CPM essay, "The ABCs of an Architectural Library in Pittsburgh", 1996
Scope and Contents
CPM’s research and writing on an array of topics. Included are his extensive files on the architecture and design of hotels, primarily railway hotels in the United Kingdom, compiled between 1970 and 1975. Portions of this research relate to his master's thesis, written while at London's Courtauld Institute of Art. Also filed here are decades worth of research and writings by CPM on various art and architecture topics related to his curatorial positions, exhibits, and interests. Material is arranged chronologically.
Dates
- Creation: 1996
Creator
- From the Collection: Monkhouse, Christopher P., 1947-2021 (Donor, Person)
- From the Collection: Monkhouse, Helen B., 1907-1977 (Person)
- From the Collection: Monkhouse, Agnes P. (Agnes Pruyn Linder), 1917-1976 (Person)
- From the Collection: Monkhouse, William A., Dr., 1905-1986 (Person)
- From the Collection: Monkhouse, William A., Jr., 1940-2016 (Person)
- From the Collection: Monkhouse, Frederick L., 1942-2006 (Person)
- From the Collection: Monkhouse, Marjorie P. (Marjorie Putnam Linder), 1921-2004 (Person)
- From the Collection: Linder, Agnes P. (Agnes Pruyn Chapman), 1896-1973 (Person)
- From the Collection: Linder, Frederick E., 1887-1949 (Person)
- From the Collection: Chapman, J. Wilbur (John Wilbur), 1859-1918 (Person)
- From the Collection: Kennedy, W.C. (William Costello), 1868-1923 (Person)
- From the Collection: King, J. Maurice (James Maurice), 1907-1972 (Person)
- From the Collection: Fuchs, Rudolf, 1892-1985 (Person)
Access
Unrestricted, except for Box 24/Folder 3, which is restricted until 2071.
Extent
From the Series: 22.5 Linear Feet (52.5 boxes + 2 architectural drawings)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Maine Historical Society Repository