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James Wilder Green papers

 Collection
Call Number: MS 1891
Scope and Contents
The James Wilder Green papers document Green's architectural commissions from 1950-2003. While Green never worked full-time as an architect, he was trained at Yale by Louis Kahn and apprenticed with Philip Johnson in New York and Paul Rudolph in Florida. His services as a residential and furniture designer were in demand by friends and family, and he also redesigned several galleries and museum exhibition spaces.
Conditions Governing Access
The materials are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright interests of the donor, Nancy T. Park, the niece of James Wilder Green, have been transferred to Yale University. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Nancy T. Park, 2007.
Arrangement
The papers are arranged in two series: Series I, Personal Papers, and Series II, Project Records.
Dates
1950-2003
Majority of material found within 1958 - 1976
Extent
53.5 Linear Feet (19 boxes)
Related Names
Green, James Wilder
Language of Materials
English