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Description
The collection contains biographical material, correspondence, and publicity files, as well as notes, specifications, sketches,
and drawings for both client driven projects and designs for houses, furniture, screens and arbors. Projects include primarily
residences in southern California, Drake's various offices, and projects commissioned for publications such as Sunset Magazine,
and Better Homes and Gardens, and Women's Home Journal.
Background
Gordon Drake (1917-1952)
Extent
11 Linear Feet:
4 Boxes, 1 Tall Box, 36 Flat File Folders
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from materials in the collection should be discussed with the
Curator.
Availability
Collection is open for research.