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THE NEW THEATRE
 

The design for this theater was first conceived for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened with registration and classes on September 9, 1959 and its first production on December 27, 1959.

 
NewTheater1949 1.jpg (51569 bytes) Date: January 26 - February 27, 1949

Title: The New Theatre - Special Exhibition, January 26 - February 27, 1949.  The Architectural Model, Plan, Renderings of:  (Project for Hartford Conn.).

Author: Hartford Conn. Wadsworth Atheneum, Frank Lloyd Wright

Description: Exhibit brochure for show at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum.  The Architectural Model, Plan, Renderings of The New Theatre.  These designs were revived in 1949 for a group in Hartford Conn.  Adequate funds were not raised, and it remained a project.  This exhibit was for showing the Architectural Model, Plans and Renderings.  First public exhibition.  (See "Taliesin Drawings"  Pp 52 - 55.) This design looks similar to the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). Florida Southern College Pfeiffer Chapel (1938),  and the Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, Tx (1955).  (Sweeney 749)

Size:

Pages: Pp 4

S#: 0749.00.1101

   
Date: 1950

Title: New Theatre, West Hartford, Connecticut.

Description: "Frank Lloyd Wright, Left, world's most celebrated architect, is pictured discussing his controversial New Theater model with lovely Faye Emerson on whose TV-show, the architect was interviews. At the (center) is noted Playwright Tennessee Williams, who participated in the discussion. The site for the theatre is West Hartford, Connecticut, where the project is now being held up by the City Council. Mel Strauss, PL-9-6094. (Hand written: 9/22/1950.)" Assumed to be photographed by Mel Strauss, September 22, 1950. The interview aired on October 19, 1950.

Size: 7 x 6 B&W Print, High res digital image.

S#: 0831.20.0110

   
Date: 1951

Title: Sixty Years of Living Architecture, Palazzo Strozzi, Florence, 1951.

Description: Display #106: "The New Theater for Hartford, Conn., 1949. Model." Part of a set of forty B&W photographs by Ancillotti & Co., of the exhibition "Sixty Years of Living Architecture" held in Florence, Italy, 1951. "Sixty Years of Living Architecture: The Work of Frank Lloyd Wright" was a traveling exhibition of Wright's work, consisting of models, large photographs and original drawings. A Preview of the exhibition was held in Philadelphia at Gimbel Brothers Gallery in January, 1951. The world wide tour opened in Palazzo Strozzi Florence, Italy in June, 1951. Ancillotti & Company photographed many of the models and also documented the large photographs that were on display.

Size: Original 9 x 7.25 B&W photograph.

S#: 0857.51.0221 -39
   
Date: 1953

Title: 7) #106: New Theater Model for Hartford, Conn., Project, 1949.

Description: The design for this theater was first conceived for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the New Theater was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut. The model was first shown at a special exhibition at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum from January 26 - February 27, 1949. Photograph of model is published in "Frank Lloyd Wright / Sixty Years of Living Architecture" (Zurich), 1952, page 72. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened with registration and classes on September 9, 1959 and its first production on December 27, 1959.

Size: Faded 4.5 x3.25 sepia tone photograph

S#: 0987.55.0813

   
   
   
AMERICAN THEATRE
   
Date: 2000

Title: American Theatre - September 2000 (Published by Theater Communications Group, New York)

Author: 1) Wood, Mark Dundas; Wright, Frank Lloyd

Description: 1) Wright Play. "Wright on Stage: Monsters and Miracles. Visionary. Eccentric. Unabashedly egotistical. Frank Lloyd Wright is one of those figures who seem to invite hyperbolic labeling. Having self - dramatized during his lifetime, Wright tempts others to put his story on stage four decades after his death. That Wright's biography is tinged with violence and scandal - and that his personality was drenched in a particularly American brand of progressive center hubris - only invites playwrights to try to make him into an iconic character: a New World Oedipus..." Includes one portrait of Frank Lloyd Wright.
2) "The New Theatre. The legendary American architect Frank Lloyd Wright had distinctive ideas about how to improve theatre design, although history conspired to keep those ideas on a theological level. Aside from small theatres installed in his Taliesin compounds in Arizona and Wisconsin, the only existing theatre designed by Wright is the Kalita Humphreys, home of the Dallas Theatre Center, completed in 1959..." Excerpts from The New Theatre, catalog from the Wadsworth Athenaeum, 1949. Reprinted in Frank Lloyd Wright - Writings and Buildings, 1960, Kaufmann and Raeburn. Includes one photograph of the Dallas Theatre. Original cover price $4.95.

Size: 8.25 x 11

Pages: 1) Pp 30   2) Pp 31

ST#:
2000.96.0222
   
   
   
NORTHEAST. THE HARTFORD COURANT
   
Date: 1988

Title: Northeast, The Hartford Courant - July 10, 1988 (Published by The Hartford Courant, Hartford, CT.)

Author: Frank, Jenifer

Description: Hartford Theater Project/Dallas Theater. Missed Chances. Three case studies in the lost art of Connecticut. 1. Wright and Wrong. The first story on the subject appeared in The Courant under the headlines "New Theater Plan for next Spring." The second paragraph of the article published on November 13, 1948, begins: "Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, famous architect, the legitimate theater will be located west of Hartford, although the exact site was not revealed. Mr. Wright "agreed to design the proposed structure for three theatrical man well known in this area. These included Patton Price, director of the Canton Shop Show, a small theater group... The controversy... generated personal vituperation, from which proponents and opponents, of which no community could be proud...." The article continues to detail the demise of the project and its final completion in Dallas, Texas. Includes one photograph of the completed theater in Dallas, and one portrait of Wright.

Size: 10 x 11.5

Pages: Pp 8-13

ST#:
1988.115.0121
   
   
   
PARADE
     
Date: 1950

Title: Parade, The Sunday Picture Magazine - April 2, 1950 (Published weekly by the Chicago Sun Times, Chicago)

Author: Anonymous

Description: "The Turning Point... Most original architect of our century is the U. S. - and perhaps the world - is scholarly Frank Lloyd Wright. He remembers now, at the age of 80, how he stumbled into new forms of building in a moment of passion rather than after years of reflection. In his earliest years, Wright was as conservative an architect as anyone who ever placed a classic frieze over the doorway of a public library. But burning within him was the knowledge that some day his mind would outdistance those of his fellows... Includes one photograph of Frank Lloyd Wright pointing to a photograph on an easel. The large photograph is of a model of the "New Theatre." Hartford, Connecticut. The design for this theater was first conceived for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The photographed of the New Theater model appears to have been taken at Taliesin, Spring Green.

Size: 10.75 x 12.75

Pages: Pp 4

S#: 0831.45.0215

   
Date: 1949

Title: New Theatre Model Circa 1949 (project).

Description: The design for this theater was first conceived for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The New Theater model appears to have been taken at Taliesin, Spring Green. Part of the photograph of Wright published in "Parade, The Sunday Picture Magazine" - April 2, 1950.

Size: 5 x 3.5 B&W photograph.

S#: 0798.20.0315

   
Date: 1949

Title: Wright at 82, 1950.

Description: Frank Lloyd Wright points to a photograph of the New Theatre Model Circa 1949 (project). The design for this theater was first conceived for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The photograph of the New Theater model appears to have been taken at Taliesin, Spring Green. Copy photograph from the "Parade, The Sunday Picture Magazine" - April 2, 1950.

Size: 5 x 5.75 B&W photograph.

S#: 0798.21.0315

   
   
   
THEATRE ARTS MONTHLY & THEATRE ARTS
 
Date: 1926

Title: Theatre Arts Monthly - August 1926 (Published monthly by Theatre Arts, Inc., New York)

Author: Craven, Thomas

Description: "An American Theatre. For more than three centuries the theatre in its material aspects has suffered little alteration . From this it might be contended that the modern playhouse, like the cathedral, is a definitive architectural form, one entirely adequate for the diversified conceptions of the modern dramatist, or that the play it self, in substance and performance, has made no progress..." Thomas Craven was an art critic. Here he writes an extensive article on the theatre. Although he never once mentions Frank Lloyd Wright by name, he includes three photographs and one illustration of Wright's work.  Includes three photographs and one illustration of Frank Lloyds Wright's work. Original cover price 50c.

Size: 8 x 10

Pages: Pp 533-544

S#:
0172.56.1222
   

1) Barnsdall Theater Model. Caption: A model for the projected Barnsdall Theatre in Los Angeles, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, a distinguished radical among modern American architects, whose work is beautifully printed in four special numbers of Wendingen, the Dutch architectural magazine, of which H. Th. Wijdeveld is editor, and which has done so much to put all the best forms of the contemporary decorative arts before the public. The exterior of the Barnsdall Theatre is notable for its honest suggestion of purpose, creative handling of masses, and the emergence of something approaching a new and characteristic mode. Originally published in Wendingen VII No. 9, 1926, p.160.
   

2) Barnsdall Theater Model Cutaway. Caption: A model of Frank Lloyd Wright's projected Barnsdall Theatre, with the roof and part of the walls lifted to reveal the interior. The plan shows a thorough study of the relation of audience space, stage space and backstage requirements in a theatre frankly conceived for non-realistic drama. Originally published in Wendingen VII No. 9, 1926, p.158.

   

3) Barnsdall Theater Illustration. Caption: Straight lines and lack of ornamentation characterize this interior of a theatre, as projected by Frank Lloyd Wright. The stage admits a plain, uncluttered formalism. Originally published in Wendingen VII No. 9, 1926, p.160.
   

4) Imperial Hotel Theatre. Caption: The theatre in the Imperial Hotel in Tokio, of which Frank Lloyd Wright was the architect. An unusual treatment of masses and a novel use of brick, with the sharp angles so characteristic of Mr. Wright's work. The wide apron is encircled by the curtain. Writing of the Hotel in Wendingen, Louis H. Sullivan says, "Thus what we call art and what we call science are indissoluble within a masterful imagination. Thus the architect who combines in his being the powers of vision, of imagination, of intellect, of sympathy with human need and the power to interpret them in a language vernacular and true-is he who shall create poems in stone, consonant with the finer clearing thought of our day, and the days of our expectancy." Originally published in Wendingen VII No. 8, 1926, p.123.
   
Date: July 1949

Title: Theatre Arts - July 1949  (Published monthly by John D. McCarthur, Chicago)

Author: Lewis, Lloyd

Description: "The New Theatre  ...Frank Lloyd Wright, the world's foremost architect, sees his long-planned theatre nearing construction." New theater project for Hartford Connecticut. Never built, but design used for the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas Texas.  Includes three photographs of the model.  Original cover price 50 cents. (Sweeney 777)

Size: 8.5 x 11.25

Pages: Pp 33-34

S#: 0777.00.0807

   
Date: 1949

Title: Theatre Arts - July 1949  (Published monthly by John D. McCarthur, Chicago)

Author: Wright, Frank Lloyd

Description: A tribute to Lloyd Lewis: "Proofs of the Lloyd Lewis article on The New Theatre reached me as word come from his wife Kathryn telling me I should not see Lloyd again." Wright designed the Lloyd Lewis Residence and Farm Unit in 1939 (S265-266). Includes one illustration of Wright by Richard Lindner.  Original cover price 50 cents. (Sweeney 796)

Size: 8.5 x 11.25. 

Pages: Pp 32

S#: 0796.00.0807

   
   
   
LLOYD BURLINGHAM (POTTERY) HOUSE (1942/1982)
   
Date: 1983

Title: Lloyd Burlingham House, Near El Paso, Texas, Model 1983 (Pottery House) (Project 1942 - FLLW #4202).

Description: Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1941 as an adobe house, Wright named it the "Pottery House). All rooms open to an interior patio. The project was cancelled after Burlingham death in World War II. In 1982 a Santa Fe developer commissioned the Taliesin Architects to adapt Wright's Pottery House for a site in Santa Fe. Clipping pasted to verso: "The unusual shape of the "Pottery House" is seen in this view of the model. A walled swimming pool is at lower left, and parking lots are at right. Robert Shaw Photos." Stamped on clipping: "Su Dec 31 1983." Hand written on verso: "Frank Lloyd Wright - Home designed by." Additional information published in Frank Lloyd Wright: The Western Work, Legler 1999 pages 134-139. Photographed by Robert Shaw. Other Frank Lloyd Wright models...

Size: Original 7 x 5 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1983.53.0220
   
Date: 1983

Title: Lloyd Burlingham House, Near El Paso, Texas, Model 1983 (Pottery House) (Project 1942 - FLLW #4202).

Description:
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1941 as an adobe house, Wright named it the "Pottery House). All rooms open to an interior patio. The project was cancelled after Burlingham death in World War II. In 1982 a Santa Fe developer commissioned the Taliesin Architects to adapt Wright's Pottery House for a site in Santa Fe. Text on face: "Wright by Hoffman... Football-shaped house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright recalls the soft, sculptural lines of pueblo architecture..." Clipping pasted to verso: "The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright's death, A&E presents an expensive film portrait of America's greatest architect. A co-production of the British Arts Council and ABC Video Enterprises, Inc., this documentary covers the lifetime output of this prodigiously fertile genius, from his first house in suburban Chicago to his last masterful creations, the Guggenheim Museum and the posthumous Marin County Civic Center. The film includes spectacular architectural photography and delves into the controversies that were part and parcel of Wright's personal and professional life.."  Other Frank Lloyd Wright models...

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

ST#:
1983.54.0620
   
   
   
DALLAS THEATER  CENTER, DALLAS, TEXAS (1955 - S.395)
 

Date: 1955

Title: Dallas Theatre Center (1955 - S.395).

Description: "Dallas Theater Center. Frank Lloyd Wright Architect. Perspective of the Dallas Theater. Print of an Illustration by Frank Lloyd Wright. Hand written note of back. "A drawing by Frank Lloyd Wright of the Dallas Theater Center - 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. This is the only Theater ever executed by Frank Lloyd Wright." The design for this theater was first conceived for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas as the Dallas Theater Center. From the estate of Jean Warner Epperson (Jul. 7, 1919 - Oct. 15, 1998), who was involved with the theater. Printed in two color, black and red square. See "Wright" 1943-1959, page 392.

Size: Print measures 8.5. x 3.75. Matted and framed in red, 12 x 7.25.

S#: 1092.51.0813

   
Date: 1955

Title: 1) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Plan 1955 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Ground and floor plan for the Auditorium Level. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 1-1. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Plan of auditorium level. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1092.162.0520
   
Date: 1955

Title: 2) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Section 1955 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Section for the Dallas Theatre Center. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 2-1. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Sect. A - A. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1092.163.0520
   
Date: 1955

Title: 3) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Perspective 1955 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Perspective for the Dallas Theatre Center. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 3-1. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Persp. Dwg exterior view. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia. 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1092.164.0520
   
Date: 1955

Title: Dallas Theatre Center, Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas, TX, Theatre Seat Design for rear section 1955 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Rear theatre seat drawing for the Dallas Theatre Center's, Kalita Humphreys Theater. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text bottom left: "Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, Texas. Frank Lloyd Wright Architect." "5514.100." Text bottom right: "Sheet B-16. Built-in Seating." Text below drawing: "Typical Rear Seat Section." The Dallas Theater Center opened with registration and classes on September 9, 1959 and its first production on December 27, 1959. The base is a single vertical tube. Executed in steel, fabric, maple topped with laminate. Courtesy of the Avery Library, Columbia University.

Size: 10 x 7 B&W photograph.

S#:
1092.174.1021
   


Detail of the seat design for rear section
   
Date: 1955

Title: Dallas Theatre Center, Kalita Humphreys Theater, Dallas, TX, Theatre Seat 1955 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Original theatre seat for the Dallas Theatre Center's, Kalita Humphreys Theater. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. The Dallas Theater Center opened with registration and classes on September 9, 1959 and its first production on December 27, 1959. This is the only Theater ever executed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The design for this theater was first conceived for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas as the Dallas Theater Center. The original cushioned seats and backs were upholstered in a textured, golden-colored fabric and the metal frame was painted a neutral color.
       According to the Undermain Theatre in Dallas, Texas: "In 1983, the interior of the Dallas Theater Center was changed to provide a steeper "rake" - making these seats unusable for the theatre auditorium - and the Kalita Humphreys Theater then purchased new seating. Eighty of these seats were then given to the new Undermain Theatre for their use. Due to their original design (without a base), modifications were required - unfinished steel "sled" bases were added to the chairs and it is thought that they were reupholstered in an orange fabric, at that time. The original wood armrests remained on the chairs, with most retaining their original seat numbers. A few seats also retain incised or brass donation identification elements on the armrests. Of interest, is that these historic seats at Undermain Theatre in Deep Ellum - now reside in another historic building - the Interstate Forwarding Company Warehouse, constructed in 1913. The warehouse building is a City of Dallas Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The seats were restored in September 2010. The historic paint of the metal frames was touched up where necessary, the seats and backs were re-cushioned and re-upholstered with wool fabric, and the raw steel "sled" bases finished, and painted; the damaged armrests were repaired or replaced."
       Unfinished steel base not designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The original base was a single vertical tube. Executed in steel, fabric, maple topped with laminate. Seat number "17," marked inscribed in arm. Acquired from Toomey & Co., Oak Park, Illinois. See other Wright Chairs and Furniture...

Size: 33" H x 21" W x 24" D.

S#:
1092.173.0821
   
   
   
   
 
   

Left: Interior view of the Dallas Theatre Center. The original cushioned seats and backs were upholstered in a textured, golden-colored fabric and the metal frame was painted a neutral color. The golden-colored fabric in the seats blended with the interior of the theatre.

Right: Interior view of the Dallas Theatre Center from the South.
   

Left and Right: Detail view of seating.
   
Date: 1959

Title: Dallas Theater Center: Opening Seminar, September 9, 1959   (Published by The Dallas Theater Center Graduate School)

Author: Dallas Theater Center Graduate School

Description: Dallas Theater Center Graduate School: A Vital, Living Theater and School of Drama. Catalog describing School and Theater. Includes illustrations of the Theatre as well as a two-page spread on Wright.  (First Edition)

Size: 9.5 x 11

Pages: Pp 12

S#: 1377.23.0406

   
Date: 1960

Title: Dallas Theater Center (Hard Cover) (Published by the Dallas Theater Center, Dallas, Texas)

Author: Editor: Andrews, Leonard E. B.

Description: Produced in conjunction with the opening of the Dallas Theater Center, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Includes articles Robert D. Stecker, Paul Baker, Jane Scholl, Eliot Elisofon, Allen R. Bromberg, Lon Tinkle, John Rosenfield, Virgil Miers, Harwell Hamilton Harris, W. Kelly Oliver, Gene McKinney, Aline de Grandchamp, and Ramsey Yelvington.
       Chapter 10: The Wright Taliesin Theaters. Frank Lloyd Wright loved the theater. Of all its many forms his first love was the small intimate theater that was more like a living room. Both his homes in Wisconsin and in Arizona had their own theater for the presentation of films, recitals by visiting artists and the music and theatrics of the young people who worked with him.
       Mr. Wright found many uses for his theaters. Saturday night was by custom movie night following dinner Which was served of course ... in the theater. Narrow ledges built into the back of the seats served as tables for the seats behind and were gaily decorated with placemats woven by the Fellowship, candles, seasonal flowers and branches.
       The men in suits and the women in colorful formal gowns served the meal to the accompaniment of music either recorded or by their own ensemble. Every meal thus served in the theater was given as much attention with regard to its presentation and quality as though it were a stage work itself...
       Acquired from a bookseller in the United Kingdom. Color and B&W illustrations, sketches and plans. (First Edition) (Sweeney 1378)

Size: Pp 38 (Unpaginated)

Pages: 10.25 x 8.5

S#:
1378.00.1123
   
Date: 1960

Title: 1) Dallas Theatre Center, The Kalita Humphrey Theater, Exterior 1960 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Exterior view of the Dallas Theatre Center from the East. The design for this theater was first conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened on September 9, 1959 and its first production was on December 27, 1959. Hand written on face: "F. L. Wright: Kalita Humphreys Theatre, Dallas, Texas (1960)." Stamped on Verso: "Photo Wayne Andrews." Hand written on verso: " W. 20c. USA Arch Wright." and "2155." Photographed by Wayne Andrews.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#:
1458.78.0220
   
Date: 1960

Title: 2) Dallas Theatre Center, The Kalita Humphrey Theater, Exterior 1960 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Exterior view of the Dallas Theatre Center from the Northeast. The design for this theater was first conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened on September 9, 1959 and its first production was on December 27, 1959. Hand written on face: "Frank Lloyd Wright." Stamped on Verso: "Photo Wayne Andrews." Hand written on verso: " W. 20c. USA Arch Wright." and "2156." Photographed by Wayne Andrews.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#: 1458.79.0220
   
Date: 1960

Title: 3) Dallas Theatre Center, The Kalita Humphrey Theater, Exterior 1960 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Exterior view of the Dallas Theatre Center from the North. The design for this theater was first conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened on September 9, 1959 and its first production was on December 27, 1959. Hand written on face: "Frank Lloyd Wright." Stamped on Verso: "Photo Wayne Andrews." Hand written on verso: " W. 20c. USA Arch Wright." and "2157." Photographed by Wayne Andrews.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#: 1458.80.0220
   
Date: 1960

Title: 4) Dallas Theatre Center, The Kalita Humphrey Theater, Exterior 1960 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Exterior view of the Dallas Theatre Center from the Northwest. The design for this theater was first conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened on September 9, 1959 and its first production was on December 27, 1959. Small sign next to the door in the center: "Dallas Theater Center Closed To The Public Until Sept. 12th." Hand written on face: "F. L. Wright: Kalita Humphreys Theatre, Dallas, Texas (1960)." Stamped on Verso: "Photo Wayne Andrews." Hand written on verso: " W. 20c. USA Arch Wright." and "2158." Photographed by Wayne Andrews.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#: 1458.81.0220
   
Date: 1960

Title: 5) Dallas Theatre Center, The Kalita Humphrey Theater, Exterior 1960 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Exterior view of the Dallas Theatre Center from the Northwest. The design for this theater was first conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened on September 9, 1959 and its first production was on December 27, 1959. Mounted to gray board. Label pasted to board: "W 20 US Arch. Wright, Frank L. Dallas, Texas. Kalita Humphreys Theatre, 1960. Exterior. Photo by Wayne Andrews. 2159." Photographed by Wayne Andrews. Acquired from the archives of the University of Minnesota.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#: 1
458.85.0420
   
Date: 1960

Title: 6) Dallas Theatre Center, The Kalita Humphrey Theater, Exterior 1960 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Exterior view of the Dallas Theatre Center from the Northwest. The design for this theater was first conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened on September 9, 1959 and its first production was on December 27, 1959. Small sign next to the door bottom left: "Dallas Theater Center Closed To The Public Until Sept. 12th." Hand written on face: "F. L. Wright: Kalita Humphreys Theatre, Dallas, Texas (1960)." Stamped on Verso: "Photo Wayne Andrews." Hand written on verso: " W. 20c. USA Arch Wright." and "2160." Photographed by Wayne Andrews.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#: 1458.82.0220
   
Date: 1960

Title: 7) Dallas Theatre Center, The Kalita Humphrey Theater, Exterior 1960 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Exterior view of the Dallas Theatre Center from the Southwest. The design for this theater was first conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened on September 9, 1959 and its first production was on December 27, 1959. Hand written on face: "F. L. Wright: Kalita Humphreys Theatre, Dallas, Texas (1960)." Stamped on Verso: "Photo Wayne Andrews." Hand written on verso: " W. 20c. USA Arch Wright." and "2161." Photographed by Wayne Andrews.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#: 1458.83.0220
   
Date: 1960

Title: 8) Dallas Theatre Center, The Kalita Humphrey Theater, Interior 1960 (1955 -S.395).

Description:  Interior view of the Dallas Theatre Center from the South. The revolving stage it to the far right. The design for this theater was first conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened on September 9, 1959 and its first production was on December 27, 1959. Hand written on face: "F. L. Wright: Kalita Humphreys Theatre, Dallas, Texas (1960)." Stamped on Verso: "Photo Wayne Andrews." Hand written on verso: " W. 20c. USA Arch Wright." and "2154." Photographed by Wayne Andrews.

Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.

S#: 1458.84.0220
   
Date: 1960

Title: Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas Texas, Interior 1960 (1955 -S.395).

Description:
Interior view of the Dallas Theatre Center. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. The Dallas Theater Center opened with registration and classes on September 9, 1959 and its first production on December 27, 1959. This is the only Theater ever executed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The design for this theater was first conceived for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas as the Dallas Theater Center. The original cushioned seats and backs were upholstered in a textured, golden-colored fabric and the metal frame was painted a neutral color. The golden-colored fabric in the seats blended with the interior of the theatre.

Size: 10 x 7 Color photograph.

S#:
1458.122.1021
   
Date: 1960

Title: Dallas Theatre Center's Kalita Humphreys Theater, 1955 (S.395).

Description: Caption reads: "(DN1) Dallas, Tex., Jan. 26 - Dallas Theater Center - This is the Dallas Theater Center which opened its first production on December 27, 1959. The building is situated in one of Dallas" most beautiful, wooded areas, on a hill of trees and stone overlooking the fashionable Turtle Creek area. Costing more than a million dollars to build, it was the only theater the late Frank Lloyd Wright ever designed. (AP Wirephoto) (cel31445ho) 1960." The design for this theater was first conceived for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened with registration and classes on September 9, 1959 and its first production on December 27, 1959. This is the actual print that was used and published in the Detroit Times on March 6, 1960. Photographed by the Associated Press.

Size: Original B&W 9 x 6.75

S#: 1458.27.1109

   
Date: 1960

Title: Dallas Theatre Center 1960 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the Dallas Theatre Center from the East. The design for this theater was first conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened with registration and classes on September 9, 1959 and its first production on December 27, 1959. Clipping pasted to verso: "Exactly a year has passed since the death, at 90, of the great son of Wisconsin, the foremost architect of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright. But the extensive obituary columns did not mean the end to the fantastic, in enormously publicized career. The life of the man is ended, true. The work of the man goes on and on. Some $20,000,000 in contracts for 33 clients remain to be fulfilled by his colleagues. "He was as much a crusading social thinker as he was a designer," the editors of House Beautiful magazine avow. "And 100 years from now he will undoubtedly loom like a titan on the 20th century scene." The storms which raged around the peppery little egotist for most of his 70 year In architecture show no indication of abating..." Stamped on clipping: "Su Apr 10 1960."

Size: Original 6 x 4 B&W photograph.

S#:
1458.73.0819
   
Date: 1960

Title: Dallas Theatre Center 1960 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Aerial view of the Dallas Theatre Center from the Northwest. The design for this theater was first conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the "New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened with registration and classes on September 9, 1959 and its first production on December 27, 1959. Clipping pasted to verso: "Exactly a year has passed since the death, at 90, of the great son of Wisconsin, the foremost architect of the 20th century, Frank Lloyd Wright. But the extensive obituary columns did not mean the end to the fantastic, in enormously publicized career. The life of the man is ended, true. The work of the man goes on and on. Some $20,000,000 in contracts for 33 clients remain to be fulfilled by his colleagues. "He was as much a crusading social thinker as he was a designer," the editors of House Beautiful magazine avow. "And 100 years from now he will undoubtedly loom like a titan on the 20th century scene." The storms which raged around the peppery little egotist for most of his 70 year In architecture show no indication of abating..." Stamped on clipping: "Su Apr 10 1960."

Size: Original 6 x 4.75 B&W photograph.

S#:
1458.74.0819
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: Dallas Theatre Center Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the Dallas Theatre Center from the East. The design for this theater was first conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright for the New Theatre for Woodstock, New York (1931 Project). In 1938 Wright designed the Pfeiffer Chapel (S.251) at the Florida Southern College and utilized the original Woodstock floor plan. In 1949 the
"New Theatre" was revived again in Hartford, Connecticut, but was never executed. The concept for the "New Theatre for Woodstock" was finally executed in Dallas and the Dallas Theater Center opened with registration and classes on September 9, 1959 and its first production on December 27, 1959. Caption pasted to verso: "The late Frank Lloyd Wright was architect for the Dallas Theater Center - the only theater he ever designed. The Center is noted for both its unique design and the innovations brought to the theater by its student repertory company." Stamped on verso: "Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Dallas, Texas."

Size: Original 10 x 8 B&W photograph.

S#:
1628.67.0819
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 1) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Entrance Facade Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the Entrance from the Northwest. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-1. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Ext., entrance facade, foyer to the left. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.80.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 2) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Entrance Facade Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395). 

Description: View of the Entrance from the Northeast. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-2. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Ext., entrance facade. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.81.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 3) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Entrance Facade Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the Entrance from the Northeast. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-4. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Ext., entrance facade and circular stage drum. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.82.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 4) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Entrance Facade Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the Entrance from the East. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-5. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Ext., entrance facade and main steps. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.83.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 5) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Entrance Facade Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395). 

Description: View of the Entrance from the East. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-6. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Ext., entrance facade, terrace and main steps. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.84.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965
.
Title: 6) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Side Entrance Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the side entrance from the South. The Entrance is to the left. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-7. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Ext., view of rear and parking. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.85.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 7) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Side Entrance Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395). 

Description: View of the side entrance from the South. The Entrance is to the left. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-8. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Ext., view of rear and parking. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.86.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 8) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, West Facade Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the back from the West. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-9. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Ext., general view west side. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.87.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 9) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, West and Southwest Facades Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the back from the West. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-10. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Ext., west and south facades. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.88.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 10) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Southwest and South Facades Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the back and side from the Southwest. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-11. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Ext., south facade. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.89.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 11) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Entrance from the Southeast Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the entrance from the Southeast. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-12. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Det. View, terrace under eaves. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.90.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 12) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Window Detail Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Detail view of the windows. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-13. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Det. View, windows. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.91.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 13) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Interior Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: Interior view. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 5-1. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Int. General view. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.92.0520
   
Date: Circa 1965

Title: 14) Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Auditorium Circa 1965 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the Auditorium from the Southeast. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 5-2. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Int. Auditorium general view. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
1628.93.0520
   
Date: 1980

Title: The Dallas Theater Center, An Idea That Was Big Enough (Soft Cover) (Published by the Dallas Theater Center, Dallas, Texas)

Author: Cory, Joyce Burke

Description: Chapter V. The Architect. "And from the earth there rose a man, Who grew to shape the sunlight in his hands." Iovanna Lloyd Wright. It should not be necessary to review the life of a man as famous as Frank Lloyd Wright, but the factors that influence him in developing the idea and ideals which shaped his architecture are pertinent to the understanding of the work of art which was to be called the Dallas Theater Center. It is especially relevant that a clear picture of Mr. Wright's theory of "organic architecture," how it developed, and how he put it into practice, be formed at this point to facilitate the understanding of later discussions of the technical aspect of the building. Therefore, only the part of his early life that has to do with his development as an architect will be discussed... Inscribed by the author. Includes many photographs of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Dallas Theater Center, plans, drawings, construction and the completed building. (First Edition)

Size: 8.5 x 11

Pages: Pp 115

ST#:
1980.54.0320
   
Date: 1988

Title: Dallas Theatre Center, Dallas, TX, Entrance Facade 1988 (1955 -S.395).

Description: View of the Entrance from the Northeast. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Humphreys Th., 4-3. Kalita Humphreys Theater, Ext., entrance facade. View Date: 1988. Dallas, TX, USA, 1955. Dallas Theater Center. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1988.109.0520
   
   
   
GILLIN RESIDENCE, DALLAS, TEXAS (1950 - S.338)
   
Date: 1950

Title: 1) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, 1950 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Copy of the ground plan published in Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1942-1950, Pfeiffer, 1988, p.324. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Gillin House , 1-1. John A. Gillin House. Site plan. Dallas, TX, USA. 1950. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
0831.102.0720
   
Date: 1950

Title: 2) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, 1950 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Copy of birds-eye perspective published in Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1942-1950, Pfeiffer,  1988, p.324. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Gillin House , 3-1. John A. Gillin House. Persp. Dwg. Birds-eye view. Dallas, TX, USA. 1950. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

S#:
0831.103.0720
   

Date: Circa 1986

Title: 1) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1986 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Copy of photograph published in Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1942-1950, Pfeiffer, 1988, p.322. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Gillin House , 4-1. John A. Gillin House. Ext., general view from east. Dallas, TX, USA. 1950. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1986.98.0720

   

Date: Circa 1986

Title: 2) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1986 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Copy of photograph published in Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1942-1950, Pfeiffer, 1988, p.322. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Gillin House , 4-2. John A. Gillin House. Ext., view toward entrance from carport. Dallas, TX, USA. 1950. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1986.99.0720

   

Date: Circa 1986

Title: 3) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1986 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. View of the Gillin Residence carport. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Gillin House , 4-3. John A. Gillin House. Ext., carport. Dallas, TX, USA. 1950. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1986.100.0720

   

Date: Circa 1986

Title: 4) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1986 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Copy of photograph published in Frank Lloyd Wright Monograph 1942-1950, Pfeiffer, 1988, p.323. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Gillin House , 4-4. John A. Gillin House. Ext., view of pavilion. Dallas, TX, USA. 1950. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1986.101.0720

   

Date: Circa 1986

Title: 5) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1986 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. View of the entrance gate. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Gillin House , 4-5. John A. Gillin House. Ext., entrance gate. Dallas, TX, USA. 1950. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1986.102.0720

   

Date: Circa 1986

Title: 6) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1986 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. View of the mailbox. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Wright, F. L. - Gillin House , 4-6. John A. Gillin House. Ext., mailbox. Dallas, TX, USA. 1950. Wright, Frank Lloyd. U of Virginia FAIC." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1986.103.0720

   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 1) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View from the street. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: View from street. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078158." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -1
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 2) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View of the main entrance to the house. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Ext: Front Door. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078159." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -2
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 3) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View of the main entrance from the West. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Ext: Front Door. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078160." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -3
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 4) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View of the North bedroom wing from the West. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Ext: North side. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078155." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -4
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 5) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View of the Carport. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Ext: Car Port. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078157." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -5
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 6) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View of the Living Room and Fireplace from the Northeast. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Int: Main living area. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078167." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -6
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 7) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View of the Living Room from the South. The entrance is behind the wall on the right. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Int: Main living area. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078168." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -7
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 8) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View of the built-in ceiling lights in the Living Room. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Int: Living room ceiling: Octagonal lights. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078165." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -8
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 9) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View of the Dining Room from the South. The living room is behind the cabinets in the background. The table was designed by Wright. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Int: Dining area near living room: Table (Wright).area. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078166." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -9
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 10) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View of the Workspace (Kitchen). Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Int: Kitchen. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078163." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -10
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 11) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View of the Gallery (Hallway). Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Int: Hallway. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078164." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -11
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 12) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. View of one of the bedrooms. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Int: Bedroom suite serving area. 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078162." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -12
   
Date: Circa 1998
 
Title: 13) John A Gillin Residence, Dallas, Texas, Circa 1998 (1950 - S.338).

Description: Not dated. Set of 13 - exterior and interior 35mm color slides. Detailed view of built-ins. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1950. Text on sleeve: "Mod: Arch: Wright, FL. Dallas, TX: Res: John Gillin House: Int: Darkroom drawers (Wright). 1957-58. L. Browning Orig. / 98. 078161." Acquired from the archives of the University of Virginia.

Size: 35mm Color slide, sandwiched between glass, plastic mount.

ST#:
1998.108.0920 -13
   
   
   
THIS MONTH IN DALLAS
 
Date: March 1960

Title: This Month in Dallas (Published Monthly by This Month in Dallas, Inc.)

Author: Anonymous

Description: Cover: See the only Frank Lloyd Wright designed theater in the world... the new million dollar Dallas Theater Center. Photograph of the Dallas Theater Center.

Page 30: Dallas Theater Center. Original cover price .35c.

Size: 5.75 x 9

Pages: Pp Cover, 30

S#: 1458.09.0306

   
Date: February - March 1961

Title: This Month in Dallas February - March 1961 (Published monthly by This Month in Dallas, Inc., Dallas)

Author: Ad: Dallas Theater Center

Description: Cover: See the only Frank Lloyd Wright designed theater in the world... the new million dollar Dallas Theater Center. Photograph of the Dallas Theater Center.

Page 4: Ad for Dallas Theater Center. "Visitors - the World Famous, Fabulous Frank Lloyd Wright designed Dallas Theater Center. Dallas Theater Center, designed and conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright, is truly one of the most unique theatres in the world... Ad includes one photograph. Original cover price 35 cents.

Size: 5.75 x 9

Pages: Pp Cover, 4

S#: 1483.18.0611

   
   
   
TOWN-NORTH
   
Date: 1959

Title: Town-North - May 1959 (Published monthly by Victor Press)

Author: Anonymous

Description: "Frank Lloyd Wright and the Dallas Theater Center." Background and information both on Wright and the Dallas Theater Center. Includes one photo and one illustration.  Original cover price 25c.

Size: 8.5 x 11

Pages: Pp 11

S#:
1377.21.0306
   
   
   
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