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IOVANNA LLOYD WRIGHT / ARTHER PIEPER (1952 - S.349)
Date: 1954 Title: Iovanna Lloyd Wright Wedding.
Description: Iovanna Lloyd Wright married apprentice Waring Howe, March 20, 1945. She married apprentice Arthur Pieper (1952 - S.349), June 18, 1954, her second marriage. Clipping on verso: "The famed architects and Mrs. Wright attend their daughter’s wedding. Bridegroom, son of the Chester Piepers of St. Louis, studied under Wright." Second clipping on verso: "Eric Lloyd Wright, best man, and Heloise Schweizer, maid of honor, place crowns on newlyweds at climax of traditional ceremony preformed by the Rev. Emilian Solanka. Couple will honeymoon in Turkey. (Sun-Times Photo by Howard Lyon)." Stamped on clippings, "Jun 19, 1954". Label on verso: "Chicago Sun-times. Date: 6/18/54. Photographer: Lyon. Names L. to R.: Rev. Emilian Solanka; Mr. And Mrs. Arthur Pieper; Eric Lloyd Wright, Best Man; Heloise Schweizer, Maid of Honor."
Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photo.
S#: 1045.18.1212
Date: 1954 Title: Iovanna Lloyd Wright Wedding.
Description: Iovanna Lloyd Wright married apprentice Waring Howe, March 20, 1945. She married apprentice Arthur Pieper (1952 - S.349), June 18, 1954, her second marriage. Clipping on verso: "Iovanna Wright. Mr. And Mrs. Arthur Pieper leave Holy Trinity Russian Cathedral after wedding. She is the former Iovanna Wright, daughter of the Frank Lloyd Wrights." Stamped on verso, "Jun 19, 1954". Label on verso: "Chicago Sun-times. Date: 6/18/54. Photographer: Lyon. Names L. to R.: Mr. And Mrs. Arthur Pieper; she was Iovanna Wright."
Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photo.
S#: 1045.19.1212
Date: 1954 Title: Iovanna Lloyd Wright Wedding.
Description: Iovanna Lloyd Wright married apprentice Waring Howe, March 20, 1945. She married apprentice Arthur Pieper (1952 - S.349), June 18, 1954, her second marriage. Clipping on verso: "Mr. And Mrs. Arthur Pieper leave Holy Trinity Russian Cathedral Friday on way to reception at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Lewis (1939 - S.265) in Libertyville. With the newlywed couple are Mr. And Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wrights, parents of the bride, the former Iovanna Wright." Stamped on clipping, "Jun 19, 1954".
Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photo.
S#: 1045.20.1212
Date: Wright at 87 (1954) Title: Iovanna Lloyd Wright Wedding.
Description: Wright attends the wedding of his daughter Iovanna, to Arthur Pieper (1953 - S.349) at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, 1121 Leavitt Street in Chicago on June 18, 1954. Iovanna's second marriage. Label on verso: "Chicago Sun-Times. Date: 6/18/54. Photographer: Lyon. Title: Social Wedding. 1121 Leavitt. Mr and Mrs Frank Lloyd Wright." Holy Trinity Cathedral was designed by Louis Sullivan and constructed in 1903, ten years after Wright left Sullivan’s office. Acquired from the archives of the Chicago Sun Times.
Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W print.
S#: 1045.11.0310
Date: June 8, 1957 Title: Wright Celebrates 88th Birthday
Description: Caption reads: "Spring Green, Wis., June 8 - Wright Celebrates 88th Birthday, Frank Lloyd Wright, the world famous architect, posed with his wife, Olgivanna (right), and his daughter Iovanna, at his 88th birthday celebration here tonight. Over 125 guests toasted Wright as he spoke of his commission from King Faisal of Iraq to design and plan a cultural center on a Tigris River island in Bagdad. He called the commission a wonderful present." This photo is also published in the Saturday Evening Post, 2/4/61, Pg 38.
Size: 8 x 10 Print
S#: 1957.00.0500
Date: July 5, 1957 Title: Family portrait at Taliesin.
Description: Wright is seated looking to the left. Olgivanna is in the center, her head is turned to the right, but looking at the camera. Iovanna is on the floor seated on the left, looking directly into the camera. Verso: "For release: Monday A.M.’s, September 2, 1957. New York Bureau. Family Man. Madison, Wisc.: Posing for his first family portrait, world renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright is the picture of patriarchal dignity in his home near Madison, WI. Wright, one of the pioneers in the development of modern architecture, is shown with his wife, Olgivanna, and daughter Iovanna (left), youngest of his eight children. He posed for the portrait for an article appearing in the new issue of Look Magazine. (This picture is released for publication in United States and Canadian newspapers for a period of two weeks and is subject to mandatory credit to Look Magazine). Credit (Look Magazine photo from United Press) 8/30/57. For release: Monday A.M.’s, September 2, 1957." Stamped Sep 3, 1957. It was photographed for an article in "Look Magazine" entitled "A visit with Frank Lloyd Wright’", published on September 17, 1957. Photographed by Michael A. Vaccaro around July 5, 1957. Published on page 30.
Size: 7.7 x 10 print, High res digital image.
S#: 1205.31.0609
Date: 1959
Title: To My Father (Published by the Taliesin Fellowship, Taliesin West)
Author: Wright, Iovanna Lloyd
Description: A poem written by Iovanna Lloyd Wright, which she wrote to Frank Lloyd Wright her father for his 90th birthday (June 8, 1957) and gave to him at Christmas. This piece was published after his death. "I thought you may like to have this poem which our daughter Iovanna wrote for her father’s 90th birthday but gave to him at Christmas. He enjoyed it and frequently read it to our friends. Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright ." Partially published in Pacific Arts Association Bulletin, Summer, 1959. "...Dwellings that grew, In woodland, sun and stone, In clod and star-sown clay. Time and its eons, form after for, Wave upon timeless wave lay mirrored, In the pools, the mysterious glades, That spawned within his mind, And drew the spirit of the mountain, And the plain..." Four unnumbered pages. Envelope addressed to "Mrs. Mary Fritz, Spring Green, Wisconsin." Postmarked: "Phoenix, May 16, 1959." Return Address: "Taliesin West, Phoenix Arizona." (Sweeney 2072)
Size: 5.4 x 8.4
Pages: Pp 4
S#: 2072.00.0517
Date: 1962 Publication: Architecture: Man in Possession of His Earth (Hard Cover - DJ) (Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York. Biography by Iovanna Lloyd Wright. Designer and editor Patricia Coyle Nicholson.)
Authors: Wright, Frank Lloyd; Wright, Iovanna Lloyd
Description: Is this Wright’s "last testament to the art he did so much to perfect", a "Memoir from a Master Builder" his "last book"? So claims the Publisher. "In this profusely and handsomely illustrated work Mr. Wright, characteristically original, explains architecture in terms of its basic, common materials. Each new material, as it was discovered or developed, came to be used in a different way... As he introduces the material - stone, brick, wood, glass, steel and concrete - Wright creates a vivid picture of the evolution of these materials, what they made possible for architecture, and the use he made of each." (Publisher’s description from dust jacket.) Commentary: To answer the initial question, their descriptions are carefully crafted. But this is not the type of book Wright would produce. He didn’t, he had been dead for over three years. The book was designed and edited by Nicholson, so most likely the concept of the publisher and endorsed by Taliesin and Mrs. Wright. "We would like to express especial gratitude... to the many talented people of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the Taliesin Associated Architects. Their understanding assistance and knowledge have made possible... (Page 6). Original cover price $8.50 (Pre-Christmas), $10 there after. (First Edition) (Sweeney 1496)
Size: 9.5 x 12.75
Pages: 128
1496.00.0998
Date: 1962 Publication: Architecture: Man in Possession of His Earth (Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York.)
Authors: Doubleday & Company
Description: Brochure for ordering book. "Frank Lloyd Wright is generally considered the greatest architect of the twentieth century – the greatest architect that America has ever produced... Now Doubleday & Company offers a profusely and handsomely illustrated book Architecture: Man in Possession of His Earth which was Frank Lloyd Wright’s last testament to the art he did so much to perfect. In it he explains architecture in terms of its basic, common materials... As he introduces stone, brick, wood... Wright creates a vivid picture of the evolution of these materials, what they made possible for architecture, and how he used them. ...it is a demonstration by example of what Frank Lloyd Wright believed. Pre-Christmas Price $8.50 - Sells regularly at $10.00.
Size: 8.5 x 11
Pages: 1
1496.02.0502
Date: 1962 Title: Wright at 88. 1955. Press photograph for "Architecture: Man in Possession of His Earth".
Description: Includes three images. 1) V. C. Morris Gift Shop (S.310 - 1948). Caption on face below image; "Interior of Morris store, San Francisco (Maynard L. Parker)." Originally photographed in 1948. 2) Mr. And Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright in a horse draw carriage, 1955. Caption on face below image; "Mr. And Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright (John Engstead). Photographed by John Engstead, it appears that Wright is wearing the same suit, tie and handkerchief as he did when he was photographed on June 8, 1955 for his 88th birthday. She has changed her outfit. On June 8th, Engstead photographed images for the November 1955 issue of House Beautiful, published on page 243, bottom left. 3) Rendering of the Pilgrim Congregational Church (Project 1958). Caption on face below image; "Architect’s rendering of Pilgrim Congregational Church – Redding, California." Caption pasted on verso; "Memoir from a Master Builder. Frank Lloyd Wright’s last book, "Architecture: Man in Possession of His Earth," explains architecture in terms of building materials (Doubleday, $5.95). Prefaced by a biography of the late architect by his daughter, Iovanna Lloyd Wright, the volume is illustrated throughout with sketches, renderings, and photographs. Picture Release Date: November 2, 1962. Book Release Date: November 9, 1962. From: Louise Thomas. Doubleday & Co., 575 Madison Ave., N.Y. 22, N.Y. MU8-5300.)
Size: Original 8 x 10 B&W photograph.
1496.03.1210
Date: 1963 Publication: Architecture: Man in Possession of His Earth (Hard Cover - DJ) (Published by Macdonald & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., London, Made and printed in Great Britain by Henry Hildesley Ltd., London. Biography by Iovanna Lloyd Wright. Designer and editor Patricia Coyle Nicholson.)
Authors: Wright, Frank Lloyd; Wright, Iovanna Lloyd
Description: First published in 1962 by Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York. Exactly the same version as the U.S. edition with the exception of a new Dust Jacket. Is this Wright’s "last testament to the art he did so much to perfect", a "Memoir from a Master Builder" his "last book"? So claims the Publisher. "In this profusely and handsomely illustrated work Mr. Wright, characteristically original, explains architecture in terms of its basic, common materials. Each new material, as it was discovered or developed, came to be used in a different way... As he introduces the material - stone, brick, wood, glass, steel and concrete - Wright creates a vivid picture of the evolution of these materials, what they made possible for architecture, and the use he made of each." (Publisher’s description from dust jacket.) Commentary: To answer the initial question, their descriptions are carefully crafted. But this is not the type of book Wright would produce. He didn’t, he had been dead for over three years. The book was designed and edited by Nicholson, so most likely the concept of the publisher and endorsed by Taliesin and Mrs. Wright. "We would like to express especial gratitude... to the many talented people of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and the Taliesin Associated Architects. Their understanding assistance and knowledge have made possible... (Page 6). (First Edition) (Sweeney 1496)
Size: 9.5 x 12.75
Pages: 128
1496.01.0200
Date: 1975
Title: Arthur Pieper Residence 1975 (1952 - S.349).
Description: Arthur Pieper was an apprentice at the Taliesin Fellowship. This home was one of the first Usonian Automatic Homes to be built. It was also the only Usonian Automatic that uses concrete blocks for the walls only, and used Cemesto in the ceiling. Pieper made the concrete blocks and built the home himself. He married Iovanna Lloyd Wright Frank Lloyd Wright’s daughter on June 18, 1954. Hand written on slide: "Wright, Frank Lloyd, Arthur Pieper Res., Paradise Valley, Ariz, 1952." Stamped on slide: "Nov 75." Photographed by Elizabeth H. Dull, PhD.
Size: 35mm slide and 11.5 x 8 high res color digital photograph.
S#: 1996.31.0617
