Main entry:

Sullivan, Louis H., 1856-1924.

Title & Author:

The autobiography of an idea, by Louis H. Sullivan; with a foreword by Claude Bragdon.

Publication:

New York, Press of the American Institute of architects, 1924.

Description:

2 preliminary leaves, 9-329, [1] pages 21 cm

Notes:
Introduction -- Foreword -- The child -- "There was a child went forth every day" -- And then came spring! -- A vacation -- Newburyport -- Boston -- Boston : The New Rice Grammar School -- Louis Goeth on a journey -- Boston : The English High School -- Farewell to Boston -- Chicago -- Paris -- The Garden City -- Face to face -- Retrospect.
Library c. 2: Ownership inscription of "Sam" and marks in pencil by "Sam" or by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (former owner).

Summary:

The early creative years of pioneer American architect and theorist called the 'father of the skyscraper.' Projects, insights, evaluations. Essential for an understanding of early modern American architecture.

Subject:

Sullivan, Louis H., 1856-1924.
Architects United States Biography.
Architectes États-Unis Biographies.
Architects
United States

Form/genre:

Autobiographies.
Biographies
Books.
Stamps (Provenance) NNC.
Annotations (Provenance) NNC.

Added entries:

Walker, Donald D., donor.
Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig, 1886-1969, former owner.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 150761
Call No.: NA44.S949.A2 1924
Copy: c. 1
Status: Available

Location: Library main 295364
Call No.: NA44.S949.A2 1924
Copy: c. 2
Status: Available