- Created by
- Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
- Subject of
- Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
- American Institute of Architects, American, founded 1857
- Gruen Associates, American, founded 1946
- Hutchinson, Louise D., American, 1928 - 2014
- Davis, Carolyn Armenta, American, born 1944
- Siegel-Sklarek-Diamond, American, founded 1985
- Date
- 1944-2008
- Dimensions
- Archives (Linear): 6.5 ft
- Archives (Cubic): 4.8 ft
- Caption
- See more about this collection in the Smithsonian Online Virtual Archive (SOVA) here: https://sova.si.edu/record/NMAAHC.A2018.23 or contact NMAAHC Archives at nmaahc-archivalcollection@si.edu.
- Description
- The Norma Merrick Sklarek Archival Collection documents the prestigious and groundbreaking career of one of the early women architects who also broke ground for African American architects as well. The collection highlights Sklarek’s journey and accomplishments as she paved the way for future women architects and architects of color. The collection is comprised of family records, resumes, business ephemera, photographs, correspondence, publications, clippings, architectural drawings, as well as her many awards and accolades.
- Place depicted
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Tokyo, Japan, Asia
- Collection title
- Norma Merrick Sklarek Archival Collection
- Classification
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Archival Collections
- Type
- ephemera
- letters (correspondence)
- records
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David Merrick Fairweather and Yvonne Goff
- Object number
- A2018.23
- Restrictions & Rights
- The NMAAHC Archives can provide reproductions of some materials for research and educational use. Copyright and right to publicity restrictions apply and limit reproduction for other purposes.
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.





