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Robert W. Richardson Drawings

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0518

Scope and Content

The collection is comprised of 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

  • Creation: 1959 - 1985

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Robert Williams Richardson, Jr. was born in Montgomery, Alabama on January 19, 1917. After spending most of his life as a resident of Marion, he served in the Army Air Forces during World War II as a test pilot. After the war, he returned to a private life where he studied art and architecture. He had graduated with honors from the University of Florida School of Architecture in 1955 and was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honor Society. Richardson had a long and successful architectural practice in Palm Beach, Florida and designed many commercial offices, churches, retailers, and residential buildings all throughout the East Coast. He died on November 8, 2014.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (14 Flat Folders)

Language of Materials

English

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.

Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Title
A Guide to the Robert W. Richardson Drawings
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by John Nemmers
Date
February 2023
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755