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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
Topic
Architecture
Business
Design
Photography
Women
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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50e3df227-8f91-4fa0-8120-30ba0b49ef4a

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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