Charles M. Goodman architectural archive

Access and Use

Rights Restrictions

No known restrictions on publication. Privacy rights may apply, especially for photographs and drawings of residences. For additional information, see the Charles M. Goodman Architectural Archive "Rights and Restrictions Information."

Access Restrictions

Advance notice is needed to view materials in this collection, which is stored offsite. Requests to view original collection materials may be submitted through Ask A Librarian, or by paper form in the Prints and Photographs Reading Room. Some materials are already digitized. As a preservation measure, we generally do not serve an original item when a digital image is available.

Architectural drawings are served by appointment because material requires special handling. For general information see: "Service of Architectural Drawings."

Requesting Materials

Researchers should make requests at least 10 business days in advance of an anticipated visit, by selecting folders from the finding aid. All requests should be submitted through Ask A Librarian or in person in the Prints and Photographs Reading Room. Requests must include the Box Number, Folder Name, and Call Number for each folder. e.g. Box 170, Hollin Hills: Unit House 1, Call No.: ADE-CMG-170 (FM -- MCE size)

Due to space and resource constraints there are limitations on the amount of material from the Drawing Series that can be requested per day. Researchers may request up to 10 folders (unique call numbers) and should allow 10 business days after the call slip is received before arriving to view the material. All requests should be submitted through Ask A Librarian or in person in the Prints and Photographs Reading Room. If more material is needed for viewing in a single visit, please consult reference staff regarding the feasibility of arranging for more material to be brought onsite and the time needed to make it available. Once materials are ready, they will be placed on hold for 30 days before being returned to the off-site location. One 30-day extension is permitted.

For additional information about service in the Prints and Photographs Reading Room, including obtaining copies, see "Information for Researchers."

Navigating the Finding Aid

Each entry in the finding aid, across the five series (DRWG, PICT, OFFI, FILM, and MISC), gives the box/folder information, project/folder name, call number, and when appropriate project number and extent (amount and format of items). Additional information is provided when appropriate, primarily in the Project Index and Drawing Series. This can include date, location, client, related contributor names, alternative project names, types of drawings or pictures (e.g., Sketches, Mechanical systems drawings, Architectural models, Landscape photographs, etc.), among other fields. Information about the projects are largely based on the drawings' title blocks and supplemented for clarity and consistency by Library staff with information gleaned from the related office files and pictures. Some information transcribed from the title blocks may be out of date in comparison to recent research, especially reflecting changes in street address post occupancy. Spelling errors have been corrected to aid searching.

To identify all material related to a particular project, search the entire finding aid. The same project may be referred to using several names and have material in different media-based series of the contents list. The Project Index correlates various parts of a project and provides keyword searchable project titles and project numbers.

To keyword search using project numbers, use the Project Index to locate the appropriate project number. Please note that additions have different project numbers than the original building. The project number is used across media formats to correlate all parts of a project. For example, all results for Alcoa House (1957) should appear if you keyword search "Project No.: 5". For more selective keyword searching, append the media-based code to the end of the project number to filter your search. For example, to find media specific materials on the Alcoa House (1957), keyword search:

Projects will have significant amounts of material in more than one area of the Finding Aid. Do not stop your search after a single result.