Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1902 - 1974
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
William Gehron Papers
Collection
Identifier: 2003-08
Abstract
William Gehron was a lifelong friend of Carl Milles from 1929 when he published an article on him in the journal Architecture. Gehron was instrumental in securing the 1938 commission for Milles of the bronze doors for the Finance Building at Capitol Park, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, a building designed by Gehron. The William Gehron Papers consist primarily of correspondence between Gehron and Carl Milles from 1929-1949. The bulk of the correspondence relates to the Harrisburg projects and...
Dates:
1917 - 2000
General, 1986 - 1993
File — Container: Box 4, Folder: 10
Collection Scope
From the Collection:
The collection consists chiefly of correspondence, photographs, early writings of Strengell and published works of her father, Gustaf Strengell, textile samples and her work in the Philippines. SERIES I: Personal (1620-1998) contains materials relating to Strengell’s family, specifically several works by her father, Gustaf Strengell, in Finnish. In addition there are notebooks of her early drawings and writings, and an illustrated story written by daughter Sandra Dusenbury at age...
Dates:
1986 - 1993
Incoming Correspondence, 1945
File — Container: Box 1, Folder: 3
Collection Scope
From the Collection:
The William Gehron Papers consist primarily of correspondence between Gehron and Carl Milles from 1929-1949. The bulk of the correspondence relates to the Harrisburg projects and includes letters among Pennsylvania state officials, Gehron and Milles. Milles provides the artist’s view while Gehron’s letters are more practical – providing insight into the construction and mechanical processes of building a fountain. Milles’ correspondence also reveals the thought processes behind his work, his...
Dates:
1945
Marianne Strengell Papers
Collection
Identifier: 1991-07
Abstract
Marianne Strengell, daughter of Finnish architect Gustaf Strengell and interior designer Anna Wegelius. Prior to becoming an instructor at Cranbrook in 1937 on Eliel Saarinen's invitation, Strengell held several positions in Scandinavia, designing rugs, textiles and interiors. In 1942, when Loja Saarinen retired, Strengell replaced her as head of the Department of Weaving and Textile Design. She developed a curriculum that emphasized weave structure, versus the more pictorial imagery used by...
Dates:
1620 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1928 - 1995
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- Archival Object 2
- Collection 2
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- Sculpture 2
- Weaving 2
- Automobile industry and trade 1
- Automobiles 1
- Design Since 1945 1
- Exhibitions 1
- Fountain of Faith 1
- Harrisburg (Pa.) 1
- Jamaica 1
- Kirkkonummi (Finland) 1
- Meeting of the Waters [Sculpture] 1
- Philippines 1
- Textile fabrics 1
- Textiles 1
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