Brickman, Pearl M. Architectural Collection A Guide to the Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection 1977-2002 Ms.2013.081 A Collection in the Special Collections
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
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Elena Herrero, Graduate Assistant, Special Collections
Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2013.081
Title
Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection, 1977-2002
Pearl Brickman (1928- ). Collection includes three design projects she developed during her years (1977-1979) at Southern
California Institute of Architecture (SCI Arc), and fifteen projects from her professional career (1982-2002), including project
descriptions, drawings,and progress photographs.
Permission to publish material from Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection must be obtained from Special Collections,
Virginia Tech.
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection
Ms. 2013-081, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The Pearl M. Brickman Architectural Collection was donated to the International Archive of Women in Architecture by the creator
in 2012.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement and description of the Pearl Brickman Architectural Collection commenced in September 2013 and
was completed in September 2013.
Pearl M. Brickman was a double major in art and education in Brooklyn College. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles,
CA and worked as an elementary art teacher. At the age of 46, she decided to go back to school and get a Master in Architecture
at Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc). After working for a year in two different offices, she opened
her own firm and worked as an architect for 25 years focusing primarily on residential remodels.
The collection includes three design projects she developed during her years in SCI Arc, including her thesis. Also present
are 15 projects from her professional career ranging from 1982 to 2002. Each project has a series of hand drawn plans, sections
and detail drawings. Some projects contain photographs.