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Architectural League of New York Records Arrive at Avery
Avery Drawings & Archives has acquired the records of the Architectural League of New York from 1975 through 2005, which bear witness to incredible changes in the way architecture was practiced in New York City, including an increased interest in sustainability.
Drawings & Archives Acquires David Henken Papers
Avery Drawings & Archives acquires the papers of David Henken, an architect, engineer, and founder of Usonia, a cooperative community in New York that was established on the principles espoused by Frank Lloyd Wright in his designs for “Broadacre City.”
Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals Now Available with Full Text
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) and the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals release the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals with Full Text, a robust new resource for researchers and students in architecture and design.
“Scarce, Valuable and Splendid Books”: Davis, Town and Their Libraries on Architecture
Following the acquisition of a rare book from the personal library of American architect Alexander Jackson Davis, retired Curator of Drawings & Archives Janet Parks delved into the "scarce, valuable, and splendid books" that comprise the libraries of Davis and fellow architect Ithiel Town.
