naa148 Architects’ interviews collection Archives Staff University of Minnesota Libraries undated
University of Minnesota Libraries Minneapolis, MN 55455
EAD encoding by Karen Spilman, June 2005 English Goodwin, George M. Architects’ interviews collection 1992-1993 University of Minnesota Libraries. Northwest Architectural Archives, Manuscripts Division [naa] 4 audio cassettes( linear feet) Collection includes interviews by George M. Goodwin of four architects: Gunnar Birkerts, Helmut Jahn, Philip Johnson, and Cesar Pelli, who express their opinions on significant examples and influences on 20th century architecture. N 148 English Mezzanine Administrative Information Restrictions on Access

Available for use in the Manuscripts Division reading room. Advance notice is requested.

 Restrictions on Use

There are no restrictions on the use of materials in this collection. Copies can be requested if the condition of the originals warrants it.

Preferred Citation

Architects’ interviews collection (N 148), Northwest Architectural Archives, University of Minnesota Libraries, Minneapolis.

 Scope and Content Note

The collection is composed of taped interviews made by George M. Goodwin with architects Gunnar Birkerts (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, December 16, 1993); Helmut Jahn (Chicago, December 21, 1993); Philip Johnson (New York City, July 27. 1992); and Cesar Pelli (New Haven, Connecticut, February 4, 1992). The interviews summarize the life and career of each individual, with comments on their buildings and their approaches to design. Johnson's interview is almost entirely devoted to his opinions of Frank Lloyd Wright's work.

 Additional Finding Aid

An unpublished finding aid with detailed contents is available in the Manuscripts Division.

 Index Terms

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Goodwin, George M. Birkerts, Gunnar Jahn, Helmut, 1940- Johnson, Philip, 1906- Pelli, Cesar Architecture -- 20th Century