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Theodore A. Vierra papers

 Collection
Identifier: MANUSCRIPT-H00056

Scope and Contents

These papers consist of newspaper and magazine articles, plans, sketches, photographs, reports, and other ephemera related to buildings that Theodore A. Vierra designed in Hawaiʻi from 1946 to 1960, with most of the materials dating from 1950 to 1960.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1950 - 1960
  • Creation: 1946 - 1960

Conditions Governing Access

These papers are open to access for research.

Biographical / Historical

Theodore A. Vierra graduated from Kamehameha School for Boys. He worked as architect for the Hawaiian Sugar Planters' Association (HSPA) and became director of their architectural division. He designed low-cost housing on Maui, Kauai, Oahu, and Hawaiʻi Island. He also designed airport terminals, schools, and civic/commercial buildings in Hawaii.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (One 1.5 linear feet flat box)

Language

English

Physical Description

Scrapbook was disbound and cover discarded due to mold (per Joan Hori). Most items glued, some stapled (removed per advice of Dainan Skeem). Newspaper articles are acidic and report has extensive insect damage.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Libraries Repository

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