Calif.)
1949-1962, 1989
box 24, folder 1
Construction costs and color schedule
1950-1962
Scope and Contents
Invoices, break down of construction costs, several copies of the color schedule, and a few letters regarding cost.
box 31, folder 10
Negatives
1958
Scope and Contents
Negatives of interior and exterior photographs.
box 31, folder 11
Slides
1949
Scope and Contents
Five color slides of the exterior of the school.
box 32, folder 2
Band room addition: slides
1950-1954
Scope and Contents
Seven color slides documenting the exterior of the district additions as well as the Vista High school band room.
box 40, folder 8, box 18
Photographs
circa 1950, 1989
Scope and Contents
Folder 8 contains 2 exterior black-and-white photographs mounted on boards. Box 18 contains 2 photographs.
drawer 141, flatfile 6
New heating system and supplemental electrical work: architectural drawings
1948
Scope and Contents
Three original architectural drawings to include: isometric piping diagram, floor plan, plan of vacuum pump pit, and plot
plan.
drawer 141, flatfile 3
Heating system revisions: architectural drawings
1948
Scope and Contents
Eight original drawings to include: floor plan, sections, elevations, details, electrical service plan, and transformer pad
and feeder diagram.
drawer 141, flatfile 11
Vista High School: architectural drawings
1949
Scope and Contents
Eleven original drawings to include: conceptual sketches, details, plot plan, site plan, elevations, sections, floor plan,
and a new classrooms plan.
drawer 141, flatfile 7
Shop building addition: architectural drawings
1950
Scope and Contents
21 original drawings and four reprographic prints (which are duplicates of the originals), to include preliminary sketches,
floor plans, sections, details, lettering, plot plan, and piping plan.
drawer 141, flatfile 8
Swimming pool addition: architectural drawings
1953
Scope and Contents
Four original drawings to include: plot plan, cross sections, and elevations.
drawer 141, flatfile 9
Tennis courts: architectural drawings
1953
Scope and Contents
One original drawing of a plan.
drawer 141, flatfile 1
Band room addition: architectural drawings
1955
Scope and Contents
Nine original drawings and one reprographic print, documenting: plot plan, floor plan, elevations, sections, plumbing plan,
and details.
drawer 141, flatfile 2
Classroom addition: architectural drawings
1957
Scope and Contents
Two conceptual sketches and three plans documenting the floor plan, elevations, and details.
drawer 141, flatfile 5
Multi-purpose building addition: architectural drawings
1957
Scope and Contents
Five original drawings to include: plot plan, sections, details, and floor plan.
drawer 142, flatfile 15
Art and classroom addition: architectural drawings
1958
Scope and Contents
Three original drawings to include: roof and grading plan, floor plan, and details.
drawer 141, flatfile 10
Advance planning study: architectural drawings
1958
Scope and Contents
Three original drawings documenting: an advance planning study, master plan development, and a plan of original campus building
which was built in 1948.
drawer 142, flatfile 14
Additions (art room, physics lab, and locker room): architectural drawings
1960
Scope and Contents
Seven original drawings documenting: floor plan, roof and grading plan, site plan, elevations, details.
drawer 141, flatfile 4
Library and shop additions: architectural drawings
1960
Scope and Contents
Four original drawings documenting elevations, sections, and details.
Vista Junior High School, Vista School District (Vista, Calif.)
1950-1968, 1989
Biographical / Historical
Vista Junior High School is also referred to as Lincoln Junior High School.
box 24, folder 2-3
Cost
1950, 1954, 1958
Scope and Contents
Folder 2 contains itemized cost breakdown, folder 3 contains payment request #5.
box 23, folder 7
Color schedule
1957
Scope and Contents
One page color schedule.
box 15, folder 1
Descriptive data for awards and competitions
1937-1968
Scope and Contents
Descriptive data regarding various projects including Vista Junior High School.
box 31, folder 12
Negatives
Scope and Contents
Negatives correspond to the photographs in Box 31, Folder 13.
box 31, folder 13
Photographs
Scope and Contents
Vista Junior High School was later renamed Lincoln Junior High. This folder contains black-and-white photographs documenting
the school during construction, photographic reproductions of plans, and technical details. Also contains two sheets of descriptive
data.
box 31, folder 14
Slides
Scope and Contents
Five color slides of the exterior of the school.
drawer 146, flatfile 5
Architectural drawings
1952
Scope and Contents
Fifteen original drawings to include: plot plan, interior clock details, floor plans, elevations, typical classroom plans,
special classroom plans, sections, and multi-purpose room details.
drawer 141, flatfile 12
Architectural drawings: addition
1952
Scope and Contents
Ten original drawings to include: site plan, elevations, cross section, typical classroom plan, plan of homemaking area,
toilet room elevations and details, sash and louver details, architectural details, plot plan, floor plans (first and second).
Vista Unified School District office, Vista Unified School District (Vista, Calif.)
1955
box 24, folder 4
Cost
1956
Scope and Contents
Payment requests for additions.
box 32, folder 3
Photographs and negatives
Scope and Contents
Interior and exterior photographs and negatives of the district office. Also contains reproductions of plans in the form of
reprographic copies.
box 38, folder 9
Oversize photograph on board
drawer 141, flatfile 13
Architectural drawings
1955
Scope and Contents
Four original drawings to include: plot plan, typical section, and floor plan.
box 32, folder 4
Negatives
1950
Scope and Contents
Photographic negatives of front perspective renderings.
Weyburn Professional building (Westwood, Calif.)
1947-1948
Biographical / Historical
The client for this project was Weyburn Development Company.
box 32, folder 5
Photographs and negatives
1948
Scope and Contents
One exterior black-and-white photograph of the building along with the corresponding negative.
box 32, folder 29
Sketch
1947
Scope and Contents
One perspective sketch of the exterior of the building.
box 40, folder 10
Oversize photograph
1948
Scope and Contents
One exterior black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
drawer 141, flatfile 14
Architectural drawings
1948
Scope and Contents
Six original drawings and two photostats of exterior perspectives, plot plan, floor plans (first, second, and third), roof
plan, elevations, sections, and details.
Wheaton College Art Center Competition (Wheaton, Illinois)
1938
box 14, folder 1
Office publicity
1938
Scope and Contents
Letters regarding architectural competitions, awards, publication of projects and corresponding clippings regarding various
projects including the Wheaton College Art Center Competition.
box 32, folder 6
Photographs, clippings, and proposed elevations
1938
Scope and Contents
Black-and-white photographs of Wheaton's campus, newspaper clippings, press release, and supplemental information about the
competition for Wheaton college's proposed art center design. Also contains proposed elevations for the art center.
box 42, folder 7
Elevation drawings
1938
Scope and Contents
Elevation drawings mounted on a metal sheet.
box 43, folder 4
Sketches, photograph, and drawings
1938
Scope and Contents
Thirteen conceptual sketches, one aerial photograph, one sheet with four photos of schools designed by Lyndon and Smith. Also
contains seven original drawings to include: plot plan, sections, elevations, and one piece of ephemera from the competition.
box 24, folder 13
Negatives
circa 1938
Scope and Contents
Negatives of drawings prepared for the competition.
box 42, folder 7
Presentation material
1938
Scope and Contents
Elevation drawings mounted on a metal sheet.
Willow Run War houseing (Willow Run, Michigan
1940-1941
box 40, folder 9
Oversize photograph
1940
Scope and Contents
One aerial black-and-white photograph mounted on board.
drawer 141, flatfile 15
Architectural drawings
1941
Scope and Contents
Three original conceptual drawings and 18 architectural drawings in the form of reprographic copies, documenting plans and
elevations, block plan, details, foundation plan, elevations of buildings one and two, and a site plan.
X-Ray Equipment building, U.S. Naval Ammunition and Net Depot (Seal Beach, Calif.)
1955
Yale University Math building competition (New Haven, CT)
circa 1965
drawer 141, flatfile 16
Architectural drawings
circa 1965
Scope and Contents
One reproduction of an exterior perspective, and fourteen original drawings of exterior perspectives and floor plans.
box 33, folder 34
Front perspective drawing
circa 1965
Scope and Contents
One reproduction of a drawing.
Yucca Valley Elementary School, Morongo School District (Yucca Valley, Calif.)
1949-1950
box 24, folder 6
Costs
1950
Scope and Contents
An application for state financing - application include certified statement of estimated cost.
drawer 141, flatfile 17
Architectural drawings
1949
Scope and Contents
Four original drawings and six reprographic prints. Drawings include: exterior perspectives, plot plan, floor plans and interior
room finishing schedules, elevations (interior and exterior), kindergarten plan, roof plan, and a site utilization plan.
Contemporary Backgrounds Retrospective Exhibition
Physical Description: 0.5 Linear Feet(1 half record storage box)
Scope and Content note
Series is organized chronologically, spans 0.5 linear feet, and ranges between the years 1936 through 1994. Documents concern
the retrospective exhibit on Maynard Lyndon's architectural career, which was originally shown at UC Berkeley and then later
traveled to the University of Texas at Austin. The name of the exhibition came from the design store Maynard Lyndon ran in
Detroit called Contemporary Backgrounds. Materials include: negatives and photographs of exhibition stills, letters and correspondence,
ephemera regarding the exhibit, exhibition reviews, notes regarding the exhibition design process, the exhibition catalogue
(including working drafts), and architectural drawings of the exhibition space.
box 33, folder 37
Negatives of drawings used in exhibition
1936--1969
Scope and Contents
22 negatives of photographs of original drawings used in the exhibition.
box 33, folder 38
Catalog for exhibit
1987-1994
Scope and Contents
Working drafts of catalog and finished product.
box 33, folder 39
Exhibition correspondence between Donlyn Lyndon and Maynard Lyndon
1991-1994
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Donlyn and Maynard Lyndon regarding the preparation and aftermath of the retrospective exhibit.
box 33, folder 40
Exhibition correspondence regarding reception of show
1991-1994
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Maynard Lyndon and individuals who saw the exhibition.
box 33, folder 42
Contemporary Background design notes
1992
Scope and Contents
Notes made by Maynard Lyndon regarding his design process for the exhibition.
box 33, folder 43
Competition photographs
1992
Scope and Contents
Photographs of architectural drawings, and models designed for various competitions throughout his career. Also contains letter
in folder, from Maynard Lyndon to his son Donalyn.
box 33, folder 41
Europe and Contemporary Background Exhibition still
1992
Scope and Contents
Three rolls of negatives of wood piles, interior and exterior of buildings around Europe, Joyce' s passport photographs, and
stills from the Contemporary Backgrounds exhibition.
drawer 148, flatfile 1
Architectural drawings
circa 1993
Scope and Contents
Original drawings of object list, panel elevation, and floor plan.
box 34, folder 4-5, box 34, folder 1, box 33, folder 44
Exhibition stills, letters, and ephemera
1993-1994
Scope and Contents
Exhibition ephemera to include postcards, catalog photographs of the exhibition installation, letters regarding the exhibit,
and a proposed announcement design.
box 34, folder 2
Publicity and correspondence
1993
Scope and Contents
Posters and announcements about the exhibition, and a letter regarding the opening reception.
box 34, folder 3
Exhibition review
circa 1933
Scope and Contents
Two copies of a 4 page review by Kenneth Caldwell.
