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Buffalo and Western New York Architecture Collection (State University of New York at Buffalo)

 Organization

Historical Note

University Archives has several areas of collecting focus. One of these is the Buffalo and Western New York Architecture Collection. The bulk of the Collection is made up of materials relating to Frank Lloyd Wright, and in particular, the Darwin D. Martin House in Buffalo, New York. Other significant holdings include the Harold L. and Mary D. Cohen papers, Louise Bethune papers, Walter Bird papers, J.J. Polivka, and William S. Huff.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Friends of the Darwin D. Martin House records

 Collection — Box 1-9
Identifier: 3-1-445
Abstract

Records of the Friends of the Darwin D. Martin House, including earlier correspondence and documents of the Office of the President of the State University of New York at Buffalo and the UB Alumni Association concerning efforts to preserve and restore the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Darwin D. Martin House in Buffalo, New York.

Dates: 1966-1982

Darwin D. Martin Correspondence with O.S. Lang

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-0022-0007
Abstract

Correspondence between Darwin D. Martin and O.S. Lang, the general contractor for the Martin House, and correspondence of Martin and Lang with suppliers of building materials and furnishings for the Darwin D. Martin House in Buffalo, New York.

Dates: 1904-1921; Majority of material found within ( 1904-1909)

Darwin D. Martin Family papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0022-0006
Abstract

Papers, circa 1878 to 1935, of Darwin D. Martin (1865-1935) of Buffalo, New York, an official of the Larkin Company and an early client of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Dates: circa 1878-1935

Frank Lloyd Wright collection, reference files

 Collection — Box 1-6
Identifier: MS-0022-0002
Abstract

Reference files created by Mrs. Martin Meyerson and University Archives staff useful for documenting the furnishing of the Darwin D. Martin House, Buffalo, New York.

Dates: 1904-1997

Temple Beth Zion Records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0156
Abstract

Organizational papers documenting the religious and community activities of Temple Beth Zion synagogue. Includes photographs, ledgers, scrapbooks, correspondence, newspaper clippings, newsletters, flyers, certificates, architectural drawings and special format or oversize materials dating from 1864 to 2008. Includes materials created by auxiliaries, religious school, leadership, administration and clergy.

Dates: 1864-2008; Majority of material found within (Bulk 1890-1995)

Frank Lloyd Wright - Darwin D. Martin papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-0022-0008
Abstract

Correspondence between Darwin D. Martin of Buffalo, New York and architect Frank Lloyd Wright, concerning the Wright designed homes for the Martin family.

Dates: 1888-1979

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Clippings (information artifacts) 2
Darwin D. Martin House (Buffalo, N.Y.) 2
Photographs 2
Architectural drawings (visual works) 1
Blueprints (reprographic copies) 1