The collection is arranged as five series. Series 1: Biographical Material, 1990 (Box 1; 1 folder) Series 2: Correspondence, 1950-1990 (Box 1; 0.7 linear feet) Series 3: Writings, 1953-1989 (Box 1, 2 folders) Series 4: Subject Files, 1957-1980s (Box 1, 4 folders) Series 5: Printed Material, 1954-1991 (Box 1, 0.2 linear feet)
Access Note / Rights:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C., Research Center.
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.
Citation:
George Nakashima papers, 1950-1991. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Biography Note:
George Nakashima (1905-1990) was a Japanese American 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.
Language Note:
The collection is in English and Japanese.
Provenance:
The papers were donated by Marion Nakashima, widow of George Nakashima, in 1991.
Location Note:
Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, 750 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
