Guide to the Philip Will, Jr. Papers,
1941-1983

Collection Number: 3749

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library

Contact Information:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-3530
Fax: (607) 255-9524
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http://rmc.library.cornell.edu
Compiled by:
H. Finch, E. Engst
Date completed:
August 1986
EAD encoding:
Martin Heggestad, June 2003

© 2003 Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Philip Will, Jr. papers, 1941-1983.
Collection Number:
3749
Creator:
Philip Will, Jr., 1906-
Quantity:
8.1 cubic ft., 1 volume.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, speeches, reports, plans, photographs, and other records.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Abstract:
Includes records of Will's involvement with the American Institute of Architects, including his term as president; his files as trustee of Cornell University, ca.1962-1976, including material concerning the Buildings and Properties Committee; plans for Sigma Phi fraternity at Cornell; and correspondence, speeches, and reports pertaining to the College of Architecture, Art and Planning and to architectural education in general. Also, speeches and photographs relating to Will's nomination for the American Institute of Architects' Gold Medal, 1970.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Philip Will Jr. is a member of the American Institute of Architects, and a trustee of Cornell University. Cornell University Class of 1928. Member, International Fraternity of Lambda Alpha, Ely Chapter.
COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Includes records of Will's involvement with the American Institute of Architects, including his term as president; his files as trustee of Cornell University, ca.1962-1976, including material concerning the Buildings and Properties Committee; plans for Sigma Phi fraternity at Cornell; and correspondence, speeches, and reports pertaining to the College of Architecture, Art and Planning and to architectural education in general. Also, speeches and photographs relating to Will's nomination for the American Institute of Architects' Gold Medal, 1970.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Will, Philip, Jr., 1906-
American Institute of Architects.
Cornell University--Buildings.
Cornell University. Board of Trustees.
Cornell University. College of Architecture, Art and Planning.
Sigma Phi.

Subjects:
Architecture.
Architecture--Study and teaching.
Architects.
INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:
Philip Will, Jr. papers, #3749. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
RELATED MATERIALS

Part of Lambda Alpha Literary Archives.
CONTAINER LIST

Date
Description
Container
1959-
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Review Committee
 Box 1
1956-1959
AIA committee files
 Box 1-2
CU Campus Planning (CU Trustee File)
 Box 2
Speeches
 Box 3
1962-1976
Trustee Files, especially Buildings and Properties (P. Will became Trustee Emeritus in 1973)
 Box 3
Will's material as AIA President
 Box 3
1951-1977
AIA material
 Box 4-5
1927
Sigma Phi fraternity material and copy negatives
 Box 6
1951-1961
AIA material
 Box 6
1963-1970
Perkins & Will material, includes Project Cost Data volumes
 Box 7
1976-1984
"The Billet Will," family holiday newsletters
 Box 7
1960-1962
Large scrapbook
 Volume
Apr. 1979
4 sheets of plans for Sigma Phi fraternity house created from photos and appraisals
 Mapcase
1973-1980
Cornell
 Box 8 Folder 1
1972-1983
Comprehensive policies - planning and design
 Box 8 Folder 2
1983-1985
Cornell
 Box 8 Folder 3
1970-1983
Cornell - Pooled Life Income Fund
 Box 8 Folder 4
1977-1981
College of Architecture
 Box 8 Folder 5
1977
College of Architecture Assembly
 Box 8 Folder 6-7
1960-1976
Arch. Ed.
 Box 8 Folder 8
1978-1984
Cornell Archives
 Box 8 Folder 9
1971-1978
Cornell Archives
 Box 8 Folder 10
1980-1983
Arch. Ed.
 Box 8 Folder 11
1960-1976
Arch. Ed.
 Box 8 Folder 12
1979
Arch. Ed.
 Box 8 Folder 13
1978
Arch. Ed.
 Box 8 Folder 14
1977-1978
Arch. Ed.
 Box 8 Folder 15
1969-1984
Arch. Ed.
 Box 8 Folder 16
1948-1962
Interviews and miscellaneous writings
 Box 8 Folder 17-18
1952-1972
Excerpts from speeches
 Box 8 Folder 19
1961-1978
Post AIA speeches
 Box 8 Folder 20-21
1956-1961
AIA politics - getting elected
 Box 8 Folder 22-23
1952-1962
AIA speeches
 Box 8 Folder 24-25
1957-1968
AIA fan mail
 Box 8 Folder 26-27
1970
Nomination of Philip Will, Jr. for the Gold Medal, American Institute of Architects
 Box 9
1970
AIA Gold Medal nomination - speech excerpts
 Box 9
AIA Gold Medal nomination - photographs
 Box 9