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Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig, 1886-1969

 Person

Found in 66 Collections and/or Records:

Mies van der Rohe anniversary video, 2004

 Collection
Identifier: 006.02.19
Description of the Collection

Video of Mies van der Rohe's 118th Birthday celebration held in S. R. Crown Hall on the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology on March 26, 2004. Present in order of appearance include Donna Robertson, Peter Beltemacchi, Jack Bowman, Louis Rocah, David Sharpe, Paul Shaver, Jack Hartray, and Peter Roesch. Speakers, most of whom were students or colleagues of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, talk about their recollections of him. Film produced by Dan Kuruna.

Dates: 2004

Mies van der Rohe: Architect as Educator Exhibit poster, 1986

 Collection
Identifier: 006.02.18
Description of the Collection

One poster reading "Mies van der Rohe: Architect as Educator" showing a profile of Mies' head and a reproduction of his signature. The poster was created to promote the exhibit held in Crown Hall on the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology, June 6-July 12, 1986.

Dates: 1986

Mies van der Rohe bibliography, 1930-1979

 Collection
Identifier: 006.06.25
Description of the Collection

Annotated bibliography of articles and books containing references to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, perhaps created by David Spaeth as research for one of his books concerning Mies. The format is two decks of typed index cards, one deck arranged by date (1930-1979) and the other alphabetical by author, presumably covering the same dates. The bibliography includes references to foreign language publications, but annotations are in English.

Dates: 1930-1979

Mies van der Rohe blueprints, 1942-1943

 Collection
Identifier: 006.06.12
Description of the Collection Blueprints by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe of the (unbuilt) Library and Administration Building designed for Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago). Five pages; 36" x 48"; 1/8"=1' scale. Also included is the original mailing envelope (postmark illegible) with label from Mies van der Rohe's Wabash Ave. office in Chicago, Ill.; package was addressed to William H. Hyde, Jr. (IIT librarian). The five blueprint pages show: 1) North, south, east, and west elevations. 2) Ground level floor plan...
Dates: 1942-1943

Mies van der Rohe blueprints, 1944-1945

 Collection
Identifier: 006.06.08
Description of the Collection Three sheets of blueprints, ca. 1944-1945, showing floor plans for the (unbuilt) Library and Administration Building on the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology (Chicago) by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. 1) Two drawing on the same sheet identified as "Administration" and showing the second floor and first floor with a long narrow central court. Building footprint is shown as 177' x 255'; scale 1" = 20'-0". Drawings show the spaces divided into rooms, hallway, stairs, etc. and identify the...
Dates: 1944-1945

Mies van der Rohe - Chicago, ca. 1986

 Item
Scope and Contents

Map showing location of Mies-designed buildings in Chicago.

Dates: ca. 1986

Mies van der Rohe collection, 1938-1980

 Collection
Identifier: 006.06.24
Abstract Printed program and biography for dinner welcoming Mies to Chicago on accepting the position of Director of the department of architecture at Armour Institute of Technology; Oct. 18, 1938. Letter (and bibliography) from Paige Temple to George R. Bushnell on letterhead from "The Office of Mies van der Rohe"; Dec. 13, 1972. Invitation and donation card to the Mies van der Rohe Lecture Series, sponsored by Illinois Institute of Technology; March 1973. Published brochure and two-page "Building...
Dates: 1938-1980

Mies van der Rohe commencement speech, 1958

 Collection
Identifier: 006.06.06
Abstract Recording also includes a talk (unrelated to the Mies address) given by Dr. Paul of the University of Chicago Medical School on heart health; ca. 30 minutes long. Talk was possibly delivered at the Museum of Science and Industry, date unknown. The program was part of a "Sunday afternoon lecture series," perhaps sponsored by Illinois Institute of Technology. Transcription of audio tape, Acc. No. 1998.159 Unknown speaker: "Illinois Institute of Technology Graduation Saturday night, Jan. 25,...
Dates: 1958

Mies van der Rohe documentary films, 1986-1988

 Collection
Identifier: 006.06.02
Description of the Collection

Two video cassettes (VHS format) with clips of news stories broadcast by WBBM-TV (Chicago) concerning Ludwig Mies van der Rohe as follows: 1) "Mies van der Rohe" CBS News Sunday Morning WBBM-TV/Network July 27, 1986 9:00AM 06:07. Probably concerns the 1986 exhibit and catalogue "Mies van der Rohe: Architect as Educator." 2) "Mies van der Rohe-Architect" First Edition WBBM-T/Chicago February 3, 1988 4:30PM 2:07

Dates: 1986-1988

Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig, with students and honorary degree ceremony, 1938-1948

 File — Box RR-2: Series XXIII
Identifier: 18
Description of the Collection From the Collection:

127 boxes of photographs of Illinois Institute of Technology campus, events, and people. Most photos are presumed to be taken by Communication and Marketing Office for various campus publications. Subjects and photographers are sometimes identified. The photos are in various formats: prints, negatives, and contact sheets, and some slides and transparencies. Most images are in black and white and most date from 1980 and before.

Dates: Other: 1938-1948

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