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Karl Ludwig Hilberseimer Papers

A work made of printed papers, correspondence, manuscripts, photocopies, black and white photographic prints, and realia.

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  • A work made of printed papers, correspondence, manuscripts, photocopies, black and white photographic prints, and realia.

Date:

c.1885–1995 (bulk 1938–1967)

Artist:

Ludwig Hilberseimer (1885-1967)

About this artwork

A collection of professional and business papers, including correspondence, research materials, manuscripts, photographs, and personal memorabilia document the life and career of Bauhaus émigrée and author, educator, city planner, and architect Ludwig Karl Hilberseimer.

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Status

Currently Off View

Department

AIC Archives

Artist

Ludwig Karl Hilberseimer (Architect)

Title

Karl Ludwig Hilberseimer Papers

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Made 1885–1995

Medium

Printed papers, correspondence, manuscripts, photocopies, black and white photographic prints, and realia

Dimensions

98 boxes, 16 oversize portfolios and flatfile materials: W.: 1463.1 cm (576 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of George E. Danforth

Reference Number

070383

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