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Mendelsohn (Erich and Luise) Papers
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Description
The archive, from the estate of Luise
Mendelsohn, comprises the personal correspondence and documents of the Mendelsohn family.
Includes transcripts or originals of correspondence between Erich and Luise Mendelsohn
(1910-1953) reflecting Erich Mendelsohn's architectural, aesthetic, and political
development. Other papers concern Erich's architectural legacy and include manuscripts of
Luise's unpublished autobiography and biographical notes on her husband, photographs of
family life and architectural projects, microfilm copies of typescripts and drawings,
audiotapes of lectures, and five drawings by Erich's students.
Background
1887: Erich Mendelsohn is born on March 21st in the East Prussian town of Allenstein (now
Olsztyn, Poland).
Extent
22 Linear Feet
(43 boxes, 2 flat file folders)
Restrictions
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Availability
Open for use by qualified researchers.