Thomas Mackesey Papers,[ca.1950-1971]
Collection Number: 15-2-1745
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University
Library
Title:
Thomas Mackesey papers, [ca.1950-1971]
Collection Number:
15-2-1745
Creator:
(Thomas William),
Mackesey 1908-1976.
Quantity:
47 cubic ft.
Forms of Material:
Correspondence, printed material, manuscripts, and publications.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell
University Library
Abstract:
Includes correspondence; manuscripts of speeches; teaching
notes; newsletters, pamphlets, A.I.P. and A.I.A. journals, books, and other printed
materials; planning material pertaining to Cornell University.
Language:
Collection material in English
Architect, city and regional planner.
Thomas Mackesey received his Bachelor's degree in architecture (1932) and his
Master's degree in city planning (1938) from M.I.T. He worked with the City Planning
Board in Lynn, Massachusetts from 1932-1936. He later became a research assistant
with the Division of State Planning of New York and secretary-treasurer of the State
Federation of Official Planning Boards. In 1938 Mackesey became an instructor of
regional planning at Cornell University and was Dean of the Cornell College of
Architecture, Art, and Planning from 1951-1960, Dean of the Faculty from 1961-1964,
and Vice President for Planning from 1964 until his retirement from Cornell in 1974.
He later traveled to Egypt and served as an advisor to the Ministry of Housing and
Reconstruction. He was a fellow of the American Institute of Architects, a member of
the New York State Association of Architects, and a member of the American Institute
of Planners.
Includes correspondence; manuscripts of speeches; teaching notes; newsletters,
pamphlets, A.I.P. and A.I.A. journals, books, and other printed materials; planning
material pertaining to Cornell University; schedules of Cornell University lectures
on the history of planning (Planning 700), 1970-1971; project notes, consultant
folders, planning reports, and other papers concerning the development of various
cities, the Suez Canal, Kuwait, and other areas; maps; minutes of meetings; and
other material relating to Mackesey and his involvement in city and regional
planning.
Names:
Mackesey, Thomas W.1908-1976.
American Institute of Architects.
American Institute of Planners.
Cornell University--Administration.
Cornell University--Buildings.
Cornell University--Faculty.
Cornell University--Planning.
Cornell University.Vice President for
Planning.
Cornell University.College of Architecture, Art,
and Planning.
Subjects:
Architecture.
City planning.
City planning--Kuwait.
City planning--Egypt.
Regional planning.
Cite As:
Thomas Mackesey papers, #15-2-1745. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections,
Cornell University Library.
Related collection:Cornell University. Vice President for Planning. Records,
#4-8-1333.
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