Chicago Women in Architecture records

  • Creator Names Chicago Women in Architecture.
  • Title Chicago Women in Architecture records [manuscript], ca. 1972-2007, bulk 1994-2007.
  • Physical description 2.75 linear feet (7 boxes)
  • Collection summary Correspondence; meeting agendas and notes; programming and event planning materials for forums, exhibitions, and conferences; mailings and advertisements, and other records of the Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA). Collection includes 11 additional boxes of unprocessed material.
  • Acquisition information Gift of Chicago Women in Architecture (2008.0206.1).
  • Biographical or Historical Note CWA was founded in 1973 when Gertrude Lempp Kerbis invited women throughout the Chicago architecture community to meet. It is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization to advance professional women in architecture and related fields.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include publications by and about the organization. Artifact collections of Chicago History Museum include architectural models by CWinA members exhibited in 1984.
  • Names
    • Chicago Women in Architecture Archives.
    • Kerbis, Gertrude Lempp.
  • Subjects
    • Architecture Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Architecture Illinois Chicago 21st century.
    • Architecture, Modern 20th century Exhibitions.
    • Women architects Illinois Chicago Exhibitions.
    • Women architects Illinois Chicago Societies and clubs 20th century.
    • Women architects Illinois Chicago Societies and clubs 21st century.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Commerce 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Commerce 21st century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Intellectual life 20th century.
    • Chicago (Ill.) Intellectual life 21st century.
  • Genre
    • Announcements. aat
    • Correspondence. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.