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11. Interview of Lester O. Bankhead

Topic:
African American History
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The interviews in the series African American Architects of Los Angeles document the work of selected African American architects who have enhanced the built environment, principally in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Influenced by earlier pioneers such as Paul R. Williams, these individuals ...
Biographical Note:
African American architect who designed homes and churches in Los Angeles, including Chapel of Faith Baptist Church, Greater Life Missionary Baptist Church, and Greater New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church.

12. Interview of Harold L. Williams

Topic:
African American History
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design
Length:
7.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The interviews in the series African American Architects of Los Angeles document the work of selected African American architects who have enhanced the built environment, principally in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Influenced by earlier pioneers such as Paul R. Williams, these individuals ...
Biographical Note:
African American architect who designed government buildings, schools, homes, and civic centers, including Compton City Hall, South Central Los Angeles Multi-service and Child Development Center, and Compton Civic Center.

13. Interview of John D. Williams

Topic:
African American History
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design
Length:
5.85 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The interviews in the series African American Architects of Los Angeles document the work of selected African American architects who have enhanced the built environment, principally in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Influenced by earlier pioneers such as Paul R. Williams, these individuals ...
Biographical Note:
African American architect and educator who designed homes, public buildings, and commercial spaces, including LAX Bradley International Terminal, the Compton Police Department building, and Ujima Village public housing project.

14. Interview of Norma Merrick Sklarek

Topic:
African American History
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design
Length:
6 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Series Statement:
The interviews in the series African American Architects of Los Angeles document the work of selected African American architects who have enhanced the built environment, principally in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Influenced by earlier pioneers such as Paul R. Williams, these individuals ...
Biographical Note:
African American architect and educator who designed large scale projects such as LAX Terminal One, San Bernardino City Hall, and the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. First African American woman to become a licensed architect in the U.S.

15. Interview of Albert Carey Martin Jr.

Topic:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design
Length:
10.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Architect for the family-owned firm AC Martin Partners.

16. Interview of George B. Allison

Topic:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design
Length:
6 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Architect.

17. Interview of Robert Field Jr.

Topic:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design
Length:
5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Architect and co-owner of the architectural firm, Austin, Field, & Fry.

18. Interview of S. Charles Lee (1987)

Topic:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design
Length:
2.5 hrs.
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Architect known primarily for designing motion picture theaters.

19. Interview of Lloyd Wright

Topic:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Southern California architect and son of Frank Lloyd Wright.

20. Interview of Jere Hazlett

Topic:
Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Design
Language:
English
Audio:
Biographical Note:
Landscape architect known for designing UCLA’s inverted fountain.