Finding aid for the Records of the CIAM Belgian Section, 1928-1958 (bulk 1934-1958)
Finding aid prepared by Paul Arenson.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Records of the CIAM Belgian Section
Date (inclusive): 1928-1958 (bulk 1934-1958)
Number: 850865
Creator/Collector:
International Congress for Modern Architecture. Belgian Section
Physical Description:
6.0 linear feet
(12 boxes, 1 flatfile)
Repository:
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Abstract: Records of the CIAM Belgian section comprise the records of Paul Fitschy, Liège-based secretary of the Belgian Section of
the International Congress for Modern Architecture (Congrès internationaux d'architecture moderne), as well as some CIAM-related
documents obtained in separate acquisitions. Included are correspondence and documents generated by the Belgian section itself,
the central CIAM secretariat in Switzerland, and associated CIAM national sections. The records reflect CIAM's development
as an international organism, devoted to discussion and promotion of modern architecture and city planning. The CIAM congresses,
particularly those from 1937 to 1956, are well documented, as are the day-to-day operations of the Belgian section.
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Administrative History
The International Congress for Modern Architecture (Congrès internationaux d'architecture moderne, or CIAM) was an influential
association of modern architects and city planners united in a search for solutions to the problems of urban areas. Founded
in 1928 at the Château de La Sarraz, Switzerland by Le Corbusier, Sigfried Giedion and architectural patroness Hélène de Mandrot,
CIAM served for several decades as the organizational center of the modern movement in architecture. Between 1928 and 1957,
CIAM organized a series of ten formal congresses and additional CIAM council or CIRPAC meetings under the directorship of
its CIRPAC committee (Comité international pour la réalisation des problèmes d'architecture contemporaine), together with
an eleventh congress in 1959 under reformulated directorship. These meetings provided a professional forum for debating and
disseminating theoretical, aesthetic and technical developments and achievements in the field of modern architecture and city
planning.
Although Belgian participation in CIAM dated from the first La Sarraz conference, the Belgian section secretariat was formed
in 1934, through the collaboration of the Groupe L'Equerre (meaning "square", an architectural drafting tool) and Victor Bourgeois,
a founding CIAM member who had distinguished himself with the presentation of his housing complex La Cité Moderne at CIAM
III, Brussels, 1930. L'Equerre was composed of five Liège-based architects - Paul Fitschy, Ivon Falise, Edgard Klutz, Émile
Parent and A. Tibaux - who had met ca. 1928 during their architectural studies at the Académie de Liège (presumably the Académie
royale des beaux-arts de Liège), and who at the time of their joining CIAM were editing a journal, called
L'Equerre, which championed the cause of modern architecture and city planning (see related collection: L'Equerre; Records, 1928-1960;
accn. no. 850864). Other notable modern architects including Huib Hoste (a founding CIAM member along with Bourgeois), L.
H. de Koninck, Gaston Eysselinck and Renaat Braem augmented the section membership. The Belgian section secretariat was located
in the offices of L'Equerre; Fitschy served as secretary, Bourgeois as section president and first delegate, and De Koninck
as second delegate. In 1937 the Belgian section proposed two contributions to CIAM V in Paris: Hoste's urban development plan
for the right bank of the Scheldt in Antwerp, and Bourgeois's survey of Charleroi; additionally, Fitschy and Braem participated
in the 2nd CIAM commission, "Cas d'application des villes". In 1938, at the behest of CIRPAC, the section was split into three
geographic subdivisions - one each for Brussels, Antwerp and Liège - to work independently under Belgian section leadership.
The Belgian section, and particularly the Liège group headed by L'Equerre, worked in earnest to prepare a proposed CIAM VI
in Liège, which would have taken place in September of 1939, concurrently with the "Exposition internationale de l'eau", held
to mark the 30 July 1939 opening of the Albert Canal, linking Liège with Antwerp and the North Sea. This opportunity to promote
Liège in the wider architectural community was shattered, however, by the cancellation of that year's congress at the start
of World War II (see Box 6).
The section remained inactive throughout the war, but revived with the announcement of CIAM VI in Bridgwater, planned for
1947. Troubles beset the Belgian section's preparations for this congress, which only one Belgian member attended. In view
of his absence, Bourgeois was dismissed by CIRPAC as first Belgian delegate, to be replaced by Fitschy; Léon Stynen later
took on the role of second Belgian delegate. Bourgeois's subsequent resignation from CIAM placed Fitschy in an even more responsible
role towards Belgian section activities, a role he had hoped would be minimized with the 1948 reorganization of the Brussels,
Antwerp and Liège sections into independent groups responsible directly to CIAM. Additionally, the group's decision to expel
several members (among them Hoste and Falise) for suspected or proven Nazi sympathies and collaboration led to a lengthy contention
with Hoste, who pressed insistently but unsuccessfully for readmission. Also during this period, the Belgian section began
encouraging the involvement of a younger generation of architects and offering educational opportunities to students still
in the course of their architectural studies, a directive then being instituted on a CIAM-wide basis.
Fitschy's hopes that the reorganization would result in a revitalization of the section were not fulfilled, and in April of
1951 he formally renounced responsibility for Belgian section activities, thereafter devoting his energies to the Liège section,
which had been joined by the Groupes EGAU and Planning. Stynen was to undertake responsibilities for the independent Brussels-Antwerp
section. Notwithstanding Fitschy's decision, born of frustration at the perceived lack of energy and responsiveness in the
section, several Belgian grids, or city planning project charts, were presented at subsequent CIAM conferences. L'Equerre's
grid for the city of Flémalle-Haute (Box 8, f. 3; Box 10*, f. 7; Box 11*; Flat file folder 1**), a planned suburb west of
Liège, exhibited at the 1951 CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon, was featured in the publication
The heart of the city, and at least two Belgian grids, one for the "Unité d'habitation Anvers-Kiel" and one for a construction in Liège by Groupe
EGAU, were presented at the 1953 CIAM IX, Aix-en-Provence (see Box 8, f. 8 for accompanying analyses).
CIAM IX also saw the emergence of Team X (Team 10), an alliance of younger architects who rejected the ideas of the old-guard
CIAM, based on the 1933 Athens Charter, as too rigidly mechanistic or functionalist. Team X sought instead to explore human
associations within an environment, and felt moreover that CIAM had grown too large, with loss of its original vigor. After
formalizing its agenda in a meeting in Doorn in January of 1954, Team X was invited at the 1954 Paris CIRPAC meeting to set
the agenda for the 1956 CIAM X in Dubrovnik, with J. B. Bakema as acting secretary. The experiences at Dubrovnik hardened
the rift between the two factions, and a debate ensued over whether to dissolve or reorganize CIAM. Reorganization was chosen,
and in 1957 at La Sarraz CIAM was renamed "CIAM: Research Group for Social and Visual Relationships (CIAM: Groupe de recherches
pour les interrelations sociales et plastiques)" with new statutes, the abolition of all national groups, and a severely restricted
membership. The archive of Belgian section records ends at this time. CIAM XI, which took place in Otterlo in 1959, featured
the work of 43 selected architects including Belgians Willy van der Meeren and Peter Callebout, whose work is not represented
in this collection. This final congress ended with a decision to dissolve CIAM definitively.
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Preferred Citation
Records of the CIAM Belgian section, 1928-1954, bulk 1934-1958, Getty Research Institute, Research Library, Accession no.
850865.
http://hdl.handle.net/10020/cifa850865
Acquisition Information
Compiled by the repository through multiple acquisitions, 1984-1993. Numbers in brackets (i.e. [#1]) identify items from the
1993 acquisition.
Related Material
L'Equerre Records, 1928-1960, Getty Research Institute, Research Library, Accn. no. 850864.
Scope and Content of Collection
Records of the CIAM Belgian Section comprise the records of Paul Fitschy, Liège-based secretary of the Belgian section of
the International Congress for Modern Architecture (Congrès internationaux d'architecture moderne), as well as some CIAM-related
documents obtained in separate acquisitions. Included are records generated by the Belgian section itself, the central CIAM
secretariat in Switzerland, and associated CIAM national sections, especially those of Switzerland, Belgium, France (principally
ASCORAL), Britain (MARS Group), and the Netherlands (8 and Opbouw). The records reflect CIAM's development as an international
organism devoted to discussion and promotion of modern or "rational" solutions to architectural and city planning problems.
The day-to-day operations of the Belgian section, an active national group within CIAM, are also recorded. Principal correspondents
include Victor Bourgeois, Sigfried Giedion, L. H. de Koninck, Huib Hoste, Gaston Eysselinck, Cornelis Van Eesteren, and J.
B. Bakema; some items from Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier are also preserved.
The collection contains ca. 1250 items, including approximately 810 letters (Series I), 36 handwritten notes, predominantly
by Fitschy (Series II), 375 documents (Series III), and 29 oversized items (Series IV). Among its items are meeting minutes,
memoranda, programs, reports, questionnaires, book proposals, brochures and other ephemera, rosters and exhibition materials,
including city planning documents. Notable are the several examples of CIAM grids or "grilles", developed by Le Corbusier
in 1948 and promoted extensively by CIAM as a chart-based city planning tool, as well as documents and handouts that accompanied
grids presented by national CIAM groups (including the Belgian section) at various congresses.
Topics covered include preparations and results of the various CIAM congresses, predominantly CIAM V through CIAM X, as well
as organization and promotion of CIAM-related publications, exhibitions and educational opportunities; of special interest
are the documents of the planned CIAM VI in Liège, cancelled in 1939 at the onset of World War II. Reports, circulars and
letters contained within the collection chronicle debate on issues of city planning, housing, environmental pollution, architectural
education, industrialization of building techniques, legislation and land reform, social requirements, aesthetics and artistic
expression, and postwar reconstruction. Also revealed are the contacts maintained with other international associations including
the International Union of Architects, the International Federation for Housing and Town Planning, UNESCO and others. Among
the CIAM publications discussed in the collection are
Logis et loisirs (based on CIAM V, Paris); Giedion's
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d'architecture contemporaine (based on CIAM VI, Bridgwater and CIAM VII, Bergamo); and Tyrwhitt, Sert and Rogers's
The heart of the city (based on CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon). Also mentioned are Sert's
Can our cities survive? and Le Corbusier's
La charte d'Athènes, both based on CIAM IV, Athens, together with the unpublished
La ville fonctionnelle / Die funktionelle Stadt, which was to have been the official CIAM IV publication.
French is the principal language of the materials. German was used by CIAM as a second language before World War II, and English
afterwards; several items are in Dutch or Flemish. The practice of using Roman rather than Arabic numerals, evidenced in the
majority of documents in this collection, has been followed throughout the finding aid; thus documents entitled "CIAM 9" have
been rendered "CIAM IX" in order to facilitate keyword searching.
Arrangement note
The records are arranged in four series:
Series I. Correspondence,
Date (inclusive): 1934-1958
;
Series II. Handwritten notes,
Date (inclusive): 1938-ca. 1956
;
Series III. Documents,
Date (inclusive): 1928-1957
;
Series IV. Oversized materials,
Date (inclusive): 1933-1955
Indexing Terms
Subjects - Names
Bakema, J. B. (Jacob Berend), 1914-1981
Bourgeois, Victor, 1897-1962
Eesteren, Cornelis van, 1897-1988
Fitschy, Paul
Gideon, S. (Sigfried), 1888-1968
Hoste, Huib
Koninck, L. H. de (Louis Herman), 1896-
Le Corbusier, 1887-1965
Sert, José Luis, 1902-1983
Tyrwhitt, Jaqueline
Wogenscky, André, 1916-2004
Subjects - Corporate Bodies
Comité international pour la réalisation des problèmes d'architecture
International Congress for Modern Architecture (10th : 1956 : Dubrovnik, Croatia)
International Congress for Modern Architecture (1st : 1928 : La Sarraz, Switzerland)
International Congress for Modern Architecture (2nd : 1929 : Frankfurt am Main, Germany)
International Congress for Modern Architecture (3rd : 1930 : Brussels, Belgium)
International Congress for Modern Architecture (4th : 1933 : Athens, Greece)
International Congress for Modern Architecture (5th : 1937 : Paris, France)
International Congress for Modern Architecture (6th : 1947 : Bridgwater, England)
International Congress for Modern Architecture (7th : 1949 : Bergamo, Italy)
International Congress for Modern Architecture (8th : 1951 : Hoddesdon, England)
International Congress for Modern Architecture (9th : 1953 : Aix-en-Provence, France)
International Congress for Modern Architecture. Belgian Section
Team 10
Subjects - Topics
Apartment houses--France--Marseille--Designs and plans
Architects--Europe--Correspondence
Architecture, Modern--20th century--Congresses
City planners--Europe--Correspondence
City planning--History--20th century--Congresses
Flémalle-Haute (Belgium)--Maps
Functionalism (Architecture)--Congresses
Housing--History--20th century--Congresses
International style (Architecture)--Congresses
Marseille (France)--Buildings, structures, etc
Marseille (France)--Maps
Modern movement (Architecture)--Congresses
Planned communities--Belgium--Designs and plans
Rationalism (Architecture)--Congresses
Unité d'habitation (Marseille, France)--Designs and plans
Subjects - Titles
Contribution à la charte de l'habitat : CIAM 9, Aix-en-Provence, 19-25 juillet 1953.
Genres and Forms of Material
Blueline prints
Brochures
Business letters
Circulars
Clippings (information artifacts)
Financial statements
Letters (correspondence)
Maps
Memorandums
Minutes
Notes
Papers (document genres)
Plans (maps)
Programs
Questionnaires
Receipts
Reports
Rosters
Site plans
Tickets
Contributors
8 (Group of architects)
Albini, Franco
ASCORAL
Aujame, Roger
Bakema, J. B. (Jacob Berend), 1914-1981
Bierbauer, Virgil
Bill, Max, 1908-1994
Bloc, André, 1896-1966
Bodiansky, Vladimir, 1894-1966
Bontridder, Albert
Bourgeois, Victor, 1897-1962
Braem, Renaat
British Council (Belgium)
Brodzki, Constantin, 1924-
Bush, Alfred
Bush, Gertrude
Bézard, Norbert
Candilis, Georges
Carlier, Charles
Coates, Wells, 1895-1958
Collins, James
Comité international pour la réalisation des problèmes d'architecture
Delatte, Eugène
Didesch, Marius
Dunnett, Trevor
Ecochard, Michel
Eesteren, Cornelis van, 1897-1988
Eggericx, Jean-Jules, 1884-1963
Emery, Pierre-André
Eyck, Aldo van, 1918-1999
Eysselinck, Gaston, 1907-1953
Falise, Ivon
Faure, Jean-Pierre
Fitschy, Paul
Forbát, Alfréd, 1897-1972
Fry, Maxwell, 1899-1987
Gardella, Ignazio
Gelderen, W. van
Gideon, S. (Sigfried), 1888-1968
Goulden, Gontran
Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969
Hanekroot, Constant
Hartland Thomas, M.
Havenith, Eliane
Hebebrand, Werner, 1899-1966
Herbosch, Gustave
Herrey, Herman
Heymans, M. C.
Hoffmann, Hubert, 1904-1999
Honegger, J. J.
Hoste, Huib
Hovens Greve, Hans (H. J. A.)
Howell, Jill
Howell, William, 1922-1974
Ibler, Drago, 1894-1964
Kalivoda, František
Keatinge-Clay, Paffard, 1926-
Klutz, Edgard
Koninck, L. H. de (Louis Herman), 1896-
L'Equerre (Firm)
Lasdun, Denys
Le Corbusier, 1887-1965
Lekenne, J.
Lenoir, P.
Ligeti, Forbat
Lima, Viana de, 1913-
Limperg, Koen
Lods, Marcel
Lönberg-Holm, K. (Knud), 1895-1972
Meeren, Willy van der, 1923-2002
Merkelbach, Ben, 1901-1961
Michel, Paul-Amaury, 1912-1988
Modern Architectural Research Group
Moser, Karl, 1860-1936
Moser, Werner M. (Werner Max), 1896-1970
Moutschen, Joseph
Mühll, H. R. von der
Nicolas, J.
Nueten, Charles van, 1899-1989
Olsen, O.
Opbouw (Group of architects)
Orsem
Oshin , Arnold
Parent, Émile
Pawek, Karl
Peressutti, Enrico
Persitz, A.
Persitz, H.
Pineau, L. G.
Planer, Paul
Quétant, Francis, 1905-1953
Rogers, Ernesto N.
Roth, Alfred, 1903-
Samuel, Godfrey
Sanders, Walter
Schmeller, Alfred
Schmidt, Hans, 1893-1972
Sert, José Luis, 1902-1983
Sive, André
Smithson, Alison Margaret
Smithson, Peter, 1923-2003
Sneyers, Léon
Soltan, Jerzy
Sosset, Léon-Louis, 1913-
Stam, Mart, 1899-1986
Steiger, Rudolf, 1900-1982
Stevens, Herbert H
Stynen, Léon, 1899-1990
Syrkus, Helena
Syrkus, Szymon, 1893-1964
Team 10
Tołwiński, Stanisław, 1895-
Tyrwhitt, Jaqueline
Van Ginkel, H. P. Daniel (Harmen Peter Daniel), 1920-2009
Vauthier, Arsène Marie Paul
Verschaeren, August
Voelcker, John
Vos, Herman, 1889-1952
Winter, P.
Wissing
Wogenscky, André, 1916-2004
Woods, Shadrach, 1923-1973
Wynants, Maxime
Bibliography
These publications were consulted by the cataloger.
CIAM, Dokumente, 1928-1939 / hrsg. von Martin Steinmann. Basel : Birkhäuser, 1979.
CIAM '59 in Otterlo : Group for the Research of Social and Visual Inter-relationships / Oscar Newman ; by order of Jacob B.
Bakema for the Otterlo 1959 participants.
Stuttgart : K. Kramer, 1961.
A decade of new architecture / edited by S. Giedion. Zürich : Girsberger, 1951.
The heart of the city: towards the humanisation of urban life. Edited by J. Tyrwhitt, J. L. Sert [and] E. N. Rogers. Translations by J. Tyrwhitt. New York : Pellegrini and Cudahy, 1952.
Logis et loisirs : 5e congrès CIAM. Paris : Editions de l'Architecture d'aujourd'hui, [1938].
Mumford, Eric Paul, 1958-
The CIAM discourse on urbanism, 1928-1960. Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, c2000.
Sert, José Luis, 1902-
Can our cities survive? An ABC of urban problems, their analysis, their solutions; based on the proposals formulated by the
C. I. A. M., International Congresses for Modern Architecture, Congrès internationaux d'architecture moderne.
Cambridge : Harvard University Press; London : H. Milford, Oxford University Press, 1942.
Team 10 meetings : 1953-1984 / edited by Alison Smithson. New York : Rizzoli, 1991.
Series I.
Correspondence,
1934-1958
Physical Description:
2.0 boxes, 4 folders
Scope and Content Note
This series presents the correspondence of the Belgian section of CIAM, as principally carried out and preserved by its secretary,
Paul Fitschy of the Liège-based group L'Equerre. The series details the foundation of the Belgian section; Belgian section
meetings and business (the minutes themselves are filed in Series III. Documents); work, debate and travel for CIAM congress
preparation and attendance as well as for CIRPAC and CIAM council meetings; associated architectural or city planning exhibitions
and events; government support for CIAM works; and the preparation, editing and marketing of various CIAM publications.
Fitschy's prolific pen documents the work of and changes to the Belgian section through its several decades of activity, as
well as his often heroic efforts to ensure member participation and the completion of CIAM business amidst a general insufficiency
of energy and funds. Communications with central CIAM officials (principally Sigfried Giedion of Zürich, CIAM secretary-general,
and Cornelis van Eesteren of Amsterdam, CIAM president from 1930 to 1947) are preserved, as is occasional correspondence documenting
contacts with a wide range of significant modern European architects and city planners. Among the episodes revealed in the
correspondence are the Belgian section's reorganization into three separate divisions (Liège, Antwerp, Brussels); the circumstances
surrounding Victor Bourgeois's sudden resignation from CIAM; efforts to assist in the professional formation of younger architects;
and Fitschy's ultimate resignation as Belgian section secretary. Also covered is Huib Hoste's hotly contested exclusion from
the Belgian section, based on suspicion that he expressed pro-Nazi or collaborationist views during the German occupation
of Belgium. Although many letters are copies, several bear the signatures of notable architects, including Le Corbusier and
Sigfried Giedion.
Box 1, Folder 1
Paul Fitschy (L'Equerre) to Victor Bourgeois,
1934 Nov 7
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Requests articles for L'Equerre.
Box 1, Folder 1
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1934 Nov 18
Scope and Content Note
About articles for L'Equerre, with suggestions of other writers/architects.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy (L'Equerre) to José Luis Sert,
1934 Nov 22
Scope and Content Note
Asks Sert to contribute article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy (L'Equerre) to N. Colly,
1934 Nov 22
Scope and Content Note
Asks Colly to contribute article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy to Ivon Falise,
1934 Nov 22
Scope and Content Note
Includes list of foreign architects from whom Fitschy has solicited articles.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy to K. Teige,
1934 Nov 23
Scope and Content Note
Asks Teige to contribute an article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy to Szymon Syrkus,
1934 Nov 23
Scope and Content Note
Asks Syrkus to contribute an article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1934 Nov 24
Scope and Content Note
Asks Wells Coates to contribute an article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Wells Coates to Fitschy,
1934 Nov 26
Scope and Content Note
Wells Coates will consider the request.
Box 1, Folder 1
Sert to Fitschy,
1934 Nov 26
Scope and Content Note
Sert agrees to write the article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Wells Coates to Fitschy,
1934 Dec 1
Scope and Content Note
Wells Coates will write the article, and asks for further guidelines.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1934 Dec 4
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy gives his impression of buildings in Great Britain as being "classical" or traditionalist, and asks Coates's opinion
of "rational" architecture and urban planning.
Box 1, Folder 1
Wells Coates to Fitschy,
1934 Dec 10
Scope and Content Note
Coates notes that buildings in England representing the new movement are few, but steadily increasing in number.
(See Box 4, f. 12 for text of Coates's article "Architecture and town planning in England".)
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy (L'Equerre) to Sert,
1934 Dec 12
Scope and Content Note
Article not received by deadline.
Box 1, Folder 2
Wells Coates's secretary to Fitschy,
1935 Jan 4
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy (L'Equerre) to Wells Coates,
1935 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy will soon travel to Britain, and hopes to meet Coates and contact British architectural magazines.
Box 1, Folder 2
Wells Coates to Fitschy,
1935 Jan 10
Scope and Content Note
Coates agrees to meet Fitschy, and gives addresses for four British architectural magazines.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1935 Jan 29
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy compares his struggle to introduce modern architecture into Belgium to that in Britain. He welcomes future articles
from Wells Coates.
Box 1, Folder 2
Wells Coates to Fitschy,
1935 Jan 31
Scope and Content Note
Thank-you letter.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Sert,
1935 Jan 31
Scope and Content Note
Asking Sert for an article for February or March, and welcoming future articles.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy (L'Equerre) to Syrkus,
1935 Apr 9
Scope and Content Note
Thanking Syrkus for the article.
Box 1, Folder 2
Joseph Moutschen to Fitschy,
1935 Apr 23
Scope and Content Note
Postcard.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Helena and Szymon Syrkus,
1935 May 23
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
L'Equerre will soon publish the Syrkus text on current options for producing worker housing together with a statement by Henri
de Man, Belgian minister of Public Works and Unemployment, who supports modern architecture and city planning. Second page
mistakenly dated 1935 Apr 23.
Box 1, Folder 2
Helena and Szymon Syrkus to Falise,
1935 June 3
Scope and Content Note
Will bring photographs for the article to the CIAM delegates' meeting in Amsterdam, 1935 June 8.
Box 1, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Helena and Szymon Syrkus,
1935 June 8
Scope and Content Note
The Syrkus article will appear in the July 1935 issue.
Box 1, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Helena and Szymon Syrkus,
1935 July 18
Scope and Content Note
Publication matters.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Helena and Szymon Syrkus,
1935 Oct 24
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Sends published article, and invites Helena and Szymon Syrkus to represent Poland at an architectural exposition to be held
in Liège in May 1936, with the participation of Henri de Man.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to S. (Sigfried) Giedion,
1935 Nov 14
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
L'Equerre will join the Belgian section of CIAM, and plans an issue devoted to CIAM and its work. Contains a brief description
of the origins of L'Equerre at the Académie de Liège. Offers help soliciting member support for CIAM's publication of
La ville fonctionnelle.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1935 Nov 17
Scope and Content Note
Gives draft of agenda for the next Belgian Section meeting, 1935 Nov 26, and asks for confirmation.
Box 1, Folder 2
Giedion to Fitschy,
1935 Nov 21
Scope and Content Note
Provides information on CIAM and gives update on La ville fonctionnelle, asking L'Equerre to coordinate with Cornelis van
Eesteren, Mart Stam and the Dutch section of CIAM.
Box 1, Folder 2
Giedion to Fitschy,
1935 Dec 14
Scope and Content Note
Asks that Fitschy translate the work program for CIAM V into French.
Box 1, Folder 2
Bourgeois to Falise,
1935 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Sends an article for the magazine. With a mention of new section member Gaston Eysselinck.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Giedion,
1935 Dec 23
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Sends translation of CIAM V work program, with notes. Plans to meet with Van Eesteren about
La ville fonctionnelle by March.
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Jan 11
Scope and Content Note
Concerning postal difficulties.
Box 1, Folder 3
Fitschy to Giedion,
1936 Jan 14
Scope and Content Note
Resends the translations.
Box 1, Folder 3
Fitschy (?) to Bourgeois,
1936 Jan 27
Scope and Content Note
Requests agenda for next Belgian section meeting, Feb 5. Asks Bourgeois to be jury member at the Andenne school competition.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Falise,
1936 Jan 27
Scope and Content Note
Sends agenda and other instructions.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1936 Mar 4
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Sends agenda for Mar 12 meeting.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 Mar 28
Scope and Content Note
Requests Belgian section meeting for Apr 3.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Falise,
1936 Mar 30
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Agrees to meeting next Friday (Apr 3). With list of new members (Didesch, Gerard, Herbosch, Michel) and agenda.
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Apr 8
Scope and Content Note
Recommends the film on CIAM IV by Moholy-Nagy and another by Van Tyen (Willem van Tijen).
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Fitschy for Belgian section,
1936 May 20
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement and agenda of CIRPAC meeting at La Sarraz, to be held Sept 9-12, which will concern the final drafting of
La ville fonctionnelle, and preparations for CIAM V (Paris 1937).
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Belgian section,
1936 May 29
Scope and Content Note
Concerns arrangements and agenda for CIRPAC meeting in La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
Marius Didesch to Belgian section,
1936 June 3
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Will attend CIRPAC meeting in La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1936 June 13
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Requests Belgian section meeting for June 29, with agenda and mention of new member Heymans.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 June 15
Scope and Content Note
Request for meeting June 23 instead, and payment matters.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1936 June 17
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Agrees to June 23 meeting, and clarifies payment.
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 June 18
Scope and Content Note
Requests list of attendees for CIRPAC meeting, La Sarraz. With a mention of CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 June 18
Scope and Content Note
Requests private word with Bourgeois before the next meeting (June 23).
Box 1, Folder 3
Fitschy (?) to Belgian section,
1936 June 25
Scope and Content Note
Urgently requests names of members attending CIRPAC at La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
Paul-Amaury Michel to Fitschy (?),
1936 June 26
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Will attend CIRPAC.
Box 1, Folder 3
Belgian section to Giedion,
1936 June 27
Scope and Content Note
List of attendees for CIRPAC.
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Belgian section,
1936 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with confirmation for CIRPAC.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 July 23
Scope and Content Note
Regarding the May 1936 Exposition at Liège. With a mention of De Koninck and Van de Ven.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1936 July 28
Scope and Content Note
Discusses financial difficulties with the Liège exposition. With a mention of Van de Ven, and the CIRPAC meeting at La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1936 Aug 17
Scope and Content Note
Concerning hotel arrangement for CIRPAC.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Parent,
1936 Aug 21
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with a mention of Demy, Blen Kenterghe (?), and De Koninck.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 Aug 22
Scope and Content Note
Travel plans for La Sarraz and money matters. With a mention of Parent and HBM (?).
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Aug 25
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of lodging at CIRPAC, La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Follow-up for CIRPAC, La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1936 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Follow-up for CIRPAC, La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Didesch to Belgian section,
1936 Sept 3
Scope and Content Note
Telegram requesting update on CIRPAC, La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Belgian section to Didesch,
1936 Sept 4
Scope and Content Note
Plans given for CIRPAC, La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1936 Sept 19
Scope and Content Note
Requesting word with Bourgeois before next Belgian section meeting.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Huib Hoste,
1936 Sept 19
Scope and Content Note
Inviting Hoste to meeting with Bourgeois.
Box 1, Folder 4
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1936 Sept 20
Scope and Content Note
Emotional letter in which Bourgeois defends his absence from La Sarraz, and suggests a meeting in October.
Box 1, Folder 4
Hoste to Fitschy,
1936 Sept 20
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Accepts invitation to a meeting.
Box 1, Folder 4
(?) to Giedion
1936 Sept 21
Scope and Content Note
Concerning a survey to build apartment blocks on sites controlled by the "Société nationale de la petite propriété terrienne."
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy (?) to Bourgeois,
1936 Sept 21
Scope and Content Note
Confirming the meeting, together with Hoste and Klutz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Hoste,
1936 Sept 21
Scope and Content Note
Gives meeting time and place.
Box 1, Folder 4
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1936 Sept 24
Scope and Content Note
Sends CIAM Belgian section report, with appreciative words about the CIRPAC meeting at La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
CIAM Belgian section report,
1936
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
A brief resume of the professional activities of the Belgian section and of members Fitschy, Bourgeois, Hoste, Michel and
Didesch. Also described is the Exposition of rational architecture and city planning at Liège in May 1936, with the participation
of committees, government ministers and notables including De Man, Bovesse, Vinck, De Bruyne, Verwilghen and Moutschen.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy (?) to Hoste,
1936 Oct 2
Scope and Content Note
Notice of postponement of next Belgian section meeting to Oct 14, together with agenda topics.
Box 1, Folder 4
Hoste to Fitschy,
1936 Oct 3
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Agreement on agenda topics.
Box 1, Folder 4
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Oct 4
Scope and Content Note
Concerns French translation of the minutes for the CIRPAC meeting at La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Giedion (?) to Fitschy,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Note on Van Eesteren's final comments at La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1936 Oct 8
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Oct 14, with agenda.
Box 1, Folder 4
Charlotte Perriand to Bourgeois,
1936 Oct 20
Scope and Content Note
Request for copy of French translation of La Sarraz CIRPAC meeting minutes.
Box 1, Folder 4
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Oct 25
Scope and Content Note
Postcard, concerning CIRPAC minutes translation.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Perriand,
1936 Oct 26
Scope and Content Note
Responding to Perriand's request for translation of CIRPAC minutes.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Giedion,
1936 Oct 27
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Mentions the Belgian section's financial difficulties (made worse by the shortfall from the Liège exposition), a plan for
payment of its CIAM dues, and its intent to participate at CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 4
Moser to Bourgeois,
1936 Oct 27
Scope and Content Note
Request for payment of CIAM member dues.
Box 1, Folder 4
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Nov 24
Scope and Content Note
Sympathizes with L'Equerre's financial difficulties, but insists on payment of Belgian section dues.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Imprimerie César Gillard,
1937 Jan 12
Scope and Content Note
Order for CIAM letterhead.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy (?) to František Kalivoda,
1937 Jan 18
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Discusses projects undertaken by L'Equerre, and asks for coverage in Kalivoda's magazine Telehor. Proposes an exchange of
their magazines, and promises to report on Telehor in L'Equerre.
Box 1, Folder 5
Didesch to Fitschy,
1937 Jan 25
Scope and Content Note
Needs CIAM plan specifications in order to complete presentation of his survey of Luxembourg.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Hoste,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Unsuccessful attempt to win vacant seat at ISAD (?); sends photos from La Sarraz; next Belgian section meeting for Feb 10;
request for dues.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Didesch,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Instructs Didesch to write to Switzerland for CIAM plan specifications. Asks if Didesch wishes to remain part of Belgian section
or form his own section for Luxembourg.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Request to discuss the urbanization studies for Liège and Charleroi, and CIAM dues request.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Feb 10, and request for dues payment.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Feb 10, and request for dues payment. Dues differ slightly from preceding letter.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to L. H. (Louis Herman) de Koninck,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Feb 10, and request for dues payment. With a mention of Cubex commissions.
Box 1, Folder 5
Hoste to Fitschy,
1937 Jan 27
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with a mention of land regulations ("régime foncier"), Quétant and Verwilghen.
Box 1, Folder 5
De Koninck to L'Equerre,
1937 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Refusal to pay the CIAM general dues, because CIAM has not acknowledged the Koen Limperg donation.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 Feb 13
Scope and Content Note
Request for date of Belgian section meeting and agenda.
Box 1, Folder 5
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1937 Feb 20
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Next meeting, Feb 26, to discuss participation at the Paris exposition.
Box 1, Folder 5
Heymans to Fitschy,
1937 Feb 24
Scope and Content Note
Disputes dues claimed by Belgian section, due to his deferred membership.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues and attendance.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Eggericx,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Courteous request to reconsider decision to resign.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Gerard,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues and attendance.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Further discussion of Limperg contribution.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Heymans,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Encouragement to join and participate in section.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Moutschen,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues and attendance.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Henvaux,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues and attendance.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Business matters. With list of "effective" members of Belgian section, and a mention of Cubex.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Francis Quétant,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Hoste will deal with issues of land regulations ("régime foncier") and urbanization. Hoste will present an urbanization study
of Antwerp, and Bourgeois will present a study of Charleroi, at CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 5
Eysselinck to L'Equerre,
1937 Mar 4
Scope and Content Note
Will remain member of the Belgian section.
Box 1, Folder 5
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1937 Mar 5
Scope and Content Note
Sends dues but cannot attend section meetings.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1937 Mar 6
Scope and Content Note
Requests more regular attendance.
Box 1, Folder 5
Eggericx to Fitschy,
1937 Mar 9
Scope and Content Note
Insists he has not in fact resigned.
Box 1, Folder 5
Gaston Eysselinck to L'Equerre,
1937 Mar 13
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Excuses absences due to teaching commitments.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1937 Mar 13
Scope and Content Note
Requests draft of letter for Giedion re: Cubex and Limperg moneys.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Giedion,
1937 Mar 18
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Explains membership structure, Cubex and Limperg money situation, and the background for the "Exposition internationale de
l'eau", the Liège exhibition planned for 1939. With a mention of the Albert Canal and of Georges Truffaut, director of public
works in Liège.
Box 1, Folder 5
CIAM to L'Equerre,
1937 Mar 23
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Call for dues.
Box 1, Folder 5
Moser to Fitschy,
1937 Mar 23
Scope and Content Note
Call for dues.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1937 Mar 24
Scope and Content Note
Requests update on Limperg situation.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Marcel Lods,
1937 Apr 1
Scope and Content Note
Requests deadline for CIAM V materials.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Moser,
1937 Apr 1
Scope and Content Note
Requests requirements for plan display.
Box 1, Folder 6
Giedion to Fitschy,
1937 Apr 13
Scope and Content Note
Business matters; mentions government assistance in mounting CIAM V exposition in Paris.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to French section,
1937 Apr 14
Scope and Content Note
Requests deadline for CIAM V materials.
Box 1, Folder 6
Cornelis van Eesteren to Giedion,
1937 Apr 21
Scope and Content Note
Explanation of Limperg money misunderstanding.
Box 1, Folder 6
Giedion to Fitschy,
1937 Apr 23
Scope and Content Note
Forwards Van Eesteren's letter.
Box 1, Folder 6
CIAM to member groups,
1937 Apr
Scope and Content Note
Circular. Request for invitation lists for CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1937 Apr 23
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Confirms section meeting for Apr 29.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to French section,
1937 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Insistent request for deadline for CIAM V materials.
Box 1, Folder 6
Le Corbusier to Fitschy,
1937 Apr 29
Scope and Content Note
Telegram with CIAM V deadline.
Box 1, Folder 6
Nicolas to Belgian section,
1937 Apr 29
Scope and Content Note
Deadline and other exhibition arrangements.
Box 1, Folder 6
Giedion to Fitschy,
1937 May 3
Scope and Content Note
Dates of CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Giedion,
1937 May 3
Scope and Content Note
Resolution of Limperg money question, and forthcoming payment of Belgian section dues. With a mention of new Belgian section
member Constant Hanekroot.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 May 4
Scope and Content Note
Up-to-date list of Belgian section membership.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Giedion,
1937 May 4
Scope and Content Note
Will send invitation list.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to French section (CIAM V),
1937 May 4
Scope and Content Note
Request for clarification of exhibition matters.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to French section (CIAM V),
1937 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Renewed request for clarification.
Box 1, Folder 6
Quétant to Fitschy,
1937 May 18
Scope and Content Note
Request for urbanization plans of Antwerp and Charleroi promised for CIAM V. With information on other city plans to be presented.
Box 1, Folder 6
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1937 May 20
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Business matters.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Hoste,
1937 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Should send Antwerp study to Quétant.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Quétant,
1937 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Clarification of urbanization studies.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to French section (CIAM V),
1937 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Urgent request for clarification.
Box 1, Folder 6
CIAM V (French section) to CIAM member groups, circular,
1937 May 24
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Formal invitation to CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Nicolas (French section) to CIAM member groups,
1937 May 27
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for invitation.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Giedion,
1937 May 29
Scope and Content Note
Forwarding to Giedion copy of May 29 letter to Bourgeois.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 May 29
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Lack of communication from French section has prevented Belgian preparation of CIAM V materials. Also, De Koninck has not
forwarded the CIAM dues previously stopped due to the Limperg affair.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 June 5
Scope and Content Note
Has received CIAM invitations.
Box 1, Folder 6
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1937 June 4
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Belgian section should send previously prepared materials; nothing new should be created for CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1937 June 5
Scope and Content Note
Urges members to send in registrations at once.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1937 June 5
Scope and Content Note
Section members should send directly to Paris whatever they would like exhibited at CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Attachment to circular,
1937 June 5
Scope and Content Note
Potential exhibition projects, listed by section member name.
Box 1, Folder 6
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1937 June 7
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with instructions for CIAM V circular.
Box 1, Folder 6
Giedion to Fitschy,
1937 June 7
Scope and Content Note
Also has trouble receiving information from French section.
Box 1, Folder 6
Van Gelderen (Dutch group Opbouw), circular
1937 June 18
Scope and Content Note
Discussion points regarding leisure, for CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Giedion to Bourgeois,
1937 June 20
Scope and Content Note
Business matters.
Box 1, Folder 6
CIAM V (French section), circular
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Exhibition instructions for CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Moser,
1937 June 23
Scope and Content Note
CIAM dues payment.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Giedion,
1937 June 24
Scope and Content Note
Bourgeois cannot attend the CIAM delegates' meeting, June 28.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 June 24
Scope and Content Note
L'Equerre cannot replace Bourgeois at delegates' meeting; Bourgeois should send a list of new members to Giedion.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Quétant,
1937 July 15
Scope and Content Note
Regrets he was unable to stop in Geneva.
Box 1, Folder 6
Kalivoda to Fitschy,
1937 Sept 30
Scope and Content Note
Regrets not having seen Fitschy in Paris. Agrees to an exchange of magazines. With a mention of Czech architecture magazines
Forum, Stavba and Architekt.
Box 1, Folder 7
Belgian section to Bourse du Bâtiment,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for Belgian section meeting on the 17th of the month.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Kalivoda,
1938 Jan 1
Scope and Content Note
Will send Belgian urbanization surveys for publication in Czech magazines, when ready.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Kalivoda, draft,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten draft of above letter, with translation.
Box 1, Folder 7
MARS Group to Fitschy,
1938 Jan 3
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to MARS Group exhibition in London, Jan 11.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Bourse du Bâtiment,
1938 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for section meeting, Jan 12.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Translation of MARS Group exhibition invitation.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1938 Jan 12
Scope and Content Note
Accounting matters.
Box 1, Folder 7
Kalivoda to Fitschy,
1938 Jan 22
Scope and Content Note
Ready to receive Belgian material for publication.
Box 1, Folder 7
Moser (?) to Fitschy,
1938 Feb 1
Scope and Content Note
Request for CIAM dues.
Box 1, Folder 7
Moser to Fitschy,
1938 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Clarification of dues payments made and pending.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1938 Feb 16
Scope and Content Note
CIAM dues matters.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Moser,
1938 Feb 16
Scope and Content Note
Review of dues payments made and pending.
Box 1, Folder 7
Hoste to Fitschy, , postcard
1938 Feb 17
Scope and Content Note
Gives address of René [Renaat] Braem, new member of Belgian section.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1938 Mar 23
Scope and Content Note
The Belgian section has been divided into three groups: Brussels, Antwerp and Liège. Study topics for next congress are requested.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 Mar 28
Scope and Content Note
Circular announcing Apr 4 meeting, to discuss reorganization of Belgian section.
Box 1, Folder 7
Attachment to circular,
1938 Mar 28
Scope and Content Note
Agenda for Apr 4 meeting.
Box 1, Folder 7
De Koninck to L'Equerre,
1938 Mar 29
Scope and Content Note
Resigns, expressing extreme displeasure at Belgian section administration.
Box 1, Folder 7
Hoste to L'Equerre,
1938 Mar 31
Scope and Content Note
Gentle admonishment about Belgian section administration; questions why he is no longer listed as an official member; offers
observations about reorganization.
Box 1, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1938 Mar 31
Scope and Content Note
Forthcoming publication of CIAM V book; next CIRPAC meeting planned for May, possibly in Belgium; discussions of location
and topic for next CIAM congress. With a mention of Le Corbusier, and of Giedion's appointment to the Elliot Norton Chair
at Harvard University.
Box 1, Folder 7
L'Equerre to Taverne "Britannic",
1938 Apr 13
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for section meeting, Apr 25.
Box 1, Folder 7
De Koninck to L'Equerre,
1938 Apr 15
Scope and Content Note
Requests private meeting to discuss reasons for previous letter.
Box 1, Folder 7
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1938 Apr 27
Scope and Content Note
Offers Liège as a site for CIRPAC meeting.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 May 5
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section meeting for May 9.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to L'architecture d'aujourd'hui,
1938 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Requests copies of CIAM V book (Logis et loisirs : 5e Congrès CIAM, Paris, 1937).
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1938 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Request for CIRPAC date.
Box 1, Folder 7
Didesch to Fitschy,
1938 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Upcoming visit to Liège.
Box 1, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1938 May 16
Scope and Content Note
Difficulties in setting CIRPAC dates.
Box 1, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1938 June 16
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to CIRPAC in Liège, July 2-3.
Box 1, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1938 June 24
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC meeting developments.
Box 1, Folder 7
Giedion to Bourgeois,
1938 June 24
Scope and Content Note
Detailed account of scheduling difficulties for CIRPAC. With a mention of art nouveau ("Jugendstil"), Henry van de Velde and
Victor Horta, to whom Giedion requests an introduction.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1938 June 24
Scope and Content Note
Agreement to Liège CIRPAC meeting.
Box 1, Folder 7
Bourgeois to Giedion,
1938 June 27
Scope and Content Note
Proposes July 10-11 in Brussels or Ostend for CIRPAC; will arrange meeting with Horta and Sneyers.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to CIAM members,
1938 June 27
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Liège CIRPAC postponed.
Box 1, Folder 8
Giedion to CIAM members,
1938 July 1
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC meeting announced for Brussels, July 10-11, with agenda.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 July 4
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC meeting announcement with agenda.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1938 July 4
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC arrangements.
Box 1, Folder 8
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1938 July 4
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC announcement and schedule, with handwritten message for Fitschy.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 July 6
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC announcement.
Box 1, Folder 8
Hoste to L'Equerre,
1938 July 7
Scope and Content Note
Urgengly requests copy of CIAM V report.
Box 1, Folder 8
H. Robert von der Mühll to L'Equerre,
1938 July 9
Scope and Content Note
Lends magazine with article about the 1939 Zürich exposition.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Giedion,
1938 July 14
Scope and Content Note
Sends CIRPAC reports; encourages meeting or congress in Liège for 1939.
Box 1, Folder 8
Minutes of CIRPAC meeting,
1938 July
Physical Description:
6.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
City studies; themes and location for CIAM VI; publications; updates of section activities.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Sert,
1938 July 14
Scope and Content Note
Requests signs and symbols to be used in city planning documents for CIAM VI, and suggests consistency in their use.
Box 1, Folder 8
Sert to Fitschy,
1938 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Unable to offer specifications; asks Fitschy to contact Maxwell Fry.
Box 1, Folder 8
Giedion to Fitschy,
1938 Aug 18
Scope and Content Note
Postcard of regret; thanks Fitschy for minutes.
Box 1, Folder 8
Didesch to Fitschy,
1938 Aug 23
Scope and Content Note
Asks for materials (questionnaire, documentation) for a study on the professional status of architects.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Giedion,
1938 Aug 28
Scope and Content Note
Regrets not having seen Giedion during recent visit to Zürich; mention of visit to the Exposition site.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Didesch,
1938 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Refers Didesch's request to Hoeben.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to J. F. Hoeben,
1938 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Didesch's request.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 Oct 10
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Oct 17.
Box 1, Folder 8
Centre de Documentation to L'Equerre,
1938 Oct 12
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Meeting room reserved.
Box 1, Folder 8
Didesch to Fitschy,
1938 Oct 23
Scope and Content Note
Card, with a mention of Sartoris and Falise.
Box 1, Folder 8
Belgian section to Bourse du Bâtiment,
1938 Nov 4
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for section meeting, Nov 7.
Box 1, Folder 8
Centre de Documentation du Bâtiment to Fitschy,
1938 Nov 5
Scope and Content Note
Meeting room reserved.
Box 1, Folder 8
Belgian section to Bourse du Bâtiment,
1938 Nov 18
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for section meeting, Nov 28.
Box 1, Folder 8
Hoste to L'Equerre,
1938 Nov 23
Scope and Content Note
Request for CIAM VI theme summary.
Box 1, Folder 8
Sert to Fitschy,
1938 Dec 2
Scope and Content Note
Request for Belgian printing costs for
La ville fonctionnelle. With a mention of Maxwell Fry.
Box 1, Folder 8
Attachment to Sert letter,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Printing specifications for
La ville fonctionnelle.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Sert,
1938 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
Requests signs and symbols for city planning documents. Mentions banquet for 10th anniversary of L'Equerre, Dec 17: invitees
include Vinck, Volckerick, Van de Velde, Van Eesteren and Merkelbach. Sert is invited to attend or send a telegram.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Malaise and Gillard,
1938 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
Letter to printers, requesting estimate for
La ville fonctionnelle.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Thone and Desoer,
1938 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
Letter to printers, requesting estimate for
La ville fonctionnelle.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1938 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
Warm thanks to Van Eesteren for his planned visit to the L'Equerre banquet, along with Merkelbach of Group 8. With a mention
of a visit to the Maurrits coal mine.
Box 1, Folder 8
Rudolf Steiger to L'Equerre,
1938 Dec 12
Scope and Content Note
Regrets letter, declining banquet invitation.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Sert,
1938 Dec 14
Scope and Content Note
Sends printing estimates for
La ville fonctionnelle.
Box 1, Folder 9
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1939 Jan 5
Scope and Content Note
Request for Belgian section meeting, Jan 12.
Box 1, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1939 Jan 6
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Jan 12.
Box 1, Folder 9
Centre de Documentation to L'Equerre,
1939 Jan 9
Scope and Content Note
Room reserved for Belgian section meeting, Jan 12.
Box 1, Folder 9
Paul Planer to Fitschy,
1939 Jan 26
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Pitches his GKP projection system for use at the upcoming Liège "Exposition internationale de l'eau."
Box 1, Folder 9
Eysselinck to L'Equerre,
1939 Jan 29
Scope and Content Note
Expresses his interest in the theme of air pollution, and proposes a survey of the Lys river valley. With a mention of Horta.
Box 1, Folder 9
J. Lekenne (Grande saison internationale de l'eau, Liège) to Falise,
1939 Feb 4
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Offers official recognition to the Liège "Congrès international d'urbanisme," along with a monetary grant and other considerations.
Box 1, Folder 9
Walter Sanders to Fitschy,
1939 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of a meeting held in New York, 1939 Jan 24, to explore the possibility of holding the next CIAM congress there. With
a mention of Giedion and Gropius.
Box 1, Folder 9
Planer to Fitschy,
1939 Feb 9
Scope and Content Note
Further offer of his GKP projection system.
Box 1, Folder 9
Koen Limperg to Fitschy,
1939 Feb 13
Scope and Content Note
Letter of support for use of Planer's GKP projection system in the Liège exposition. Limperg reveals his own interest in theatrical
projection.
Box 1, Folder 9
Deutsche Kongress-Zentrale to L'Equerre,
1939 Feb 25
Scope and Content Note
Requests information on CIAM VI for inclusion in 1939 convention directory.
Box 1, Folder 9
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 Feb 26
Scope and Content Note
Request for proposals for a CIAM conference in Liège, which Van Eesteren will present to the Zürich group during his upcoming
trip to Switzerland.
Box 1, Folder 9
L'Equerre to Van Eesteren,
1939 Feb 28
Physical Description:
3.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Expresses uncertainty over the choice of the next CIAM site, Liège or New York. Proposes air pollution as conference theme.
With other suggestions for a long-term CIAM work plan.
Box 1, Folder 9
F. Van Gelder and G. Bodinaux (Exposition internationale de l'eau, Liège) to L'Equerre,
1939 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Concerning lodging for attendees.
Box 1, Folder 9
Hoste to Parent,
1939 Mar 11
Scope and Content Note
Requesting dates for the Liège exposition and CIAM. With a mention of Hoste's son, a furniture maker.
Box 1, Folder 9
Fitschy to Limperg,
1939 Mar 29
Scope and Content Note
Declining to invite Planer to show his projection device. With a mention of the architectural groups De 8 and Opbouw.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to Belgian section,
1939 Apr 3
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Zürich CIRPAC meeting minutes. The Belgian group will organize CIAM VI (Liège congress). With handwritten
note apologizing for late train.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to Schmidt,
1939 Mar 28
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of the Zürich CIAM meeting, 1939 Mar 4. Suggestion for a CIAM meeting in Stockholm; plans for a preconference in Zürich
and a congress in Liège with the topic of air pollution. Some discussion of the USA congress. With a mention of Hélène de
Mandrot and Markelius.
See Series IV. Box 10*, f. 1 for handwritten draft or revision of Van Eesteren's 1939 Apr 3 letter to Swiss CIAM section.
With Zürich CIAM meeting minutes, 1939 Mar 4.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to Verwilghen,
1939 Apr 12
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Belgian section meeting announcement.
Box 2, Folder 1
L'Equerre to Belgian section,
1939 Apr 12
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting for Apr 19, with agenda.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 Apr 6
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Request for meeting while changing trains in Liège, to discuss CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 2, Folder 1
René Lyr (Exposition internationale de l'eau, Liège) to L'Equerre,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Describes exposition and press facilities.
Box 2, Folder 1
Lekenne (Grande saison internationale de l'eau, Liège) to L'Equerre,
1939 Apr 22
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Description of congress identity cards and reduced fares
See Series III. Box 6, f. 10 for examples of identity cards.
Box 2, Folder 1
Hoste to L'Equerre,
1939 Apr 23
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for note or bill (not present). With pencil drawings of grids on recto and verso.
Box 2, Folder 1
Steiger to Van Eesteren,
1939 May 9
Scope and Content Note
Notes concerning meeting of delegates for June 17.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to CIAM members,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Zürich meeting, July 8-11, to prepare CIAM VI (Liège congress). With a mention of André Kondracki, chief architect
for the Exposition de Liège.
Box 2, Folder 1
Voyages Joseph Dumoulin to Fitschy,
1939 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Liège-Zürich train fares and other travel information.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy (?) to Van Eesteren,
1939 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Belgian section report. With a short discussion of air pollution and the question of open spaces ("air, lumière,
verdure"), as well as the framing of practical applications ("cas d'application").
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to Steiger and Moser,
1939 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Request for exact dates of Zürich meeting.
Box 2, Folder 1
E. V. Penn (Association of Architects, Surveyors and Technical Assistants (AASTA)) to L'Equerre,
1939 May 12
Scope and Content Note
Declines L'Equerre's offer of Liège tour for AASTA.
Box 2, Folder 1
Moser to Fitschy,
1939 May 13
Scope and Content Note
Zürich meeting planned for June 9.
Box 2, Folder 1
L'Equerre to Didesch,
1939 May 13
Scope and Content Note
Request for German and English translations of Belgian section report, preparatory to Zürich meeting.
Box 2, Folder 1
L'Equerre to Van Eesteren,
1939 May 15
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Zürich meeting is too late to help with plans for Liège conference; requests short meeting pre-Zürich with Le Corbusier, Sert
and Fry. Stresses importance of planned English contribution to CIAM VI (Liège congress).
Box 2, Folder 1
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
French draft or translation of May 15 letter to Van Eesteren.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to Belgian section,
1939 May 20
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to meet with Fry and L'Equerre in Liège before the Zürich meeting. With a mention of Le Corbusier, Sert, and the New
York CIAM meeting, May 13.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1939 May 20
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Review of May 15 letter to Van Eesteren. Asks for English translation of Belgian section report.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Agreement to July CIRPAC meeting in Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 1
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1939 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot provide English translation. Will go to Zürich in May.
Box 2, Folder 1
De Koninck to L'Equerre,
1939 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Request for volunteers to guide the AASTA group on a tour of Liège.
Box 2, Folder 1
L'Equerre to Didesch,
1939 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Gives update on meeting scheduling; invites Didesch to participate in Liège preparatory meeting.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to Maxwell Fry and Tatton Brown,
1939 May 23
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Gives update on meeting scheduling; invites the English group to participate in Liège preparatory meeting. Stresses the importance
of their participation. Asks for English translation of Belgian section report. With a list of work topics.
Box 2, Folder 1
French translation of Fry and Brown letter,
1939 May 23
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Box 2, Folder 1
L'Equerre to Van Eesteren,
1939 May 25
Scope and Content Note
Questions regarding Liège preparatory meeting and Zürich CIRPAC meeting, July 8-9.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to CIAM members,
1939 May 25
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Belgian section report. Mentions Liège preparatory meeting, June 3-4.
Box 2, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1939 May 12
Scope and Content Note
Responses to report prepared by L'Equerre for Zürich CIRPAC meeting. Discussion of CIAM VI topics, including air pollution
and "mobilisation du sol".
Box 2, Folder 1
De Koninck to L'Equerre,
1939 May 28
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Can only be in Liège June 3. With a mention of the English tour (AASTA?).
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 May 29
Scope and Content Note
Invitations for Liège meeting June 3; the Belgian section report should be sent to all CIAM members.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to CIAM delegates,
1939 May 30
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Circular letter concerning Zürich CIRPAC meeting, July 8; topic for CIAM VI, Liège (air pollution) and conference themes.
With remarks to be appended. See also Series IV. Box 10*, f. 6 for copies of circular letter dated 1939 June 9.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to Steiger and Moser,
1939 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Invitation for Liège preparatory meeting.
Box 2, Folder 2
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 June 1
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with a mention of Merkelbach and Stam.
Box 2, Folder 2
Steiger's secretary to Fitschy,
1939 June 2
Scope and Content Note
Steiger cannot attend Liège preparatory meeting.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fry to Fitschy,
1939 June 2
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 3 copies
Scope and Content Note
English group cannot attend Liège preparatory meeting. Presents its position on CIAM VI conference themes.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fry to Fitschy,
1939 June 2
Scope and Content Note
French translation of June 2 letter.
Box 2, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Van Eesteren,
1939 June 6
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Enlargement of conference theme to include open spaces ("air, lumière, verdure, espaces libres").
Box 2, Folder 2
Didesch to Fitschy,
1939 June 8
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend Liège preparatory meeting.
Box 2, Folder 2
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 June 9
Scope and Content Note
Provides German translations of supplemental texts for circular letter.
See also Series IV. Box 10*, f. 4 for 1939 June 9 oversize letter from Van Eesteren to CIAM delegates and members (6 copies):
program for upcoming Zürich CIRPAC meeting, 1939 July 8-10; preparations and proposed topics for CIAM VI, Liège. Also see
Series III. Box 6, f. 6 for further documents.
Box 2, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Steiger,
1939 June 12
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Suggested schedule for Zürich CIRPAC meeting, and discussion topics for CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Quétant,
1939 June 12
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for circular and Belgian section report. With a mention of Quétant's topic of land ownership ("propriété du sol").
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Fry,
1939 June 12
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for circular and Belgian section report.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Pineau,
1939 June 13
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for circular and Belgian section report.
Box 2, Folder 2
Steiger to L'Equerre,
1939 June 14
Scope and Content Note
Amendments to schedule for Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1939 June 14
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for forwarded business correspondence. Describes planned treatment of the CIAM VI theme of exhibitions in New
York, Zürich and Liège ("die grosse Ausstellungen").
Box 2, Folder 2
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 June 14
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Request for more copies of circular letter.
Box 2, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Steiger,
1939 June 16
Scope and Content Note
Preparations for Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1939 June 16
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for list of invitees (not present).
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1939 June 17
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting for June 21, with agenda.
Box 2, Folder 2
Pineau to Fitschy,
1939 June 17
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend Zürich or Liège meetings; will be departing for the United States.
Box 2, Folder 2
Kalivoda to Fitschy,
1939 June 20
Scope and Content Note
Will attempt to come to the conference.
Box 2, Folder 2
Steiger to L'Equerre,
1939 June 20
Scope and Content Note
Regarding lodging for Zürich CIRPAC meeting attendees.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Didesch,
1939 June 22
Scope and Content Note
Regarding carpooling to Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 2
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 June 23
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Preparations for Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 2
Didesch to Fitschy,
1939 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Card. Cannot travel to Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 2
Belgian section to André Kondracki,
1939 June 29
Scope and Content Note
Offers membership to the Belgian section of CIAM.
Box 2, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Steiger,
1939 June 29
Scope and Content Note
Lists Belgian section members travelling to Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 2
Hans Schmidt to L'Equerre,
1939 June 30
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Request for circulated May 16 Belgian section report ("Propositions de la section belge").
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Schmidt,
1939 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Sends requested report.
Box 2, Folder 3
Constant Hanekroot to Fitschy,
1939 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Will travel to Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Steiger,
1939 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Request for Zürich hotel reservation.
Box 2, Folder 3
P. Nisoli to Fitschy,
1939 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Copy of July 5 Bourgeois-Steiger letter sent to Fitschy.
Box 2, Folder 3
Schmidt to Fitschy,
1939 July 13
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of CIRPAC meeting sent to Steiger and Van Eesteren. Will publish portions of the Belgian section report.
Box 2, Folder 3
Falise (?) to Leclercq,
1939 July 19
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy will respond regarding the architectural congress at Wégimont.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1939 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting July 26, with agenda.
Box 2, Folder 3
Le Corbusier to selected CIAM members,
1939 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for July 15 letter.
Box 2, Folder 3
Le Corbusier to Van Eesteren,
1939 July 15
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Open letter, also sent to selected CIAM members, deploring Zürich CIRPAC meeting and CIAM as a whole for its loss of focus
under present leadership; additionally objects to choice of air pollution as CIAM VI, Liège topic.
Box 2, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Belgian section,
1939 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting July 26, with agenda.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fry to Fitschy,
1939 July 24
Scope and Content Note
Offers English wording for CIAM.
Box 2, Folder 3
Voyages Joseph Dumoulin to Fitschy,
1939 July 25
Scope and Content Note
Lodgings reserved for congress attendees at Résidence Maghin.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Hoste,
1939 Aug 1
Scope and Content Note
Invites Hoste to visit Van Eesteren in Amsterdam in the company of L'Equerre.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1939 Aug 1
Scope and Content Note
Urgent request to visit Van Eesteren in Amsterdam, to discuss CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 2, Folder 3
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 Aug 2
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Agrees to meeting.
Box 2, Folder 3
Hoste to Fitschy,
1939 Aug 3
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Will accompany L'Equerre to Amsterdam.
Box 2, Folder 3
MARS Group to Fitschy,
1939 Aug 15
Scope and Content Note
Plans for attendance at CIAM VI, Liège. Sends an outline of plans for the reconstruction of London, and mentions speeches
on that project and on air pollution.
Box 2, Folder 3
Parent to Fitschy,
1939 Aug 17
Scope and Content Note
Instructions regarding MARS Group letter, Aug 15.
Box 2, Folder 3
Hanekroot to Fitschy,
1939 Aug 21
Scope and Content Note
Problems translating congress invitations into English. With a mention of the Flémalle plans (see Box 11*), Herstal, and personal
news.
Box 2, Folder 3
Domaine Provincial de Wégimont to L'Equerre,
1939 Aug 22
Scope and Content Note
Regarding lodging for congress attendees.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fry to Fitschy,
1939 Aug 30
Scope and Content Note
Inquiring whether CIAM VI, Liège will still take place.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Voyages Joseph Dumoulin,
1939 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VI, Liège postponed; requests return of lodgings deposit.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Résidence Maghin,
1939 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VI, Liège postponed; room reservations cancelled.
Box 2, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Imprimerie G. Thone (Thône),
1939 Sept 6
Scope and Content Note
Printing of congress programs cancelled; 100 copies of a bilingual letter ordered instead.
Box 2, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Résidence Maghin,
1939 Sept 8
Scope and Content Note
Cancellation of room reservations, and request for return of deposit.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1939 Oct 6
Scope and Content Note
Details Belgian section's extreme financial shortfall. With a request for dues payment, and an attachment of financial reports.
Box 2, Folder 3
Financial report for fiscal years 1938-1939,
1939 July 25
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Box 2, Folder 3
Financial report for fiscal years 1936-38,
1938 Apr 25
Box 2, Folder 3
P. Bertrand (Grande saison internationale de l'eau) to Edgard Klutz,
1939 Oct 12
Scope and Content Note
Offers subsidy for CIAM VI, Liège preparation fees.
Box 2, Folder 3
Eggericx to Fitschy,
1939 Dec 27
Scope and Content Note
Resigns from Belgian section for financial reasons.
Box 2, Folder 4
Didesch to Fitschy,
1940 Feb 25
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. German translation and printing expenses.
Box 2, Folder 4
Van Eesteren to Belgian section,
1940 Apr 19
Scope and Content Note
Cannot provide requested information on organization of city planning in Amsterdam; offers some leads.
Box 2, Folder 4
Van Eesteren to Fitschy,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Stresses the importance of continuing CIAM's work under difficult circumstances. With a mention of Syrkus.
Box 2, Folder 4
Van Eesteren to Fitschy,
1940 July 7
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with news of Dutch section; requests news of Belgian section. Resent 1940 Aug 15.
Box 2, Folder 4
L'Equerre to Van Eesteren,
1940 Sept 11
Scope and Content Note
News of Belgian section members.
Box 2, Folder 4
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1940 Sept 11
Scope and Content Note
News of Belgian section members.
Box 2, Folder 5
Giedion to Bourgeois,
1945 Jan 4
Scope and Content Note
Announces the creation of the CIAM Chapter for Relief and Postwar Planning Inc. Proposes a charter for reconstruction principles
as a topic for CIAM VI. Mentions the publication of Sert's
Can our cities survive?
Box 2, Folder 5
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1945 Mar 14
Scope and Content Note
Requests photographs for publication. Proposes Belgian section meeting Mar 26, and the elimination of certain members.
Box 2, Folder 5
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1945 Mar 16
Scope and Content Note
Agreement to meeting, with future discussion of member exclusions.
Box 2, Folder 5
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1945 Nov 7
Scope and Content Note
Unable to attend CIRPAC meeting; suggests times for future meetings.
Box 2, Folder 6
L'Equerre to Belgian section,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting July 10, with agenda.
Box 2, Folder 6
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1946 Mar 1
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Postwar developments in art and architecture. Asks if next CIRPAC meeting could be held in Brussels.
Box 2, Folder 6
Van Eesteren to Fitschy,
1946 Apr 25
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Resumption of CIAM activites; possible CIRPAC meeting in Paris. With a mention of Carter and the MARS group, Parent
and Falise, and four losses to the CIAM Dutch section.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 May 9
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Will visit Brussels for the meeting of "Association pour l'habitation et l'urbanisme"; requests Belgian section meeting May
18.
Box 2, Folder 6
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1946 May 13
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting May 18.
Box 2, Folder 6
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1946 May 20
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of lunch and Belgian section meeting June 21. With a list of CIAM topics for study (residence and industrial
zones, green spaces, spatial and architectonic aspects of the city).
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 May 28
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
List of Belgian section members received; different levels of membership discussed. Requests report on the greening of mine
heaps.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Giedion,
1946 May 28
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Contains text of letter sent by Fitschy to Van Eesteren, describing the Belgian section's experiences and activity in the
war and immediate postwar periods, and Falise's collaboration with the Germans.
Box 2, Folder 6
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1946 June 17
Scope and Content Note
Questions regarding section meeting agenda. With a mention of Bourgeois's trip to Czechoslovakia.
Box 2, Folder 6
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1946 July 3
Scope and Content Note
Sends minutes of June 21 meeting. With a mention of Bourgeois's letter to Vos.
Box 2, Folder 6
Bourgeois to Herman Vos (Minister of Public Education),
1946 July 4
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Bourgeois, Fitschy, Stynen and Wynants request a meeting with Vos. With a mention of Le Corbusier and the United Nations.
Box 2, Folder 6
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1946 July 6
Scope and Content Note
Regarding Vos correspondence.
Box 2, Folder 6
Vos to Bourgeois,
1946 July 6
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to meeting, July 15.
Box 2, Folder 6
Vos to Bourgeois,
1946 July 8
Scope and Content Note
Clarification of meeting time.
Box 2, Folder 6
Moutschen to L'Equerre,
1946 July 8
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting, July 10.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1948 July 11
Scope and Content Note
Concerning meeting with Vos.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois, Wynants, Stynen,
1946 July 13
Scope and Content Note
Concerning meeting with Vos.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 July 19
Scope and Content Note
Sends copy of report to Van Eesteren and Giedion.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1946 July 19
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for report (not included).
Box 2, Folder 6
Fistchy to Giedion,
1946 July 19
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for report (not included).
Box 2, Folder 6
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1946 July 23
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Requests Belgian section meeting Aug 1.
Box 2, Folder 6
Franssen to L'Equerre,
1946 July 26
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend Belgian section meeting, Aug 1.
Box 2, Folder 6
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1946 Aug 11
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend next Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 6
L'Equerre to Belgian section,
1946 Aug 17
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Aug 22, with agenda.
Box 2, Folder 6
Moutschen to Parent,
1946 Aug 19
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting, Aug 22.
Box 2, Folder 6
Hoste to L'Equerre,
1946 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Inquires why he has not heard from the CIAM Belgian section.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 Aug 29
Scope and Content Note
Regarding Hoste letter.
Box 2, Folder 6
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1946 Aug 30
Scope and Content Note
Regarding Hoste letter. With a mention of Vos.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Hoste,
1946 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
Gently-worded letter informing Hoste that due to suspected collaboration he has been provisionally removed from the Belgian
section until his case can be discussed.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
Informs Bourgeois of steps taken in Hoste matter.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Stynen,
1946 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
Informs Stynen of Hoste matter.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Braem,
1946 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
Informs Braem of Hoste matter.
Box 2, Folder 7
Hoste to Fitschy,
1946 Sept 4
Scope and Content Note
Insists that he attacked the artistic conceptions of the Third Reich, and that his campaign kept Belgian architecture from
being Germanized during the occupation.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1946 Sept 6
Scope and Content Note
Asks for information on next CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1946 Sept 6
Scope and Content Note
Asks for information on next CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1946 Sept 14
Scope and Content Note
Suggests CIRPAC meeting in Brussels, Mar 1947, with topics. Will go to London to meet with RIBA (?) and RIA (Réunion internationale
des architectes).
Box 2, Folder 7
Van Eesteren to Fitschy,
1946 Sept 20
Scope and Content Note
Efforts to revive CIAM; unable to set date for CIRPAC.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1946 Sept 28
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Planned travel to London and Hastings to address the 17th Congress of the International Federation for Housing and Town Planning.
Box 2, Folder 7
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1946 Oct 18
Scope and Content Note
Instructions to invite section members to lunch with Vos, Oct 28.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1946 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of section meeting Oct 28, including lunch with Vos, to discuss education in architecture and town planning.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Stynen,
1946 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for invitation.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Wynants,
1946 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for invitation.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Braem,
1946 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for invitation.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
News from England, with a mention of Giedion, Markelius, Cadbury-Brown and Van Eesteren. Proposed CIRPAC meeting in Brussels,
1947 Mar Preparations for Vos meeting.
Box 2, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1946 Oct 22
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of proposed CIRPAC meeting in Brussels, 1947 Feb or Mar Fitschy should inquire about government assistance. Giedion
is invited to Princeton University's bicentennial.
Box 2, Folder 7
L'Equerre to Stynen,
1946 Oct 30
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of business with an unnamed third party (a potential client?), with suggestions to show Liège city planning work.
Box 2, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1946 Nov 13
Scope and Content Note
Further CIRPAC discussion.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1946 Nov 14
Scope and Content Note
Will organize CIRPAC meeting in Brussels; requests details of attendance and of work prepared by Markelius and the English
group.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1946 Nov 14
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Nov 14 letter to Giedion.
Box 2, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1946 Nov 18
Scope and Content Note
Further CIRPAC discussion. Government assistance strongly desired. With a mention of CIAM topics: neighborhood units (Markelius),
architecture and its relation to the common man (Richards), and architecture and its relation to painting and sculpture (Giedion).
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC preparations. With a mention of K. Huysmans and Vos as possible sources for government assistance.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Stynen,
1946 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Dec 3 letter to Bourgeois.
Box 2, Folder 7
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1946 Dec 11
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Arranges meeting.
Box 2, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1946 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC meeting now proposed for Zürich, 1947 Apr The Belgian section is asked for details concerning its participation in
CIAM VI.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Bourgeois, Braem, Stynen, Wynants,
1946 Dec 18
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Dec 16 letter from Giedion.
Box 2, Folder 7
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1946 Dec 30
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to CIRPAC in Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 7
Braem to Fitschy,
1946 Dec 31
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to CIRPAC in Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Jan 6
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Jan 10, with agenda.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Jan 6
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Recounts failure of Belgian section negotiations for government support for CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1947 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting; looks forward to Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Stynen to Parent,
1947 Jan 9
Scope and Content Note
Courtesy letter.
Box 2, Folder 8
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 Jan 20
Scope and Content Note
Dues payments; questionnaires for CIAM VI topics; translation of London CIAM minutes.
Box 2, Folder 8
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 Jan 30
Scope and Content Note
Requests French translation of questionnaire "Architecture and the common man."
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Feb 13, with agenda; minutes of Jan 10 meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Feb 7
Scope and Content Note
Sends French translation of questionnaire "Architecture and its relation to painting and sculpture" ("Relation entre architecture,
peinture et sculpture").
Box 2, Folder 8
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 Feb 7
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1947 Feb 7
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting; mentions trip to Italy.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to André Wogenscky,
1947 Feb 7
Scope and Content Note
Sends French translation of London CIAM minutes.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Feb 10
Scope and Content Note
Cancellation of Belgian section meeting Feb 13.
Box 2, Folder 8
Wogenscky to Fitschy,
1947 Feb 10
Scope and Content Note
Thank-you letter.
Box 2, Folder 8
Giedion to CIAM delegates,
1947 Feb 25
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Zürich CIRPAC meeting, 1947 May 24-28. Explains debate surrounding choice of topics, and resulting changes
("Neighborhood Unit" is expanded to include the "New Town"). With a handwritten note to Bourgeois.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Cadbury-Brown,
1947 Feb 26
Scope and Content Note
Requests finished questionnaire from British group for translation.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Roth,
1947 Feb 26
Scope and Content Note
Requesting approval of questionnaire translation.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1947 Mar 12
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Mar 18, with agenda.
Box 2, Folder 8
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 Mar 13
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Bure to Belgian section,
1947 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter from V. Bure, general director of the Ministère des travaux publics; sends British Council correspondence.
Box 2, Folder 8
Combe Martin (British Council) to V. Bure,
1947 Mar 21
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Description of town planning course, 1947 May 17-June 4, to tour war-devastated cities of South England.
Box 2, Folder 8
Bure to Combe Martin,
1947 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Unable to participate in town planning course; will distribute invitation further.
Box 2, Folder 8
Combe Martin (British Council) to Belgian section,
1947 Mar 27
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of course on city planning, to tour devastated areas of Southern England.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1947 Mar 27
Scope and Content Note
Sends French translation of CIAM questionnaires.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Mar 28
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, with questionnaires.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Mar 30
Scope and Content Note
Bourgeois will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 8
Wogenscky to Fitschy,
1947 Apr 10
Scope and Content Note
Thank-you letter.
Box 2, Folder 8
Combe Martin (British Council) to Belgian section,
1947 Apr 12
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Encouragement to apply to city planning course.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Apr 16
Scope and Content Note
Informing members of British city planning course.
Box 2, Folder 8
H. S. Harvey (British Council) to Belgian section,
1947 Apr 22
Scope and Content Note
Change of dates for city planning course.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Apr 23
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Apr 29, with agenda.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to British Council,
1947 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Letters on city planning course received.
Box 2, Folder 8
Stynen to Belgian section,
1947 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 Apr 30
Scope and Content Note
Encourages Belgian members to come to Zürich CIRPAC meeting. With a mention of American CIRPAC meeting in New York, Apr 17.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 May 2
Scope and Content Note
Concerning attendance at Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Crappe,
1947 May 2
Scope and Content Note
Concerning attendance at Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Van Nueten and Stynen,
1947 May 2
Scope and Content Note
Concerning attendance at Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 May 3
Scope and Content Note
Preliminary list of Belgian section members attending Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Montrieux to L'Equerre,
1947 May 5
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Stynen to L'Equerre,
1947 May 6
Scope and Content Note
Will attend Zürich CIRPAC meeting; asks permission to bring his assistant, architect P. de Meyer.
Box 2, Folder 9
Franssen to Fitschy,
1947 May 6
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 May 8
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Stynen,
1947 May 9
Scope and Content Note
Zürich CIRPAC matters; must write Giedion to ask permission to bring De Meyer. With a mention of carpooling.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 May 9
Scope and Content Note
Further CIAM study questions: architectural education; member work between 1937 and 1947.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Crappe and Van Nueten,
1947 May 9
Scope and Content Note
Swiss CIAM group will pay costs of stay for CIRPAC attendees.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 May 9
Scope and Content Note
New CIAM topics; requests attendance permission for P. de Meyer.
Box 2, Folder 9
Giedion to CIAM delegates,
1947 May 14
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIRPAC meeting in Zürich, May 26, with agenda.
Box 2, Folder 9
Program for urbanism course in England,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Itinerary for course, 1947 May 17 to June 4, with visits to Southampton, Exeter, Plymouth, Bristol, and Bath.
Box 2, Folder 9
L'Equerre to Stynen,
1947 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for May 14 letters to Merkelbach and Giedion.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Ben Merkelbach,
1947 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Asks De Meyer be admitted to CIRPAC as a younger colleague.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Asks De Meyer be admitted to CIRPAC as a younger colleague. With a negative assessment of the newest generation of Belgian
architects.
Box 2, Folder 9
Stynen to Fitschy,
1947 May 16
Scope and Content Note
Will write to Giedion concerning De Meyer.
Box 2, Folder 9
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 May 16
Scope and Content Note
Accepts De Meyer's attendance at CIRPAC; question of young generation of architects linked to that of architectural education.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 May 17
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC attendees should have all questionnaires prior to meeting. Preliminary meeting of Belgian members set for May 26, before
the opening CIRPAC session.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 May 24
Scope and Content Note
Giedion is asked to discuss Hoste with Belgian members at CIRPAC.
Box 2, Folder 9
Giedion to CIAM delegates,
1947 June 3
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIAM VI, Bridgwater, 1947 Sept 7-14.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 June 5
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for announcement of CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
Paul-Amaury Michel to Fitschy,
1947 June 9
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1947 June 22
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
De Koninck to Fitschy,
1947 June 23
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater, wishes to bring wife.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 June 25
Scope and Content Note
Final reminder to register for CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
E. Delatte to Fitschy,
1947 June 26
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
Gaston Brunfaut to Fitschy,
1947 June 26
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1947 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot commit, but interested if last-minute vacant space is available.
Box 2, Folder 9
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1947 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 June 28
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
List of Belgian section attendees for CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 July 2
Scope and Content Note
Wynants will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 July 2
Scope and Content Note
Sending draft of program for CIAM VI.
Box 2, Folder 10
Stynen to L'Equerre,
1947 July 3
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Meeting planned for end of July, to discuss Belgian responses to congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1947 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Regrets Eysselinck's absence from CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1947 July 5
Scope and Content Note
No restrictions regarding spouse attendance.
Box 2, Folder 10
Bourgeois's secretary to Fitschy,
1947 July 7
Scope and Content Note
Bourgeois currently absent.
Box 2, Folder 10
Van Nueten to L'Equerre,
1947 July 8
Scope and Content Note
Regarding date to discuss congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy (?) to Hartland Thomas,
1947 July 9
Scope and Content Note
Regarding Brussels-Bridgwater travel.
Box 2, Folder 10
Attachment to July 9 letter to Hartland Thomas,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
List of Belgian section members who will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater (handwritten).
Box 2, Folder 10
Michel to Fitschy,
1947 July 9
Scope and Content Note
Regarding date to discuss congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1947 July 9
Scope and Content Note
Regarding date to discuss congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Franssen to Fitschy,
1947 July 11
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend discussion of congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Stynen to Fitschy,
1947 July 11
Scope and Content Note
Regarding date to discuss congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 July 15
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend discussion of congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Delatte to Fitschy,
1947 July 17
Scope and Content Note
Postcard regarding date to discuss congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Stynen,
1947 July 18
Scope and Content Note
Congress questions to be discussed July 30 in Antwerp; Stynen asked to make necessary arrangements.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 July 23
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of special work day, July 30, to discuss congress questions for CIAM VI, Bridgwater .
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Crappe,
1947 July 23
Scope and Content Note
Requests Zürich correspondence before meeting.
Box 2, Folder 10
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 July 25
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend July 30 meeting.
Box 2, Folder 10
M. Hartland Thomas to Fitschy,
1947 July 26
Physical Description:
2.0 pp. (2 copies)
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to CIAM VI, Bridgwater; only those with currency restrictions may receive hosted accommodation; prepayment arrangements
and train schedules.
Box 2, Folder 10
Bourgeois to L'Equerre, telegram,
1947 July 29
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater after all.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Aug 2
Scope and Content Note
Follow-up preparatory work meeting Aug 6, with agenda; prepayment arrangements.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Hartland Thomas,
1947 Aug 7
Scope and Content Note
Changes to list of Belgian section members attending CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Aug 7
Scope and Content Note
Prepayment arrangements. Photos and documents for CIAM VI exhibition should be given to Stynen.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Aug 7
Scope and Content Note
Photos and documents for CIAM VI exhibition should be given to Stynen.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Geurts travel agency,
1947 Aug 8
Scope and Content Note
Travel arrangements for CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Hartland Thomas to Fitschy,
1947 Aug 9
Scope and Content Note
Prepayment not yet received from Belgian members.
Box 2, Folder 10
Michel to Fitschy,
1947 Aug 18
Scope and Content Note
Car trouble July 30; requests information on CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Klutz to Service de Population, Comité national de statistiques,
1947 Aug 20
Scope and Content Note
Requesting 1946 population statistics for Belgium.
Box 2, Folder 10
Hartland Thomas to Belgian section,
1947 Aug 26
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VI, Bridgwater attendees passing through London should contact Jane Drew for assistance.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Michel,
1947 Aug 26
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Gives CIAM VI, Bridgwater information. Fitschy and Parent cannot attend CIAM VI due to duties connected with the International
Exposition for Housing and Town Planning.
Box 2, Folder 10
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1947 Aug 29
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Hartland Thomas to Fitschy,
1947 Aug 29
Scope and Content Note
Reminds Belgian section to send prepayment for CIAM VI.
Box 2, Folder 10
MARS Group to CIAM members,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Attachment to Aug 29 letter: resending of July 26 invitation letter.
Box 2, Folder 10
Stynen to Fitschy,
1947 Sept 1
Scope and Content Note
Twelve panels of photographs ready for exhibition; shipping problems.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Sept 1
Scope and Content Note
Excuses his unforeseen absence from CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Hartland Thomas,
1947 Sept 1
Scope and Content Note
Excuses his unforeseen absence from CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Stynen,
1947 Sept 3
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Disposition of panels for CIAM VI; cancellations of Belgian section members; details of Fitschy's own unforeseen absence.
Box 2, Folder 10
Michel to Fitschy,
1947 Sept 8
Scope and Content Note
No Belgian section documents have yet arrived at CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to CIAM Bridgwater,
1947 Sept 9
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section report sent; difficulties with sending photo panels.
Box 3, Folder 1
Moser to Fitschy,
1947 Nov 20
Scope and Content Note
Concerning dues payments.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Stynen,
1947 Nov 21
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Nov 25; Stynen is asked to bring photograph panels.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Nov 21
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Nov 25; discussion of photos and captions for CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Dec 1
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Dec 9; discussion of photos and captions for CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to J. J. Honegger,
1947 Dec 2
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Explains financial situation of Belgian section, and future dues outlook.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Dec 2
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Explains Belgian section's absence from CIAM VI, Bridgwater and problems with section report and photograph panels. With a
mention of the Belgian section's planned reorganization into regional groups.
Box 3, Folder 1
Stynen to Fitschy (?),
1947 Dec 2
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend section meeting. Sent panels by airmail to Bridgwater; they have not been returned.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Stynen,
1947 Dec 4
Scope and Content Note
Requests copies of photographs intended for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
L'Equerre to E. Sergysels,
1947 Dec 5
Scope and Content Note
Request for photographs of buildings built by L'Equerre for Société L'intégrale, Liège.
Box 3, Folder 1
Sergysels to L'Equerre,
1947 Dec 8
Scope and Content Note
Photographs will be sent.
Box 3, Folder 1
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 8
Scope and Content Note
Concerning missing report and panels; list of new members.
Box 3, Folder 1
Michel to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 12
Scope and Content Note
Sends photos for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Dec 13
Scope and Content Note
Announces Belgian section meeting, Dec 18.
Box 3, Folder 1
Hoste to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 15
Scope and Content Note
Request for contact with Belgian section. With a mention of his post-war troubles.
Box 3, Folder 1
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 17
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Sends photos for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy (?) to Eysselinck,
1947 Dec 19
Scope and Content Note
Dues matters.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Braem,
1947 Dec 19
Scope and Content Note
Dues matters; discussion of photo selection for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Hoste,
1947 Dec 19
Scope and Content Note
Hoste's case will be discussed at next Belgian section meeting.
Box 3, Folder 1
Delatte to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 19
Scope and Content Note
Sends text for photographs for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Braem to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 21
Scope and Content Note
Concerning selection of photographs for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1947 Dec 24
Scope and Content Note
Sends text for photographs for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Dec 24
Scope and Content Note
Sends photographs for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication, along with section report and summary.
Box 3, Folder 1
Registered mail receipt,
1947 Dec 24
Scope and Content Note
Receipt for publication materials for CIAM VI, Bridgwater sent to Giedion.
Box 3, Folder 1
CIAM VI publication legends and texts,
n.d.
Physical Description:
14.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Captions for 27 photographs of buildings built by Belgian section members between 1937 and 1947, intended for CIAM VI publication
(ultimately named
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d'architecture contemporaine).
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Braem,
1947 Dec 29
Scope and Content Note
Return of photographs not sent to Zürich.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Dec 29
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Bourgeois photograph captions, sent for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Bourgeois photograph captions,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Captions for 3 photographs of buildings built by Bourgeois.
Box 3, Folder 2
Giedion to Fitschy,
1948 Jan 2
Scope and Content Note
Materials received; membership roster questions.
Box 3, Folder 2
Honegger to Fitschy,
1948 Jan 6
Scope and Content Note
Dues matters.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Jan 13
Scope and Content Note
Antwerp section should decide on Hoste readmission or exclusion.
Box 3, Folder 2
Stynen to L'Equerre,
1948 Jan 16
Scope and Content Note
Concerning lost photograph panels.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Stynen,
1948 Jan 19
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of lost CIAM VI, Bridgwater materials.
Box 3, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Belgian section,
1948 Jan 19
Scope and Content Note
Dues matters.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 Jan 19
Scope and Content Note
Sends section report, materials for publication on CIAM VI, Bridgwater, and Belgian section membership roster. With a mention
of dues.
Box 3, Folder 2
Stynen to L'Equerre,
1948 Mar 2
Scope and Content Note
Out of town.
Box 3, Folder 2
L. L. Sosset (Centre de rénovation de la tapisserie de Tournai) to L'Equerre,
1948 Mar 5
Scope and Content Note
Wishes to work with CIAM on the role of tapestry and mural arts in modern architecture.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Mar 8
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for MARS group proposition on architectural education.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Hartland Thomas,
1948 Mar 11
Scope and Content Note
Requests French translation of CIAM VI, Bridgwater report; inquiries on location of CIAM VII.
Box 3, Folder 2
Hartland Thomas to Fitschy,
1948 Mar 15
Scope and Content Note
French translation exists only for CIRPAC minutes. With a mention of Le Corbusier's planning of the CIAM grids, necessary
for preparations for CIAM VII, to be held Sept 1948 in Bergamo.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 Mar 18
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Regarding questionnaires for CIAM VII topics and preparations. Autonomous Liège section to be formed. With a mention of Gropius
and UNESCO, and of Bourgeois, unaccountably removed as Belgian delegate.
Box 3, Folder 2
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1948 Mar 19
Scope and Content Note
Asks for article on L'Equerre for new architectural review ("Architectura"), edited by Walter Cantré.
Box 3, Folder 2
Stynen to L'Equerre,
1948 Mar 19
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for letter (Mar 26?) sent to Hartland Thomas.
Box 3, Folder 2
Stynen to Hartland Thomas,
1948 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Inquires about missing photograph panels sent to CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 3, Folder 2
Institut Belgo-Luxembourgeois du Change to L'Equerre,
1948 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Concerning transfer of CIAM dues to Switzerland.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Sosset,
1948 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Offers membership in Liège section; will send CIAM VII paperwork.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1948 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Will write article for Cantré; discusses division of Belgian section into regional groups.
Box 3, Folder 2
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1948 Mar 29
Scope and Content Note
Information on Cantré; thoughts on Flemish section based in Antwerp.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Honegger,
1948 Apr 1
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM dues transfer to Switzerland authorized; division of Belgian section into regional groups.
Box 3, Folder 2
Sosset to Fitschy,
1948 Apr 1
Scope and Content Note
Accepts membership in Liège section; awaits CIAM VII paperwork.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Stynen,
1948 Apr 2
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Bridgwater questionnaire on architectural education; Giedion questioned on future work foreseen for this
topic.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Hartland Thomas,
1948 Apr 5
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Has completed French translation of CIAM VI, Bridgwater reports; asks clarification of some terms.
Box 3, Folder 2
Hartland Thomas to Fitschy,
1948 Apr 7
Scope and Content Note
Clarifies terms "focal buildings", "free-standing", "integral", and "recessed".
Box 3, Folder 2
Honegger to Fitschy,
1948 Apr 12
Scope and Content Note
Dues received.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1948 Apr 23
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Reorganization of Belgian section into autonomous regional groups; Eysselinck asked to be provisional secretary for Antwerp
group.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Michel,
1948 Apr 23
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Reorganization of Belgian section into autonomous regional groups; Michel asked to be provisional secretary for Brussels group.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1948 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Has written to Belgian section members about reorganization.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Michel,
1948 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Has written to Belgian section members about reorganization.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Reorganization of Belgian section into autonomous regional groups, as per Bridgwater directives abolishing national CIAM groups.
With a mention of study topics: city planning; architectural expression; architectural education; reaffirmation of CIAM goals.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1948 Apr 24
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Detailed discussion of Belgian section reorganization.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1948 Apr 24
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Detailed discussion of Belgian section reorganization.
Box 3, Folder 2
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1948 Apr 29
Scope and Content Note
Wishes to decline Antwerp secretaryship.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1948 Apr 30
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Encouragement to remain Antwerp secretary.
Box 3, Folder 2
Giedion to Fitschy,
1948 Apr 30
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Answers questions in Fitschy's Mar 18 letter concerning topics for CIAM VII: city planning; fine arts ("arts majeurs"); architectural
education. Gives reason for Bourgeois's removal as Belgian delegate.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 May 4
Scope and Content Note
Reorganization of Belgian section; participation of Belgian section members in June architectural congresses in Zürich and
Lausanne; CIAM VII now planned for Easter, 1949.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 May 4
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 4 copies
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Giedion's CIAM council report; subscriptions to CIAM 1928-1948 publication; CIAM VII subjects. With a mention
of Bourgeois and of UNESCO.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Léon Sneyers (International Union of Architects),
1948 May 5
Scope and Content Note
Asks which CIAM Belgian section members are also members of IUA.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section, International Federation for Housing and Town Planning,
1948 May 5
Scope and Content Note
Asks which CIAM Belgian section members are also members of ABUH ("Association belge pour l'urbanisme et l'habitation" - International
Federation for Housing and Town Planning).
Box 3, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1948 May 10
Scope and Content Note
Has resigned from CIAM. With a mention of the architectural review "Sept arts".
Box 3, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Giedion,
1948 May 8
Scope and Content Note
Resignation letter.
Box 3, Folder 3
Michel to Fitschy,
1948 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Declines Brussels secretaryship.
Box 3, Folder 3
Handwritten note,
1948 May 21
Scope and Content Note
List of CIAM Belgian section members who are also members of ABUH (see Fitschy letter, 1948 May 5).
Box 3, Folder 3
Sneyers to Fitschy,
1948 May 12
Scope and Content Note
CIAM Belgian section members who are also members of International Union of Architects (Réunions internationales d'architectes),
Belgian section.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Michel,
1948 May 12
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Encouragement to remain Brussels secretary. With a mention of De Koninck's recent car accident, Bourgeois, and candidate members
Simone Guillissen-Hoa and Monique De Koninck.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1948 May 12
Scope and Content Note
Brussels section organization.
Box 3, Folder 3
De Koninck to Fitschy,
1948 May 17
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of Belgian section problems, and of Brussels section responsibilities.
Box 3, Folder 3
P. L. Cocke (MARS Group) to Fitschy,
1948 May 20
Scope and Content Note
Experimental CIAM summer school to be held in London, 1948, with lecturers Le Corbusier, Gropius, Aalto and Giedion.
Box 3, Folder 3
Michel to Fitschy,
1948 May 21
Scope and Content Note
Definitively refuses Brussels secretaryship.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 May 24
Scope and Content Note
Asks which members will attend conferences for International Federation for Housing and Town Planning (Zürich) and International
Union of Architects (Lausanne), to be held in June, 1948.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1948 May 24
Scope and Content Note
Brussels section organization. With a mention of candidate members Guillissen-Hoa and J. Canneel-Claes.
Box 3, Folder 3
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1948 May 25
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Suggests that Fitschy should coordinate with Stynen. With a reminder to write the article for Cantré.
Box 3, Folder 3
Van Nueten to L'Equerre,
1948 May 25
Scope and Content Note
Interested in Zürich conference.
Box 3, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1948 May 26
Scope and Content Note
Will attend Lausanne conference, possibly Zürich conference.
Box 3, Folder 3
Delatte to Fitschy,
1948 May 27
Scope and Content Note
Will not attend conferences.
Box 3, Folder 3
Hoste to Fitschy,
1948 May 28
Scope and Content Note
Requests information on his situation vis-à-vis the Belgian section.
Box 3, Folder 3
De Koninck to Fitschy,
1948 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Plans meeting with Fitschy and Van Neuten.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Van Nueten,
1948 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Gives address for International Federation for Housing and Town Planning, Belgian section.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Hoste,
1948 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Advises Hoste to contact Antwerp section.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Gives names of CIAM Belgian section members who are also members of International Federation for Housing and Town Planning
and International Union of Architects. With a mention of Bourgeois's resignation.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 June 7
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 June 7
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication; Brussels section reorganization. With a mention of De Koninck.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 June 7
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication; Zürich and Lausanne congresses; Belgian section reorganization.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to L'Académie royale des beaux-arts,
1948 June 21
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to L'École nationale supérieure d'architecture,
1948 June 21
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1948 June 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for questionnaire.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 June 21
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication; sends French translation of CIAM VI, Bridgwater report.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to August Verschaeren,
1948 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for June 28 letter to Hartland Thomas.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Hartland Thomas,
1948 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Letter of recommendation for August Verschaeren to attend CIAM summer school, London.
Box 3, Folder 3
Cocke to CIAM secretaries,
1948 June 30
Scope and Content Note
CIAM summer school postponed.
Box 3, Folder 4
Verschaeren to Fitschy,
1948 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Thanks for letter of recommendation, June 28.
Box 3, Folder 4
Cocke to Fitschy,
1948 July 1
Scope and Content Note
CIAM summer school postponed.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Verschaeren,
1948 July 2
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Cocke's June 30 letter.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Verschaeren,
1948 July 3
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Cocke's July 1 letter.
Box 3, Folder 4
Le Corbusier to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1948 July 20
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Circular letter announcing completion of CIAM city planning grid by ASCORAL (French section), to be used to prepare CIAM VII
materials; upcoming publication of invitation and instructions.
Box 3, Folder 4
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1948 Aug 11
Scope and Content Note
Telegram.
Box 3, Folder 4
Braem to L'Equerre,
1948 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Insists that Hoste case should be decided by Belgian section as a whole.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Braem,
1948 Aug 31
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section meeting to be held Sept 7 [i.e. 9].
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Britannic Tavern,
1948 Sept 3
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for Belgian section meeting, Sept 9.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Sept 4
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Sept 9, with agenda.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1948 Sept 11
Scope and Content Note
Sends minutes of Belgian section meeting; asks Bourgeois to retract his resignation.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Hoste,
1948 Sept 11
Scope and Content Note
Refusal of Hoste's request for readmission to Belgian section.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Sept 11
Scope and Content Note
Dues for 1948.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to ASCORAL,
1948 Sept 17
Scope and Content Note
Requests copy of city planning grid, for CIAM VII preparations.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Sept 27
Scope and Content Note
Dues reminder.
Box 3, Folder 4
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1948 Oct 4
Scope and Content Note
Graciously declines to retract resignation.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Delatte,
1948 Oct 18
Scope and Content Note
Sends information on Liège section, which has recently had its first meeting. With a suggestion for further national meetings.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Stynen,
1948 Oct 18
Scope and Content Note
Sends information on Liège section, which has recently had its first meeting. With a suggestion for further national meetings.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 Oct 18
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Architectural education; request for Gropius's UNESCO document and for Le Corbusier's grids.
Box 3, Folder 4
Giedion to Fitschy,
1948 Oct 19
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Architectural education; list of CIAM documents sent to Fitschy; problems communicating with French section; CIAM VII set
for Bergamo, July 1949.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Honegger,
1948 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
Dues payment; requests clarification of new dues schedule.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 Oct 25
Scope and Content Note
Thanks Giedion for sending architectural education documents; update on Liège section.
Box 3, Folder 4
Honegger to Fitschy,
1948 Nov 5
Scope and Content Note
Dues payment received; Fitschy's dues questions referred to CIAM council.
Box 3, Folder 4
Hoste to Fitschy,
1948 Nov 10
Scope and Content Note
Will protest his exclusion from CIAM to Van Eesteren.
Box 3, Folder 4
Hoste to Van Eesteren,
1948 Nov 9
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Protests his exclusion from CIAM for having signed war-time manifesto, falsified in publication, and for defending CIAM principles
during the occupation.
Box 3, Folder 4
Lesson on German architecture given by Hoste,
1943
Scope and Content Note
Discusses German reactions against modern architecture; Nazi rejection of traditional architecture; comparison of Nazi and
Roman architecture.
Box 3, Folder 4
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
French translation of Hoste's Nov 9 complaint letter to Van Eesteren and his lesson on German architecture.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to ASCORAL,
1948 Dec 2
Scope and Content Note
Renewed request for CIAM grids.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to ASCORAL,
1949 Jan 21
Scope and Content Note
Urgent request for CIAM grids.
Box 3, Folder 5
Giedion to CIAM council members,
1949 Jan 24
Scope and Content Note
CIAM council meeting in Paris, Mar 4-6. CIAM VII for July in Bergamo.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Giedion,
1949 Feb 9
Scope and Content Note
Grid received; requests clarification for Belgian participation in CIAM VII. With a mention of project: "La cité linéaire
de Charleroi".
Box 3, Folder 5
Giedion to Fitschy,
1949 Feb 11
Scope and Content Note
Will send further instructions after CIAM council; status of CIAM VI publication. With a handwritten note: prefers Lille project
to Charleroi.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Wynants,
1949 Feb 12
Scope and Content Note
Instructions for ordering copies of CIAM grid.
Box 3, Folder 5
Hoste to Fitschy,
1949 Feb 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Feb 21 letter to Van Eesteren.
Box 3, Folder 5
Hoste to Van Eesteren,
1949 Feb 21
Scope and Content Note
Hoste, recently accepted into the Royal Flemish Academy, wonders at his exclusion from CIAM.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Hoste,
1949 Feb 23
Scope and Content Note
Hoste's Feb 21 letter received.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to École nationale supérieure d'architecture et des arts décoratifs,
1949 Feb 24
Scope and Content Note
Status of CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Verschaeren,
1949 Mar 4
Scope and Content Note
Application to CIAM summer school, London, 1949 Aug
Box 3, Folder 5
Verschaeren to Fitschy,
1949 Mar 19
Scope and Content Note
Application to CIAM summer school.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Giedion,
1949 Mar 22
Scope and Content Note
Further questions on CIAM VII projects.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Verschaeren,
1949 Apr 2
Scope and Content Note
Application to CIAM summer school.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Cocke,
1949 Apr 4
Scope and Content Note
Recommending Verschaeren for CIAM summer school.
Box 3, Folder 5
Maxwell Fry to Fitschy,
1949 Apr 7
Scope and Content Note
Request for applications for CIAM summer school.
Box 3, Folder 5
Cocke to Fitschy,
1949 Apr 10
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy's recommendation of Verschaeren received.
Box 3, Folder 5
Stynen to Fitschy,
1949 May 9
Scope and Content Note
Three more recommendations for students for CIAM summer school: Eliane Havenith; Etienne Donnet; Jacques Veyssière.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Stanton (CIAM summer school),
1949 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Requesting places in CIAM summer school for three further students.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Stynen,
1949 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Verschaeren has CIAM summer school documentation; registration for CIAM VII.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Enrico Peressutti,
1949 May 16
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Questions on CIAM VII program and travel arrangements.
Box 3, Folder 5
Peressutti to Fitschy,
1949 May 20
Physical Description:
3.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Responses concerning CIAM VII program and travel arrangements.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1949 May 21
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, May 24.
Box 3, Folder 5
Michel to Fitschy,
1949 May 21
Scope and Content Note
Requesting signs and symbols for CIAM VII projects.
Box 3, Folder 5
Michel to L'Equerre,
1949 May 23
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting; uncertain about attending CIAM VII.
Box 3, Folder 5
Stynen to Fitschy,
1949 May 24
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VII. With a mention of carpooling.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1949 May 25
Physical Description:
3.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Peressutti's May 20 letter on CIAM VII arrangements. With a mention of dues.
Box 3, Folder 5
Stynen to Fitschy,
1949 May 27
Scope and Content Note
Sends dues.
Box 3, Folder 6
MARS Group to CIAM members,
1949 June
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for "Statutes of CIAM", prepared by P.A. [Pierre-André] Emery and G. Samuel.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Honegger,
1949 June 1
Scope and Content Note
Dues collection.
Box 3, Folder 6
Peressutti to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1949 June 1
Scope and Content Note
Physical requirements for grid preparation.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Peressutti,
1949 June 3
Scope and Content Note
Hotel reservations.
Box 3, Folder 6
Honegger to Fitschy,
1949 June 12
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy's June 1 letter received.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1949 June 13
Scope and Content Note
Dues reminder.
Box 3, Folder 6
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Moneys paid or payable by Belgian section members.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Maxwell Fry,
1949 June 16
Scope and Content Note
Requesting a further place in CIAM summer school for Yves de Vestel.
Box 3, Folder 6
Maxwell Fry to Fitschy,
1949 June 20
Scope and Content Note
De Vestel may attend CIAM summer school.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Stynen,
1949 June 29
Scope and Content Note
Request for report on changes in architectural education in Belgium.
Box 3, Folder 6
Stynen to Fitschy,
1949 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Will write report.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Wynants,
1949 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Hotel reservations.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Stynen,
1949 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Hotel reservations.
Box 3, Folder 6
Eliane Havenith to Fitschy (?),
1949 July 15
Scope and Content Note
Request for CIAM summer school program and documentation for herself and Donnet.
Box 3, Folder 6
Jaqueline Tyrwhitt to CIAM delegates (Fitschy),
1949 Aug 19
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for official press release for CIAM VII.
Box 3, Folder 6
Havenith, Donnet, Verschaeren and Veyssière to Fitschy,
1949 Aug 3 (or 31?)
Scope and Content Note
Thank-you note on postcard, with positive assessment of CIAM summer school.
Box 3, Folder 6
Marcel Lods to Fitschy,
1949 Sept 14
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Belgian colleague sought for commission studying Athens Charter legislation. Asked to attend meeting of industrialization
commission, headed by Wells Coates, 1949 Oct in Geneva.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Lods,
1949 Sept 19
Scope and Content Note
Will search for colleague for Lods's committee.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Peressutti,
1949 Oct 18
Scope and Content Note
Requests CIAM VII documents and reports; compliments for congress organization.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Havenith,
1949 Oct 20
Scope and Content Note
Forwards letter.
Box 3, Folder 6
Havenith to Fitschy,
1949 Oct 23
Scope and Content Note
Thank-you for forwarding letter from Maxwell Fry.
Box 3, Folder 6
Peressutti to Fitschy (?),
1949 Nov 9
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VII documents delivered to Stynen.
Box 3, Folder 6
Stynen to Fitschy,
1949 Nov 10
Scope and Content Note
Sends CIAM VII documents.
Box 3, Folder 6
Giedion to Fitschy,
1949 Nov 22
Scope and Content Note
Questions for Belgian section regarding CIAM VII documents; financial support; CIAM VII publication (
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d'architecture contemporaine). With a mention of Giedion's appointment to the Massachussetts Institute of Technology.
Box 3, Folder 6
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
French translation of Giedion's Nov 22 letter.
Box 3, Folder 6
Giedion to CIAM groups,
1949 Dec 8
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Italian underwriting of cost of CIAM VII minutes; explanation of delays in publishing
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d'architecture contemporaine; report on CIAM summer school 1949; desperate financial situation of CIAM.
Box 3, Folder 6
MARS Group proposals for CIAM VIII theme,
1949 Nov
Scope and Content Note
Problem of the "heart of the city": the "physical setting for the expression of collective emotion." With study instructions.
Box 3, Folder 6
Draft of French translation of MARS Group CIAM VIII proposal,
1949 Nov
Scope and Content Note
With handwritten corrections.
Box 3, Folder 6
Godfrey Samuel (MARS Group) to CIAM members,
1949 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for MARS Group CIAM VIII proposal.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Stynen,
1950 Jan 2
Scope and Content Note
Requests Belgian section meeting to discuss Giedion's questions and Mars Group proposal. With a mention of the Groupe EGAU.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Samuel,
1950 Jan 16
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Jan 16 letter to Giedion.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1950 Jan 16
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Reactions to CIAM VII; publication of
A decade of new architecture; responses to CIAM summer school; finances; support for Marseille rather than London as location of CIAM VIII, and of Le
Corbusier's proposal "La charte de l'habitat" rather than MARS Group's "Heart of the city" as theme; Belgian participation
in permanent CIAM commissions.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1950 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Establishment of four national commissions; reconvening of group working on architectural expression and the plastic arts.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Peressutti,
1950 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Requests report of subcommission C of 1st commission (President: Sert).
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1950 Feb 28
Scope and Content Note
Postponement of city planning commission meeting.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Michel,
1950 Feb 28
Scope and Content Note
Postponement of city planning commission meeting.
Box 3, Folder 7
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1950 Mar 20
Scope and Content Note
Visit to Brussels of Pierre Vago, Secretary General of the International Union of Architects, Mar 24. With a mention of Auguste
Perret.
Box 3, Folder 7
Van Nueten to Fitschy,
1950 Mar 21
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Will attempt to attend Vago lunch, Mar 24.
Box 3, Folder 7
Michel to Fitschy,
1950 Mar 21
Scope and Content Note
Will attend Vago lunch, Mar 24.
Box 3, Folder 7
Peressutti to Fitschy,
1950 Mar 24
Scope and Content Note
No report exists for subcommission C; replaced by report no. 105-C.
Box 3, Folder 7
Peressutti to CIAM members,
1950 Apr 4
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of upcoming 9th Milan Triennale; Franco Albini member of action committee. CIAM members asked to influence artist
selection. With a mention of Piero Bottoni.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Samuel,
1950 May 9
Scope and Content Note
No report received from CIAM council meeting held in London, Jan 20; information on CIAM VIII requested.
Box 3, Folder 7
Michel to Fitschy,
1950 May 27
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Requests CIAM plans.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Wynants,
1950 June 12
Scope and Content Note
Requests Belgian section meeting.
Box 3, Folder 7
Franco Albini, Ignazio Gardella, Ernesto Rogers and Giuseppe Samonà to CIAM members,
1950 June 13
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIAM summer school, Venice, 1950 Sept: proposed program and arrangements.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1950 July 1
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Postponement of Belgian section meeting until September; dues reminder.
Box 3, Folder 7
Handwritten note,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Portion of draft for Fitschy's July 1 letter.
Box 3, Folder 7
Klutz to Albini,
1950 July 3
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy absent; announcement for Venice CIAM summer school forwarded to Stynen.
Box 3, Folder 7
Klutz to Stynen,
1950 July 3
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Venice CIAM summer school announcement.
Box 3, Folder 7
Stynen to Fitschy,
1950 July 13
Scope and Content Note
Awaits Fitschy to proceed with CIAM summer school applications.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Stynen,
1950 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Wonders why Stynen did not simply proceed with CIAM summer school applications.
Box 3, Folder 7
Stynen to Fitschy,
1950 Aug 1
Scope and Content Note
Has not received response from circular sent.
Box 3, Folder 7
Albini to CIAM members,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Postponement of CIAM summer school, Venice.
Box 3, Folder 7
Wells Coates to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1950 Sept 26
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for CIAM VIII program.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1950 Nov 21
Scope and Content Note
Projects to be presented by Belgian section at CIAM VIII.
Box 3, Folder 7
Gontran Goulden to Fitschy,
1950 Dec 5
Scope and Content Note
Requesting details of Belgian section participation at CIAM VIII.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Goulden,
1950 Dec 7
Scope and Content Note
Repeat of projects to be presented by Belgian section at CIAM VIII.
Box 3, Folder 7
Goulden to Fitschy,
1950 Dec 11
Scope and Content Note
Apologizes for error.
Box 3, Folder 8
Goulden to Fitschy,
1951 Jan 29
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to Belgian participation.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1951 Apr 9
Physical Description:
3.0 pp., 3 copies
Scope and Content Note
Deplores lack of activity and commitment in Belgian section; abstains from further work and announces imminent resignation
as CIAM delegate. One letter is labeled in pen: "M. Tibaux". [#32]
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1951 Apr 10
Physical Description:
4.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Request for CIAM VIII reservations, and plans for member participation. With a list of CIAM permanent commission themes.
Box 3, Folder 8
Provisional program for CIAM VIII,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Box 3, Folder 8
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1951 Apr 11
Scope and Content Note
Requests meeting to discuss points raised in Fitschy's Apr 9 letter.
Box 3, Folder 8
Van Nueten to Fitschy,
1951 Apr 12
Scope and Content Note
With a plan to form work teams with younger members.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1951 Apr 13
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Details of Belgian participation in CIAM VIII: "Core" survey of Flémalle-Haute. With names of attendees and session contributors.
Box 3, Folder 8
Stynen to Fitschy,
1951 May 2
Scope and Content Note
Requests meeting to discuss CIAM youth section.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Stynen,
1951 May 4
Scope and Content Note
Will meet Stynen just before meeting of SUB (Société des urbanistes belges), May 9, to which Stynen is also invited.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1951 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Sketch of planned CORE grid.
Box 3, Folder 8
Goulden to Fitschy,
1951 May 17
Scope and Content Note
MARS Group grid diagram received.
Box 3, Folder 8
To MARS Group,
1951 May 26
Scope and Content Note
Registered mail receipt.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to MARS Group,
1951 May 26
Scope and Content Note
Sending documents to be mounted on Flémalle-Haute grid.
Box 3, Folder 8
Documents for CIAM VIII,
1951 May 26
Scope and Content Note
List of contents of registered package sent to MARS Group.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Wynants,
1951 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Sends CIAM VIII documents and reservations.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Voyages Brooke,
1951 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Travel arrangements to London for CIAM VIII.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to Honegger,
1951 June 19
Scope and Content Note
Sends dues for 1950 and 1951.
Box 3, Folder 9
Marcel Roux,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
business card
Box 3, Folder 9
Honegger to Fitschy,
1951 July 4
Scope and Content Note
Dues payment received.
Box 3, Folder 9
Herbosch (?) to Fitschy,
1951 July 12
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Regrets missed meeting. With a mention of ballet at Sadler's Wells.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to Richards (Architectural Review),
1951 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Requests CIAM VIII photographs. With a mention of the Royal Festival Hall and the South Bank Exhibition.
Box 3, Folder 9
Architectural Review to Fitschy,
1951 July 24
Scope and Content Note
Sends issue devoted to CIAM VIII. August issue will be devoted to the South Bank Exhibition.
Box 3, Folder 9
Tyrwhitt to CIAM delegates,
1951 Aug
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for CIAM VIII report; publication of
A decade of new architecture and of
The heart of the city; exhibition plans for CIAM VIII core grids; acknowledgements.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to
Architectural Review,
1951 Aug 23
Scope and Content Note
Overage in payment is to be sent to MARS Group.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to MARS Group,
1951 Aug 24
Scope and Content Note
Repayment for costs of assembling Flémalle-Haute grid.
Box 3, Folder 9
Tyrwhitt to Fitschy,
1951 Aug 31
Scope and Content Note
Comments appreciatively on Flémalle-Haute grid, which will be included in upcoming CIAM VIII publication,
The heart of the city.
Box 3, Folder 9
Stynen to Fitschy,
1951 Nov 28
Scope and Content Note
Requests Belgian section meeting.
Box 3, Folder 9
Tyrwhitt to Fitschy,
1951 Dec
Scope and Content Note
Corrections requested for CORE account.
Box 3, Folder 9
Stynen to Fitschy,
1951 Dec 7
Scope and Content Note
Renewed request for Belgian section meeting.
Box 3, Folder 9
Stynen to Fitschy,
1951 Dec 10
Scope and Content Note
Suggests small committee meeting prior to larger Belgian section meeting.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1951 Dec 13
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Dec 20; CIAM IX preparations ("La charte de l'habitat"); membership in independent
Brussels and Liège sections.
Box 3, Folder 9
Delatte to Fitschy,
1951 Dec 15
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend meeting; will participate in Brussels section.
Box 3, Folder 9
Van Nueten to Fitschy,
1951 Dec 20
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend meeting; will participate in Brussels section.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to Tyrwhitt,
1951 Dec 31
Scope and Content Note
Approves Flémalle-Haute text for
The heart of the city.
Box 4, Folder 1
Giedion to Fitschy,
1952 Feb 11
Scope and Content Note
Sending
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d'architecture contemporaine.
Box 4, Folder 1
Albini to CIAM members,
1952 Apr 30
Scope and Content Note
CIAM summer school to be held in Venice, Sept 10-Oct 10.
Box 4, Folder 1
B. F. Reiner (European Office of the United Nations) to Vladimir Bodiansky,
1952 May 7
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Letter to the vice-president of the CIAM industrialization commission, asking that the CIAM Italian and Swedish exhibits,
and possibly those of other countries, be shown in Geneva for the UN habitat sub-committee meeting, 1952 Sept 1-6.
Box 4, Folder 1
Le Corbusier, Giedion, Tyrwhitt to CIAM delegates,
1952 May 14
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Summarized report of CIAM council meeting, May 10-11: discussion of CIAM's future, with increasing control given to new architects;
planning for "La charte de l'habitat", including the meaning of "habitat"; arrangements for new architects; CIAM ideology.
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to Swedish CIAM group,
1952 June 11
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend CIAM delegates meeting in Stockholm.
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1952 June 17
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Liège city planning exhibition, 1952 Sept; requesting CIAM speakers for conference on industrial area planning.
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1952 June 24
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Repeat of June 17 letter.
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to MARS Group,
1952 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Short letter announcing Liège city planning exhibition, 1952 Sept; requesting CIAM speakers for conference on industrial area
planning.
Box 4, Folder 1
Handwritten note,
1952 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Draft of Fitschy's July 1 letter to MARS Group. (see Series IV. Fitschy to English CIAM members, Box 10*, f. 2).
Box 4, Folder 1
Goulden to Fitschy,
1952 July 4
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy's July 1 letter received.
Box 4, Folder 1
Honegger to Fitschy,
1952 Sept 5
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues.
Box 4, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to Fitschy,
1952 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
Regrets he could not suggest speakers or attend Liège conference. With a mention of Scheffer, and of the Lisbon city-planning
conference.
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to Sert,
1952 Nov 7
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for letter to United Nations department of social services (not present).
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to Le Corbusier,
1952 Nov 25
Scope and Content Note
Invites Le Corbusier to speak at conference on high-rise construction ("construction en hauteur"), to be held in Brussels,
1953.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM,
1953 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Circular to CIAM delegates and council members; CIAM IX reports forthcoming.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1953 Jan 8
Scope and Content Note
Jan 7 letter received; repeat of Nov 25 invitation to Le Corbusier.
Box 4, Folder 2
Giedion to CIAM,
1953 Feb 10
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Circular to CIAM delegates and council members; creation of endowments to enable younger members to attend CIAM conferences.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wagons-Lits Cook to Fitschy,
1953 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Offers booking services for CIAM IX, Aix-en-Provence, 1953 July 19-28.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1953 Apr 14
Scope and Content Note
Requests CIAM IX room reservations for Liège section.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM members,
1953 May 6
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for CIAM IX program; request for list and extent of exhibits.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1953 May 13
Scope and Content Note
Instructions for CIAM IX reservations.
Box 4, Folder 2
Henri Grulez to Fitschy,
1953 June 9
Scope and Content Note
Architecture student wishing to participate in CIAM IX. With a mention of René Panis.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Grulez,
1953 June 11
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Explanation of CIAM IX schedule and of CIAM summer school, Venice. With a mention of Panis.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1953 June 20
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM IX reservations for Liège section; Liège grid extent. With a mention of Groupe EGAU, whose construction project is the
subject of Liège grid.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to Fitschy,
1953 June 24
Scope and Content Note
Confirmation of reservations.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM,
1953 June 30
Scope and Content Note
Circular to CIAM council members and delegates: call for reports.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1953 July 13
Scope and Content Note
Increase in extent of Liège grid.
Box 4, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Hourant,
1953 July 16
Scope and Content Note
Liège group departure time for CIAM IX.
Box 4, Folder 2
Braem to Fitschy,
1953 Sept 1
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Does not have report for art synthesis commission.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM delegates,
1953 Sept 24
Scope and Content Note
CIAM IX commission reports forthcoming.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogencsky to CIAM,
1953 Sept 25
Scope and Content Note
Sending promotional materials from the Manufactures françaises de Saint-Gobain.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1953 Oct 2
Scope and Content Note
Order for CIAM IX commission reports.
Box 4, Folder 2
Giedion to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1954 May 15
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Paris meeting for CIAM council and commission presidents, June 27; options for preparation of "La charte de
l'habitat"; CIAM publications.
Box 4, Folder 2
Alfred Schmeller (Magnum) to Fitschy,
1954 June 1
Scope and Content Note
Requests photographs of architectural projects, for upcoming magazine issue.
Box 4, Folder 2
Giedion's secretary to Fitschy,
1954 June 11
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Paris meeting date changed to June 30.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM,
1954 June 16
Scope and Content Note
Location of Paris CIAM meeting, June 30.
Box 4, Folder 2
Marcel Junius to L'Equerre,
1954 June 18
Scope and Content Note
Request for photographs of residence projects for "Architecture 54".
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Magnum,
1954 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Will research projects for Magnum.
Box 4, Folder 2
Magnum to Fitschy,
1954 Sept 30
Scope and Content Note
Sends past issues of Magnum.
Box 4, Folder 2
Bakema to CIAM members,
1954 Dec 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for CIAM X instructions.
Box 4, Folder 2
Bakema to CIAM members,
1954 Dec 21
Scope and Content Note
Call for responses to CIAM X instructions.
Box 4, Folder 3
Le Corbusier's secretary to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1955 Feb 9
Scope and Content Note
Requests photographs of CIAM IX night party, given on roof terrace of "L'Unité d'Habitation" in Marseille.
Box 4, Folder 3
Havenith to Fitschy (?),
1955 Mar 24
Scope and Content Note
Sends report of CIAM Dutch-Belgian meeting, Feb 19.
Box 4, Folder 3
Bakema to CIAM members,
1955 Apr 28
Scope and Content Note
Sends CIAM X documents.
Box 4, Folder 3
Albini to CIAM members,
1955 May
Scope and Content Note
Next Venice CIAM summer school planned for 1956 Sept
Box 4, Folder 3
Karl Pawek (Magnum) to Fitschy,
1955 May 3
Scope and Content Note
Request for photographs showing the optimism and "joie de vivre" of modern architecture.
Box 4, Folder 3
Giedion to CIAM members,
1955 June 3
Scope and Content Note
CIAM council, Team X and delegates meeting to be held in Paris, July 2.
Box 4, Folder 3
Wogenscky to CIAM members,
1955 June 13
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
CIAM meeting postponed to July 4. With English translation.
Box 4, Folder 3
Magnum to Fitschy,
1955 June 24
Scope and Content Note
Telegram. Requests photograph of cheerful ("heitere") architecture.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy to Pawek,
1955 July 14
Scope and Content Note
Cannot send photographs.
Box 4, Folder 3
Alfredo Evangelista Viana de Lima to CIAM groups,
1955 July 26
Scope and Content Note
Sends Portuguese grid for critique.
Box 4, Folder 3
Havenith to Fitschy,
1955 Aug 4
Scope and Content Note
Brussels-Antwerp section meeting Aug 12; requests Fitschy's presence.
Box 4, Folder 3
Havenith to Fitschy,
1955 Aug 15
Scope and Content Note
Regrets Fitschy's absence Aug 12. With a discussion of grids to be presented at La Sarraz CIAM delegates meeting (projects
by Van Nueten and Braem).
Box 4, Folder 3
Honegger to CIAM members,
1955 Sept 5
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues.
Box 4, Folder 3
Van den Broek and Bakema to Fitschy,
1955 Sept
Scope and Content Note
Card with notice of address change for architectural firm Van den Broek and Bakema.
Box 4, Folder 3
Wogenscky to unspecified,
1956 Jan 9
Scope and Content Note
Opening separate practice from Le Corbusier.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy to Alfred Roth,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Draft of letter naming Belgian attendees for CIAM X, Dubrovnik.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy to Roth,
1956 Apr 14
Scope and Content Note
Draft of letter requesting address of Drago Ibler.
Box 4, Folder 3
Roth to Fitschy,
1956 Apr 17
Scope and Content Note
Postcard, Gives Ibler's address.
Box 4, Folder 3
Giedion to CIAM members,
1956 May 30
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM X; preparations for "La charte de l'habitat".
Box 4, Folder 3
Roth to CIAM members,
1956 May 30
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIAM X in Dubrovnik, Aug 3-13, with registration details.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy (?) to Kondracki,
1956 July 2
Scope and Content Note
Reservations for CIAM X.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy to Roth,
1956 July 23
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Complications with CIAM X attendance.
Box 4, Folder 3
Roth to Fitschy,
1956 July 27
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot guarantee place for Fitschy on boat.
Box 4, Folder 3
Wagons-Lits Cook to Fitschy,
1956 Aug 17
Scope and Content Note
Bill for visa and reservation-cancellation fees.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy to P. A. Emery,
1956 Dec 19
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Proposes younger Belgian delegate to act as liaision between CIAM staff and Belgian section.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bakema to CIAM members,
1957 Jan 4
Scope and Content Note
Call for opinions regarding CIAM reorganization.
Box 4, Folder 4
Sert, Gropius, Giedion, Tyrwhitt to Bakema,
1957 Apr 19
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Confirms proposals for Exchange Information Center (CIAM), and CIAM Exchange of Information on Architectural Education.
Box 4, Folder 4
Sert, Gropius, Giedion, Tyrwhitt to CIAM,
1957 May
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Circular to CIAM reorganization committee, CIAM council and CIRPAC: discussion of defeated proposals to dissolve CIAM at Dubrovnik,
and of CIAM reorganization plans.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bakema to CIAM,
1957 July 12
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Response to 1957 May letter, justifying his work with CIAM reorganization committee and recommending advanced study of visual
design and the human habitat.
Box 4, Folder 4
Roth to CIAM,
1957 July 22
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIRPAC meeting at La Sarraz, Sept 7-10.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bougeois to Roth,
1957 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Will attend La Sarraz meeting.
Box 4, Folder 4
Roth to CIAM,
1957 Aug 10
Scope and Content Note
La Sarraz CIRPAC meeting moved to Aug 31-Sept 3.
Box 4, Folder 4
Fitschy to Roth,
1957 Aug 19
Scope and Content Note
Confusion as to La Sarraz CIRPAC meeting dates.
Box 4, Folder 4
Fitschy to Roth,
1957 Aug 22
Scope and Content Note
Reservation for La Sarraz CIRPAC meeting.
Box 4, Folder 4
Interbau to Fitschy,
1957 Sept 10
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to conference held by Berlin CIAM group, 1957 Sept 26-27, to discuss the exhibition "Die Stadt von morgen".
Box 4, Folder 4
Interbau to Fitschy,
1957 Sept 10
Scope and Content Note
French translation of invitation, sent by Hubert Hoffman.
Box 4, Folder 4
Reply card,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Request for lodging during Berlin conference.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1957 Sept 12
Scope and Content Note
Requests meeting.
Box 4, Folder 4
Fitschy to Bakema,
1957 Nov 13
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Hesitates to submit names for new research group; reorganization committee should write manifesto clearly expressing new CIAM
goals. With criticism of new French title for CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bakema to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 7
Scope and Content Note
Call to battle; list of countries who have responded positively to his request.
Box 4, Folder 4
Albert Bontridder to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 10
Scope and Content Note
List of Brussels-based architects (to be contacted on Bakema's behalf).
Box 4, Folder 4
Jacques Dolphyn to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Dolphyn to Bakema,
1957 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Constantin Brodzki to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Brodzki to Bakema,
1957 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Groupe Structures to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 17
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 17
Scope and Content Note
Upcoming CIAM meeting.
Box 4, Folder 4
Fitschy to Bakema,
1957 Dec 17
Scope and Content Note
Has sent Bakema's text to Belgian architects; cannot participate in CIAM work for 1958; renews criticism of new French title
for CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Groupe Structures to Bakema,
1957 Dec 17
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bontridder to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 19
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
To the National Commission for the Cité-Modèle,
1958
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Letter from six unnamed architects of the Cité Modèle, built for the Exposition universelle et internationale, Brussels, 1958:
requesting compensation.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bakema to CIAM members,
1958 May 9
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Resolutions from 1957 La Sarraz and 1958 Brussels meetings; renaming of CIAM; announcement of CIAM XI, Otterlo, 1959 Sept,
with guidelines.
Series II.
Handwritten notes,
1938-ca. 1956
Physical Description:
3.0 folder(s)
Scope and Content Note
This small series contains handwritten drafts, lists, sketches, envelopes, bills and other incidental notes which cannot be
identified as rough drafts for correspondence or documents located elsewhere in this collection, or lacking strong relation
to such documents. The great majority of these notes are in Paul Fitschy's hand. Notable are the two sets of notes for the
preparatory meeting in Brussels for CIAM VI, Liège, 1938 July 10; the Paris CIAM council meeting notes preparatory to CIAM
X, 1954 June 30; and the subsequent CIRPAC meeting notes, 1955 July 4. All of these lack official typed minutes in this collection
(though the 1938 July 10 meeting is briefly summarized in the CIAM Bulletin d'information bibliographique, Series III. Box
6 f. 3). Handwritten notes which can be strongly linked to other documents have been filed together with them in the appropriate
series; notes originally located in other series have been left there.
Box 4, Folder 5
Réunion pour la préparation du VIe congrès à Bruxelles,
1938 July 10
Physical Description:
11.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten rough draft of meeting minutes for preparation of CIAM VI, Liège, with outline. Includes discussion of Sert's
upcoming publication
Résolutions du congrès d'Athènes (which ultimately became
Can our cities survive?). With mention of Syrkus, Quétant, Schmidt, Sert, Le Corbusier, Van Eesteren, Fry, Fitschy, Labatut, Bourgeois. Paginated
to p. 8 (several pages unnumbered or recopied). See also Series IV. Box 10*, f. 1 for oversize page from this document.
Box 4, Folder 5
Meeting notes,
1938 July 10
Physical Description:
6.0 leaves
Scope and Content Note
Notes from Brussels preparation meeting for CIAM VI, Liège. Records positions of Le Corbusier, Van Eesteren, Giedion, Sert,
Schmidt, Stam, Bourgeois, Fry, Fitschy. Pagination to p. 9; p. 7 missing.
Box 4, Folder 5
CIAM,
1939 Jan 12
Scope and Content Note
Notes of meeting discussing topic for CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 4, Folder 5
Travaux dont sont extraits les documents cartographiques,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
List of bibliographical sources for a "séminaire de géographie" at the Université de Liège.
Box 4, Folder 5
Élements constitutifs de l'urbanisme,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
With pencil sketch.
Box 4, Folder 5
Lists and preliminary schedule,
1939
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Notes concerning CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 4, Folder 5
L'Equerre to Martin Wagner,
1939 June 13
Scope and Content Note
Envelope sent to Istanbul, with pencil notes on verso.
Box 4, Folder 5
Fitschy to Hilbersheimer,
1939 June 13
Scope and Content Note
Envelope sent to Berlin, returned.
Box 4, Folder 5
L'Equerre to Gabriel Guevrékian,
1939 June 14
Scope and Content Note
Envelope sent to Tehran.
Box 4, Folder 5
L'Equerre to Gabriel Guevrékian,
1939 Sept 12
Scope and Content Note
Envelope sent to Tehran.
Box 4, Folder 6
Lists,
1947
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Persons to receive CIAM VI, Bridgwater reports.
Box 4, Folder 6
Belgian section member list,
after 1948
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
With addresses.
Box 4, Folder 6
List of Belgian section members,
n.d.
Box 4, Folder 6
Expenses,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Accounting in pencil of Paris trip expenses, including meeting at UNESCO.
Box 4, Folder 6
Notes on city projects,
1951 or 1952
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon notes on examples of the core for Chicago, New York, Rotterdam, Liège, Nagele (Holland), Kolsdal (Norway),
Gustavsberg (Sweden), Oslo, Stevenage, St.-Dié, Rabat-Sale, Chimbote (Peru), Paris, Coventry, Hiroshima, Basel, Providence,
Lausanne, New Haven, Medellin, Bogotá, Chandigarh (India). Appeared in
The heart of the city.
Box 4, Folder 6
Lists,
1953
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Liège section lists regarding attendance at CIAM IX, including Marseille reception.
Box 4, Folder 6
J. M. Nenquin,
1953 Aug 18
Scope and Content Note
Notes on Nenquin, an architectural student.
Box 4, Folder 6
List,
1953?
Scope and Content Note
Note of orders for
A decade of new architecture by Groupe EGAU, Planning, Kondracki.
Box 4, Folder 6
CIAM council meeting notes,
1954 June 30
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy's notes from CIAM council and delegates meeting in Paris for CIAM X. Records positions of Candilis, Emery, Le Corbusier,
Wogenscky, Lods, Honegger, Bakema, Sert, Rogers, Smithson, Roth. With mention of Werner Hebebrand.
Box 4, Folder 6
To-do list,
1954?
Scope and Content Note
CIAM X in Algiers. With mention of Groupe EGAU, Sert, Wogenscky, FHU and UIA [International Union of Architects].
Box 4, Folder 7
Envelope,
1955 May 28
Scope and Content Note
Envelope (Van den Broek and Bakema to Fitschy) with pencilled draft of letter entitled "Constructions au quartier du Bois
de Mont"; to-do list on verso with mention of CIAM X.
Box 4, Folder 7
Groupe mais[on?],
1955
Scope and Content Note
Rough pen sketches of apartment floorplans.
Box 4, Folder 7
CIRPAC meeting notes,
1955 July 4
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy's notes from CIAM X preparation meeting in Paris. Records positions of Bakema, Sert, Emery, Wogenscky, Giedion, Le
Corbusier, Candilis, Ecochard, Gardella, Roth, Lods, Van Eyck.
Box 4, Folder 7
Librairie Jules Henry,
1956 Apr 3
Scope and Content Note
Receipt for "L'architecture française".
Box 4, Folder 7
Envelope,
1956 May 29
Scope and Content Note
Envelope (Van den Broek and Bakema to Fitschy) with pencilled note mentioning EGAU.
Box 4, Folder 7
Emery,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
With mention of "Statut du logis".
Box 4, Folder 7
Constatations-exigences,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
With a mention of "logis et habitat".
Box 4, Folder 7
Sketch,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Floorplans in pencil.
Box 4, Folder 7
Notes on "logis",
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of pedestrian access. With lists of city projects.
Box 4, Folder 7
CIAM-2,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Notes on CIAM reorganization after CIAM X.
Box 4, Folder 7
Notes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Notes on CIAM reorganization after CIAM X.
Box 4, Folder 7
Notes,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Notes on city requirements for 5000 and 25000 inhabitants.
Series III.
Documents,
1928-1957
Physical Description:
ca. 2.1 lin. ft.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains documents generated by CIAM as a whole in the course of congress development and other related projects,
and preserved by the Belgian section. These documents show how the CIAM central secretariat, located in Switzerland under
the direction of Sigfried Giedion, coordinated with national CIAM chapters to select, debate and prepare topics for CIAM congresses,
plan congress locations and arrangements, collaborate on and promote CIAM projects such as publications and educational opportunities,
and convey CIAM conclusions to international associations such as UNESCO. The documents recount the debates on city planning
concepts of interest to CIAM participants, such as "logis", "habitat" and "core" among many others. The at times fractious
communications also detail the several periods of CIAM reorganization and redefinition, including the immediate post-war period,
the period after CIAM IX which saw the formation of Team X (Team Ten), and the radical reorganization after CIAM X which led
to the ultimate dissolution of CIAM.
Included in the series are final CIAM congress reports; meeting minutes (including CIRPAC and CIAM council meetings as well
as Belgian section meetings); official CIAM statutes, communications, memoranda, topic questionnaires, financial statements
and press releases; book proposals and book excerpts; and papers, articles and speeches destined for presentation at CIAM
events or publication in modern architectural journals. The series also contains ephemera relating to CIAM events and congresses,
such as brochures, invitations, tickets, and identity cards. Notes, lists, address labels, envelopes, business cards and handwritten
materials have been filed in this series when directly linked to documents found here, or originally found together with them.
Although the representation of the first four CIAM congresses (before the formation of the Belgian section) is somewhat sketchy,
the series provides ample documentation of the periods of greatest CIAM activity - during the mid- to late 1930s, and again
during the 1950s. The most well-represented CIAM groups are those of Switzerland, Belgium, France (principally ASCORAL), Britain
(MARS Group), and the Netherlands (De 8 and Opbouw). Also detailed are the contributions of Algerian (pre-independence), Polish,
Hungarian, Italian, Swedish, Portuguese, Yugoslav and German CIAM participants, in addition to those from the United States.
The series has been divided into eleven subseries, each covering a separate CIAM congress. Items are filed chronologically
within each of these subseries. Of special interest is the subseries relating to the proposed CIAM VI, Liège, 1939 Sept, in
mid-preparation by the Belgian section when it was cancelled at the onset of World War II. All CIAM congresses are represented
in this series by at least one document, with the sole exception of CIAM XI, held in 1959 in Otterlo, Netherlands, which is
represented in the collection as a whole only by J. B. Bakema's 1958 May 9 letter (Series I. Correspondence, Box 4, f. 4).
Series III.A.
CIAM I, La Sarraz,
1928
Physical Description:
1.0 folder(s)
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 1st CIAM congress, held in La Sarraz, Switzerland, 1928.
Box 4, Folder 8
Congrès préparatoire international d'architecture moderne,
1928 June 28
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Declaration of CIAM principles.
Box 4, Folder 8
CIAM: Résumé de son but, son action; Un ralliement: Le congrès de La Sarraz,
n.d.
Physical Description:
9.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Summary of La Sarraz congress, prepared well after the fact by L'Equerre. Explains origins of CIAM; lists six questions to
lead to a program of architectural reforms and innovations.
Series III.B.
CIAM II, Frankfurt am Main,
1929
Physical Description:
1.0 folder(s)
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 2nd CIAM congress, held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 1929.
Box 4, Folder 9
Statuts de l'association Les Congrès internationaux d'architecture moderne,
1929 Oct 26
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
CIAM statutes (printed and typescript repro).
Series III.C.
CIAM III, Brussels,
1930
Physical Description:
1.0 folder(s)
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 3rd CIAM congress, held in Brussels, Belgium, 1930.
Box 4, Folder 10
Einladung zum 3. internationalen Kongreß für neues Bauen,
1930 Nov
Scope and Content Note
Printed invitation to CIAM III, Brussels, 1930 Nov 27-29, on the theme "rationelle Bebauungsweisen" (rational site planning),
with congress program on verso. With mention of Bourgeois, Van Eesteren, Le Corbusier, Kaufmann-Böhm, Neutra, Gropius, Steiger
and Barbe. Sent by Moser and Giedion. [#6]
Series III.D.
CIAM IV, Athens,
1933-1938, bulk 1933
Physical Description:
1.0 folder(s)
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 4th CIAM congress, held in Athens, Greece, 1933.
Box 4, Folder 11
Protokol der Delegierten-Versammlungen in Barcelona,
1932 Mar 29-31
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of CIRPAC meeting in Barcelona (with agenda and list of attendees) discussing preparations for CIAM IV, originally
intended for Moscow. With mention of the controversy surrounding the design competition for the Palace of the Soviets. With
red pencil underlining. Sent by Sert and Steiger. [#8]
Box 4, Folder 11
Questionnaire: pour les auteurs de l'analyse des plans de villes,
ca. 1933
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM IV questionnaire, divided in four sections: "Habitations"; "Délassement"; "Lieux de travail"; "Circulation-Transports".
With information on three display charts or maps. Pencil annotation: "Extrait du rapport sur le congrès d'Athènes."
Box 4, Folder 11
La ville radieuse,
1933
Physical Description:
7.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Portions of typescript from Le Corbusier's book. With table of contents and two sections: "Je suis attiré" and "Liberté -
Égalité - Fraternité". With red pencil inscription: "Articles réserve en partie parus."
Box 4, Folder 11
Méthodes de l'urbanisme fonctionnel et son application à Amsterdam,
n.d.
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Speech on city planning principles and methods, given by Van Eesteren at the invitation of the "Chambre technique de Grèce".
[#10]
Box 4, Folder 11
La ville fonctionnelle, vol. 1: Analyse du chaos urbain,
n.d. (possibly 1938)
Physical Description:
10.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Typescript table of contents for proposed 209-page CIAM IV publication. Author unknown.
Series III.E.
CIAM V, Paris,
1934-1937
Physical Description:
1.0 box and 2 folders
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 5th CIAM congress, Paris, France, 1937.
Box 4, Folder 12
Minutes of CIAM delegates meeting, London,
1934 May 20-21
Physical Description:
10.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Agenda and minutes for May 20 and 21 meetings, including country reports, discussion of CIAM IV publication
La ville fonctionnelle and preparations for CIAM V.
Box 4, Folder 12
Explication du tableau "La ville fonctionelle",
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Gives results of CIAM IV and resulting directives for CIAM V projects. Written by French CIAM group. With pencil annotation:
"Introduction du programme du Ve congrès."
Box 4, Folder 12
Architecture and town planning in England,
1934 Dec 10
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Text of Wells Coates's article, written for L'Equerre.
See Series I. Box 1, f. 1-2 for L'Equerre's correspondence with Coates.
Box 4, Folder 13
List of CIAM section secretariats,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Names and addresses, with number of document copies required for distribution.
Box 4, Folder 13
CIRPAC roster,
1935 Apr
Scope and Content Note
Countries, names and addresses of CIRPAC members.
Box 4, Folder 13
Minutes of CIRPAC meeting, Amsterdam,
1935 June 9-13
Physical Description:
12.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Agenda and minutes, including description of public exhibition
La ville fonctionnelle and report on book publication status, as well as program planning and location for CIAM V.
Box 4, Folder 13
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1935 Oct 29
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Preparations for upcoming CIAM "Exposition d'urbanisme", Brussels, 1936 Mar, and L'Equerre's "Exposition d'architecture et
d'urbanisme", Liège, 1936 May; final 1935 issue of L'Equerre to explore past, present and future work of CIAM. With agenda
for next meeting.
Box 4, Folder 13
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1935 Nov 26
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Continued discussion of previous meeting topics. With agenda for next meeting.
Box 5, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1936 Jan 3
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
1936 Brussels and Liège exhibitions; admission of new members. With agenda for next meeting.
Box 5, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1936 Feb 5
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Program for CIAM V; 1936 Brussels and Liège exhibitions. With agenda for next meeting.
Box 5, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1936 Mar 12
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Death of Karl Moser, past president of CIAM; Eggericx's resignation from CIAM; admission of new members; continued plans for
1936 Liège exhibition.
Box 5, Folder 1
Announcement of CIRPAC meeting, La Sarraz,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
With costs.
Box 5, Folder 2
Documents de la réunion de La Sarraz,
1936 Sept 9-12
Physical Description:
17.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Assembled CIRPAC meeting documents. Includes cover; opening statement; program; schedule of work groups with topics and members;
press commission tasks; conceptual outline of architectural objectives and related social requirements (3 pp.); 1936 financial
statements with graph, in German (6 pp.); Algerian CIAM group report, by P. A. Emery (2 pp.); Swiss CIAM group report (3 pp.).
Box 5, Folder 3
Plan pour les projets de récréation,
1936 Sept 2
Physical Description:
8.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Schematic plan for recreational facilities, presented at La Sarraz CIRPAC meeting by Opbouw of Rotterdam. Includes cover letter.
Box 5, Folder 3
CIAM financial statements (French),
1936
Physical Description:
6.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Statements for 1935 Jan-1936 Mar and 1936 Apr-1936 Sept, and budget for 1936-37. With graph.
Box 5, Folder 3
Voyage La Sarraz, congrès CIRPAC,
1936 Sept 9-12
Physical Description:
6.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten notes detailing Belgian section automobile travel expenses, route etc. With typescript page of CIAM promotional
text.
Box 5, Folder 4
CIRPAC meeting report, La Sarraz,
1936 Sept 30
Physical Description:
19.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Final CIRPAC report (German). Includes cover; cover letter dated Oct 3; table of contents; preliminary remarks; list of participants;
report on "Die funktionelle Stadt"; program planning for CIAM V, including descriptions of city planning projects; treasury
report; and nine commission reports.
Box 5, Folder 5
CIRPAC meeting report, La Sarraz,
1936 Sept 30
Physical Description:
17.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Final CIRPAC report (French). Includes table of contents; preliminary remarks; list of participants; report on
La ville fonctionnelle; program planning for CIAM V, including descriptions of city planning projects; treasury report; and nine commission reports.
Box 5, Folder 5
Report of the program commission for CIAM V, Paris 1937,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
List of proposed plans and lecture topics to be presented at CIAM V: typescript of report in final CIRPAC report.
Box 5, Folder 6
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1936 Oct 14
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
La Sarraz CIRPAC meeting; Syrkus questionnaire on hollow walls ("le mur creux"); 1936 Liège exhibition; financial questions;
attendance questions.
Box 5, Folder 6
CIAM V congrès de Paris,
1937 Jan 15
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Detailed program for CIAM V
Logis et loisirs.
Box 5, Folder 6
Programme de travail du Ve congrès,
n.d.
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM V, Paris outline for economic zone surveys, focusing on country, region, city, and sanitary infrastructure. With pencil
annotations (in an alphanumeric scheme). Notes on verso mention Marcel Florkin and Jean Nihon. Paper copy of the oversize
document in Flat file folder 1**.
Box 5, Folder 6
Questionnaire, La législation et le régime foncier, .
1937 Jan
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Questionnaire on land regulation.
Box 5, Folder 6
La législation et le régime foncier en fonction de l'urbanisme,
1937 Jan
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of land regulation reform, and the need to implement "mobilisation du sol" and abolish private land ownership.
Appendix to questionnaire.
Box 5, Folder 6
Section belge des CIAM: payement des cotisations des membres,
1936-1939
Scope and Content Note
Lists Belgian section member payments for fiscal years 1936-1937, 1937-1938, and 1938-1939.
Box 5, Folder 6
Announcement of Belgian section meeting,
1937 Feb 23
Scope and Content Note
With agenda.
Box 5, Folder 6
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1937 Feb 26
Physical Description:
3.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
CIAM V, Paris; land regulation questionnaire; 2nd CIRPAC delegate; membership application of Kondracki; discussion of Koen
Limperg misunderstanding.
Box 5, Folder 7
CIAM financial statements (French),
1937
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Statements for 1935 Apr-1937 Mar. With graph.
Box 5, Folder 7
CIAM financial statements (German),
1937
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Statements for 1935 Apr-1937 Mar With graph.
Box 5, Folder 7
Taxation des groupes pour 1936/37,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM group contributions.
Box 5, Folder 7
Invitation, Ve congrès de Paris: "Logis et loisirs",
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to CIAM V, with program, themes and work method.
Box 5, Folder 7
CIAM circular,
1937 Apr
Scope and Content Note
Request for names and addresses of CIAM members and associates, to be invited to CIAM V.
Box 5, Folder 7
Liste des membres,
1937 Mar 13
Scope and Content Note
Names and addresses of Belgian section members.
Box 5, Folder 7
Agenda for CIAM delegates' meeting, Paris,
1937 June 28
Scope and Content Note
With handwritten message by Victor Bourgeois.
Box 5, Folder 8
Solutions de principe,
1937 Apr
Physical Description:
21.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
CIAM V report no. 1, by Le Corbusier. Bound pamphlet.
Box 5, Folder 8
Cas d'application: villes,
1937 June
Physical Description:
15.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
CIAM V report no. 2, by Sert. Bound pamphlet.
Box 5, Folder 8
L'urbanisme rural,
1937 June
Physical Description:
16.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Annex to CIAM V report no. 3, by Norbert Bézard. Bound pamphlet.
Box 5, Folder 8
Méthodes de travail du congrès,
n.d.
Physical Description:
1.0 p.
Scope and Content Note
Framework for CIAM V discussions, and plans for CIAM V publication.
Box 5, Folder 8
Programme de travail du Ve congrès,
1937
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Copy of CIAM V, Paris outline for economic zone surveys, focusing on country, region, city, and sanitary infrastructure. Translation
by Fitschy. Original oversized document on tracing paper (see Series IV. Flat file folder 1**).
Box 5, Folder 8
Daily schedules for CIAM V,
1937 June 29-July 2
Physical Description:
5.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Separate sheets for June 29, June 30, July 1, and July 2.
Box 5, Folder 9
Report on Solutions de principe,
1937 June
Physical Description:
3.0 pp., 3 copies
Scope and Content Note
Report of 1st CIAM V commission (president: Wiesmann) on report no. 1 by Le Corbusier. With a proposal for practical application
projects ("cas d'application") for CIAM VI. With second incomplete copy (2 of 3 pp.)
Box 5, Folder 9
Report on Cas d'application des villes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Report of 2nd CIAM V commission (president: Emery) on report no. 2 by Sert. With conclusions drawn from presented surveys
of Zürich, Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Box 5, Folder 9
Report on Cas d'application: régions et campagnes,
1937 July
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Report of 3rd CIAM V commission (president: Limperg) on report no. 3 by Syrkus, and Bézard's annexed report. With resolutions
concerning rural development.
Box 5, Folder 10
Architecture et médecine,
1937 June
Physical Description:
9.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Report of speech (numbered A 1) by P. Winter, concerning health and hygiene and their relationship to architecture and city
planning. With a discussion of sunlight, and of improving city planning for children. (Text not fully reproduced on p. 7.)
Box 5, Folder 10
Technique et finance au service du plan,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Text of speech (numbered A 2) by P. Lenoir, engineer. With a discussion of new construction methods and the need for financial
prioritization.
Box 5, Folder 10
Technik und Finanz im Dienste des Planes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
German copy of Lenoir's speech.
Box 5, Folder 10
Propositions du groupe hollandais [...],
1937 June
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Dutch section's critique (numbered A 3) of reports by Le Corbusier and Bézard. With a discussion of new agriculture.
Box 5, Folder 10
Communication du groupe anglais,
1937 June
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
English section report (numbered A 4), with a brief discussion of London's development and the "Theory of Contacts".
Box 5, Folder 11
Organisation des loisirs dans les cités ouvrières,
1937 June
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Essay by Stanisław Tołwiński, of the Polish section, discussing the range of leisure activities that should be foreseen through
needs analysis and made available by architects and city planners. Tołwiński sees the home interior as a conservative space,
alterable only through exterior community planning. With a mention of the worker housing complex Rakowiec.
Box 5, Folder 11
Les logements et les cités-ouvrières en Pologne,
1937 June
Physical Description:
3.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Report by Helena Syrkus of the Polish section, concerning limits to be considered in budgets for worker housing construction.
With a mention of Theodor Toeplitz and of the worker housing complex Zoliborz.
Box 5, Folder 11
Intervention au 3ème rapport par le groupe hongrois sur les constructions rurales,
n.d.
Physical Description:
1.0 p.
Scope and Content Note
Text of speech by Forbat Ligeti of the Hungarian section, on the need for government initiative in providing rural housing.
Box 5, Folder 11
Les bases de la reconstruction rurale en Hongrie,
n.d.
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Text by Virgile Bierbauer, with a historical overview of Hungarian land use, agriculture and settlement patterns, and recommendations
for rural development.
Box 5, Folder 12
Plan d'aménagement d'une partie de l'agglomération anversoise (rive droite),
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Explanation of urban development plan for Antwerp, presented by Hannekroot, Braem and Hoste of the Belgian section.
Box 5, Folder 12
Rapport sur l'exposition et le congrès d'urbanisme,
1937 June 11
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Report from L'Equerre, of the Belgian section, on its recent participation in city planning exhibitions. With a solicitation
of funds for mounting the next Liège exhibition, planned for 1939.
Box 5, Folder 12
CIAM: Section belge,
n.d.
Physical Description:
1.0 p.
Scope and Content Note
Explanation of Belgian section structure and mission.
Box 5, Folder 12
Communication du groupe d'Algérie,
n.d.
Physical Description:
1.0 p.
Scope and Content Note
Algerian section's response to report no. 2 by Sert.
Box 5, Folder 12
Plan et règlement; Une étape de la biogénèse des villes: les cités satellites,
1937 June 23
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Response of Jean-Pierre Faure, engineer based in Algiers, to sections 4 and 23 of Le Corbusier's report no. 1. States the
need for a coherent body of city planning doctrines and updated building regulations, and analyzes the relations between the
city center and its surrounding suburbs (garden cities or satellite cities).
Box 5, Folder 12
L'urbanisme et l'architecture devant le danger aérien,
n.d.
Physical Description:
1.0 p.
Scope and Content Note
Outline of speech by Colonel Vauthier, discussing ways to protect urban constructions from air attack (fire, explosive projectiles,
poison gas).
Box 5, Folder 12
Adresses de restaurants pour les congressistes,
1937
Scope and Content Note
Restaurant list for CIAM V attendees.
Box 5, Folder 12
Banquet de clôture,
1937 July 3
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to closing banquet, including visit to Le Corbusier and Jeanneret's "Pavillon des temps nouveaux" and recreational
activities.
Box 5, Folder 12
Logis et loisirs: Ve congrès CIAM, Paris,
1937
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Printed prospectus and order form for CIAM V publication. With full table of contents on verso; includes list of all reports
and papers presented at congress.
Box 5, Folder 13
Légende, Zeichenerklärung, Legend,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 items
Scope and Content Note
Fold-out indexes (numbered I, II and III) of signs and symbols for city planning documents.
Series III.F.
CIAM VI, Liège (cancelled conference),
1938-1939
Physical Description:
1.0 box(es)
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the planned but cancelled 6th CIAM congress, planned for Liège, Belgium and cancelled in 1939.
Box 6, Folder 1
Belgian section financial report,
1938 Apr 4
Physical Description:
3.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Report for fiscal years 1936-1937-1938.
Box 6, Folder 1
Circular to Belgian section,
1938 Apr 13
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section meeting announced for Apr 25. With agenda.
Box 6, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1938 Apr 4
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of reorganization document; admission of Braem; questions by Hoste and De Koninck.
Box 6, Folder 1
Extrait des statuts de l'association "Les congrès internationaux d'architecture moderne,"
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Excerpt of statute concerning CIRPAC meetings and the election of CIRPAC delegates.
Box 6, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1938 Apr 25
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
De Koninck withdraws resignation; formation of work teams; CIRPAC meeting proposed for Belgium, 1938 May.
Box 6, Folder 1
Agenda for Belgian section meeting,
1938 May 9
Box 6, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1938 May 9
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Formation of work teams; CIRPAC in Belgium; publication of CIAM V book.
Box 6, Folder 1
Giedion to CIAM delegates and members,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of CIAM V publication (
Logis et loisirs) and CIAM IV publication, also a layman's publication on city planning, prepared by Sert and Perriand; preliminary preparations
for CIAM VI.
Box 6, Folder 1
CIAM, bulletin d'information bibliographique,
1938 July 18
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Plan for quarterly index of articles covering the work of CIAM architects.
Box 6, Folder 1
CIAM, bulletin d'information bibliographique,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Order form for CIAM bulletins.
Box 6, Folder 2
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1938 Oct 17
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Development of application studies ("cas d'application"); important points to communicate during 1939 Liège "Exposition d'urbanisme".
With agenda for Nov 7 meeting, and duplicate of p. 1.
Box 6, Folder 2
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1938 Nov 28
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Flémalle-Haute survey; "Pavillon d'urbanisme" at planned Exposition internationale de Liège, 1939.
Box 6, Folder 2
Fortecon,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Description of Fortecon, an international technical clearing-house for the construction and home furnishing industries. Written
by P. Morton Shand.
Box 6, Folder 2
Fortecon, société anonyme anglaise,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Advertisement card for Fortecon, with descriptive text. With mention of Cyril Sweett and P. Morton Shand.
Box 6, Folder 2
Loose sheet,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Page 4 of a document recommending creation of city planning authorities, including a national office, an inspection service
and an experimental institute.
Box 6, Folder 2
La charte du logis,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Proposal by Paul Fitschy for a CIAM charter covering requirements for residences.
Box 6, Folder 2
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten draft of Fitschy's "La charte du logis".
Box 6, Folder 2
Roster,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Architects (delegates?) listed by country.
Box 6, Folder 2
Thème du VIe congrès (résumé),
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of "La ville fonctionnelle: cas d'application de la Charte d'Athènes" as potential CIAM VI topic; draft text for
document below.
Box 6, Folder 2
Programme du VI congrès CIAM (La ville fonctionnelle, cas d'application de la Charte d'Athènes),
[1938]
Physical Description:
4.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
CIAM circular written by Sert, based on Brussels resolutions, with planned CIAM VI topic and project specifications.
Box 6, Folder 3
CIAM: Bulletin d'information bibliographique,
1939 Mar 15
Physical Description:
13.0 pp., 3 copies
Scope and Content Note
Includes summary of Brussels meeting, 1938 July 10, with a report of L'Equerre's tenth anniversary celebration; city planning
questions in Geneva (M. A. Bodmer) and southwest of Paris (M. André Noël); traffic calculation (E. Bachmann); advantages of
the trolleybus (Thomann); climate and house construction in Palestine (J. Posener); thoughts on industrial housing production
in the United States (K. [Knud] Lonberg-Holm and C. Theodore Larson). [#17]
Box 6, Folder 4
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1939 Apr 19
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Zürich CIRPAC meeting announced; Hoste expresses reservations on the choice of air pollution as sole topic for CIAM VI, Liège.
With agenda for May 2 meeting.
Box 6, Folder 4
Note concernant le congrès de Liège,
1939 Apr 23
Scope and Content Note
Remarks by Hoste, for submission in May 2 section meeting.
Box 6, Folder 4
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1939 May 2
Physical Description:
6.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Debate over amendments to CIAM VI topic.
Box 6, Folder 4
Intervention de Braem,
1939 May 2
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten notes of Braem's speech at Belgian section meeting.
Box 6, Folder 4
Préparation VIe congrès CIAM,
1939 May 5
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten notes, schedules and outlines relating to preparation and correspondence for CIAM VI, Liège. Includes notes on
"les grandes expositions", commissions, air pollution, and the 1939 June 3 CIAM meeting held in Liège.
Box 6, Folder 4
Organisation du congrès,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten note. With a mention of Didesch and Quétant.
Box 6, Folder 4
Schéma du rapport relatif aux problèmes urbanistiques [...],
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten note discussing need for CIAM study of air pollution (page 1 of longer document?).
Box 6, Folder 4
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Addresses for L.G. Pineau, Heiberg and Fred Forbat. With a mention of a work on air pollution by René Humery.
Box 6, Folder 4
List of CIRPAC delegates,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Listed by country, with addresses.
Box 6, Folder 5
Wichtige Bemerkung,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Notice of change in Zürich CIRPAC meeting dates from 1939 May 28-29 to 1939 July 8, with additional Liège meeting 1939 June
4.
Box 6, Folder 5
Vorschläge der belgischen Gruppe der CIAM,
1939 May 16
Physical Description:
6.0 pp., 3 copies
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section suggestions for CIAM VI, Liège, including overall CIAM work methods, air pollution as proposed topic, and
schedule for pre-conference topic preparation.
Box 6, Folder 5
Remarque importante,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Notice of change in Zürich CIRPAC meeting dates from 1939 May 28-29 to 1939 July 8, with additional Liège meeting 1939 June
4.
Box 6, Folder 5
Proposition de la section belge des CIAM à la réunion de CIRPAC à Zürich,
1939 May 16
Physical Description:
7.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section suggestions for CIAM VI, Liège, including overall CIAM work methods, air pollution as proposed topic, and
schedule for pre-conference topic preparation. The second copy is an earlier draft.
Box 6, Folder 6
L'hygiène de la ville et de la campagne,
1939 May 30
Physical Description:
34.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Report written by O. Olsen for the "Organisation d'hygiène, Commission de l'habitation" of the Société des Nations. Contains
discussions of air pollution, water supply and waste treatment. Stamped by F. Quétant.
Box 6, Folder 6
Rundschreiben an die Delegierten,
1939 May 30
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Zürich CIRPAC meeting, 1939 July 8, and CIAM VI, Liège, 1939 Sept First version of text.
Box 6, Folder 6
Circulaire aux délégués,
1939 May 30
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Zürich CIRPAC meeting, 1939 July 8, and CIAM VI, Liège, 1939 Sept First version of text.
Box 6, Folder 6
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Addresses for Hans Schmidt, Sert, and Robert von der Mühll (H. R. von der Mühll).
Box 6, Folder 6
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Addresses for Piero Bottoni, G. L. Baufi, L. B. Belgiojoso, G. Pollini, G. Terragni, G. Pagano, and Hans Brechbüller.
Box 6, Folder 6
Addresses,
1939 June 1
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Addresses of CIAM officers and delegates.
See Series IV. Box 10*, f. 4 for 1939 June 9 announcement of Zürich CIRPAC meeting and CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 6, Folder 6
Liste des confrères,
1939 June 16
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
List of recipients of Van Eesteren's June 9 circular and the Belgian report concerning the Zürich CIRPAC meeting and CIAM
VI, Liège.
Box 6, Folder 6
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1939 June 21
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Zürich and Liège meetings; new candidates for membership.
Box 6, Folder 7
CIAM: préparation du VI congrès,
1939 June 30
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Report by Swiss CIAM group. List of conclusions of past CIAM VI topic meetings (Brussels, 1938 July 10; Amsterdam, 1939 June
9; Liège, 1939 May 16); recommendations for topics and proposed schedule.
Box 6, Folder 7
Invitation pour la rencontre de CIAM à Zürich,
1939 June 14
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
With program schedule.
Box 6, Folder 7
Programme des délégués du congrès,
1939 July 8-11
Scope and Content Note
Zürich CIRPAC meeting schedule.
Box 6, Folder 7
Minutes of Zürich CIRPAC meeting,
1939 July 9
Physical Description:
8.0 pp., 3 copies
Scope and Content Note
Debate over CIAM VI topic (air pollution or air, light, greenery, open spaces vs. "cas d'application"); exhibition of prepared
application studies; future CIAM topics. With a list of attendees. Includes a supplement page: CIAM VI book proposal, presented
by Le Corbusier.
Box 6, Folder 8
Moser to Fitschy,
1939 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Sends financial statement for fiscal years 1937-38 and 1938-39. With a request for dues.
Box 6, Folder 8
Financial statement,
1939 July 1
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Statement for fiscal years 1937 Apr-1938 Mar and 1938 Apr-1939 Mar.
See also Series IV. Box 10*, f. 5 for Finanzielle Leistungen der Ländergruppen: a graph showing contributions of CIAM national
groups (1939 July 1).
Box 6, Folder 8
Programme du congrès, tel qu'il fût décidé à Zürich,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Program discussed at Zürich, including topic of air pollution.
Box 6, Folder 8
Programme du congrès: contre-proposition du groupe belge,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Revised program, without mention of air pollution. With list of "cas concrets" for exhibition.
Box 6, Folder 9
Notes for prospectus,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten notes; draft text for prospectus for CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 6, Folder 9
Thèmes du VIe congrès: "cas concrets d'urbanisme", suivant les directives de la "Charte d'Athènes",
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 pp. plus fragment
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten notes; draft text for prospectus for CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 6, Folder 9
Text for prospectus for CIAM VI, Liège,
n.d.
Physical Description:
7.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Typed draft text.
Box 6, Folder 9
Layout for prospectus for CIAM VI, Liège,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Mock-up of title page.
Box 6, Folder 9
Prospectus for CIAM VI, Liège,
n.d.
Physical Description:
8.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Printed, unbound booklet sheets with CIAM VI program details, schedule etc. With five extra sheets.
Box 6, Folder 9
VIe congrès à Liège,
1939
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten notes; rough draft text for prospectus for CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 6, Folder 10
VIe Kongress in Liège,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Fragments of program text (German), with a listing of planned presentations.
Box 6, Folder 10
Einladung zur Teilnahme des VI. Kongresses,
1939
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Preliminary text (German) for invitation and schedule of CIAM VI, Liège.
See Series IV. Box 10*, f. 6 for further German text for announcement of CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 6, Folder 10
Identity cards,
1939
Physical Description:
3.0 items
Scope and Content Note
Identity cards and reduced-fare train coupon for the 1939 Liège exposition ("Grande saison internationale de l'eau"). Train
coupon has pencil notes on verso.
Box 6, Folder 10
Aux délégués de CIAM,
1939 Aug 30
Scope and Content Note
Draft text of letter cancelling CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 6, Folder 10
An die Delegierten der CIAM,
1939 Aug 30
Scope and Content Note
Draft text of letter cancelling CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 6, Folder 10
Aux délégués de CIAM,
1939 Sept 7
Physical Description:
3.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Final bilingual cancellation announcement for CIAM VI, Liège, with annotations.
Box 6, Folder 10
Envelope,
1939 Sept
Scope and Content Note
Envelope to L'Equerre from Imprimerie Georges Thone. With handwritten accounting (in francs).
Box 6, Folder 10
Nos universités,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Postcard of modern university building with two men in foreground. Pencilled on verso: "L'Equerre."
Box 6, Folder 10
Advertisement clipping,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Portion of pre-war advertising text for low-cost apartments, produced by L'Equerre. With mention of Falise, Fitschy, Klutz,
Parent and Tibaux.
Box 6, Folder 10
Address labels,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Address labels for the pre-war Belgian section.
Box 6, Folder 10
Receipt,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
For printing, copying or photography services.
Box 6, Folder 10
Résidence Maghin,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 card(s)
Scope and Content Note
Advertisement for building located near site of Liège exposition, to have lodged attendees for CIAM VI, Liège attendees.
Series III.G.
CIAM VI, Bridgwater,
1946-1948
Physical Description:
10.0 folder(s)
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 6th CIAM congress, held in Bridgwater, England in 1947.
Box 7, Folder 1
Proposal for agenda of June 21 Belgian section meeting,
1946 June 17
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Reorganization; CIRPAC proposals. With mention of possible topics for future congresses.
Box 7, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1946 June 21
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM relations with the United Nations and RIA; CIRPAC planned for Paris, 1946 Sept.
Box 7, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1946 July 10
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Annual assembly meeting. Future congress themes; Belgian section reorganization.
Box 7, Folder 1
Minutes of MARS Group executive committee meeting,
1946 July 10
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Russian architects; reconstitution of German CIAM section; proposed congress themes; creation of the International Union of
Architects, to be inaugurated in London, 1946 Sept 21-Oct 5. With attendance of Helena and Szymon Syrkus.
Box 7, Folder 1
Rapport à l'intention de MM. C. van Eesteren et S. Giedion,
1946 July 19
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Requests CIRPAC meeting for first half of September; will prepare proposal of congress themes.
Box 7, Folder 1
Propositions du groupe liégeois de la section belge des CIAM relatives aux thèmes des prochaines assises des CIAM,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Proposes a city planning manifesto to assist reconstruction efforts, with mention of law reform, self-financing and standardization.
With pencilled annotations.
Box 7, Folder 1
XVIIIe congrès international pour l'habitation et l'urbanisme: programme provisoire,
1946 Oct 7-12
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Preliminary program for conference in Hastings, England.
Box 7, Folder 1
Giedion to CIAM members,
1946 Oct 12
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for CIAM meeting report.
Box 7, Folder 1
Minutes of London CIAM meeting,
1946 Sept 28
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Formation of International Union of Architects and its foreseen relations with CIAM; CIAM VI preparation; proposed CIAM VI
themes. With appended sheet: "Proposal put before IRA conference in London to form a world organisation of architects."
Box 7, Folder 1
Giedion to CIAM members,
1946 Oct 12
Scope and Content Note
French translation of Giedion's cover letter for CIAM meeting report.
Box 7, Folder 1
Minutes of CIAM meeting,
1946 Sept 28
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
French translation of London CIAM meeting minutes.
Box 7, Folder 1
Fitschy to CIAM members,
1946 Dec 2
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for translation of London CIAM meeting minutes.
Box 7, Folder 2
CIAM Chapter for Relief and Post War Planning Inc.,
1946 Nov
Scope and Content Note
Resolution of CIAM USA: submits program of action for the Interprofessional Committee on urban planning, with outline of intended
legislative and planning research.
Box 7, Folder 2
Minutes of CIAM USA section meeting,
1946 Dec 10
Scope and Content Note
Death of Moholy-Nagy; response to London meeting; Lonberg-Holm's questions on CIAM VI theme (Community development vs. Neighborhood
unit); first meeting of Interprofessional committee on urban planning (Sert and Papadaki).
Box 7, Folder 2
Report, CIAM chapter for relief and postwar planning,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Creation of postwar reconstruction CIAM group, formed at meeting in New York, 1944 May 20, with planned actions.
Box 7, Folder 2
Technical news service,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of bibliographic service documenting advances in American building techniques for foreign distribution. With
list of sources.
Box 7, Folder 2
Giedion, Chart of the sixth congress,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
American proposal for CIAM VI theme: "Constitution of a chart [sic] of the principles of reconstruction."
Box 7, Folder 2
CIAM: American chapter for relief and postwar planning,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Planned activity.
Box 7, Folder 2
Report, Comité CIAM pour les secours et l'urbanisme d'après-guerre,
n.d.
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
French translation of previous four documents relating to CIAM American chapter for relief and postwar planning.
Box 7, Folder 2
Zusammenarbeit in den drei Kategorien: Architektur, Bildhauerei und Malerei,
1946 Dec
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Swiss questionnaire for proposed CIAM VI topic: Architecture and its relation to painting and sculpture. With short explanatory
essay.
Box 7, Folder 2
The impact of contemporary conditions upon architectural expression,
1947 Jan
Physical Description:
6.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
British MARS Group questionnaire for proposed CIAM VI topic. With English translation of Swiss essay and questionnaire, "Relation
between architect, painter and sculptor."
Box 7, Folder 2
Applications for British Council summer courses,
1947
Physical Description:
5.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Town planning course form.
Box 7, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Mar 28
Scope and Content Note
Requests comments on translated questionnaires.
Box 7, Folder 3
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1947 Mar 28
Scope and Content Note
Zürich CIRPAC meeting; money exchange; distribution of American, British and Swiss questionnaires and documents.
Box 7, Folder 3
Merkelbach to L'Equerre,
1947 Apr 8
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Dutch group request for participation of younger architects at CIRPAC.
Box 7, Folder 3
Architectenvereeniging "de 8" to CIRPAC secretary,
1947 Apr 8
Scope and Content Note
Letter by Dutch CIAM group proposing increased involvement of younger architects in CIAM affairs, and recommending attendance
of J. B. Bakema as guest at CIRPAC.
Box 7, Folder 3
Swedish CIAM group,
1947 Apr 25
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter and questionnaire on urban housing units, for CIAM VI, Bridgwater. With pencil inscription: "Giedion to Yugo."
[#26]
Box 7, Folder 3
Communication of "de 8" to CIAM secretariat,
1947 May 19
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Proposal and treatment for CIAM VI topic: "Wohnungvorrat und Wohnungbedarf, Wohnungproduktion und der Anteil der Architekten
bei dieser Produktion." With questionnaire.
Box 7, Folder 3
VI CIAM niederländische jüngeren,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Dutch CIAM section provides four theoretical points through which to view CIAM VI topics, centering on social justice, freedom
and cooperation.
Box 7, Folder 3
Composition de la section belge,
1947 May
Scope and Content Note
Roster of Belgian section members, with status information.
Box 7, Folder 3
Program of the VIth congress,
1947 June
Scope and Content Note
Brief description of purposes and procedures for CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 7, Folder 3
Minutes of Zürich CIRPAC meeting,
1947 May
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Purposes of CIAM VI: to plan CIAM VII, to reestablish contact between the national CIAM groups, to explore the city planning
situation in each country, and to conceive the future ("envisager l'avenir").
Box 7, Folder 3
Programme du VIe congrès,
1947 June
Scope and Content Note
French translation of purposes and procedures for CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 7, Folder 3
Minutes of Zürich CIRPAC meeting,
1947 May
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Second transcription of CIRPAC meeting minutes.
Box 7, Folder 3
Hartland Thomas (MARS Group) to Belgian section,
1947 July 26
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to CIAM VI, Bridgwater, 1947 Sept 7-14. With cost information and list of Belgian section members expected to attend.
Box 7, Folder 3
Memo to CIAM Groups,
1947 Aug 12
Scope and Content Note
Jane Drew to be London contact person for CIAM VI attendees.
Box 7, Folder 4
Minutes of CIRPAC meeting,
1947 Sept 13
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Members to report on commission conclusions; 20th anniversary publication; dues; press releases; Dutch conclusions on lowering
of housing standards; location of CIAM VII; full CIRPAC delegate roster.
Box 7, Folder 4
CIAM press communiqué: World congress of architects,
1947 Sept 22
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VI, Bridgwater press release, describing CIAM origins, leadership and conference events.
Box 7, Folder 4
Communiqué de presse,
1947 Sept 22
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
French translation of CIAM VI, Bridgwater press release.
Box 7, Folder 4
Résumé du rapport adressé au congrès de Bridgwater,
1947 Sept
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section report on present state of architecture and city planning in Belgium.
Box 7, Folder 4
Rapport relatif à l'activité de la section belge de 1939 à 1947,
1947 Sept
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section activity during the war.
Box 7, Folder 4
Rapport relatif à la situation générale de l'architecture et de l'urbanisme en Belgique,
1947 Sept
Physical Description:
6.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Report covering economic, legal and administrative, demographic, technical, public relations, architectural and aesthetic
aspects of city planning in Belgium.
Box 7, Folder 5
Publication VIth congress,
1947 Oct
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Proposal for publication of "CIAM: 1928-1948" (ultimately entitled
A decade of new architecture), with outline.
Box 7, Folder 5
Annex to article V of the outline,
1947 Nov 6
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Subdivisions of work to be included in publication; directives for choice of material. Written by Max Bill.
Box 7, Folder 5
CIAM publication VIe congrès,
1947 Nov 19
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
French translation of "Publication VIth congress" document, with annex to article V.
Box 7, Folder 5
Une politique réaliste de l'habitat en Suède,
1947 Dec
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Article by A. and H. Persitz on the H.S.B. (Hyresgästernas Sparkasse- och Byggnadsföreningars Ricksförbund, or L'Association
nationale de locataires pour l'épargne et la construction), a Swedish cooperative for housing construction. Appeared in
L'Architecture d'aujourd'hui, 1947 Dec
Box 7, Folder 5
Commission I: Réaffirmation des buts des CIAM,
1947
Physical Description:
3.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Restatement of CIAM goals.
Box 7, Folder 5
Rapport final de la Commission II,
1948 Apr 15
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Report of CIAM reorganization committee conclusions, 1947 Sept 12, discussing organizational structure, work methods, frequency
of meetings etc.
Box 7, Folder 5
Rapport de la Commission III A, urbanisme: Préparation du VIIe congrès,
1948 Mar 23
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Contains proposed CIAM VII topics: national and regional city planning, and neighborhood planning. With questionnaires.
Box 7, Folder 6
Table de matières contenues dans le rapport anglais,
1948 Apr 17
Scope and Content Note
Table of contents for English CIAM VI, Bridgwater report.
Box 7, Folder 6
CIAM VI, Bridgwater report,
1948 Apr 17
Physical Description:
27.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
French version of report, including cover letter, table of contents of English report, CIAM goals (Commission I report), CIAM
reorganization (Commission II), city planning and neighborhood planning questionnaires (Commission III A), architectural expression
questionnaire (Commission III B), essay on the collaboration of architecture, sculpture and painting, principles of architectural
education (Commission IV), and minutes of 1947 Sept 13 CIRPAC meeting. Report by Emery.
Box 7, Folder 7
CIAM VI, Bridgwater report,
1948 Apr 17
Physical Description:
27.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Second copy of report.
Box 7, Folder 8
CIAM VI, Bridgwater report,
1948 Apr 17
Physical Description:
24.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Third copy of report, missing pages 21-23.
Box 7, Folder 8
Belgian section member roster,
1947 Dec
Scope and Content Note
Pencilled date: 1948 May.
Box 7, Folder 8
August Verschaeren's business card,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Originally paper-clipped to Apr 17 Fitschy letter.
Box 7, Folder 8
Fitschy to CIAM members,
1948 Apr 17
Scope and Content Note
Additional copy of Fitschy's cover letter for CIAM VI, Bridgwater report, originally paper-clipped to Verschaeren's business
card.
Box 7, Folder 9
Gropius to A. Van der Goot (UNESCO),
1947 Nov 7
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of reports to be completed for UNESCO conference in Mexico. With a mention of Giedion and Holford.
Box 7, Folder 9
Guiding principles established at Bridgwater, presented at UNESCO,
1947
Physical Description:
3.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Commission IV, architectural education: summary of discussion between Gropius, Holford, Desyllas, Fuchs, Oberlander and Townsend.
Box 7, Folder 9
Speech by Gropius,
n.d.
Physical Description:
6.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Discusses community replanning and rehabilitation; housing prefabrication; standardization; easing urban overpopulation through
settlement of unemployed in neighborhood units outside cities.
Box 7, Folder 10
Open letter to Julian Huxley (UNESCO),
1947 Mar 6
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Call for educational standards and training curriculum for architects and city planners. Signed by 32 architects, including
Gropius, Giedion, Sert, Le Corbusier.
Box 7, Folder 10
Teaching of history to architects: Preliminary remarks on architectural education,
1947
Physical Description:
3.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Report sent to Julian Huxley for the Mexico UNESCO conference.
Box 7, Folder 10
Education questionnaire, MARS Group,
n.d.
Physical Description:
4.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Questionnaire no. 1.
Series III.H.
CIAM VII, Bergamo,
1948-1949
Physical Description:
2.0 folder(s)
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 7th CIAM congress, held in Bergamo, Italy in 1949.
Box 7, Folder 11
MARS Group to CIAM,
1948 Feb 25
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Announcement for international conference of the Architectural Students Association, 1948 Aug 24-Sept 3.
Box 7, Folder 11
MARS Group to CIAM,
1948 Feb 25
Scope and Content Note
French translation of Architectural Students Association conference announcement.
Box 7, Folder 11
Minutes of CIAM council meeting, Paris,
1948 Mar 28-31
Physical Description:
5.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Preparations for CIAM VII; proposed CIAM VII date (1949 Apr) and location (Prague, Bergamo or the Netherlands); CIAM VII themes
(applications of Athens charter; synthesis of fine arts); architectural education (including UNESCO negotiations and MARS
Group's CIAM summer school); planned CIAM publication; treasury report; Bridgwater statutes; CIAM relations with other organizations.
With attendee list and agenda. Reported by Sive.
Box 7, Folder 11
Summary report, CIAM council meeting, Paris,
1948 Mar 28-31
Physical Description:
7.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Two French copies of identical text, with extended discussion of planned CIAM publication, CIAM treasury and dues, and negotiations
with Julian Huxley to establish a "board for architecture and planning" within UNESCO. Reported by Giedion.
Box 7, Folder 11
Meeting of the CIAM council in Paris,
1948 Mar 28-31
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
English version of Giedion's report on CIAM council meeting.
Box 7, Folder 11
CIAM Section belge,
1948 Apr
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section member roster, with address corrections.
Box 8, Folder 1
Memo from CIAM council,
1948 May 28-31
Scope and Content Note
Announcement for "First CIAM Summer School", to be held in London, 1948 July 19-Sept 6, focusing on urban center reconstruction.
With list of faculty and collaborators.
Box 8, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1948 Sept 9
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Refusal to readmit Hoste; group activity of younger members; Brussels section issues; CIAM VII work and themes ("urbanisme,
arts frères, enseignement de l'architecture"); resignation of Bourgeois.
Box 8, Folder 1
Commission 2: expression architecturale,
1948 Oct 21
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of Liège work group meeting, with mention of Groupe EGAU. CIAM VII postponed to 1949; discussion of architectural
expression questionnaire. Report by Ch. Carlier.
Box 8, Folder 1
Fitschy to Liège section members,
1948 Nov 5
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Commission 2 section meeting Nov 10, with agenda.
Box 8, Folder 1
Commission 1: urbanisme,
1948 Nov 2
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Excerpts from articles and works on city planning: Hermann Herrey, "Réflections sur une théorie organique de l'urbanisme",
L'Architecture d'aujourd'hui, 1947 Jul. 12, and "The Future Coventry."
Box 8, Folder 1
Commission 1: urbanisme,
1948 Nov 3
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of Liège work group meeting.
Box 8, Folder 1
Fitschy to Liège section members,
1948 Nov 13
Scope and Content Note
Postponement of Commission 1 meeting.
Box 8, Folder 1
Fitschy to Liège section members,
1948 Nov 19
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
With minutes of Commission 2 meeting, 1948 Nov 10; report by Ch. Carlier.
Box 8, Folder 1
Préparation du VIIe congrès,
1949 Mar 9
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Report from CIAM council meeting, Paris, 1949 Mar 4-6. Includes CIAM VII location and dates (Bergamo, 1949 July 23-30); themes
("application de la charte d'Athènes; rapport des arts majeurs; réforme de l'enseignement architectural"); CIAM summer school.
With instructions for presenting CIAM grids, and a mention of Jaqueline Tyrwhitt.
Box 8, Folder 1
Official press release for all countries,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VII press release, written by Giedion.
Box 8, Folder 1
Handwritten note,
1949 June 21
Scope and Content Note
Accounting in francs, with names of Belgian section members.
Box 8, Folder 1
Belgian section member roster,
1949 July
Scope and Content Note
With address changes.
Series III.I.
CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon,
1949-1951
Physical Description:
3.0 folder(s)
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 8th CIAM congress, held in Hoddesdon, England in 1951.
Box 8, Folder 2
CIAM circular,
1949 Dec
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VII, Bergamo; CIAM publication (
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d'architecture contemporaine); CIAM summer school 1949 and 1950; CIAM VIII plan proposed by MARS Group.
Box 8, Folder 2
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1950 Jan 4
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for CIAM circular; announcement of Belgian section meeting Jan 12, with agenda.
Box 8, Folder 2
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1950 Jan 12
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section responses to Giedion's circular; Belgian collaboration with permanent CIAM commissions; proposed CIAM VIII
themes and locations.
Box 8, Folder 2
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1950 Jan 31
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Jan 12 minutes; announcement of Commission I meeting Feb 2, with agenda; dues matters.
Box 8, Folder 2
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1950 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Jan 12 meeting; announcement of Commission II meeting Feb 9. With list of commission members.
Box 8, Folder 2
Programme du 8e congrès CIAM,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VIII location and dates (Hoddesdon, 1951 July 7-14), theme (Heart of the city, Core or "Les noyaux"), and development
of Bergamo resolutions. Written by Honegger.
Box 8, Folder 2
8th international congress for modern architecture,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Location, prices, travel information, related events.
Box 8, Folder 3
Programme provisoire de sessions, visites etc.,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Schedule of planned events for CIAM VIII.
Box 8, Folder 3
Fitschy, Propositions pour le developpement de l'étude du problème du core,
1951 July 12
Scope and Content Note
Work method for final CIAM VIII conclusions. With pencil notes on verso.
Box 8, Folder 3
Communication au sujet du problème du "Core",
1951 July 12
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten notes; text of Fitschy document for CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon.
Box 8, Folder 3
International Federation for Housing and Town Planning council meeting,
1951 July 14-19
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Schedule of events for conference related to CIAM VIII, including lecturers and papers presented.
Box 8, Folder 3
CIAM council member and delegate roster,
1951
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Members and groups established at CIAM VIII, with addresses.
Box 8, Folder 3
Carte au 2.500° de Flémalle-Haute: Zoning, bâtisses,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Color key for Flémalle-Haute plans.
For Flémalle-Haute plans, see Series IV. Box 11*.
Box 8, Folder 3
Urbanisation de Flémalle-Haute,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Document list.
Box 8, Folder 3
CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
List of attendees, with copious pencil notes on verso, concerning the "Core".
Box 8, Folder 3
Announcement of Venice CIAM summer school,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Gives dates (1951 Sept 10-Oct 10), topic (connection of Venice to the mainland), instructors and collaborators (including
Le Corbusier and Aalto).
Box 8, Folder 3
The core of the city,
1951
Scope and Content Note
Notice of CIAM book publication (based on CIAM VIII), with description. Verso contains full table of contents, with contributors.
Box 8, Folder 3
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d'architecture contemporaine,
1951
Scope and Content Note
Notice of CIAM book publication (based on CIAM VI and VII), with description.
Box 8, Folder 4
Reports of commissions and meetings,
1951
Physical Description:
24.0 pp. plus jacket
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon report. Includes meetings minutes, July 7, 11, 13; reports of open sessions on the Core; congress commission
reports (I, II, V, VI); architectural education reports (III and IIIA); industrialization of building technique reports (IV);
and Dutch group report on the "Charte de l'habitat".
Series III.J.
CIAM IX, Aix-en-Provence,
1952-1954
Physical Description:
7.0 folder(s)
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 9th CIAM congress, held in Aix-en-Provence, France, 1953.
Box 8, Folder 5
Fred Forbat to CIAM groups,
1952 Mar 10
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement from Swedish CIAM group of council meeting in Sigtuna, 1952 June 25-29. With mention of optional architectural
tour of Finland, to be organized by Aalto.
Box 8, Folder 5
B. F. Reiner to A. F. Ewing,
1952 May 15
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Record of conversation with Bodiansky, of the CIAM Commission for industrialization of building techniques. Discusses proposed
housing exhibit at the Palais des Nations; CIAM lectures; council meeting in Sweden.
Box 8, Folder 5
Trevor Dunnett (MARS Group) to CIAM Groups,
1952 June 10
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for MARS Group CIAM IX proposal.
Box 8, Folder 5
MARS Group proposal for CIAM IX,
1952 June
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Treatment of proposed topic "Charte de l'habitat", and suggestions for project presentation.
Box 8, Folder 5
CIAM address roster,
1952 June
Physical Description:
6.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Addresses of CIAM council members, CIAM group delegates, and CIAM groups in formation.
Box 8, Folder 5
CIAM junior groups,
1952 Oct
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for "Team 3" leaflet.
Box 8, Folder 5
Team 3, CIAM junior groups,
1952 Sept
Scope and Content Note
Folded leaflet describing purposes and organization of Junior CIAM. With text by P. Keatinge Clay; illustrations by Lanfranco
Bombelli Tiravanti.
Box 8, Folder 5
Brochure text,
1952
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM summer school brochure.
Box 8, Folder 5
CIAM summer school,
1952-1954, 1956
Physical Description:
4.0 items
Scope and Content Note
Brochures describing Venice summer school courses and admissions.
Box 8, Folder 6
Projet de programme pour le IXe congrès CIAM,
1952-1953
Physical Description:
17.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Collection of CIAM IX texts prepared by A. Wogenscky and ASCORAL. Contains discussion of congress theme (La charte de l'habitat);
invitation to CIAM groups with location and dates (Aix-en-Provence, 1953 July 19-26); program of the sixth "Festival d'Aix-en-Provence",
1953 July 10-30; announcement of CIAM council meeting, Paris; CIAM IX program, including topics, work methods and presentation;
minutes of CIAM council meeting, 1953 Feb 15.
Box 8, Folder 6
Minutes of CIAM council meeting,
1953 Feb 15
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM IX themes and organization; project presentation; work methods; financial assistance for students; relations with UNESCO
and the publisher Lund Humphries. Written by Giedion.
Box 8, Folder 7
Programme du CIAM IX,
1953 Apr 15
Physical Description:
9.0 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Covers congress theme (La charte de l'habitat); work goals; work presentation; reservations and other congress matters.
Box 8, Folder 7
Projet de programme,
1953 July 19-25
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Proposed CIAM IX schedule, appended to "Programme du CIAM IX".
Box 8, Folder 7
Programme général de travail: répartition du travail entre les commissions permanentes,
1953 July 19-26
Physical Description:
7.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Lists analyses of each grid to be undertaken by individual CIAM commissions.
Box 8, Folder 7
Poser la question de l'habitat moderne,
1953 June
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM IX introduction text, written by Le Corbusier in Chandigarh. With pencilled list of Belgian section members on verso
of final page.
Box 8, Folder 7
CIAM IX: Contribution à la charte de l'habitat,
1953 July 19-25
Physical Description:
20.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Published by L'Architecture d'aujourd'hui, with text by André Bloc, Vladimir Bodiansky, Michel Ecochard, Marcel Lods. Contains
information from Bodiansky's "Moroccan Habitation" grid, in chart prepared by Georges Candilis, B. Kennedy, P. Mas and Shadrach
Woods.
Box 8, Folder 7
Aix-en-Provence: festival de musique,
1953 July 10-30
Scope and Content Note
Brochure: schedule of performances and events for music festival. Includes insert leaflet for "Exposition Cézanne", an art
exhibition held conjointly.
For oversized CIAM IX map, see Series IV. Box 10*, f. 9.
Box 8, Folder 7
Architectures, peintures, lithographies, céramiques d'Aix-en-Provence,
1953
Physical Description:
2.0 items
Scope and Content Note
Invitation for CIAM IX event.
Box 8, Folder 7
Invitation,
1953
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy's invitation card to attend CIAM 25th anniversary roof party at the Unité d'habitation, Marseille.
Box 8, Folder 7
Train tickets,
1953 July 18
Physical Description:
6.0 items
Scope and Content Note
Receipts and tickets from Fitschy's train travel to Paris and Marseille.
Box 8, Folder 8
Programme de CIAM IX,
1953 July 19-25
Scope and Content Note
Schedule of CIAM IX meetings, with commission list. With pencilled note on verso.
Box 8, Folder 8
Présentation des grilles aux participants de CIAM-neufs,
1953 July 20-22
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Schedule of grid presentations.
Box 8, Folder 8
Groupe CIAM Alger: Bidonville Mahieddine,
1953 July 20
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Explanatory remarks for survey of Algiers "bidonville".
Box 8, Folder 8
Bidonville Mahieddine, Résumé de la grille,
1953 July 22
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Analysis of Algiers CIAM group grid, according to CIAM commission topics.
Box 8, Folder 8
Unité d'habitation Anvers-Kiel,
1953 July 21
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Analysis of Antwerp section grid for housing project in Antwerp, according to CIAM commission topics. Reported by Orsem.
Box 8, Folder 8
Grille du groupe de Liège (Belgique), ,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp., 4 copies
Scope and Content Note
Explanatory remarks for Liège section grid, with analysis according to CIAM commission topics. With pen corrections; third
copy annotated in pen. [#29]
Box 8, Folder 8
Handwritten notes,
1953
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Rough draft in pen for "Grille du groupe de Liège (Belgique)".
Box 8, Folder 8
Schedule,
1953 July 23
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten schedule of Thursday's meetings and excursions.
Box 8, Folder 8
Honegger to Fitschy,
1953 July 24
Physical Description:
2.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Receipt for Liège section CIAM dues.
Box 8, Folder 9
Urbanisme 1C: report,
1953 July 21
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Conclusions of sub-commission meetings, reported by [Roger?] Aujame.
Box 8, Folder 9
Urbanisme 1D: Le logis dans l'unité d'habitation: le quartier, la ville, la région,
1953 July 20-25
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Conclusions of sub-commission meetings, presided over by Bakema.
Box 8, Folder 9
Les "coeurs" en fonction de l'importance du groupe social,
1953 July 22
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Comments of Commission I members, reported by Wogenscky.
Box 8, Folder 9
Report of commission IV,
1953 July 23
Physical Description:
6.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
English report of industrialized building techniques commission conclusions, with recommendations for the Charte de l'habitat.
Box 8, Folder 9
Commission IV,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Beginning of commission IV report.
Box 8, Folder 9
Rapport de la commission IV,
1953 July 23
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
French version of report.
Box 8, Folder 9
Commission VI: questions sociales,
n.d.
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Conclusions of social questions committee.
Box 8, Folder 9
Transfer committee,
1953 July 24
Scope and Content Note
Proposal for committee to monitor CIAM group activity and suggest changes in CIAM structure, written by Sert.
Box 8, Folder 10
Communication du groupe anglais,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Conclusions of English group on human relations and the dwelling ("l'habitation"). Prepared by Alison and Peter Smithson,
and Jill and Bill Howell.
Box 8, Folder 10
Groupe CIAM portugais: Considérations sur le logement,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of housing crisis, with recommendations for the Charte de l'habitat.
Box 8, Folder 10
Groupe CIAM Opbouw, Rotterdam,
n.d.
Physical Description:
6 pp. plus 3 illusrations
Scope and Content Note
Detailed description of planned community (including light industry and hothouse agriculture) near Rotterdam, on the Prince
Alexander polder. Includes brief description of projects presented at Bergamo and Hoddesdon, and recommendations for the Charte
de l'habitat.
Box 8, Folder 10
Plan pour les projets de récréation: Réunion Opbouw, Rotterdam,
n.d.
Physical Description:
7.0 pp. plus cover
Scope and Content Note
Detailed plan by Opbouw for calculating necessary recreation space in a large city.
Box 8, Folder 11
CIAM IX: Rapports des commissions,
1954 Dec
Physical Description:
41.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM IX reports, assembled after congress. Contains list of council members; Le Corbusier's introduction to the congress;
reports for Commission I ("Urbanisme") including Ia, Ib, Ic; Commission II ("Synthèse des arts plastiques"); Commission III
("Formation de l'architecte"); Commission IV ("Techniques de construction"); Commission V ("Législation"); Commission VI ("Questions
sociales"). Body of text 37 pp. plus 4-page annex with list of grids.
Series III.K.
CIAM X, Dubrovnik,
1954-1957
Physical Description:
1.0 box(es)
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 10th CIAM congress, held in Dubrovnik, Croatia in 1956.
Box 9, Folder 1
CIAM Dutch group to CIAM groups,
1954 Mar 1
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Doorn meeting minutes, 1954 Jan 29-31. With a mention of Gutmann, Lassdun and Wogenscky.
Box 9, Folder 1
Statement on habitat,
1954 Jan 29-31
Physical Description:
3.0 pp. 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Doorn meeting minutes. Proposes "scale of association"; gives timeline of theoretical developments in city planning. With
participation of Bakema, Van Eyck, Van Ginkel, Hovens Greve, Smithson and Voelcker.
Box 9, Folder 1
CIAM X Alger: Programme de travail,
1954
Scope and Content Note
Schematic outline of congress work plan.
Box 9, Folder 1
Réunion du conseil CIAM,
1954 June 30
Scope and Content Note
Brief agenda for CIAM council meeting.
Box 9, Folder 1
CIAM Pays-Bas,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Remarks by De 8 and Opbouw prior to June 30 CIAM council meeting, concerning CIAM IX and X and efforts to involve younger
architects in CIAM.
Box 9, Folder 1
Suggestions pour une méthode de travail en CIAM X,
1954 June
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Remarks expanding on the Doorn meeting conclusions, by De 8 and Opbouw. With a mention of Lonberg-Holm, Piet Zwart and Max
Bill.
Box 9, Folder 1
Arrangements for CIAM X, September 1955 at Algiers,
1954 July 4
Scope and Content Note
Cover page for CIAM council minutes. With CIAM X topic: "The problems of the human habitat: first CIAM proposals: statements
and recommendations."
Box 9, Folder 1
Minutes of CIAM council and delegates meeting,
1954 June 30
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Request for CIAM IX reports; debate over CIAM X topic; work program; formation of CIAM X committee (Team X); deadlines; proposed
CIAM X dates and location (Algiers, 1955 Sept); CIAM publications (including "The human habitat"); the abandonment of CIAM
junior groups; Brazilian architectural competition. With list of attendees.
Box 9, Folder 2
CIAM X: Problèmes de l'habitat,
1954 Sept 14
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of Team X meeting, Paris. With mention of "Draft Framework 3: Instructions to all groups"; criticisms of CIAM IX and
suggestions for improvement of CIAM X; proposal of four work commissions (metropolis, town, village, isolate); deadlines;
finances. With participation of Giedion and Le Corbusier; reported by Tyrwhitt.
Box 9, Folder 2
CIAM X: orientation,
1954 Dec
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM X group instructions. Mentions shortcomings of the Charte d'Athènes and CIAM IX, and evolution of CIAM discussion towards
human associations; need for four work commissions (cité, ville, village, maison); formation of group to develop Doorn ideas
on habitat (Bakema, Smithson, Candilis, Gutman etc.). With mention of CIAM X topic, work method ("whole structure of urbanism"
as setting for habitat) and presentation requirements. With pencil corrections.
Box 9, Folder 2
Bakema to CIAM groups,
1954 Dec 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for English CIAM X group instructions.
Box 9, Folder 2
Draft framework 5: CIAM X: Instructions to groups,
1954 Dec
Physical Description:
6.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
English version of CIAM X group instructions.
Box 9, Folder 2
CIAM Hollande: Groupe 8 et Opbouw,
1954 Dec
Scope and Content Note
Short discussion of aspects of habitat: the greater reality of the threshold ("seuil"); the aesthetics of number; growth and
change.
Box 9, Folder 2
CIAM Hollande: "de 8" en Opbouw,
1954 Dec
Scope and Content Note
English version.
Box 9, Folder 3
Le Corbusier, Habitat dans la ville,
n.d.
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Presentation of plans and photographs of the Unité d'habitation, Marseille; presented by Team X as sample grid for CIAM X.
Box 9, Folder 3
CIAM to CIAM groups,
1955 Jan 5
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Critique of sample grid; defense of Charte d'Athènes; observations on planned CIAM X committees. Written by Sert, Gropius,
Giedion and Tyrwhitt.
Box 9, Folder 4
CIAM-contact Nederland-België,
1955 Feb 21
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Transcript of Dutch-Belgian meeting in Amsterdam, 1955 Feb 19, on CIAM X programming and work methods. Pagination: [1], 2,
3, 3a, 4. Discussants: Braem, Van Eyck, Bakema, Wynants, Van der Meeren, Hovens Greve, Merkelbach, Wissing.
Box 9, Folder 4
Giedion to CIAM groups,
1955 Mar 4
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIAM Council X delegates meeting in Paris, 1955 July 2.
Box 9, Folder 4
Invitation to the CIAM X congress at Algiers,
1955 May 13
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Lists documents sent to date on CIAM topic and instructions, program, methods. With a precise definition of "habitat", and
application for CIAM X projects. Written by Le Corbusier and Candilis.
Box 9, Folder 4
Résumé des réactions dans "Instructions aux groupes",
1955 Apr
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Assemblage of reactions by CIAM groups to instructions sent 1954 Dec 22 by Team X (see Box 9, f. 2).
Box 9, Folder 4
Invitation au 10ème congrès CIAM à Alger,
1955 May 13
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Copy of handwritten rough draft of CIAM X, Algiers invitation.
Box 9, Folder 4
Report on definition of community,
1955 June
Physical Description:
5.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM X report by Planning Workshop of New York: Alfred Bush, James Collins, Arnold Oshin, Gertrude Bush, Herbert H. Stevens
Jr.
Box 9, Folder 5
CIAM X: Rapport du groupe CIAM portugais à la réunion CIRPAC,
1955 June 29
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Report by Viana de Lima (Portuguese CIAM group) for CIRPAC meeting, 1955 July 4: critique of CIAM work methods to date, and
suggestion that CIAM X be postponed to 1956.
Box 9, Folder 5
Résumé du rapport du groupe portugais,
1955 June 29
Scope and Content Note
Summary of Portuguese CIAM group arguments.
Box 9, Folder 5
Rapport sur le schéma de grille proposée,
1955 July 4
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Report by Viana de Lima (Portuguese CIAM group) for CIRPAC meeting, 1955 July 4: plan for integrating various CIAM grids.
Box 9, Folder 5
Procès verbal de la réunion du CIRPAC,
1955 July 4
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of CIRPAC meeting in Paris, July 4, with attendee list. CIAM X postponement to 1956, preparation and criticism; Algiers
uncertain as CIAM X location; need for "statut du logis". Participants: Albini, Candilis, Emery, Giedion, Le Corbusier, Roth,
Viana de Lima, Van Eyck, Rogers, Lods, Tyrwhitt, Sert. With mention of Ecochard and Wogenscky. Reported by Emery.
Box 9, Folder 5
Réunion au Château de La Sarraz,
1955 July 10
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIAM council meeting at La Sarraz, 1955 Sept 8-11. CIAM X preparation; "Statut du Logis"; "Habitat".
Box 9, Folder 5
Alfred Roth to CIAM groups,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to CIAM council meeting at La Sarraz: topics, lodging. Includes description of documents to be prepared for meeting.
Box 9, Folder 5
Compte rendu de la réunion, La Sarraz,
1955 Sept 8-10
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of CIAM delegates' meeting at La Sarraz: preparation of "Déclaration sur le logis"; final CIAM X topic ("L'habitat,
problème de relations. Premières propositions CIAM. Constatations et résolutions"); CIAM X location to be Dubrovnik (or Braga,
Portugal), not Algiers; treasury matters; quality of CIAM group work.
Box 9, Folder 5
Annexe I: Déclaration sur le logis,
1955 Sept 10
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Table of contents: twelve main points to be addressed.
Box 9, Folder 5
Annexe II: Exposé de Dr. S. Giedion,
1955 Sept 10
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Statement of purpose for CIAM X.
Box 9, Folder 6
CIAM Team X,
1955 Nov
Physical Description:
4.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of new and changing human relations to be stimulated through architecture, and possible CIAM X projects. With a
list of Team X documents circulated to date. Appendix: clarification of group instructions.
Box 9, Folder 6
CIAM Team X,
1955 Nov
Physical Description:
6.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Rough draft of previous document, with handwritten corrections. Includes copy of Giedion's exposé (1955 Sept 10).
Box 9, Folder 6
CIAM Team X,
1955 Nov
Physical Description:
6.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
English version of previous documents (including Giedion's exposé).
Box 9, Folder 6
Preparation for CIAM X,
1955 Dec
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Final CIAM topic ("The Habitat: problem of inter-relationships: CIAM's first proposals, statements and resolutions"); list
of relationships for discussion; CIAM X grid presentation requirements.
Box 9, Folder 6
Commentary on the reactions received by CIAM X,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Brief summary of comments: definition of habitat; objectives of CIAM X; work method.
Box 9, Folder 6
Commentaires des réactions des groupes,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
French version of above document.
Box 9, Folder 6
Alfred Roth to CIAM groups,
1956 Feb 12
Scope and Content Note
Dates and travel arrangements for CIAM X, on Adriatic steamer and in Budva, Yugoslavia, 1956 Aug 3-13. With a mention of Drago
Ibler.
Box 9, Folder 6
Alfred Roth, Avis important,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Boat arrangements for travel to Yugoslavia for CIAM X.
Box 9, Folder 7
CIAM: Préparation du Xe congrès, Yougoslavie,
1956 Aug
Physical Description:
15.0 pp. plus cover
Scope and Content Note
Collection of documents relating to CIAM X, assembled by Fitschy for the Belgian section. Includes Fitschy's cover letter
(1956 Mar); Roth's letter (1955 Feb 12); Preparation for CIAM X (1955 Dec); CIAM Team X document (1955 Nov); La Sarraz meeting
minutes, with "logis" main points and Giedion exposé (1955 Sept 10).
Box 9, Folder 7
Document de préparations finales,
1956 May 28
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
List of relationships proposed for study by CIAM groups, with Team X responses and further instructions.
Box 9, Folder 7
Réorganisation des CIAM,
1956 Nov 1
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM X propositions based on CIRPAC, general assembly and committee meetings in Dubrovnik, Aug 10-12: total reorganization
of CIAM; full autonomy of national CIAM groups; nomination of individual members to continue CIAM work. With mention of Bakema,
Emery, Howell, Rogers, Roth, Smithson, Woods, Candilis and Le Corbusier. Written by Emery.
Box 9, Folder 7
CIAM en réorganisation,
1956 Dec 5
Physical Description:
3.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Response to Emery letter; request for CIAM reorganization suggestions and nominations for individual CIAM members. With observations
and work method, and a mention of Lonberg-Holm. Written by Bakema.
Box 9, Folder 7
Réorganisation des CIAM: questionnaire,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Questionnaire by CIAM secretariat, with a list of candidates for individual CIAM membership.
Box 9, Folder 8
Bakema to CIAM council, delegates, reorganization committee,
1957 Aug 13
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Preparatory letter for La Sarraz meeting, 1957 Sept 14-17, on CIAM reorganization or dissolution.
Box 9, Folder 8
CIAM en réorganisation,
1957 Aug 13
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Roster of names proposed as individual CIAM members, and of those currently working in architectural education.
Box 9, Folder 8
CIAM dissolution,
1957 March 22
Scope and Content Note
Letter from the English CIAM group: disagreement with CIAM plans; need for informal contacts between architects working intensively.
Signed by Howell, Lasdun, Smithson and Voelcker; forwarded by Bakema.
Box 9, Folder 8
The future of the CIAM,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Letter by Jerzy Soltan: importance of continuing CIAM for architects in Eastern Europe and Asia; regrets suspension of congresses.
With suggestion for younger CIAM member (Oskar Hansen). Forwarded by Bakema.
Box 9, Folder 8
Extraits des lettres reçu par Bakema [sic],
1957 Aug 13
Physical Description:
7.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Detailed inventory of letters on the subject of CIAM reorganization, 1956 Aug 10-1957 July 28, with senders, dates and main
points.
Box 9, Folder 8
CIAM Norddeutschland,
1957 Aug 25
Physical Description:
3.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Importance of CIAM for finding city planning solutions. With translations.
Box 9, Folder 9
Minutes of reorganization committee, La Sarraz,
1957 Sept 1-2
Physical Description:
6.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of CIAM group activity since CIAM X; practical proposals for CIAM reorganization; renaming CIAM; drafting of La
Sarraz declaration, 1957; membership of coordinating committee; preliminary US Charte de l'habitat. Participants: Roth, Giedion,
Hebebrand, Tyrwhitt, Voelcker, Fitschy, Stranik, Wogenscky, Bakema, Albini, Ibler, Korsmo, Syrkus, Brera, Rogers.
Box 9, Folder 9
Déclaration de La Sarraz,
1957 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
Gives conclusions and resolutions of La Sarraz meeting on CIAM reorganization. Written by Bakema, Giedion, Roth and Tyrwhitt.
Box 9, Folder 9
Reorganization of CIAM,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Letter by Giedion announcing reorganization of CIAM under new name ("CIAM: Research group for social and visual relationships"),
with diminished membership and dissolution of national CIAM groups.
Box 9, Folder 9
Giedion to CIAM council and delegates,
1957 Sept 20
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for La Sarraz documents, with penned note to Fitschy. Date in pen.
Box 9, Folder 9
Groupe de coordination CIAM,
1957 Oct 22
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Statement of purpose for new CIAM, with quotes from Le Corbusier, Smithson, Tange, Bakema, Asada, Ibler, Wogenscky, and Rogers.
Requests nominations for committee members to discuss the current task of architects. Written by Bakema, with pencil corrections.
Box 9, Folder 9
Coordinating group to former CIAM members,
1957 Nov 12
Scope and Content Note
Renewed request by Bakema for nominations to CIAM coordinating committee.
Box 9, Folder 9
Fitschy to former CIAM members,
1957 Dec 11
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to participate in reorganized CIAM. With second copy of Bakema's Oct 22 circular, and the Sept 2 La Sarraz declaration.
Series IV.
Oversized materials,
1933-1955
Physical Description:
29.0 items
3 boxes, 1 flat file folder
Scope and Content Note
This short series contains individual items taken from each of the first three series and stored separately due to their larger
size. The series includes handwritten minutes (including the first page of the 1938 July 10 minutes, the remainder of which
is stored in Series II. Box 4, f. 5) as well as drafts and copies of correspondence, document text and financial records.
Congress and exhibition ephemera include a brochure for the 1939 Swiss National Exhibition in Zürich, a CIAM IX map and an
informational brochure for Le Corbusier's Unité d'Habitation in Marseille. There are also several examples of the CIAM grids
or "grilles", developed by Le Corbusier in 1948 and used extensively by CIAM as a city planning and exhibition tool. Notable
is the set of plans and grids for L'Equerre's city planning project at Flémalle-Haute, intended for exhibition at CIAM VIII,
Hoddesdon, 1951 (Box 10*, f. 7 and Box 11*; see Series III. Box 8, f. 3 for further materials). Also of interest are clippings
of five newspaper articles (one authored by Huib Hoste) representing a range of views, from enthusiatic to critical, of CIAM,
the Belgian section and city planning activities in Belgium (Box 12*).
Box 10*, Folder 1
Réunion pour la préparation du VIe congrès à Bruxelles,
1938 July 10
Scope and Content Note
First page of handwritten meeting minutes. See Series II. Box 4, f. 5 for further minutes.
Box 10*, Folder 2
Van Eesteren to Swiss CIAM group,
1939 May
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten draft of Zürich meeting minutes, 1939 May 4. Discussion of CIAM VI location (Liège or Sweden), topics and preparation;
also CIAM in the United States. Includes cover message. With mention of Giedion, Le Corbusier, Paulsen, Markelius, Forbat
and Mme. de Mandrot.
Box 10*, Folder 3
Exposition nationale Suisse, Zürich,
1939 May-Oct
Scope and Content Note
Promotional brochure (printed in 1938) for national Swiss exposition.
Box 10*, Folder 4
Rundschreiben an die Delegierten / Circulaire aux délégués,
1939 June 9
Physical Description:
6.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Zürich CIRPAC meeting, 1939 July 8, and CIAM VI, Liège, 1939 Sept With a mention of proposed primary topics
("Air, light, greenery and open spaces", air pollution) and secondary topics (New York, Zürich and Liège exhibitions, "mobilisation
du sol").
Box 10*, Folder 5
Finanzielle Leistungen der Landesgruppen,
1939 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Document from 1939 Zürich CIRPAC meeting, showing financial contributions of national CIAM groups.
Box 10*, Folder 6
Themen des VIen Kongresses: Die konkreten städtebaulichen Aufgaben,
1939
Physical Description:
2.0 pp.
Scope and Content Note
German text for announcement of CIAM VI, Liège . With themes, projects for presentation, and work methods. Includes a list
of previous congresses.
Box 10*, Folder 7
Liège city planning grids, possibly
1951
Physical Description:
2.0 sheets
Scope and Content Note
Grids with color-coded legend, likely of Flémalle-Haute project prepared for CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon. Includes mention of "core".
See also Series IV. Flat file folder 1** for accompanying grid, "Étude de l'urbanisation de la ville de ___".
Box 10*, Folder 8
Fitschy to English CIAM members,
1952 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Repeat of June 17 letter to Van Eesteren. Announcement of Liège city planning exhibition, 1952 Sept: requests CIAM speakers
for conference on industrial area planning (for draft copy see Series II. Box 4 f. 1).
Box 10*, Folder 9
CIAM IX map,
1953 July 19-26
Scope and Content Note
Map of Aix-en-Provence (30 x 32 cm.), showing location of CIAM IX.
Box 11*
Plans for Flémalle-Haute, Liège, Belgium,
1951 May
Physical Description:
10.0 items
Scope and Content Note
Liège group city planning project, exhibited at CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon. Includes charts, maps and site plans. Planned by Groupe
L'Equerre: P. Fitschy, E. Klutz, E. Parent, A. Tibaux.
Box 12*
Newspaper clippings,
1936-1950
Physical Description:
5.0 items
Scope and Content Note
Clippings concerning CIAM and Belgian section activities, and other architectural or city planning issues. Includes: Huib
Hoste, "Het Kongres voor nieuw bouwen te La Sarraz", publication unknown, 1936; "Une singulière façon d'urbaniser!", publication
unknown, 1947 Oct 28; Freddy Darimont, "L'urbanisation du domaine forestier du Sart-Tilman", La Wallonie, 1948 Feb 7-8; Léon-Louis
Sosset, "L'architecture, la décoration et la peinture à travers les revues", La Nouvelle Gazette, 1950 July 6; "Une nouvelle
route procurera à Liège un débouché vers le nord", Dernière Heure, 1950 July 19.
Oversize 1**
Exposition d'architecture rationnelle et urbanisme,
1933 Mar 1-31
Scope and Content Note
Blueprint floor plan of exhibition hall, for modern architecture and city planning exhibition organized in Liège by L'Equerre.
26 x 48 cm.
Oversize 1**
Programme de travail du Ve congrès,
1937
Scope and Content Note
CIAM V, Paris outline for economic zone surveys, focusing on country, region, city, and sanitary infrastructure. The document,
originally over 130 cm. long, has been cut into three sections (10 x 24 cm., 106 x 24 cm., 17 x 24 cm.) and taped. Translation
by Fitschy. See Series III. Box 5, f. 6 for paper copy.
Oversize 1**
Congrès CIAM 1947: Thèmes, proposition Braem Anvers,
1947
Physical Description:
3.0 copies
Scope and Content Note
Idea flowchart of CIAM past, present and future work, leading to the "ligne générale technique et idéologique de la nouvelle
architecture." Divided into three sections: "Bilan de l'action CIAM de l'avant-guerre"; "Situation actuelle"; "Que faire?".
Prepared by Braem of the Antwerp section for CIAM VI, Bridgwater. 30 x 84 cm. [#31]
Oversize 1**
Unité d'habitation Le Corbusier à Marseille,
1949
Scope and Content Note
Presentation brochure of Le Corbusier's Unité d'habitation for CIAM VII, Bergamo, printed by Editions L'Architecture d'aujourd'hui.
Text divided into four panels: "Solution architecturale"; "Le logis"; "Techniques et machines"; "Réalisation". With photo
illustrations, charts and diagrams. 48 x 62 cm.
Oversize 1**
Étude de l'urbanisation de la ville de P___,
possibly 1951
Scope and Content Note
Liège city planning grid, possibly prepared for CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon. 53 x 91 cm. See Series IV. Box 11*, f. 7 for accompanying
grids.
Oversize 1**
Groupe CIAM portugais,
1955
Scope and Content Note
Portuguese CIAM group grid presentation for Paris CIRPAC meeting, 1955 July 4. 30 x 120 cm. For related materials, see Series
I. Box 4, f. 3 and Series III. Box 9, f. 5.