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Bertrand Goldberg video, 1997

 Collection
Identifier: 006.02.14

Video tape of lecture titled "The Ghost Walks" by Bertrand Goldberg given as part of the IIT College of Architecture lecture series on April 2, 1997 in Crown Hall. This was the first of two lectures by Goldberg. Goldberg is introduced by Donna Robertson who presents his professional biographical background. Architecture student Sarah Whiting introduces the lecture series. Goldberg presents an evaluation of architectural Modernism through his view in three sections: Modernism in the 20th century and Philip Johnson, the development period having begun 300 years prior, and his personal experience of Modernism.

Dates

  • Creation: 1997

Creator

Language of Materials

Records are in English.

Physical Description

The tape is date stamped March 2, 1998, apparently an error.

Conditions Governing Access

Available for Research

Collection Size

1 Videos : Running time: 60 minutes

Biographical Note

Bertrand Goldberg, noted American architect, who studied at the Bauhaus, designed Marina Towers (1962) as the first multi-use residential high rise in Chicago. Goldberg studied briefly at Armour Institute of Technology Sept. 1933 - Jan. 1934.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Formerly 2004.009

Physical Description

The tape is date stamped March 2, 1998, apparently an error.

Processor

Catherine Bruck, University Archivist 2/23/2004

Part of the Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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