Philip G. Freelon, American, 1953 - 2019 Search this
Dimensions:
Archives (linear): 5.25 ft (0.1Meters)
Archives (cubic): 5.1 ft (0.1Meters)
Date:
1939-2017
Caption:
See more about this collection in the Smithsonian Online Virtual Archive (SOVA) here: https://sova.si.edu/record/NMAAHC.A2017.51 or contact NMAAHC Archives at nmaahc-archivalcollection@si.edu.
Description:
The Philip G. Freelon Architectural Archival Collection documents the life and career of architect, educator, cultural heritage preservation advocate and artist Philip G. Freelon. The collection highlights his distinguished career from its inception to his role as the "architect of record" for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Freelon was one of the leading African American architects of his generation and he created a focus designing and constructing buildings that paid reverence to African Americans and other underrepresented communities. This collection is comprised of business records, photographic materials, ephemera, correspondence, architectural drawings, and clippings.
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Philip G. Freelon
Object number:
A2017.51
Restrictions & Rights:
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Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
