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02. Architecture Archives

 Classification
Identifier: 02
As a partnership between the Smathers Libraries and the School of Architecture since 2004, the Architecture Archives has become a leading repository for historical records pertaining to the architects and architecture of Florida. The collections support scholarly research, historic preservation, and the education of future students. A handful of important collections, including the archives of Alfred Browning Parker, Kenneth Treister, Darrell Fleeger, and the Carrère and Hastings firm, currently are being preserved, arranged and described by staff. As such, final descriptions for these collections are not available online at this time.

Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:

Robert C. Broward Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0512
Abstract

Personal papers, correspondence, awards, office records, project files, photographs, slides, drawings, presentation boards, models, and magazine and journal articles belonging to distinguished Jacksonville, Florida architect and author, Robert C. Broward, who through the course of his 61 year professional career designed more than 500 projects. Broward also served as an adjunct professor of design at the University of Florida.

Dates: 1932 - 2018

Robert G. Ernest Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0655
Abstract

Architectural plans, sketches, and photos for designs by Robert Ernest, both as a student and a young professional from 1955 to 1962.

Dates: 1955 - 1999; 1955 - 1962

Robert L. Neal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0380
Abstract

The collection includes Robert L. Neal's landscape designs from the 1950s to the 1970s for Lake Worth, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and South Florida.

Dates: 1958 - 1979

Robert McDonald Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0459
Abstract

Architectural drawings created by Architect Robert McDonald for various projects from 1968 to 1995. The majority of the projects are in Ft. Lauderdale and the Broward County region.

Dates: 1968 - 1995

Robert W. Richardson Drawings

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0518
Abstract

Architectural drawings for various projects designed by Robert W. Richardson from 1959 to 1985. In addition to several residential projects, the collection includes drawings for various projects at the Breakers Hotel.

Dates: 1959 - 1985

Robin Z. Parker Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0449
Abstract

Architectural drawings for projects designed by Robin Z. Parker and Alfred Browning Parker, mostly in Miami and South Florida. Some of the projects were designed solely by Robin Parker.

Dates: circa 1960-2009

Roy Graham Photographs and Publications

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0501
Abstract

Architecture slides used by Roy E. Graham in his Historic Preservation courses at the University of Florida as well as for other various projects he worked on in his career. Also includes some of his writings, publications, and research material.

Dates: 1966 - 2011

Rudolph Weaver Architectural Records

 Collection
Identifier: Ms Coll. 040
Abstract

Technical drawings, plans, photographs, and sketches of academic buildings, private residences and commercial structures.

Dates: circa 1920-1940

Rufus Nims Architectural Drawings

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 177
Abstract

Architectural drawings created by South Florida architect Rufus Nims. These include plans for residences and buildings in Florida, Louisiana, New York, Costa Rica, and several countries in the Caribbean. The collection also includes motel and hotel designs for Howard Johnson, Marriott, and other corporations. Also, included is AV material concerning Nim's projects.

Dates: 1950-2006

Sanford Goldman Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0584
Abstract

Photographs, drawings, and newspaper clippings of architectural projects of architect Sanford Goldman. Goldman studied under Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin in Wisconsin and practiced architecture in St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area for over 50 years.

Dates: 1949 - 2019; Majority of material found within 1949 - 1998