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cultural artifacts

 Subject

Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Scope Note: Physical objects produced or shaped by human craft, especially tools, weapons, ornaments, or other items that inherently give cultural clues about the person who made it or used it, and are further characterized by being of archaeological or historical interest and of the type collected by museums or private collectors.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

John Astin Perkins collection

 Collection
Identifier: PERK
Abstract

During the better part of the twentieth century, John Astin Perkins was considered "the decorator of choice" in Dallas and was credited with bringing New York Style to that city. With a career spanning 70 years, his work encompassed schools, clubs, homes, office buildings, hotels, and department stores. Drawings, photographs, ledgers, correspondence, awards, ephemera, scrapbooks, and published materials document the architectural and interior designs of John Astin Perkins.

Dates: 1924-1994

The Charles W. Moore Archives

 Collection
Identifier: CWM-2
Abstract Charles Willard Moore (1925-1993) was an architect, educator, author, and traveler. His academic posts include serving as Dean, Chairman, and faculty member at six different universities, including the University of California at Berkeley, Yale University, and The University of Texas at Austin. Moore completed 180 commissions, and served as principal architect in firms in California, Connecticut, and Texas. Throughout his career, Moore established firms across the country, developing...
Dates: 1950-1992