Finding aid for the Frank Lloyd Wright correspondence with R. M. Schindler, 1914-1929, bulk 1918-1922
Container List
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Folder
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Undated items and correspondence, 1914-1920
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Undated items, not correspondence, ca. 1920
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Photograph, undated, probably 1920
Portrait of F. L. Wright.
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"Frank Lloyd Wright Utterances," n.d.
Handmade booklet of 4 leaves folded into pages with quotes written in pencil. Undated but probably after June 1918.
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RMS telephone book, n.d.
Partial telephone book with handwritten entries (most for Los Angeles) on loose pages. Undated but probably after 1919.
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Louis Sullivan building, n.d.
Image of Sullivan's Peoples Savings & Loan, Sidney, Ohio, torn from magazine.
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Empty envelope (F. L. Wright stationary)
Addressed to Gustaf Gerschefsky, Forest Park, Ill.
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Undated items, not correspondence
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Notes [by RMS?]
Two small note cards with pencil notes (in German)
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Essay, unsigned
Two typed pages, "The Mediamism," - manifesto about art (FLW?)
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Envelope, empty
Addressed to RMS from Tokyo.
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Correspondence, 1914-1917
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One letter from RMS to FLW, unsigned, perhaps 23 Nov 1914
From RMS to FLW asking for a position. Undated.
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Note from FLW, postmarked 10 Dec 1914
FLW acknowledges receipt of Schindler's letter of 23 Nov (above?) and tells RMS to come speak with him.
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Letter from FLW to RMS, postmarked 15 Dec 1914
Second letter to RMS inviting him to come to talk about a position.
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Letter dictated by FLW to Mrs. Avery L. Coonley, 30 Dec 1914
Introduces RMS and asks her to allow RMS to see her house.
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Letter from FLW to his office staff, 20 Oct 1917
Short letter to Miss Kimbell, Miss Hazelton and Miss Wigginton, introducing RMS. With envelope.
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Correspondence, notes, specifications, 1918
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RMS account of work, payments, 1918?
Note card with annotations by RMS of work done and payments received Feb-Nov [1918?].
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Five page letter from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 15 Feb 1918
About specifications for Imperial Hotel and office business.
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Specifications, undated, 1918?
"Architects Specifications, Engineering principles to be applied in constructing of Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan"; one typed
sheet (2 copies).
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Notes from FLW to RMS, undated, ca. Sept 1918
"Here it is Schindler. Think it over!" Two small sheets contain 5 propositions about structure, with small drawing on reverse
of one sheet.
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RMS note to FLW, 11 Sept 1918
Note by RMS refers to FLW's argument in his 5 propositions (above item), contains comment: "content shows superficial technical
knowledge."
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RMS notes, undated, after 5 Oct 1918
Five small sheets of pencil notes by RMS regarding contracts, Taliesin, and Oak Park office.
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Letter from FLW in Chicago to RMS, 22 Oct 1918
Letter, with envelope, in which FLW warns RMS not to tell anyone, especially Wright's family, that Wright is leaving for Japan.
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Letter from FLW (on his way to Japan via California) to RMS, 25 Oct 1918
Letter, with envelope, regards purchasing a boring machine and gives RMS instructions.
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Letter from FLW in Japan to RMS, 20 Nov 1918
Contains instructions, mostly about Imperial Hotel.
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Correspondence undated, probably 1919
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Letter from FLW in Tokyo (on Imperial Hotel stationary) to RMS, 1919?
Contains technical details about the Hotel and discussion of costs.
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Order for Liberty Steel, 1919?
Copy of order placed with Liberty Steel, for Imperial Hotel. One typed sheet with envelope.
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Letter from FLW (on his way to Japan) to RMS, 1919?
Regarding revisions to Barnsdall theater and director's cottage, his request that RMS provide moral support for Lloyd, and
a reminder to send a weekly letter.
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Letter, with envelope, from FLW to RMS, 1919?
Discusses steel order, asks RMS to contact Sullivan for him, and regarding prospective clients, tells Schindler to design
a Wright building for them: "I do not know quite what 'a Schindler' would look like. You know much better what a 'Wright'
would look and be like..."
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Correspondence, Jan-Feb 1919
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Letter from FLW to RMS, 11 Jan 1919
FLW encloses a check for RMS's expenses [not here], discusses technical systems for the Hotel, his family in Oak Park.
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Cablegram from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 12 Jan 1919
Regarding transformers for Hotel; with pencil notation: "rec. Jan. 13th 1919."
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW, 21 Jan 1919
RMS gives estimates for Barnsdall house, mentions Shampay job.
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Letter from FLW in Japan to RMS in Oak Park, postmarked 11 Feb 1919
FLW tells RMS to make himself comfortable in the Oak Park house, discusses money worries, the possibility of other jobs in
Japan.
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Envelope (Imperial Hotel stationary) addressed to RMS in Chicago, postmarked 15 Feb 1922
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Correspondence, March 1919
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Letter, 5 leaves with envelope, from FLW in Japan to RMS, 15 March 1919
FLW discusses the Hotel structure (FLW is looking into "pile-less footings") and the need for equipment, Sullivan's impending
visit, money issues, and Miss Barnsdall's planned visit to Japan.
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Short letter from FLW in Japan to RMS. postmarked 17 March 1919
He writes about design of pipes for sewage.
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Cablegram from FLW in Japan to RMS, 22 March 1919
Regards Mueller [Paul Mueller, Chicago builder] whom FLW engaged to come to Tokyo. RMS pencil notations on reverse.
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Typed letter from FLW in Japan to RMS, 27 March 1919
Regards payment and transit for boring machines and steel. FLW hopes Sullivan is on his way to Japan.
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Copy (mimeo) of typed letter to Liberty Steel Co., 27 March 1919
From Imperial Hotel Managing Director [Aisaku Hayashi], about steel contract, Unsigned.
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Short letter, with envelope, from FLW in Japan to RMS, 30 March 1919
Regarding delinquent tax returns.
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Typed letter with envelope, from FLW in Japan to RMS, undated, 1919?
Regarding steel contract.
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Correspondence, April 24 - May 14 1919
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Picture postcard from FLW in Japan to RMS, postmarked 24 April [1919?]
No message.
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Letter, 3 leaves, from FLW in Japan to RMS, 24 April 1919
FLW complains of delays of cables and letters from RMS, and missed communication with Miss Barnsdall. Discusses details for
Hotel design and money problems.
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Two cablegrams from Hayashi [Imperial Hotel Managing Director] and FLW, May 1919
Regarding delay of steel and cancellation of steel contract. One undated, May [1919?], other dated 14 May 1919.
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Letters from FLW, 15-30 May 1919
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Letter, 7 leaves, from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 15 May [1919]
Regarding a raise for RMS, how little FLW is being paid by the Japanese, design details for the Hotel.
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Cablegram from FLW in Tokyo, 22 May 1919
Regarding cancellation of steel contract.
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Letter, 4 leaves, from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 27 May 1919
FLW comments on Schindler's design for the Shampay house, with advice to keep the plan simple. He discusses the engineering
of the Hotel and concern about earthquakes, the design of the Hotel's banquet hall, and the Barnsdall theater design.
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Cablegram from FLW in Tokyo to RMS at Taliesin, 29 May 1919
Regarding Sullivan's sailing date and construction of the power house for the Hotel.
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Carbon copy of letter from FLW to Roland Ludington, 29 May 1919
Copy sent to RMS (with penciled note from FLW), regards design of a memorial. With pencil notation by RMS: "rec. June 27,
1919."
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Correspondence, June 1919
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Carbon copy of 2 page typed letter to Liberty Steel Co., 3 June 1919
From Imperial Hotel Managing Director [Hayashi] regarding delivery of steel. Annotated in ink: "copy to Mr. Schindler."
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Typed letter, 3 leaves, from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 3 June 1919
Letter, with pencil additions by FLW, regarding Sullivan's spirits and FLW's desire to have him come to Tokyo, the steel shipment
and other details about the Hotel. With pencil note from RMS that the letter was received 24 June 1919.
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Picture postcard from FLW in Tokyo to RMS in Chicago, , undated ca. June 1919
Contains message: "Celebrating the cancellation of the steel contract." Undated, but after 3 June 1919.
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Short note from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, undated, ca. June 1919
Regarding an application by someone who Durr [H. A. Durr, Chicago engineer] might want to use as superintendent. Envelope
has note: "rec. June 24, 1919."
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Letter, 5 leaves with envelope, from FLW to RMS, 25 June 1919
Regarding power house, boilers, other details for Hotel. FLW makes suggestions for changes to a design by RMS for Wenatchee
and includes a sketch orienting the buildings to the park and Columbia River. FLW expresses his sadness about Sullivan, discusses
Miss Barnsdall and compliments RMS on the Shampay house.
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Correspondence, July - Dec 1919
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Cablegram from Mueller [Paul Mueller, Chicago builder] in Tokyo to RMS, 3 Aug 1919
Regarding boring machine.
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Letter from FLW in Beverly Hills Hotel [California] to RMS in Chicago, 9 Sept 1919
FLW is recuperating and working on Barnsdall. "Model of Theatre is a beautiful thing and a great success." He plans to come
to Taliesin soon.
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Letter from FLW, written on train to NY, to RMS, postmarked 6 Oct 1919
He asks for Lloyd's [Lloyd Wright] address and discusses Barnsdall design. [Difficult to read because of ink bleed.]
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Telegram from FLW in Missoula, Montana to RMS in Chicago, 13 Dec 1919
FLW asks for concrete calculations.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS to FLW, 17 Dec 1919
Written in response to telegram above. RMS mentions new project for Frederick Ward who wants a six bedroom house.
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Cablegram from FLW (in Europe?) to RMS, 22/23 Dec 1919
FLW asks for kitchen and power layout for Hotel.
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Letter (carbon) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, 28 Dec 1919
RMS responds to cablegram above. He has started working plans for director's house [Barnsdall], and sends news of Oak Park
house and the office.
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Correspondence undated, probably 1920
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Handwritten copy of telegram from RMS to FLW in Tokyo, 1920?
RMS discusses settling bills, and asks "what next?"
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Letter with envelope, from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 1920?
Regarding power house changes, with detailed drawing.
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Cablegram from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 1920?
FLW gives instructions for boring machines, Sullivan, accounts, and steel.
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Cablegram from FLW in Tokyo to RMS in Chicago, 1920?
Regarding boring machine, steel contract and sending Sullivan to Tokyo.
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Cablegram from FLW in Tokyo to RMS in Chicago, 17 March [1920?]
Regarding remittance dispatched to Boyd on March 10th.
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Correspondence, Jan 1920
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Letter (carbon) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, 10 Jan 1920
Regarding bills, jobs from a Mr. Tobey who wants a Community House and Mr. Hardy who is adding a basement.
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Letter, 6 leaves, typed with pencil annotations from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 12 Jan 1920
FLW writes about the Annex to Hotel burning down, the power house, the temperature in Tokyo, artesian well and water analysis.
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Cablegram from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 20 Jan 1920
Regarding his mother's (Anna Wright) trip to Tokyo.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS to FLW, 25 Jan 1919
RMS sends news: FLW's mother decides not to go to Japan; there is a possibility of renting the Oak Park house. He also discusses
bills, the Shampay house, the Actors' Abode, which he is working on [part of Barnsdall project], and he gives details and
asks questions about the theater and house for Barnsdall.
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Cablegram from FLW in Tokyo to RMS in Chicago, 28 Jan [1920]
Regarding expenses and Wright's mother.
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Correspondence, Feb 1920
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, 8 Feb 1920
About FLW's mother and changes M.B. [Miss Barnsdall] wants to house design.
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Letter, 5 leaves, from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 9 Feb 1920
FLW complains about lack of news from RMS and Will Smith [William E. Smith, FLW's assistant / draftsman], heating problems
RMS has not addressed in the Oak Park house, engineering details of the Hotel (with small sketch), his mother's planned visit,
and Miss Barnsdall.
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Typed letter (carbon, 2 leaves) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, 21 Feb 1920
Regarding plumbing and heating systems for Hotel, the plan for Barnsdall garage, a possible job for a bungalow design that
RMS is working on, and the notices in the newspapers of FLW's illness in Japan.
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Typed letter (carbon, 2 leaves) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, 25 Feb 1920
Regarding plumbing in Hotel and costs of heating water. Mention of a design for Mrs. Heurtley.
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Cablegram from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 29 Feb [1920]
FLW requests original drawings for director's lodge [Barnsdall].
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Correspondence, March 1920
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Typed letter (carbon, 1 leaf both sides) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, undated, ca. March 1920
Regards sending original drawings of director's lodge [Barnsdall], meetings with subcontractors for Hotel equipment, renting
the downtown Chicago office, and asking for a check.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, 8 March 1920
Letter concerns rental and repair of Oak Park properties and discusses Lloyd's desire to start construction on Barnsdall and
RMS's concerns. With separate statement regarding the rental of Oak Park houses.
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Letter from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, 11 March 1920
Elliptical but intimate description of the effects of Wright's mother's visit, and his problems with "M" [Miriam Noel].
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, 11 March 1920
About money matters, concerns about frequency of communications, and Lloyd's need for details in order to begin building Barnsdall.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, 17 March 1920
Regards renting Oak Park house, working on details of Barnsdall for the panic-stricken Lloyd.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, 31 March 1920
Regarding sending details of Barnsdall house to Lloyd and FLW, renting Chicago Ave. portion of Oak Park house, RMS's plans
to move to Los Angeles.
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Correspondence, April 1920
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Letter, 5 leaves and envelope, from FLW in Tokyo to RMS, postmarked April 1920
FLW discusses their relationship, the Oak Park house, his relationship with M [Miriam Noel], his mother's visit, the progress
on the Hotel and the director's house at Barnsdall. He sends greetings to "Lieber Meister."
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, 6 April 1920
RMS assures FLW that he will be discrete about what he knows of Wright's personal life. He relates an amusing story about
Mr. Irving of Wilmette, whose house was carried away by a tornado.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Oak Park to FLW in Tokyo, 13 April 1920
RMS discusses heaters, suggests asking Irving Gill about the use of floor radiator boxes which RMS says Gill invented.
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Handwritten telegram form, from RMS to FLW in Tokyo, 17 April 1920
RMS writes that everything is rented [Oak Park house] and he is going West in May.
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Cablegram from FLW in Tokyo to RMS in Chicago, 26 April [1920]
FLW states that Schindler is not needed West [i.e., Los Angeles] before he (FLW) returns.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Chicago to FLW in Tokyo, 28 April [1920]
RMS, responding to FLW's cablegram above, discusses work to be done in Chicago and his need to look for more work.
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Correspondence, accounts and essay, May 1920 - August 1929
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Correspondence, May - Dec 1920
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Chicago to FLW in Tokyo, 16 May 1920
RMS discusses his own future: "I cannot forget in thinking about my future that the working out of a plan quietly by myself
is the greatest pleasure I have." He describes problems with delivery of water heaters to FLW in Tokyo.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Chicago to FLW in Tokyo, 3 June 1920
RMS is working on Actors' Abode [Barnsdall] and waiting for instructions from FLW.
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Typed letter / manifesto (5 leaves, carbon) from FLW (?) to Koume San, 3 June 1920
A lofty discussion of life and art.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 16 Dec 1920
RMS discusses Barnsdall job and the difficulties.
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Correspondence undated, probably 1921
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Letter, 3 leaves, from FLW in Tokyo to RMS (in Los Angeles?), undated, 1921?
FLW discusses his struggle and pleasure in the design of the Imperial Hotel, his nervous break-down, his relationship with
RMS ("I have enjoyed your work with me very much...") and their quarrels. Part of the letter is blacked-out.
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Short pencil note from FLW in Los Angeles to RMS in Los Angeles, undated, 1921?
FLW states he is ill and wishes RMS would bring his mail and tell him the status of contracts.
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Penciled letter, 2 leaves, from FLW in Seattle (on his way to Japan) to RMS in Los Angeles, undated, 1921?
FLW urges RMS to be frugal in his expenses, discusses specific details of the Barnsdall house, includes a drawing of the pool
in front of the house, urges RMS to stay close to Lloyd who has the "spirit of the work" but needs encouragement.
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Letter from FLW in Tokyo to RMS in Los Angeles, undated, 1921?
FLW discusses his 6 week visit to Los Angeles, strongly advises RMS regarding the Barnsdall job and his responses to Miss
Barnsdall and her "clerks."
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Letter from FLW in Tokyo (on FLW-designed Hotel stationary) to RMS in Los Angeles, undated, 1921?
FLW discusses salary for RMS and others, the footings for the Hotel, other jobs in Japan (the new St. Lukes Hospital and a
house) and a certain "Russian lady."
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Correspondence, Jan 1921
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 1 Jan 1920 [i.e. 1921]
Regarding Barnsdall and city permits.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 10 Jan 1920 [i.e. 1921]
About bidding Barnsdall, his stress, city permits and expenses.
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Typed letter (2 leaves, carbon with ink annotations) from FLW to Antonin Raymond, 5 Jan 1921
FLW rebukes Antonin [draftsman FLW brought to Japan] for "violating his confidence." Letter on Imperial Hotel stationary.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 28 Jan 1921
RMS gives news of Barnsdall and the difficulties due to bad reputation of the Wright office.
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Correspondence, Feb 1921
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Typed (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 2 Feb 1921
RMS reports that progress is being made on Barnsdall. He recommends a Viennese friend, Richard Neutra, to help FLW in Tokyo,
and encloses Neutra's portrait but asks that it be returned.
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Letter, 3 leaves, from FLW in Tokyo to RMS in Los Angeles, 11 Feb 1921
FLW discusses the problems of Barnsdall job due to client and contractor (responding to RMS's letter of 28 Jan 1921). He refers
RMS to Kleinpell, of Dodd & Richards, who is a friend from Adler & Sullivan days.
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Letter, 2 leaves, from FLW in Tokyo to RMS in Los Angeles, 15 Feb [1921]
FLW complains that his engineering instructions for Barnsdall were ignored, states that it is Goldthwaite's job to push the
concrete work through the permit process, and rages against "Artists." ("They are all that is the matter with Art.") He urges
RMS not to let the artist in him get in the way of his work.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, undated, 1921
RMS describes progress and difficulties on Barnsdall job, asks what to do about living room fireplace, and requests money
as he and Lloyd are "dead broke."
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Correspondence and expense account, Mar - Apr 1921
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 6 March 1920 [i.e. 1921]
RMS writes that FLW is taking RMS's complaints too seriously, then describes further difficulties with stone contractor. He
wants FLW to come in June to oversee the finishing of the three residences at Barnsdall. He describes Lloyd's relation to
the office as "vague."
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Typed short letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 21 March 1920 [i.e. 1921]
RMS describes getting bids from Thomas and Goldthwaite and other progress on Barnsdall job.
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Typed short letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 28 March 1921
RMS is sending samples of carpet selected by Miss Barnsdall (which RMS believes are too heavy) and some he prefers [samples
not included].
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 12 April 1920 [i.e. 1921]
RMS tells FLW how pleased he is with Wright's letter, says FLW is too pessimistic regarding women. Barnsdall is progressing
and Mrs. Heurtley wants plans for a house.
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"Office expenses paid by RMS during March 1921," 14 April 1921
Typed list with pencil annotations by RMS.
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Correspondence and work account, Aug - Sep 1921
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 7 Aug 1921
RMS describes an exhausting two weeks with Miss Barnsdall who was indecisive about colors. He refers to a letter from Richard
Neutra who is willing to work for FLW in Tokyo but needs a letter to show consul in Austria. RMS can advance some money to
Neutra but asks FLW to advance the rest.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 15 Aug 1921
RMS describes changes Miss Barnsdall is making, problems with contractors. The office is out of money as the last check FLW
sent was refused by the bank.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW, 23 Aug 1921
RMS describes the collapse of the Barnsdall garden wall, more problems with contractors, and the finances (more checks returned
by the bank). RMS has heard that FLW is starting a huge department store skyscraper in Tokyo. He relates information about
glass from the Judson studio for the Barnsdall house.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 5 Sept 1921
Letter gives news about progress and problems at Barnsdall, and finances. Mrs. Garts from Pasadena [i.e. Kate Gartz] wants
to build a large house or group of houses on the hill [Olive hill].
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Items of work unfinished under contract with C. D. Goldthwaite, 14 Sept 1921
Typed list (carbon), compiled by RMS (?) for FLW.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 22 Sept 1921
RMS complains that it seems impossible to finish Barnsdall job due to contractor delays and Miss Barnsdall's delay in settling
accounts.
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Correspondence, Oct 1921
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in San Francisco to FLW in Tokyo, 1 Oct 1921
RMS relates difficulty over settling accounts with Miss Barnsdall. With 3 pages of accounts (typed, carbons), also same date.
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Letter, 3 leaves, from FLW in Tokyo to RMS in Los Angeles, 5 Oct 1921
FLW discusses accounts for Barnsdall job, loss of house commission for Gotz (?) to a Japanese architect. He writes that the
Hotel has not progressed as far as he wishes. He also writes about his plan to bring his Japanese office to the U.S., and
the money shortage.
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Two handwritten telegram forms, from FLW and RMS, undated and 18 Oct 1921
A cable from FLW in Tokyo to RMS says Schindler's cable was unintelligible; the telegram from RMS to FLW in Tokyo says everything
is settled and requests FLW cable instructions for Schindler's trip to Japan.
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Letter, 3 leaves in red ink, from FLW in Tokyo to RMS in Los Angeles, 20 Oct 1921
FLW discusses Barnsdall house, Miss Barnsdall's refusal to pay, his plans to return from Japan as soon as he can.
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Correspondence, Nov-Dec 1921
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FLW ink sketch for brass fire screen and grate for "green" fireplace, Barnsdall, undated, after 5 Nov 1921?
With note from Wright to RMS. With sheet of penciled figures by RMS.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 8 Nov 1921
RMS relates news about Barnsdall and relations with Miss Barnsdall. He writes that he is trying to raise money to build himself
"a shack to live in."
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 7 Dec 1921
RMS describes the cost of land and the house he is trying to build for himself, and asks if FLW will loan him $3,000.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW in Tokyo, 26 Dec 1921
RMS describes rain and leaks in Barnsdall house, problem with a Mr. Ray. RMS is trying to get some work and still has financial
hurdles regarding house he is trying to build for himself. He refers to Neutra who is sorry the trip to Japan did not materialize.
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Correspondence and expense account, Jan - Aug 1922
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Letter, 1 sheet with envelope, from FLW at Taliesin to RMS in Los Angeles, 2 Jan 1922
FLW rebukes RMS for never being explicit. Wright blames RMS for the leaks at Barnsdall. He also describes Lloyd's "overbearing
traits." He states that he wants an exhibition in LA and asks RMS to find a suitable venue.
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Letter from FLW, on his own stationary (from Taliesin?) to RMS (in Los Angeles?), undated, 1922?
FLW discusses his design for Barnsdall and discounts any influence on the design of the theater by Geddes [Norman bel Geddes]
whose 1915 book Wright says he has not seen. He writes that he may come out there [Los Angeles], despite the "hill fiasco."
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Envelope from FLW to RMS, empty, postmarked April 1922
For above letter?
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Statement concerning expenditures by R.M. Schindler for the account of Frank Lloyd Wright during the period October 1921 to
August 1922, undated ca. Aug 1922
Typed (carbon).
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Financial items, 1922
Four cancelled checks and one receipt, all from Los Angeles, all dated 1922.
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Lowes house, Eagle Rock, Calif. Nov - Dec 1922
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Typed letter with ink annotations from FLW in Taliesin to RMS in Los Angeles, Nov 1922
About design of Mrs. Lowes house. FLW states that he should not have left the design to "an assistant" [i.e., RMS] and that he is not going to continue
to build in the old style.
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FLW notes, building details, undated, late 1922/1923?
Typed notes with pencil annotations by FLW regarding Mrs. Lowes Eagle Rock, California house. Provides details of floors, walls, plan.
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FLW note to RMS and Lloyd Wright, undated, late 1922/1923?
Pencilled note to "Rudolph and son Lloyd" about the problem of designing the small house [refers to notes above?].
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW at Taliesin, 17 Nov 1922
Regarding design for Mrs. Lowes house. He describes budget and site and says he includes a sketch [not here].
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Typed letter (carbon, difficult to read) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW at Taliesin, undated, probably Dec 1922
Regarding Mrs. Lowes' requirements, budget and her objections to FLW's proposed plan.
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Telegram from FLW at Taliesin to RMS in Los Angeles, 5 Dec 1922
Regarding Lowes house. FLW objects to bedrooms extending below ground and asks for snapshot of ground plan. With pencil annotations by RMS
[for return message?].
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Typed letter, 4 leaves (carbon), from FLW at Taliesin to Mrs. Lowes, 14 Dec 1922
FLW outlines his objections to the plan she suggested and makes counter-suggestions. With ink annotations by FLW.
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Letter, in pencil and ink, from FLW to RMS, undated, probably Dec 1922
FLW asks RMS to persuade Mrs. Lowes of the advantages of Wright's plan. He asks RMS to bring Lloyd [Wright] into the project.
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Correspondence and autobiographical fragment, 1924-1925
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Letter, with envelope, from FLW at Taliesin to RMS in Los Angeles, 18 Aug 1924
FLW discusses the personalities involved in the Barnsdall project, chides RMS, and declares that Miss Barnsdall "misrepresented
everything."
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Carbon copy of handwritten letter, 2 leaves, from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW at Taliesin, 3 Sept 1924
RMS states that he is hurt by FLW's letter, describes his understanding of the controversy between Barnsdall and FLW, and
defends himself against FLW's charges.
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Letter with envelope from FLW at Taliesin to RMS in Los Angeles, postmarked 25 Sept 1924
Letter continues the arguments of the above two letters.
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Portion of autobiographical essay by FLW, , undated 1925?
Typed carbon copy, 4 leaves, with inked note "Given to the [illegible]."
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Letters of support regarding FLW vs. Miriam Noel, 1926
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Typed carbon copies of 7 letters from various people to FLW and Olga, and undated Oct 1926
Writers express their condolences and outrage to FLW and Olga regarding the trouble Miriam Noel is causing. Letters from Jane
[?], Harry Robinson, W. Newell, G. R. J. Herbert Fritz, Lucy M. Calhoun, Wm. Dawson, Jr. Most dated Oct 1926.
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Correspondence, , Feb 1927 July 1929
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Letter from FLW in Washington, D.C. to RMS, 3 Feb 1927
FLW thanks RMS for his "nice note," refers to the trouble caused by Miriam Noel, and says that Lloyd has "turned his back."
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Telegram form with handwritten message in pencil from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW at Taliesin, undated, probably 1929
RMS says that he is applying for his license and needs a letter from FLW.
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Typed letter from FLW at Taliesin to RMS in Los Angeles, undated, probably 1929
Apparently sent in response to RMS's application for his architectural license. FLW gives news of travel in the U.S. (145
cities), jobs (a hotel in the Arizona desert and a 23-story residence tower in NYC) and writes that he has another home in
the Arizona desert.
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW at Taliesin, 17 July 1929
RMS reports that the architectural licensing board believes that he (RMS) is a socialist. He asks for a letter from FLW and
states "my architectural relation to you is against me."
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Short typed letter from FLW at Taliesin to RMS in Los Angeles, 24 July 1929
FLW states why he believes RMS should be licensed.
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Correspondence, Aug 1929
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Typed letter (carbon) from RMS in Los Angeles to FLW at Taliesin, 2 Aug 1929
RMS writes that he appreciates FLW's letter of recommendation but believes it will do him more harm than good. RMS gives news:
he has completed a house in Catalina and is working on another in South Pasadena; Neutra is building a residence in the Hollywood
hills. RMS writes that a few of the large firms in LA are "trying to go 'Modern'...without a grain of imagination. Taliesin
is still the center."
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Typed letter from FLW at Taliesin to RMS in Los Angeles, 7 Aug 1929
FLW's letter to RMS encloses 7 letters of recommendation for RMS to choose from for the Board of Architects of Southern California
and his license application. All dated 7 August 1929.
