Guide to the William Pahlmann Papers

Date:1927-1976

Collection Abstract: The William Pahlmann Papers provide a rich insight into the world of interior design in the middle of the twentieth century. Pahlmann (1900-1987) was well known for his use of bold colors, textures and mix of antique and modern furnishings. Stressed in all of his work, were the conventions of comfort and functionality as well as his clients' individual tastes. The William Pahlmann Papers are organized into thirty unique series of varying sizes. The papers are organized into correspondence, publicity files, renderings, samples, artifacts, design plans, and client invoices.

Collection Size: 1200 linear feet

Main Correspondence
Publicity Materials
Clients' Working Files
Speeches
American Institute of Decorators (AID) Files
Texas A&M
Travel
Publicity Books
Client Photo Presentation Books
Publicity/Photo Files
Parsons Notebooks
Office Files
Prospective Client Files
A Matter of Taste Column
Personal Correspondence
Memberships
Books
Restaurant, Club, and Hotel Memorabilia
John Bassette Research File
Renderings, Photo Boards, and Presentation Boards
Early Career
Client Invoices
Column Research
Subject Files
Source Catalogs
Inventory Cards
Design Drawings
Samples
Artifacts
Phonograph Records

View a selection of items from the William Pahlmann Collection in the Hagley Digital Archives

Accession Number: 2353

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NHPRC

Hagley is grateful to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for providing financial support making access to this important collection possible. The NHPRC is the grant-making affiliate of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Congress established the NHPRC grants program to promote the preservation and use of America’s documentary heritage.





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