The A. Jane Duncombe Architectural Papers (Ms2002-004)
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The A. Jane Duncombe Architectural Papers (Ms2002-004)
Description
A. Jane Duncombe, born in 1925 in Ontario, Canada, graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago's School of Industrial Design where she studied under Marya Lilien. During World War II Lilien was the first woman to receive an architectural degree in Poland and was a Charter Apprentice at Taliesin. Lilien told Duncombe early in her studies, "You must be an architect, you have it!" Lilien's insight predicted Duncombe's apprenticeship under Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin from 1948-1949. After working for a year in the Chicago area and in Canada, Duncombe moved to San Francisco to work with Lois Davidson Gottlieb, also a graduate of Taliesin. As part of the design team Duncombe-Davidson, based in Sausalito, she designed residences in Marin County starting with the Val Goeschen house, a one-room unit with 576 square feet, in Inverness, CA. This partnership spanned the years 1951 to 1956. Duncombe continued to practice in the San Francisco Bay area for forty years where she completed a broad range of projects.
The A. Jane Duncombe Architectural Papers span the years 1952 to 2002. The papers consist primarily of architectural drawings, as well as some printed material including plan sheets, articles, and printouts of digital images. The collection documents various residential and other projects upon which Duncombe worked, one in Illinois and the rest in California.
The A. Jane Duncombe Architectural Papers span the years 1952 to 2002. The papers consist primarily of architectural drawings, as well as some printed material including plan sheets, articles, and printouts of digital images. The collection documents various residential and other projects upon which Duncombe worked, one in Illinois and the rest in California.
Creator
Duncombe, A. Jane
Date
1952/2002
Language
English
Identifier
Ms2002-004
Bibliographic Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: A. Jane Duncombe Architectural Papers, Ms2002-004 - Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic and State University.
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Collection Items
Photograph, Windsor Winery, View of the Entryway (Ms2002-004)
A black and white photograph of the Windsor Winery. The photo looks down from above onto the plaza and entryway of the winery. The date and location of the photograph are unknown.
Photograph, Interior of a Grocery Store (Ms2002-004)
A black and white photograph of the interior of a grocery store. The date and location of the photograph is unknown.
Photograph, Exterior of Marin Convalescent and Rehabilitation Hospital at Completion 1954 (Ms2002-004)
A color photograph taken from the bottom of a hill, looking up to the roofline and partial-exterior facade of the Marin Convalescent and Rehabilitation Hospital at its Completion in 1954.
Blueprint, Plan of Marin Convalescent and Rehabilitation Hospital (Ms2002-004)
This is the floor plan for a rehabilitation center.
Photograph, Model of Bethlehem Tower, Santa Rosa (Ms2002-004)
This is a black and white photograph of a model of Bethelehem Tower, located in Santa Rosa.
Photograph, West Elevation of the Theurkauf House (Ms2002-004)
A color photograph of the west elevation of the Theurkauf House, designed by Jane Duncombe.