Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Business Number: 540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
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Susan Conway, Student Assistant
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.
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Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to research.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection, Ms1994-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Source of Acquisition
The Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection was donated to Special Collections in 1994.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection commenced and was completed in August 2001.
Biographical Note
Roxana McDonald was born in Romania, where she did restoration work, before moving to Britain and completing post-graduate studies in Building Conservation. McDonald is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and does work in restoration specializing in the refurbishment of fireplaces. In 1984, she published The Fireplace Book (The Architectural Press: London), a book which explores the revival of the fireplace in the home, as well offering guidance to the conservationist as to how fireplaces and chimney's can be renewed.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of the research, drawings, working drafts, and illustrations for Roxana McDonald's book entitled The Fireplace Book published in 1984.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by material type.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)
- Women -- History
- Women architects -- Romania
Rights Statement for Archival Description
The guide to the Roxana McDonald Architectural Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).