Scope and Content Note
The Cass Gilbert Collection spans the period from 1883-1952 (bulk 1900-1934) and contains professional and personal papers relating to the architect Cass Gilbert. Most of this collection consists of files related to his numerous architectural projects. These files contain materials related to projects that he completed as well as projects that he worked on but did not complete. The collection also documents his extensive work in art and architectural associations. His personal papers mainly relate to personal business and some family letters are included. The arrangement attempts to adhere to Gilbert's filing system as closely as possible. The finding aid includes reference to Gilbert's architectural drawings; more detailed listings of drawings are available from the N-YHS Reference Librarian.
Arrangement
The collection is divided into nine series:
Series I: Project Files
Series II: Office Files
Series III: Professional Organizations
Series IV: Personal Files
Series V: Lantern Slides
Series VI: Record Book of Drawings
Series VII: Scrapbooks
Series VIII: Metal Printing Plates
Series IX: European Sketchbooks
Series X: Architectural Drawings