| RESEARCHING AN ARCHITECT OR A FIRM |
| Avery Obituary Index of Architects See also Avery Index which now features Obituary Citations |
I & A Z5941 .xA93q |
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| Obituaries are a good source of
information about the lives and careers of less published architects.
U.S. from 1876; U.K. from 1843. UES has 1st and 2nd editions |
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| Biographical Dictionary of American Architect (Deceased) | REFERENCE NA736.xW58 1970 |
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| "Withey's" is an invaluable source of information although
occasionally and somewhat notoriously inaccurate. Many obscure architects,
if deceased by 1952, are included. The bibliographical references are
disappointing,
often simply referring to the obituaries indexed in the Avery. UES has 1970 edition. (SA) has 1996 edition |
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| Biographical dictionary of architects in Ireland, 1600-1720 | NA996.L63 | |
| Includes tables showing the organization of the Irish Royal Works as well as bibliographical references and an index. | ||
| Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1660-1840 | REFERENCE NA996.C6 1995 |
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| This title purport to include "every" architect, regardless of national origin, who practiced in England, Scotland or Wales between 1600-1840. Architects domiciled in Ireland are not included. British born architects whose careers were spent entirely overseas are excluded as well. The dictionary includes many amateur architects. | ||
| Biographical Dictionary of Philadelphia Architects, 1700-1830 | REFERENCE NA735.P5T28 1985 |
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| Makes available information about builders and architects who worked in Philadelphia prior to 1930 but will not be found in other publications. Essays on giants of the profession are purposely kept short while relatively greater space is given to architects who are usually mentioned in passing if at all. | ||
| Contemporary Architects | REFERENCE NA680.C625 1994q |
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| Well-known architects only. A good starting point for further research. Includes chronology of works and their locations, publications by and about, personal statements, and a biographical sketch. | ||
| Dictionary of Art | Web (I&A) N31.D5 1996 |
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| The most comprehensive art and architecture encyclopedia available, the Dictionary is an illustrated reference work that covers "all" the visual arts worldwide( with the exception of History of Film Making), from the prehistory to the present. 34 vols. | ||
| Directory of British architects 1834-1900 | REFERENCE NA967.D57 1993 |
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| Makes available basic facts known about British architects of the Victorian Period and indicates in summary fashion where further information is available. No attempt is made to provide full biographical information or lists of works. The Directory gives a starting point for further research. Hence the title "directory" instead of "dictionary". The Directory features nearly 7,000 entries of British architects active between 1834 and 1900. It also include non-brits who were RIBA members regardless of their domicile or national origin. | ||
| Encyclopedia of Architecture: Design, Engineering and Construction | REFERENCE NA31 .E59 1988 |
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| Short entries for 20th century architects, more useful for building type technical information | ||
| English mediaeval architects | (SA) REFERENCE NA996 .H26 1984 |
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| A biographical dictionary down to 1550, including master masons, carpenters, carvers, building contractors, and others responsible for design. | ||
| International Dictionary of Architects and Architecture | REFERENCE NA40 .I48 1993 |
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| a.k.a. Architects and Architecture. This two volume compilation covers 523 architects in Volume I and 467 buildings in Volume II. Includes a chronology of works and their locations, publications by and about architects and works, biographical sketches. Volume II serves as companion material to the entries in Volume I. Non-Western architecture is not included. | ||
| Iowa's historic architects: a biographical dictionary | SA NA730.I8 S53 1999 |
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| MacMillan Encyclopedia of Architects. | REFERENCE NA40.M25 1982 |
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| Entries for architects of all periods including those less well-known but excluding those born since 1930. Articles vary in scope but all include a short list of works and a brief bibliography. | ||
| Virginia architects, 1835-1955: a biographical dictionary | NA730.V8 W45 1997 | |
| Directory, African American architects | REFERENCE NA53.D57 | ||
| Features 1158 architects of African American descent and licensed in one of the 50 states. In addition to alphabetical and state by state lists, the directory provides a listing of African American architects in higher education and women architects. (UES) has 1986 edition |
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| Directory of Minority and Women-Owned Engineering/Architectural Firms | REFERENCE NA53.D47 | ||
| Features 524 firms and provide information on size, area of expertise and firm ownership. The directory includes a firms description by state, index of firms by Capability and an alphabetical index. (UES) has 1986 edition |
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| ProFile: Professional File | REFERENCE NA53.xP7q |
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| Firms listed by state/city. Separate listings of principals, minority and women-owned firms, and members of "professional interest areas." Unfortunately, the separate list of AIA members is not included in the latest edition. Many U. S. architects are not AIA members and do not show up in Profile. | |||
| Membership directory 1990 / Society of Architectural Historians | REFERENCE NA53 .S63 1990 |
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| Members are listed by alphabetical order with the following information: professional expertise or certification code as well as company information. Some include biographical data.(UES) has 1990 edition | |||