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Fuller (R. Buckminster) collection of postcards
M2145
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: R. Buckminster Fuller collection of postcards
source:
Fuller, R. Buckminster (Richard Buckminster)
Identifier/Call Number: M2145
Physical Description:
0.5 Linear Feet
(one box)
Date (inclusive): 1950s-1960s
Abstract: Collection of unused 1950s-60s postcards from around the world, assembled by R. Buckminster Fuller in his travels.
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was purchased as part of the Fuller collection by Stanford University, Special Collections.
[identification of item], R. Buckminster Fuller collection of postcards (M2145). Dept. of Special Collections and University
Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Collection of mostly blank postcards with photographs and illustrations depicting architecture, engineering, civil projects,
ethnography and other subjects around the world. Fuller likely gathererd most while conducting his global lecture tours. A
small number of postcards are used - both to or from the Fullers (some only partially written). One folder contains approximately
ten images of geodesic domes on postcards.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Postcards.
South America -- Description and travel.
United States -- Description and travel.
Europe -- Description and travel.
South Asia -- Description and travel
Middle East -- Description and travel
Asia -- Description and travel
Architecture.
Geodesic domes
Fuller, R. Buckminster (Richard Buckminster)