Nakashima, George K., 1905-1990
Architect, Furniture designer
Size: 1 Linear foot
Summary: The papers of architect, craftsman, woodworker, and furniture designer George Nakashima measure 1.0 linear foot and date from 1950 to 1991. The collection is comprised of biographical material, correspondence, writings, subject files, and printed material that mostly relate to Nakashima's work in furniture design.
George Nakashima (1905-1990) was an architect, craftsman, woodworker, and furniture designer in New Hope, Pennsylvania. He was born in Spokane, Washington and received a bachelor's degree in architecture from the University of Washington in 1929. He also earned a master's degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1930.
The papers were donated by Marion Nakashima, widow of George Nakashima, in 1991.
The collection is in English and Japanese.
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