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Joint Advisory Committee on Planning and Development of the United Nations Headquarters Records,
1934-1948
(bulk 1946-1947)
Preferred Citation
Joint Advisory Committee on Planning and Development of the United Nations Headquarters Records. Located in the Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.
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Summary Information
At a Glance
| Avery ID: | D&A Joint Advisory UN View CLIO record |
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| Creator(s): | Joint Advisory Committee on Planning and Development of the United Nations Headquarters. |
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| Title: | Joint Advisory Committee on Planning and Development of the United Nations Headquarters Records,
1934-1948
(bulk 1946-1947)
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| Physical description: | 1.1 linear feet of papers : (3 manuscript boxes)
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| Language(s): |
Materials are in English.
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| 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 call (212) 854-4110 or email avery-drawings@libraries.cul.columbia.edu.
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| Types of Materials in the Collection: | Correspondence,
typescript papers,
carbon typescript papers,
holograph papers,
printed papers,
bound volumes,
telegrams,
and
architectural reprographic prints
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Arrangement
Arrangement
This material is arranged in six series: Founding Documents; Minutes; Report of the Headquarters Commission; Correspondence; General Papers; and Reference Files. Within each series, materials are arranged in chronological order.
Return to top Description
Scope and Content
This collection contains documents, statements, minutes, correspondence, notes, and reference materials related to the activities of the
Joint Advisory Committee on Planning and Development of the United Nations Headquarters. Although materials relating to Wallace Harrison
appear in this collection, there is otherwise no direct connection between this group of papers and the team of international architects who
designed the Headquarters.
In addition, Series I contains founding papers regarding committee formation and mandate and examples of historic competitions.
Series II contains minutes of ten meetings that occurred between March 2, 1946 and October 29, 1946. Series III contains documents
related to the “Statement on the Report of the Headquarters Commission,” released by the Joint Advisory Committee on October 24, 1946.
The largest portion of the collection, Series IV, contains correspondence between participating members dating from the assembling of the
Joint Advisory Committee in January 1946 to its disbanding in January 1948. Series V contains general papers, including vouchers, personnel,
memos, notes, correspondence, etc. Lastly, Series VI contains reference files, primarily clippings from the
New York Times
and the
New York Herald Tribune
dating from February 1946 to September 1947.
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Access Restrictions
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 call (212) 854-4110 or email avery-drawings@libraries.cul.columbia.edu.
Restrictions on Use
Columbia University is providing access to the materials in the Library's collections solely for noncommercial educational and research purposes. The unauthorized use, including, but not limited to, publication of the materials without the prior written permission of Columbia University is strictly prohibited. All inquiries regarding permission to publish should be submitted in writing to the Director, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University. In addition to permission from Columbia University, permission of the copyright owner (if not Columbia University) and/or any holder of other rights (such as publicity and/or privacy rights) may also be required for reproduction, publication, distributions, and other uses. Responsibility for making an independent legal assessment of any item and securing any necessary permissions rests with the persons desiring to publish the item. Columbia University makes no warranties as to the accuracy of the materials or their fitness for a particular purpose.
Preferred Citation
Joint Advisory Committee on Planning and Development of the United Nations Headquarters Records. Located in the Dept. of Drawings & Archives, Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.
Related Material
Avery Library's Dept. of Drawings & Archives holds many architectural drawings and records relating to the United Nations Headquarters.
Principle collections include the
Wallace K. Harrison Architectural Records and Drawings; the
Max Abramovitz Architectural Records and Drawings; the Hugh Ferriss Architectural Drawings and Papers
; and the
Joseph Molitor Photographs.
The department also holds the personal and professional papers of two committee members,
Eric Gugler and Electus Litchfield.
Bibliography
Stern, Robert A. M.
Chapter 7: United Nations.
New York 1960: Architecture and Urbanism between the Second World War and the Bicentennial.
New York: :
Monacelli Press,
1995
pp. 600-639
Dudley, George A.
A Workshop for Peace: Designing the United Nations Headquarters.
New York: :
Architectural History Foundation,
1994
pp. 600-639
For Further InformationFor more information about using the collections and conducting research in the Department of Drawings & Archives, please see our FAQ. Return to top About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Finding aid written by Min-Ying Wang, Mellon Graduate Intern, for the Department of Drawings & Archives,
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Min-Ying Wang, Mellon Graduate Intern, under supervision of Annemarie van Roessel, Archivist, for the Dept. of Drawings & Archives,
Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library, Columbia University.
EAD instance generated by by John Zarillo, Graduate Student Intern, Dept. of Drawings & Archvies, from MS Word document, April 30, 2008.
Finding aid written in English.
CLIO ID: 6611376 View CLIO record Return to top Index Terms
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Return to top History / Biographical Note
Historical Note
In early 1946, the Preparatory Commission of United Nations determined that the international headquarters of the new
organization, established a year before, should be located in the United States. Initiated by the American Institute of Architects
and joined by the American Institute of Planners, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the American Society of
Civil Engineers, representatives from the four technical societies established a joint advisory committee to offer professional
advice to the United Nations Headquarters Commission. New York-based architect Eric Gugler was appointed chairman of the
Joint Advisory Committee and the first meeting was held at the Harvard Club in New York City on March 2, 1946.
From March 1946 through early 1947, the Joint Advisory Committee participated actively in various phases of the Union Nations
Headquarters project, from selection of the site, to preparation of a planning requirement, to call for an international competition, to
early stage of design. On December 12, 1946, the United Nations Headquarters Commission voted to accept a tract of Manhattan
real estate overlooking the East River, donated by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., for the final headquarters site. On January 6, 1947, New
York architect Wallace K. Harrison was appointed Director of Planning for the United Nations' Permanent Headquarters, assisted
by an international team of architects and engineers. However, without any formal authority, the influence of the Joint Advisory
Committee was minor and, having fulfilled its mission, the committee was officially discharged in January 1948. On September
14, 1948, a groundbreaking ceremony took place for the new headquarters complex.
During its existence, the Joint Advisory Committee was known by several names. The various titles and personnel are listed as below.
Special Committee of Architects on United Nations Center, A.I.A. [earliest title]
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Allison, David C.
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Bennett, Richard Marsh, 1907-
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Goldstein, Moise H., 1882-1972
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Gugler, Eric, 1889-1974
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Harrison, Wallace K. (Wallace Kirkman), 1895-
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Hoyt, Burnham, 1887-1960
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La Beaume, Louis, 1873-
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Locraft, Thomas Hall, 1903-
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Maginnis, Charles Donagh, 1867-1955
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Pancoast, Russell T. (Russell Thorn), 1899-1972
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Morin, Roi L.
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Saarinen, Eliel, 1873-1950
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Shaw, Alfred P.
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Walker, Ralph, 1889-1973
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Wurster, William Wilson
Committee (of Architects) on United Nations Center [title used from mid-1946 through 1947]
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Allison, David C.
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Bennett, Richard Marsh, 1907-
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Goldstein, Moise H., 1882-1972
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Gugler, Eric, 1889-1974
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Harrison, Wallace K. (Wallace Kirkman), 1895-
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Hoyt, Burnham, 1887-1960
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La Beaume, Louis, 1873-
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Litchfield, Electus D. (Electus Darwin), 1872-1952
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Locraft, Thomas Hall, 1903-
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Maginnis, Charles Donagh, 1867-1955
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Pancoast, Russell T. (Russell Thorn), 1899-1972
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Morin, Roi L.
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Saarinen, Eliel, 1873-1950
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Shaw, Alfred P.
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Shay, Howell Lewis
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Walker, Ralph, 1889-1973
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Wurster, William Wilson
Joint Advisory Committee on Planning and Development of the United Nations Headquarters [last and official title, used from 1946 through 1948]
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Adams, Frederick J., 1901-
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Brinckerhoff, A. F.
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Griswold, Ralph E.
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Gugler, Eric, 1889-1974
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Harrison, Wallace K. (Wallace Kirkman), 1895-
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Lewis, Harold MacLean, 1889-
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Morrow, C. Earl
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Norton, C. McKim
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Opperman, Paul
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Pfau, J. W.
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Pirnie, Malcolm
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Walker, Ralph, 1889-1973
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