DIOCESE OF TOLEDO ARCHITECTURAL PLANS, 1912-1949.
Catholic Church.
Collection consists of plans, drawings, and other materials relating to the construction of several diocesan buildings, most notably Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo, Ohio. MSS-069, 1.5 linear feet.
See also entry under Religion.
LIBBEY-OWENS-FORD GLASS COMPANY RECORDS, 1851-1991. [PDF version]
Glass manufacturer (1818-Present).
"Glass at Work" files in this large collection are a valuable source of information on the actual uses of LOF products in a wide variety of buildings, as well as the advertising department's use of "real life" applications of LOF products for promotional purposes. They include files on glazings in everything from airports to homes (1945-1986), and focus on the "glass wall" architectural style. MSS-066, 70 linear feet.
See also entries under Business & Commerce, and Education & Schools.
TED LIGIBEL PAPERS, 1906-1994.
Historic Preservationist and teacher (b. 1950).
Papers include course materials on various classes taught by Ligibel including Architectural Regionalism, Historic Preservation Planning, Historic Resources Survey, and Urban Visual History Planning. Also included are materials related to various committes on which he served; newspaper clippings; student papers; and subject files devoted to issue of particular interest to Ligibel. MSS-087, (6 linear feet).
See also entries under Civic Interests and Education & Schools.
TOLEDO INSANE ASYLUM MAPS. [PDF version]
Insane Asylum (1888-1973).
Collection includes schematic maps from the Toledo Insane Asylum, which was designed by Edward O. Fallis and operated by Dr. Henry A. Tobey, and housed 1,800 patients, opening in 1888. The schematic drawings are from the original plans for the asylum. MSS-221, (25 linear feet).
See also entries under Disability, Medicine, and Social Welfare.