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Description
Portrait of architect Paul R. Williams standing on lot overlooking Los Angeles. Photo taken March 27, 1948. Mott no. 172 refers to Paul R. Williams. 1992-6026 (172-267a). Proof -- 1992-6027 (172-267b). Proof -- 1992-6028 (172-267c). Proof -- 1992-6029 (172-267d). Proof -- 1992-6030 (172-267e). Proof -- 1992-6031 (172-267f). Proof -- 1992-6032 (172-267f). Print, cropped -- 1992-6033 (172-267g). Proof. Born in 1894, Paul Williams became architect, opening his own practice in 1922. Became the first African American member of the American Institute of Architects in 1923. Began career designing homes for wealthy residents of Los Angeles area, eventually expanding to commercial and institutional markets. Died in 1980.
Type
image
Format
Portraits. Photographs. Nonprojected graphic
Extent
8 photographic prints ; 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. and 10 x 8 in.
Identifier
(C)001425366CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
Williams, Paul R.,, 1894-1980--Portraits African Americans--California--Los Angeles--Photographs Architects Los Angeles (Calif.)--Photographs Photographic prints Portrait photographs
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