Scope and Content Note
The papers of Donald D. Walker span the years 1926-1987 and consist of correspondence, letters of recommendation and inscriptions by Frank Lloyd Wright, clippings, material regarding the Frank Lloyd Wright commemorative postage stamp, and other printed matter. Walker worked as a draftsman for Wright from 1928 to 1931, and Wright's life and work are the primary focus of Walker's papers. The major correspondent is Edgar Tafel, an architect who worked as a general apprentice to Wright and who was preparing a book of remembrances of the people who worked with the noted architect.
Dates
- Creation: 1926-1987
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Access and Restrictions
The papers of Donald D. Walker are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.
Copyright Status
The status of copyright in the unpublished writings of Donald D. Walker is governed by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Extent
125 items
1 container
0.2 linear feet
Abstract
Architect. Correspondence, clippings, printed matter, and other papers concerning Frank Lloyd Wright, for whom Walker worked as a draftsman.
Arrangement of the Papers
This collection is arranged alphabetically by type of material.
Catalog Record
Provenance
The papers of Donald D. Walker, architect, were transferred from the Library's Prints and Photographs Division in 1992.
Processing History
The papers of Donald D. Walker were arranged and described in 1995. The finding aid was revised in 2009.
Source
- Walker, Donald D. (Creator, Person)
Subject
- Tafel, Edgar--Correspondence. (Person)
- Walker, Donald D. (Person)
- Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959. (Person)
Occupation
Topical
- Title
- Donald D. Walker Papers
- Subtitle
- A Finding Aid to the Collection in the Library of Congress
- Author
- Prepared by Laura J. Kells
- Date
- 2009
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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