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Series 4: Additional Donation

Walter Sobotka architectural records and papers, 1897-1971, bulk 1922-1954

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Series 1: Project Records

Subseries A: Drawings

Materials are arranged in alphabetical order by country or state, then by city and project name, followed by unidentified projects arranged in alphabetical order by title.

A complete inventory of these drawings may be found in thisdownloadable Excel spreadsheet.

Subseries B: Files

Materials are arranged in alphabetical order by country and city.


Box 3 Folder 1 Housing Project, Guntramsdorf, Austria., 1927 Jun 29-1928 Sep 25, Typescript papers, and typed letter, signed

Project description. Includes letter from the mayor of Guntramsdorf explaining why the municipality cannot build the housing project


Box 3 Folder 4 Surgical Sanatorium, Vienna (Grinzing), Austria., 1935 Aug 02, Typescript papers

Project description.


Box 3 Folder 2 Sobotka, Walther. Apartment Building, Vienna, Austria (Troststrasse at the corner of Leebgasse)., 1937 Dec, Typescript papers

Correspondence with Engineer and [Owner].


Box 3 Folder 3 Sperber, J., Dr., Residence, Vienna, Austria (Krottonbachstrasse, 5)., undated, Typescript papers

Project description.


Box 3 Folder 5 Sobotka, Walther. Kjerulf, Axel, Residence, Klampenborg near Copenhagen, Denmark., undated, Typescript papers

Project description.


Box 3 Folder 6 Sobotka, Walther. Austrian Pavilion, Paris Exposition 1937, Competition, Paris, France., undated

Project description.


Box 3 Folder 7 Sobotka, Walther. Bolin, Residence, Småryd-Båstad, Sweden., undated, typescript papers

Project description.

Subseries C: Scrapbook

Materials listed in order of appearance in the scrapbook.


Four Flap Scrapbook Sobotka, Ignaz, Dr., Memorial. Unidentified location., 1910, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Lake Promenade, Gate. Strobl, Austria, 1912-1913, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Rothberger, M., Sculptor's Studio. Vienna, Austria, 1913, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Hauser, J., Memorial. Unidentified location, 1919, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Sobotka, M., Memorial. Unidentified location, 1919, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Heinsheimer, Apartment, Ceramic Stove. Unidentified location, 1922, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Sobotka, F., Gen. Consul, Cabinet. Unidentified location, 1923, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Granichstädten, Emmerich, Dr., Residence, Interior and Furnishings. Unidentified location, 1925, 3 items; Black and white photographic print

Also includes bound volume.

Granichstädten, Emmerich, Dr., Residence. Unidentified location, 1925, 1 item; Black and white photographic print

Also includes bound volume.

Kahler, Residence, Interiors. Wolfratshausen, Germany, 1927, 2 items; Black and white photographic print

Also includes bound volume.

Weissenhof Siedlung, Interiors for House designed by Peter Behrens. Stuttgart, Germany, 1927, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Christmas Exhibition, Österreichische Werkbund Room. Vienna, Austria, 1927, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Karlskirche (Church of St. Charles), Soldiers' Memorial. Vienna, Austria, 1927, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Gemeindebau Wien, Housing Project. Weinlechnergasse, Vienna, Austria, 1927-1928, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume; City of Vienna, client.

"Pressa" Exhibition, Interior., 1928, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Adam, Otto, Residence. Iglau, Czech Republic, 1929-1930, 1 item; Black and white photographic print

Bound volume; now Jihlava, Czech Republic.

Epstein, Memorial., 1930, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Werkbundausstellung, Hotel Lobby. Vienna, Austria, 1930, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.

Seidner, H., Apartment, Interiors. Iglau, Czech Republic, 1931, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.

Die Neuzeitliche Wohnung, Interiors. Vienna, Austria, 1931, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.

Internationale Raumausstellung IRA, Interior. Cologne, Germany, 1931, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.

Sobotka, Walther. "Zur Ausstellung." Der Gute Billige Gegenstand, Ausstellung im Österreichischen Museum für Kunst und Industrie., 1931-1932, 1 item; Printed material, mounted

Gemeindebau Wien, Housing Project. Donaufelderstrasse, Vienna, Austria, 1931-1932, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume. City of Vienna, client

Werkbundsiedlung, Rowhouses. Vienna-Lainz, Austria, 1932, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume. Houses destroyed during World War II, 1944

Werkbundsiedlung, Rowhouse, 29, Interior. Vienna-Lainz, Austria, 1932, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.

Büchler, Memorial., 1933, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Weiss, Fritz, Apartment, Furnishings. Vienna, Austria, 1935, 6 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

"Design for To-day.", 1935, 1 item; Printed material, mounted

Article excerpt on Sobotka, with image of Fritz Weiss Apartment.

Stein, Dr., Residence, Interiors. Prague, Czech Republic, 1936, 3 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Szölösi, S., [Apartment], Interiors. Vienna, Austria, 1936, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Bix, Dr., Apartment, Interiors. Vienna, Austria, 1936, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Hutter, Apartment, Interiors. Vienna, Austria, 1936, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Rattner, Apartment, Interiors. Vienna, Austria, 1936, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Pilzer, Generaldir., Apartment. Vienna, Austria, 1936, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Restaurant am Franzikanerplatz. Franziskanerplatz, Vienna, Austria, 1936-1937, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Restaurant am Franzikanerplatz, Interiors. Franziskanerplatz, Vienna, Austria, 1936-1937, 8 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Mandl, Fritz, Hunting Lodge, alterations and expansion. Schwarzau, Austria, 1937, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Untitled article on the Werkbund Exhibition, "Moderne Möbel aus Privatem Besitz." Innen-Dekoration and excerpt from the guide to the exhibit., 1937, 1 item; printed material

Also includes bound volume.

Chorche, Dr., Apartment, Art Collection and Furnishings. Vienna, Austria, 1937, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Hussar, Apartment, Barcabinet on casters. Vienna, Austria, 1937, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Hygiene Exhibition, Displays for Joh. Hoff; Maggi, Kathreiner's Kneipe Malzkafee; Mautner Markhof, Yeast; and Strakosch, Sugar. Vienna, Austria, 1938, 4 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Rafalski, R., Apartment, Interiors. New York, NY, 1940, 4 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.

Veitscher Magnesitwerke A.G., Office Building. Schubertring, 10-12, Vienna, Austria, 1950, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Presse Photo Makart [photographer].

Weiner, A., Residence. Pittsburgh, PA, 1960, 4 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Sobotka, Walther. "Das Möbel als Gerät." Innen-Dekoration., 1921 Jun, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of George Sobotka Apartment.

Untitled article Moderne Bauformen., 1926 Mar, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Granichstädten Residence, Heinsheimer Office and Warehouse, Heinsheimer Apartment and W. Sobotka Apartment.

Sobotka, Walther. "Familienwohnhaus-Mietwohnung." Innen-Dekoration., 1927 Jan, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Granichstädten Residence

Volkelt, Johanne. "Vom Schauen des Schönen: Ästhetische Lust Bedeutet Belebung. Innen-Dekoration., 1927 Jan, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Granichstädten Residence

Hofmann, Herbe. "Das Erlebnis der Form." Innen-Dekoration., 1927 Jan, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Walther Sobotka Apartment

Schiebelhuth, Hans. "Lebensform als Verpflichtung: Der Höhere Sinn der Wohnkultur." Innen-Dekoration., 1927 Jan, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Walther Sobotka Apartment

W., Dr. "Brief an Einen Modernen Raumkünstler: Vom Streben nach den Bedingungen Gesunden Lebens." Innen-Dekoration., 1927 Jan, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Sobotka's Furniture.

Wenzel, Alfred. "Von der Neuen Wohnform: Die Kommende Grossstadt-Wohnung." Innen-Dekoration., 1927 Jan, 1 item; Bound volume

Ziegler, Leopold. "Einrichten, Publikum und Architekten." Innen-Dekoration., 1928 Apr, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Villa on Adriatic and Small House from "Kunstschau" Exhibition,.

Rössler, A.. "»Was Sein Soll«." Innen-Dekoration., 1928 Apr, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Mautner Apartment

Drost, Willi. "Handeln im Rechten Augenblick: Der Mensch Muss Sich Ganz Einsetzen." Innen-Dekoration., 1928 Apr, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of furniture designs.

"Gedanken Über Tradition." Innen-Dekoration., 1928 Apr, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of E.E. Apartment

Image of Granichstädten, E., Dr., Residence, Music Room. Die Kunst.Vienna, Austria, 1928 Oct, 1 item; Bound volume, mounted

"Der Verstand und die Kunst." Innen-Dekoration., 1929 Oct, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of P. Beck Apartment and M. Heinsheimer Apartment.

Ritter, Heinrich. "Moral des Neuen Innenraums." Innen-Dekoration., 1929 Oct, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of M. Heinsheimer Apartment

Dessauer, Friedrich Dr. "Das Werk des Technikers." Innen-Dekoration., 1929 Oct, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Helena Rubenstein Salon

Wichert, Fritz, Prof. "Die Neue Baukunst." Innen-Dekoration., 1929 Oct, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Dr. V. Pollak. Apartment and J. Federer Apartment

Untitled article on Werkbund Ausstellung Moderne Bauformen., 1930 Aug, 1 item; Bound volume

Excerpt from Das Schöne Heim., 1930 Oct, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Frank Apartment and Small House from "Kunstschau" Exhibition.

H., C "Interessanti particolari di alcuni ambienti di Walter Sobotka - Architetto Viennese." Domus ., 1931 Mar, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of the Hieffer Apartment, Kahler House, and Strauss Apartment

Internationale Raumausstellung IRA Moderne Bauformen., 1931 Dec, 1 item; Bound volume, mounted

Eiser, Max, Professor. "Wohnhaus in Iglau Architekt Walther Sobotka, Wien." Moderne Bauformen., 1932 Jan, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of Adam House and Hieffer Apartment.

Born, Wolfgang, Dr. "Einige Wiener Wohnungen: Arbeiten von Architekt Walther Sobotka-Wien." Innen-Dekoration., 1932 Feb, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of the Wakler Apartment, Seidner Apartment, Pfundmayr Apartment, and Lorenz Apartment.

Internationale Raumausstellung IRA, Form., 1932 Apr, 1 item; Bound volume, mounted

Untitled article on Weinlechnergasse Housing Project Moderne Bauformen. Weinlechnergasse, Vienna, Austria, 1932 Apr, 1 item; Bound volume

Untitled article on the Werkbndsiedlung interiors. Innen-Dekoration., 1932 Aug, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of House 29 and 30 of the Austrian Werkbundsiedlung

Untitled article on the Werkbundsiedlung. Moderne Bauformen., 1932 Sep, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of House 29 and 30 of the Austrian Werkbundsiedlung

Untitled article on F. Schnabel Apartment, Interiors. Moderne Bauformen., 1932 Sep, 1 item; Bound volume

Hofmann, Else, Dr. "Architekt Walther Sobotka." Österreichische Kunst., 1933 Aug, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of the Schwoner Apartment, Seidner Apartment, and Werkbundsiedlung.

"Organisation des Wohnbetriebs." Innen-Dekoration., 1933 Dec, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of the Fridezko Apartment, Ettinger Apartment, Baudisch Apartment and the giftshop of the Viennese Werkbund

"Walther Sobotka, Wien/Wohnäume." Moderne Bauformen., 1934 Mar, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of the Silberstein Apartment, Gibian Apartment, Baudisch Apartment, Schwoner Apartment, Fridezko Apartment and Oser Apartment.

Sch., E. "Wohnraum in einem New Yorker Miethaus." Innen-Dekoration (Architektur und Wohnform)., 1950 May, 1 item; Bound volume

Article includes images of chairs designed for Thonet Brothers, NY., 1939.

Roth, B., Dining Room, Barcabinet and Storage.Pittsburgh, PA, undated, 1 item; Color photographic print, mounted

Madden, M., Residence, Living Room, Barcabinet and Seat. Pittsburgh, PA, undated, 1 item; Color photographic print, mounted

Stern, W. P., Carlton House, Office Furnishings. Pittsburgh, PA, undated, 3 items; Color photographic print, mounted

Madden, M., Residence, Furnishings. Pittsburgh, PA, undated, 3 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Roth, B., Residence, Furnishings. Pittsburgh, PA, undated, 3 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Halphen Memorial. Unidentified location., undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Oppenheimer, Alois, Optician, Storefront. Kärntnerstrasse, Vienna, Austria, undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Ittner Storefront. Kärntnerstrasse, Vienna, Austria, undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Gibian, E., Dr., Apartment, Interiors. Vienna, Austria, undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.

Schwoner, B., Dr., Apartment, Interiors. Vienna, Austria, undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.

Baudisch, Gudrun, Apartment. Vienna, Austria, undated, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.

Schnabel, F., Apartment, Interiors. Vienna, Austria, undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.

N., P., Apartment, Interiors. Vienna, Austria, undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Lorenz, P., Apartment, Interiors. Vienna, Austria, undated, 2 items; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Wakler, R., Apartment, Interiors. Vienna, Austria, undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Barany, E., Residence, Furnishings. Unidentified location., undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Untitled article on "Die Neuzeitliche Wohnung" Exhibition Innen-Dekoration, 1931 Mar, 1 item; Bound volume

Anninger, O., Residence, Interior. Vienna, Austria, undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Hildesheimer, A., Dr., Apartment, Interior. Vienna, Austria, undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Frank, G., Apartment, Furnishings. Vienna, Austria, undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Sobotka, W., Apartment, Interiors. Vienna, Austria, undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Beck, P., Dr., Interiors. Unidentified location., undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.

Heinsheimer, M., Apartment, Cabinet. Unidentified location., undated, 1 item; Black and white photographic print, mounted

Also includes bound volume.