The small home of tomorrow, by Paul R. Williams, Murray & Gee, Inc., Hollywood, Calif., 1945

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1945

Location Note

Box 9

GUSN

GUSN-360788

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Description

Plan book of homes designed by African American architect Paul R. Williams. Each design covers a two-page spread, with one page dedicated to highlighting the design's unique features, and the opposite page showcasing an illustration of the completed design and a floor plan.

Details

Descriptive Terms

architects
floor plans
advertising
houses
illustrations (layout features)
African American
business (commercial function)
printed ephemera
pattern books

Physical Descrption

1 plan book : illustrations, plans ; 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP005

Collection Name

Richard Cheek architectural plan book collection

Date of Acquisition

2023

Reference Code

EP005.598

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Cheek, 2023

Places

Hollywood (Los Angeles, Los Angeles county, California) [neighborhood]

Record Details

Originator

Murray & Gee, Inc. (Publisher)
Williams, Paul R., 1894-1980 (Author)

Material Type

printed ephemera
pattern books

Other People

Williams, Paul R., 1894-1980

Other Organizations

Murray & Gee, Inc.

Subjects

Black History
Advertisement
Architects and builders
House
Architecture

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Box 9

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