Jan De Graaff residence architectural drawings and photographs, 1940s

Jan De Graaff residence architectural drawings and photographs, 1940s

Summary Information

At a Glance

Bib ID:
6346753 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Neutra, Richard Joseph, 1892-1970
Repository:
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library
Physical Description:
3 drawings; 14 photographic prints; 7 photographic negatives; 1 printed paper
Language(s):
English .
Access:

This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information and to make an appointment, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.

Description

Scope and Content

This collection contains original drawings by architect Richard J. Neutra and black and white interior and exterior photographs taken by an unidentified photographer of the Mr. and Mrs. Jan De Graaff residence in Portland, Oregon, designed by architect Richard J. Neutra in 1940. Also included is a portion of an article about the residence from House and Garden, February 1942.

Arrangement

Drawings are listed first, followed by photographic materials, then printed paper.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for use by appointment in the Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. For further information and to make an appointment, please email avery-drawings@library.columbia.edu.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Permission to publish must be obtained in writing from the Director, Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, 1172 Amsterdam Ave., MC 0301, New York, NY 10027.

Preferred Citation

Richard J Neutra / Jan De Graaff Residence architectural drawings and photographs. Department of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library. Columbia University, New York, NY.

Related Material

Richard J. Neutra / Kaufmann Desert House architectural drawings and photographs, Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jan De Graaff. Accession number--1981.007.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library

Processing Information

Papers Processed AvR 12/2007.

Revision Description

2007-01-15 File created.

2009-07-16 File revised.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical / Historical

In 1940, Jan De Graaff, founder of Oregon Bulb Farms, commissioned California architect Richard J. Neutra to design a home for his family at 1900 Palatine Road in Portland, Oregon.

Subject Headings

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Name
Jan De Graaf residence (Portland, Or.)
Subject
Architecture -- United States -- Designs and plans

Series I. Architectural Drawings

Portfolio 1

Exterior perspective rendering, titled "Residence Mr. & Mrs. Jan De Graaff / Palatine Hill Portland Or.", circa 1940, Size: Window opening, 43.5 x 26.5 cm (17 x 10 1/2"); board, 53 x 36.5 cm (21 x 14 3/8").

Portfolio 1

Exterior perspective rendering, titled "House Mr. and Mrs. Jan De Graaff.", circa 1940, Size: 36 x 23 cm. (14 1/8" x 9")

Signed "Richard Neutra" at lower right corner.

Portfolio 1

Interior perspective rendering, titled "Living Room House De Graaff.", circa 1940, Size: Paper, 35 x 26.6 cm. (13 7/8 x 10 ½"); board, 40 x 32 cm. (15 ¾ x 12 1/2").

Stamped "Richard J. Neutra / Architect & Consultant / 2300 Silver Lake Blvd. / Los Angeles, California" at lower right.

Series II. Photographs

Box 1 Folder 1

Exterior perspective view, from driveway., circa 1941, Size:8" x 10".

Box 1 Folder 1

Exterior view, close to house., circa 1940s, Size:8" x 10".

Box 1 Folder 1

Exterior view, close to house., circa 1940s, Size:8" x 10".

Box 1 Folder 1

Driveway and garden, with stairs., circa 1940s, Size:8" x 10".

Box 1 Folder 2

Living room, with fireplace., circa 1940s, Size:8" x 10".

Box 1 Folder 2

Living room, with fireplace., circa 1940s, Size:8" x 10".

Box 1 Folder 2

Library fireplace., circa 1940s, Size:8" x 10".

Box 1 Folder 2

Library., circa 1940s, Size:8" x 10".

2 copies.

Box 1 Folder 2

Dressing room., circa 1940s, Size:8" x 10".

Box 1 Folder 3

Exterior perspective view, from driveway., circa 1941, Size:5" x 7".

Box 1 Folder 3

Living room, with woman seated near fireplace., circa 1941, Size:5" x 7".

Box 1 Folder 3

Living room, with figures in corner seating area., circa 1941, Size:5" x 7".

Box 1 Folder 3

Library., circa 1941, Size:5" x 7".

Box 1 Folder 3

Library, with man seated near coffee table., circa 1941, Size:5" x 7".

Box 1 Folder 3

Master bedroom., circa 1941, Size:5" x 7".

Box 1 Folder 3

Master bedroom., circa 1941, Size:5" x 7".

Box 1 Folder 4

Living room, looking toward staircase., circa 1940s, Size:13 1/2" x 9 3/4".

Box 1 Folder 4

View from living room to library., circa 1940s, Size:13 1/2" x 9 3/4".

Box 1 Folder 4

Library., circa 1940s, Size:9 1/2" x 6 3/4"; 14" x 11".

Box 1 Folder 4

Library., circa 1940s, Size:13 1/2 x 9 3/4".

Series III. Printed Papers

Box 1 Item 5

"Two unusual problems [solved by one architect]." House and garden, v. 81, [sect. 1], p. 10., 1942 Feb

Second page of article is lacking.