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Gropius, Walter, and G. Preston Frazer Papers Walter Gropius/G. Preston Frazer Papers, 1969-1992 Ms.1992.052

Walter Gropius/G. Preston Frazer Papers, 1969-1992 Ms.1992.052


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Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech

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Business Number: 540-231-6308
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Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.1992.052
Title
Walter Gropius/G. previous hit Preston  next hit previous hit Frazer  next hit Papers, 1969-1992
Quantity
0.3 Cubic Feet, 1 box
Creator
Frazer  next hit, George previous hit Preston  next hit
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
The collection contains correspondence (from Mrs. Walter Gropius to G. previous hit Preston  next hit previous hit Frazer  next hit), as well as photographs, newsclippings, and publications about Gropius.

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials. Reproduction or digitization of materials for personal or research use can be requested using our reproduction/digitization form: http://bit.ly/scuareproduction . Reproduction or digitization of materials for publication or exhibit use can be requested using our publication/exhibition form: http://bit.ly/scuapublication . Please contact Special Collections and University Archives (specref@vt.edu or 540-231-6308) if you need assistance with forms or to submit a completed form.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Walter Gropius/G. previous hit Preston  next hit previous hit Frazer  next hit Papers, Ms1992-052, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Walter Gropius/G. previous hit Preston  next hit previous hit Frazer  next hit Papers were donated to Special Collections in 1992. Additional negatives and contact sheets were donated in 2014.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Walter Gropius/G. previous hit Preston  next hit previous hit Frazer  next hit Papers commenced and was completed in 1992. Additional description was completed in October 2009 and October 2014.

Biographical Note

Walter Gropius (1883-1969) was a renowned German-American architect; director of the Bauhaus from 1919 to 1928 and Chair of the Harvard University Graduate School of Design from 1938 to 1952.

G. (George) previous hit Preston  next hit previous hit Frazer  next hit was born in Davidson, Tennessee, February 4, 1908, to George Augustine and Sadie (Warner) previous hit Frazer  next hit. He received a BA in Liberal Arts from the Virginia Military Institute in 1929. In 1935, he completed a BS in Engineering at the University of Hawaii, and in 1937, a Masters of Architecture at Harvard University. During World War II, he served with the Second Armored Division in Europe and North Africa. He remained in the Army Reserves until 1968. From 1939 to 1940 and from 1946 to 1974, he taught in the Art Department of Virginia Tech. Following his retirement, previous hit Frazer  next hit continued to support Virginia Tech, which continues to be among the many institutions to display donations of his work. previous hit Frazer  next hit died at his home in Catawba, North Carolina, on September 10, 2003.

Scope and Contents

The collection contains correspondence, mostly from Mrs. Walter Gropius to G. previous hit Preston  next hit Frazier, as well as photographs of the Walter Gropius bust at Virginia Tech and events surrounding the dedication. The collection also contains publications and clippings about Gropius and his work.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by material type.

Separated Material

A bronze bust of Walter Gropius is located at the School of VIsual Arts gallery in the Armory building on campus.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969
  • University History
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Architecture (1974-1978)
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. College of Architecture and Urban Studies (1978-2022)
  • Virginia Polytechnic Institute. College of Architecture

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Walter Gropius/G. previous hit Preston  next hit previous hit Frazer  next hit Papers by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Frazer, George Preston
  • Gropius, Walter, 1883-1969
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Container List

box-folder 1 folder: 1
Correspondence,
1969-1992
  • Letter from Charles Burchard to previous hit Preston  next hit,
    December 2, 1969.
  • Postcard from Jean to previous hit Preston  next hit,
    December 7, 1969.
  • Letter from Mrs. Gropius to Mr. previous hit Frazer  next hit,
    December 11, 1969.
  • Letter from Charles Burchard to previous hit Frazer  next hit, Carter, Sevely,
    December 19, 1969.
  • Letter from Mrs. Gropius to Mr. previous hit Frazer  next hit,
    February 21, 1970.
  • Postcard to previous hit Preston  next hit,
    March 6, 1970.
  • Letter from "Grope Fest" to Mr. previous hit Preston  next hit previous hit Frazer  next hit,
    May 14, 1970.
  • Letter from Mrs. Gropius to Mr. previous hit Frazer  next hit,
    December 13, 1970.
  • Letter from Mrs. Walter Gropius to Mr. previous hit Frazer  next hit,
    October 15, 1972.
  • Letter from Mrs. George A. previous hit Frazer  next hit to previous hit Preston  next hit previous hit Frazer  next hit,
    November 1, 1972.
  • Letter from Charles Burchard to George P. previous hit Frazer  next hit,
    October 24, 1977.
  • Letter from Charles W. Steger to George and Bea,
    April 20, 1992.
Photographs
1969, n.d.
  • box-folder 1 folder: 2
    4 slides of Gropius bust.
  • box-folder 1 folder: 2
    15 unidentified photographs.
  • box-folder 1 folder: 2
    4 photographs from the presentation of Gropius bust,
    December 9, 1969.
  • box-folder 1 folder: 2
    4 8x10 photographs of Gropius bust.
  • box-folder 1 folder: 5
    Walter Gropius Bust Dedication Events, Negatives (photographs by John Carnochan),
    1969
  • box-folder 1 folder: 6
    Walter Gropius Bust Dedication Events, Contact Sheets (photographs by John Carnochan),
    1969
box-folder 1 folder: 3
Publications,
1963-1969
  • "Magister Gropius." Reprinted from Progressive Architecture,
    September 1969.
  • V.P.I. Daily Bulletin, Vol. 18, No. 41.
    Wednesday, December 3, 1969.
  • Walter Gropius-architect-creator-educator. An exhibition of the works and creations of Walter Gropius. Arranged by the Bahaus Archive, Darmstadt with support of the foreign office of the federal Republic of Germany.
box-folder 1 folder: 4
Miscellaneous,
1968-1970
  • Speech given by Mrs. Gropius.
  • Photocopy of article on Grope Fest.
  • Western Union Telegram to Professor Marvin Sevely and Professor previous hit Preston  next hit previous hit Frazer from Grope Fest,
    May 8, 1970.
  • Advance for feature article in the newspaper, The Star Ledger .
  • Newspaper article about Gropius. The New York Times ,
    July 6, 1969.
  • Newspaper article about Gropius. The New York Times ,
    July 8, 1969.
  • Harvard University: The President's Report,
    1968-1969.