The Ryerson & Burnham Archives collect artists' and architects' papers. Their collections are notably strong in late 19th- and 20th-century American architecture.
From the Prints and Photographs Division of the Library of Congress.
Architecture material in UIC's Special Collections
This original archival material is housed in UIC Library's Special Collections Departments. A list of all finding aids is available. Prepare for your visit by consulting this online guide.
Material from the personal library of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe includes Japanese woodblock prints, photographs, and a series of renderings for furniture fabrication.
Urban renewal project initiated in 1949 by Arthur Rubloff for Chicago's Loop and Near North neighborhoods. Material pertains to the administration of the Project, housing, traffic planning, and public transportation.
Contains series on Housing, Planning and Urban Renewal, Environment, and Transportation. Most of this collection is housed at the Library of Health Sciences Special Collections; a few files are at Daley Library Special Collections.