Architectural records and personal papers of Mary Ann E. Crawford and others, [ca. 1910-1982, bulk 1941-1966]

  • Collection ID 1991.0380
  • Creator Names Crawford, Mary Ann E., 1901-
  • Title Architectural records and personal papers of Mary Ann E. Crawford and others [graphic].
  • Dates [ca. 1910-1982, bulk 1941-1966]
  • Physical description
    • ca. 40 linear ft. of drawings, etc.
    • 5 boxes.
    • ca. 40 photographic prints.
  • Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center (to make an appointment please email us at research@chicagohistory.org).
  • Collection summary
    • Job files (ca. 40) for buildings and alterations designed by Mary Ann E. Crawford, by Crawford and Mary Martha Walworth, and by others for various clients, mostly in the western or northwestern suburbs of Chicago (Ill.). Many designs are for houses. Some interior designs are included in the collection. Files often contain drawings, elevations, other plans, photographs, correspondence, brochures, etc. Clients included Lindberg Engineering Co., Bismarck Hotel, American Furniture Company. Collection also includes articles written by Crawford about women in engineering, personal correspondence, photographs, certificates, etc. from throughout her career; Ward-Belmont School report cards, commencement program, etc. (1918-1919); Massachusetts Institute of Technology class projects and graduation materials (1926-1930); and student work, such as sketches, watercolors, etc.
    • Includes 2 copies of poster (1 autographed) for "Chicago Women Architects" lecture series in 1978.
  • Finding Aids Note Description sheets filed by job number are available at Chicago History Museum, Research Center.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Carolyn W. Schaefer and Alexandra W. Mitchell (1991.0380).
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the images in Hedrich-Blessing job file HB-22224.
  • Names
    • Crawford, Mary Ann E., 1901- Archives.
    • Wilber family.
    • Wilber, Margaret.
    • Lindberg Engineering Company (Chicago, Ill.)
    • Society of Women Engineers Directories.
    • Western Society of Engineers (Chicago, Ill.). Professional Women's Council Directories.
    • Cooler, Harry E., architect.
    • Fligman, Berenice, designer.
    • Hall, Emery Stanford, architect.
    • Walworth, Mary Martha, architect.
    • Weissenborn, Leo J., architect.
    • Wilber, Margaret.
    • Interior Guild of Decoration.
    • Lindberg Engineering Company (Chicago, Ill.), client.
    • Society of Women Engineers.
    • Tendas & Garfield, architect.
    • W.J. Daniel Interiors, designer.
    • Western Society of Engineers (Chicago, Ill.). Professional Women's Council.
  • Subjects
    • Buildings Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Buildings United States 20th century.
    • Interior decoration Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Architectural firms Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Women architects Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Women engineers Illinois Chicago Metropolitan Area 20th century.
    • Women in engineering United States 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago Metropolitan Area (Ill.) Buildings, structures, etc. 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Architectural drawings. aat
    • Architectural photographs. gmgpc
    • Biographies. aat
    • Blueprints. aat
    • Directories. aat
    • Certificates. aat
    • Essays. aat
    • Greeting cards. gmgpc
    • Posters. gmgpc
    • Portrait photographs. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Photomechanical prints. gmgpc
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.