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Martin (Darwin D.) - Frank Lloyd Wright papers
M0355  
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Description
Correspondence and other documents between businessman Darwin D. Martin and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Background
Darwin Denice Martin (1865–1935) was an early 20th-century businessman who worked for the Larkin Company of Buffalo, New York. After contracting with architect Frank Lloyd Wright for the design of administration building for Larkin, Martin also had Wright build homes for his family and became a friend, confidant and financial supporter, as evident in the numerous exchanges present in these papers.
Extent
8 Linear Feet (7 boxes, 1 oversize folder)
Restrictions
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
Availability
Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.