INVENTORY OF THE RECORDS OF THE CIAM BELGIAN SECTION,
1928-1958 (bulk 1934-1958)
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INVENTORY OF THE RECORDS OF THE CIAM BELGIAN SECTION,
1928-1958 (bulk 1934-1958)
Accession no. 850865
Finding aid prepared by Paul Arenson
Getty Research Institute
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Records of the CIAM Belgian Section
Date (inclusive): 1928-1958
Date (bulk): 1934-1958
Collection number: 850865
Creator:
International Congress for Modern Architecture. Belgian
Section.
Extent:
ca. 6 linear ft.
(12 boxes, 1
flatfile)
Repository:
Getty Research Institute
Research Library
Special Collections and Visual Resources
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90040-1688
Abstract: Records of the CIAM Belgian section comprise
the records of Paul Fitschy, Liège-based secretary of the Belgian Section of
the International Congress for Modern Architecture (Congrès internationaux
d’architecture moderne), as well as some CIAM-related documents obtained in
separate acquisitions. Included are correspondence and documents generated by
the Belgian section itself, the central CIAM secretariat in Switzerland, and
associated CIAM national sections. The records reflect CIAM’s development as an
international organism, devoted to discussion and promotion of modern
architecture and city planning. The CIAM congresses, particularly those from
1937 to 1956, are well documented, as are the day-to-day operations of the
Belgian section.
Language: Collection material in English
Administrative Information
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Preferred Citation
Records of the CIAM Belgian section, 1928-1954, bulk 1934-1958, Getty Research Institute,
Research Library, Accession no. 850865.
Acquisition Information
Compiled by the repository through multiple acquisitions, 1984-1993.
Numbers in brackets (i.e. [#1]) identify items from the 1993 acquisition.
Related Material
L'Equerre Records, 1928-1960, Getty Research Institute, Research Library, Accn. no. 850864.
Administrative History
The International Congress for Modern Architecture (Congrès
internationaux d’architecture moderne, or CIAM) was an influential association
of modern architects and city planners united in a search for solutions to the
problems of urban areas. Founded in 1928 at the Château de La Sarraz,
Switzerland by Le Corbusier, Sigfried Giedion and architectural patroness
Hélène de Mandrot, CIAM served for several decades as the organizational center
of the modern movement in architecture. Between 1928 and 1957, CIAM organized a
series of ten formal congresses and additional CIAM council or CIRPAC meetings
under the directorship of its CIRPAC committee (Comité international pour la
réalisation des problèmes d'architecture contemporaine), together with an
eleventh congress in 1959 under reformulated directorship. These meetings
provided a professional forum for debating and disseminating theoretical,
aesthetic and technical developments and achievements in the field of modern
architecture and city planning.
Although Belgian participation in CIAM dated from the first La Sarraz
conference, the Belgian section secretariat was formed in 1934, through the
collaboration of the Groupe L’Equerre (meaning "square", an architectural
drafting tool) and Victor Bourgeois, a founding CIAM member who had
distinguished himself with the presentation of his housing complex La Cité
Moderne at CIAM III, Brussels, 1930. L’Equerre was composed of five Liège-based
architects - Paul Fitschy, Ivon Falise, Edgard Klutz, Émile Parent and A.
Tibaux - who had met ca. 1928 during their architectural studies at the Académie
de Liège (presumably the Académie royale des beaux-arts de Liège), and who at
the time of their joining CIAM were editing a journal, called
L’Equerre, which championed the cause of modern
architecture and city planning (see related collection: L'Equerre; Records,
1928-1960; accn. no. 850864). Other notable modern architects including Huib
Hoste (a founding CIAM member along with Bourgeois), L. H. de Koninck, Gaston
Eysselinck and Renaat Braem augmented the section membership. The Belgian
section secretariat was located in the offices of L’Equerre; Fitschy served as
secretary, Bourgeois as section president and first delegate, and De Koninck as
second delegate. In 1937 the Belgian section proposed two contributions to CIAM
V in Paris: Hoste’s urban development plan for the right bank of the Scheldt in
Antwerp, and Bourgeois’s survey of Charleroi; additionally, Fitschy and Braem
participated in the 2nd CIAM commission, "Cas d'application des villes". In
1938, at the behest of CIRPAC, the section was split into three geographic
subdivisions - one each for Brussels, Antwerp and Liège - to work independently
under Belgian section leadership. The Belgian section, and particularly the
Liège group headed by L’Equerre, worked in earnest to prepare a proposed CIAM
VI in Liège, which would have taken place in September of 1939, concurrently
with the "Exposition internationale de l’eau", held to mark the 30 July 1939
opening of the Albert Canal, linking Liège with Antwerp and the North Sea. This
opportunity to promote Liège in the wider architectural community was
shattered, however, by the cancellation of that year’s congress at the start of
World War II (see Box 6).
The section remained inactive throughout the war, but revived with the
announcement of CIAM VI in Bridgwater, planned for 1947. Troubles beset the
Belgian section’s preparations for this congress, which only one Belgian member
attended. In view of his absence, Bourgeois was dismissed by CIRPAC as first
Belgian delegate, to be replaced by Fitschy; Léon Stynen later took on the role
of second Belgian delegate. Bourgeois’s subsequent resignation from CIAM placed
Fitschy in an even more responsible role towards Belgian section activities, a
role he had hoped would be minimized with the 1948 reorganization of the
Brussels, Antwerp and Liège sections into independent groups responsible
directly to CIAM. Additionally, the group’s decision to expel several members
(among them Hoste and Falise) for suspected or proven Nazi sympathies and
collaboration led to a lengthy contention with Hoste, who pressed insistently
but unsuccessfully for readmission. Also during this period, the Belgian
section began encouraging the involvement of a younger generation of architects
and offering educational opportunities to students still in the course of their
architectural studies, a directive then being instituted on a CIAM-wide
basis.
Fitschy’s hopes that the reorganization would result in a
revitalization of the section were not fulfilled, and in April of 1951 he
formally renounced responsibility for Belgian section activities, thereafter
devoting his energies to the Liège section, which had been joined by the
Groupes EGAU and Planning. Stynen was to undertake responsibilities for the
independent Brussels-Antwerp section. Notwithstanding Fitschy’s decision, born
of frustration at the perceived lack of energy and responsiveness in the
section, several Belgian grids, or city planning project charts, were presented
at subsequent CIAM conferences. L’Equerre’s grid for the city of Flémalle-Haute
(Box 8, f. 3; Box 10*, f. 7; Box 11*; Flat file folder 1**), a planned suburb west of
Liège, exhibited at the 1951 CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon, was featured in the
publication
The heart of the city, and at least two Belgian grids, one
for the "Unité d’habitation Anvers-Kiel" and one for a construction in Liège by
Groupe EGAU, were presented at the 1953 CIAM IX, Aix-en-Provence (see Box 8, f.
8 for accompanying analyses).
CIAM IX also saw the emergence of Team X (Team 10), an alliance of
younger architects who rejected the ideas of the old-guard CIAM, based on the
1933 Athens Charter, as too rigidly mechanistic or functionalist. Team X sought
instead to explore human associations within an environment, and felt moreover
that CIAM had grown too large, with loss of its original vigor. After
formalizing its agenda in a meeting in Doorn in January of 1954, Team X was
invited at the 1954 Paris CIRPAC meeting to set the agenda for the 1956 CIAM X
in Dubrovnik, with J. B. Bakema as acting secretary. The experiences at
Dubrovnik hardened the rift between the two factions, and a debate ensued over
whether to dissolve or reorganize CIAM. Reorganization was chosen, and in 1957
at La Sarraz CIAM was renamed "CIAM: Research Group for Social and Visual
Relationships (CIAM: Groupe de recherches pour les interrelations sociales et
plastiques)" with new statutes, the abolition of all national groups, and a
severely restricted membership. The archive of Belgian section records ends at
this time. CIAM XI, which took place in Otterlo in 1959, featured the work of
43 selected architects including Belgians Willy van der Meeren and Peter
Callebout, whose work is not represented in this collection. This final
congress ended with a decision to dissolve CIAM definitively.
Scope and Content of Collection
Records of the CIAM Belgian Section comprise the records of Paul
Fitschy, Liège-based secretary of the Belgian section of the International
Congress for Modern Architecture (Congrès internationaux d’architecture
moderne), as well as some CIAM-related documents obtained in separate
acquisitions. Included are records generated by the Belgian section itself, the
central CIAM secretariat in Switzerland, and associated CIAM national sections,
especially those of Switzerland, Belgium, France (principally ASCORAL), Britain
(MARS Group), and the Netherlands (8 and Opbouw). The records reflect CIAM’s
development as an international organism devoted to discussion and promotion of
modern or "rational" solutions to architectural and city planning problems. The
day-to-day operations of the Belgian section, an active national group within
CIAM, are also recorded. Principal correspondents include Victor Bourgeois,
Sigfried Giedion, L. H. de Koninck, Huib Hoste, Gaston Eysselinck, Cornelis Van
Eesteren, and J. B. Bakema; some items from Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier are
also preserved.
The collection contains ca. 1250 items, including approximately 810
letters (Series I), 36 handwritten notes, predominantly by Fitschy (Series II),
375 documents (Series III), and 29 oversized items (Series IV). Among its items
are meeting minutes, memoranda, programs, reports, questionnaires, book
proposals, brochures and other ephemera, rosters and exhibition materials,
including city planning documents. Notable are the several examples of CIAM
grids or "grilles", developed by Le Corbusier in 1948 and promoted extensively
by CIAM as a chart-based city planning tool, as well as documents and handouts
that accompanied grids presented by national CIAM groups (including the Belgian
section) at various congresses.
Topics covered include preparations and results of the various CIAM
congresses, predominantly CIAM V through CIAM X, as well as organization and
promotion of CIAM-related publications, exhibitions and educational
opportunities; of special interest are the documents of the planned CIAM VI in
Liège, cancelled in 1939 at the onset of World War II. Reports, circulars and
letters contained within the collection chronicle debate on issues of city
planning, housing, environmental pollution, architectural education,
industrialization of building techniques, legislation and land reform, social
requirements, aesthetics and artistic expression, and postwar reconstruction.
Also revealed are the contacts maintained with other international associations
including the International Union of Architects, the International Federation
for Housing and Town Planning, UNESCO and others. Among the CIAM publications
discussed in the collection are
Logis et loisirs (based on CIAM V, Paris); Giedion’s
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d’architecture
contemporaine
(based on CIAM VI, Bridgwater and CIAM VII, Bergamo); and
Tyrwhitt, Sert and Rogers’s
The heart of the city (based on CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon).
Also mentioned are Sert’s
Can our cities survive? and Le Corbusier’s
La charte d’Athènes, both based on CIAM IV, Athens,
together with the unpublished
La ville fonctionnelle / Die funktionelle Stadt, which was
to have been the official CIAM IV publication.
French is the principal language of the materials. German was used by
CIAM as a second language before World War II, and English afterwards; several
items are in Dutch or Flemish. The practice of using Roman rather than Arabic
numerals, evidenced in the majority of documents in this collection, has been
followed throughout the finding aid; thus documents entitled "CIAM 9" have been
rendered "CIAM IX" in order to facilitate keyword searching.
Arrangement
Indexing Terms
Subjects: Personal Names
Bakema, J. B. (Jacob
Berend), 1914-1981
Bourgeois, Victor,
1897-1962
Eesteren, Cornelis van,
1897-1988
Fitschy,
Paul
Giedion, S. (Sigfried),
1888-1968
Hoste, Huib
Koninck, L. H. de (Louis
Herman), 1896-
Le Corbusier,
1887-1965
Sert, José Luis,
1902-
Tyrwhitt,
Jaqueline
Wogenscky, André,
1916-
Subjects: Organizations
International Congress
for Modern Architecture. Belgian Section.
Comité international pour
la réalisation des problèmes d'architecture contemporaine
Team 10
Subjects: Congresses
International
Congress for Modern Architecture (1st : 1928 : La Sarraz,
Switzerland)
International
Congress for Modern Architecture (2nd : 1929 : Frankfurt am Main,
Germany)
International
Congress for Modern Architecture (3rd : 1930 : Brussels, Belgium)
International
Congress for Modern Architecture (4th : 1933 : Athens, Greece)
International
Congress for Modern Architecture (5th : 1937 : Paris, France)
International
Congress for Modern Architecture (6th : 1947 : Bridgwater, England)
International
Congress for Modern Architecture (7th : 1949 : Bergamo, Italy)
International
Congress for Modern Architecture (8th : 1951 : Hoddesdon, England)
International
Congress for Modern Architecture (9th : 1953 : Aix-en-Provence,
France)
International
Congress for Modern Architecture (10th : 1956 : Dubrovnik, Croatia)
Subjects: Topics
Apartment
houses—France—Marseille—Designs and plans
Architects—Europe—Correspondence
Architecture, Modern—20th
century—Congresses
City
planners—Europe—Correspondence
City
planning—History—20th century—Congresses
Functionalism
(Architecture)—Congresses
Housing—History—20th
century—Congresses
International style
(Architecture)—Congresses
Modern movement
(Architecture)—Congresses
Planned
communities—Belgium—Designs and plans
Rationalism
(Architecture)—Congresses
Unité d'habitation
(Marseille, France)—Designs and plans
Flémalle-Haute
(Belgium)—Maps
Marseille
(France)—Buildings, structures, etc
Marseille
(France)—Maps
Genres and Forms of Materials
Blueline
prints
Brochures
Business
letters
Circulars
Clippings
Financial
statements
Letters
(correspondence)
Maps
Memorandums
Minutes
Notes
Papers (document
genres)
Plans (maps)
Programs
Questionnaires
Receipts
Reports
Rosters
Site plans
Tickets
Contributors: Personal Names
Albini, Franco
Aujame, Roger
Bakema, J. B. (Jacob
Berend), 1914-1981
Bézard,
Norbert
Bierbauer,
Virgile
Bill, Max,
1908-
Bloc,
André
Bodiansky, Vladimir,
1894-1966
Bontridder,
Albert
Bourgeois, Victor,
1897-1962
Braem, Renaat
Brodzki,
Constantin
Bush,
Alfred
Bush,
Gertrude
Candilis,
Georges
Carlier,
Charles
Coates, Wells,
1895-1958
Collins,
James
Delatte,
Eugène
Didesch,
Marius
Dunnett,
Trevor
Ecochard,
Michel
Eesteren, Cornelis van,
1897-1988
Eggericx,
Jean-Jules, 1884-1963
Emery,
Pierre-André
Eyck, Aldo van,
1918-
Eysselinck, Gaston,
1907-1953
Falise,
Ivon
Faure,
Jean-Pierre
Fitschy,
Paul
Forbat, Fred,
1897-1972
Fry, Maxwell,
1899-
Gardella,
Ignazio
Gelderen, W.
van
Giedion, S. (Sigfried),
1888-1968
Ginkel, H. P.
Daniel van
Goulden,
Gontran
Gropius, Walter,
1883-1969
Hanekroot,
Constant
Hartland Thomas,
M.
Havenith, Eliane
Hebebrand, Werner,
1899-1966
Herbosch,
Gustave
Herrey,
Herman
Heymans, M.
C.
Hoffmann, Hubert,
1904-
Honegger, J.
J.
Hoste, Huib
Hovens Greve, Hans
(H. J. A.)
Howell,
Jill
Howell, William,
1922-1974
Ibler, Drago,
1894-1964
Kalivoda,
František
Keatinge-Clay,
P.
Klutz,
Edgard
Koninck, L. H. de (Louis
Herman), 1896-
Lasdun, Denys
Le Corbusier,
1887-1965
Lekenne,
J.
Lenoir,
P.
Ligeti,
Forbat
Lima, Viana de,
1913-
Limperg,
Koen
Lods, Marcel
Lonberg-Holm,
Knud
Meeren, Willy van
der
Merkelbach, Ben,
1901-1961
Michel,
Paul-Amaury
Moser, Karl,
1860-1936
Moser, Werner
Max
Moutschen,
Joseph
Mühll, H. R. von
der
Nicolas,
J.
Nueten, Charles
van, 1899-1989
Olsen,
O.
Orsem
Oshin,
Arnold
Parent,
Émile
Pawek, Karl
Peressutti,
Enrico
Persitz,
A.
Persitz,
H.
Pineau, L.
G.
Planer,
Paul
Quétant, Francis,
1905-1953
Rogers, Ernesto
N.
Roth, Alfred,
1903-
Samuel,
Godfrey
Sanders,
Walter
Schmeller,
Alfred
Schmidt, Hans,
1893-1972
Sert, José Luis,
1902-
Sive,
André
Smithson, Alison
Margaret
Smithson, Peter,
1923-
Sneyers,
Léon
Soltan,
Jerzy
Sosset, Léon-Louis,
1913-
Stam, Mart,
1899-
Steiger, Rudolf,
1900-1982
Stevens, Herbert
H
Stynen, Léon,
1899-1990
Syrkus, Helena
Syrkus, Szymon,
1893-1964
Tołwiński, Stanisław,
1895-
Tyrwhitt,
Jaqueline
Vauthier, Arsène
Marie Paul
Verschaeren,
August
Voelcker,
John
Vos, Herman,
1889-1952
Winter,
P.
Wissing
Wogenscky, André,
1916-
Woods, Shadrach,
1923-1973
Wynants,
Maxime
Contributors: Organizations
8 (Group of
architects)
ASCORAL
British Council
(Belgium)
Comité international pour
la réalisation des problèmes d'architecture contemporaine
L'Equerre
(Firm)
Modern Architectural
Research Group
Opbouw (Group of
architects)
Team 10
Titles
Contribution à la charte de l'habitat :
CIAM 9, Aix-en-Provence, 19-25 juillet 1953.
Bibliography
These publications were consulted by the cataloger.
CIAM, Dokumente, 1928-1939 / hrsg. von Martin Steinmann.
Basel : Birkhäuser, 1979.
CIAM '59 in Otterlo : Group for the Research of Social and
Visual Inter-relationships / Oscar Newman ; by order of Jacob B. Bakema for the
Otterlo 1959 participants.
Stuttgart : K. Kramer, 1961.
A decade of new architecture / edited by S. Giedion.
Zürich : Girsberger, 1951.
The heart of the city: towards the humanisation of urban life.
Edited by J. Tyrwhitt, J. L. Sert [and] E. N. Rogers. Translations by
J. Tyrwhitt. New York : Pellegrini and Cudahy, 1952.
Logis et loisirs : 5e congrès CIAM. Paris : Editions
de l'Architecture d'aujourd'hui, [1938].
Mumford, Eric Paul, 1958-
The CIAM discourse on urbanism, 1928-1960. Cambridge,
Mass. : MIT Press, c2000.
Sert, José Luis, 1902-
Can our cities survive? An ABC of urban problems, their
analysis, their solutions; based on the proposals formulated by the C. I. A.
M., International Congresses for Modern Architecture, Congrès internationaux
d'architecture moderne.
Cambridge : Harvard University Press; London :
H. Milford, Oxford University Press, 1942.
Team 10 meetings : 1953-1984 / edited by Alison Smithson.
New York : Rizzoli, 1991.
Series I.
Correspondence,
1934-1958
Physical Description:
.84 lin. ft.
Physical Description:
2 boxes, 4 folders
Scope and Content Note
This series presents the correspondence of the Belgian section of
CIAM, as principally carried out and preserved by its secretary, Paul Fitschy
of the Liège-based group L’Equerre. The series details the foundation of the
Belgian section; Belgian section meetings and business (the minutes themselves
are filed in Series III. Documents); work, debate and travel for CIAM congress
preparation and attendance as well as for CIRPAC and CIAM council meetings;
associated architectural or city planning exhibitions and events; government
support for CIAM works; and the preparation, editing and marketing of various
CIAM publications.
Fitschy’s prolific pen documents the work of and changes to the
Belgian section through its several decades of activity, as well as his often
heroic efforts to ensure member participation and the completion of CIAM
business amidst a general insufficiency of energy and funds. Communications
with central CIAM officials (principally Sigfried Giedion of Zürich, CIAM
secretary-general, and Cornelis van Eesteren of Amsterdam, CIAM president from
1930 to 1947) are preserved, as is occasional correspondence documenting
contacts with a wide range of significant modern European architects and city
planners. Among the episodes revealed in the correspondence are the Belgian
section's reorganization into three separate divisions (Liège, Antwerp,
Brussels); the circumstances surrounding Victor Bourgeois’s sudden resignation
from CIAM; efforts to assist in the professional formation of younger
architects; and Fitschy’s ultimate resignation as Belgian section secretary.
Also covered is Huib Hoste’s hotly contested exclusion from the Belgian
section, based on suspicion that he expressed pro-Nazi or collaborationist
views during the German occupation of Belgium. Although many letters are
copies, several bear the signatures of notable architects, including Le
Corbusier and Sigfried Giedion.
Box 1, Folder 1
Paul Fitschy (L'Equerre) to Victor Bourgeois,
1934 Nov 7
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Requests articles for L'Equerre.
Box 1, Folder 1
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1934 Nov 18
Scope and Content Note
About articles for L'Equerre, with suggestions of other
writers/architects.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy (L'Equerre) to José Luis Sert,
1934 Nov 22
Scope and Content Note
Asks Sert to contribute article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy (L'Equerre) to N. Colly,
1934 Nov 22
Scope and Content Note
Asks Colly to contribute article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy to Ivon Falise,
1934 Nov 22
Scope and Content Note
Includes list of foreign architects from whom Fitschy has
solicited articles.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy to K. Teige,
1934 Nov 23
Scope and Content Note
Asks Teige to contribute an article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy to Szymon Syrkus,
1934 Nov 23
Scope and Content Note
Asks Syrkus to contribute an article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1934 Nov 24
Scope and Content Note
Asks Wells Coates to contribute an article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Wells Coates to Fitschy,
1934 Nov 26
Scope and Content Note
Wells Coates will consider the request.
Box 1, Folder 1
Sert to Fitschy,
1934 Nov 26
Scope and Content Note
Sert agrees to write the article.
Box 1, Folder 1
Wells Coates to Fitschy,
1934 Dec 1
Scope and Content Note
Wells Coates will write the article, and asks for further
guidelines.
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1934 Dec 4
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy gives his impression of buildings in Great Britain as
being "classical" or traditionalist, and asks Coates's opinion of "rational"
architecture and urban planning.
Box 1, Folder 1
Wells Coates to Fitschy,
1934 Dec 10
Scope and Content Note
Coates notes that buildings in England representing the new
movement are few, but steadily increasing in number.
(See Box 4, f. 12 for text of Coates's article "Architecture and
town planning in England".)
Box 1, Folder 1
Fitschy (L'Equerre) to Sert,
1934 Dec 12
Scope and Content Note
Article not received by deadline.
Box 1, Folder 2
Wells Coates's secretary to Fitschy,
1935 Jan 4
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy (L'Equerre) to Wells Coates,
1935 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy will soon travel to Britain, and hopes to meet Coates
and contact British architectural magazines.
Box 1, Folder 2
Wells Coates to Fitschy,
1935 Jan 10
Scope and Content Note
Coates agrees to meet Fitschy, and gives addresses for four
British architectural magazines.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1935 Jan 29
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy compares his struggle to introduce modern architecture
into Belgium to that in Britain. He welcomes future articles from Wells
Coates.
Box 1, Folder 2
Wells Coates to Fitschy,
1935 Jan 31
Scope and Content Note
Thank-you letter.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Sert,
1935 Jan 31
Scope and Content Note
Asking Sert for an article for February or March, and welcoming
future articles.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy (L'Equerre) to Syrkus,
1935 Apr 9
Scope and Content Note
Thanking Syrkus for the article.
Box 1, Folder 2
Joseph Moutschen to Fitschy,
1935 Apr 23
Scope and Content Note
Postcard.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Helena and Szymon Syrkus,
1935 May 23
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
L'Equerre will soon publish the Syrkus text on current options
for producing worker housing together with a statement by Henri de Man, Belgian
minister of Public Works and Unemployment, who supports modern architecture and
city planning. Second page mistakenly dated 1935 Apr 23.
Box 1, Folder 2
Helena and Szymon Syrkus to Falise,
1935 June 3
Scope and Content Note
Will bring photographs for the article to the CIAM delegates'
meeting in Amsterdam, 1935 June 8.
Box 1, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Helena and Szymon Syrkus,
1935 June 8
Scope and Content Note
The Syrkus article will appear in the July 1935 issue.
Box 1, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Helena and Szymon Syrkus,
1935 July 18
Scope and Content Note
Publication matters.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Helena and Szymon Syrkus,
1935 Oct 24
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Sends published article, and invites Helena and Szymon Syrkus to
represent Poland at an architectural exposition to be held in Liège in May
1936, with the participation of Henri de Man.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to S. (Sigfried) Giedion,
1935 Nov 14
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
L'Equerre will join the Belgian section of CIAM, and plans an
issue devoted to CIAM and its work. Contains a brief description of the origins
of L'Equerre at the Académie de Liège. Offers help soliciting member support
for CIAM's publication of
La ville fonctionnelle.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1935 Nov 17
Scope and Content Note
Gives draft of agenda for the next Belgian Section meeting, 1935
Nov 26, and asks for confirmation.
Box 1, Folder 2
Giedion to Fitschy,
1935 Nov 21
Scope and Content Note
Provides information on CIAM and gives update on La ville
fonctionnelle, asking L'Equerre to coordinate with Cornelis van Eesteren, Mart
Stam and the Dutch section of CIAM.
Box 1, Folder 2
Giedion to Fitschy,
1935 Dec 14
Scope and Content Note
Asks that Fitschy translate the work program for CIAM V into
French.
Box 1, Folder 2
Bourgeois to Falise,
1935 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Sends an article for the magazine. With a mention of new section
member Gaston Eysselinck.
Box 1, Folder 2
Fitschy to Giedion,
1935 Dec 23
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Sends translation of CIAM V work program, with notes. Plans to
meet with Van Eesteren about
La ville fonctionnelle by March.
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Jan 11
Scope and Content Note
Concerning postal difficulties.
Box 1, Folder 3
Fitschy to Giedion,
1936 Jan 14
Scope and Content Note
Resends the translations.
Box 1, Folder 3
Fitschy (?) to Bourgeois,
1936 Jan 27
Scope and Content Note
Requests agenda for next Belgian section meeting, Feb 5. Asks
Bourgeois to be jury member at the Andenne school competition.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Falise,
1936 Jan 27
Scope and Content Note
Sends agenda and other instructions.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1936 Mar 4
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Sends agenda for Mar 12 meeting.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 Mar 28
Scope and Content Note
Requests Belgian section meeting for Apr 3.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Falise,
1936 Mar 30
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Agrees to meeting next Friday (Apr 3). With list of new members
(Didesch, Gerard, Herbosch, Michel) and agenda.
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Apr 8
Scope and Content Note
Recommends the film on CIAM IV by Moholy-Nagy and another by Van
Tyen (Willem van Tijen).
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Fitschy for Belgian section,
1936 May 20
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement and agenda of CIRPAC meeting at La Sarraz, to be
held Sept 9-12, which will concern the final drafting of
La ville fonctionnelle, and preparations for CIAM V
(Paris 1937).
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Belgian section,
1936 May 29
Scope and Content Note
Concerns arrangements and agenda for CIRPAC meeting in La
Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
Marius Didesch to Belgian section,
1936 June 3
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Will attend CIRPAC meeting in La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1936 June 13
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Requests Belgian section meeting for June 29, with agenda and
mention of new member Heymans.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 June 15
Scope and Content Note
Request for meeting June 23 instead, and payment matters.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1936 June 17
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Agrees to June 23 meeting, and clarifies payment.
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 June 18
Scope and Content Note
Requests list of attendees for CIRPAC meeting, La Sarraz. With a
mention of CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 June 18
Scope and Content Note
Requests private word with Bourgeois before the next meeting
(June 23).
Box 1, Folder 3
Fitschy (?) to Belgian section,
1936 June 25
Scope and Content Note
Urgently requests names of members attending CIRPAC at La
Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
Paul-Amaury Michel to Fitschy (?),
1936 June 26
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Will attend CIRPAC.
Box 1, Folder 3
Belgian section to Giedion,
1936 June 27
Scope and Content Note
List of attendees for CIRPAC.
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Belgian section,
1936 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with confirmation for CIRPAC.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 July 23
Scope and Content Note
Regarding the May 1936 Exposition at Liège. With a mention of De
Koninck and Van de Ven.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1936 July 28
Scope and Content Note
Discusses financial difficulties with the Liège exposition. With
a mention of Van de Ven, and the CIRPAC meeting at La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1936 Aug 17
Scope and Content Note
Concerning hotel arrangement for CIRPAC.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Parent,
1936 Aug 21
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with a mention of Demy, Blen Kenterghe (?), and De Koninck.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 Aug 22
Scope and Content Note
Travel plans for La Sarraz and money matters. With a mention of
Parent and HBM (?).
Box 1, Folder 3
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Aug 25
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of lodging at CIRPAC, La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1936 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Follow-up for CIRPAC, La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1936 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Follow-up for CIRPAC, La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Didesch to Belgian section,
1936 Sept 3
Scope and Content Note
Telegram requesting update on CIRPAC, La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Belgian section to Didesch,
1936 Sept 4
Scope and Content Note
Plans given for CIRPAC, La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1936 Sept 19
Scope and Content Note
Requesting word with Bourgeois before next Belgian section
meeting.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Huib Hoste,
1936 Sept 19
Scope and Content Note
Inviting Hoste to meeting with Bourgeois.
Box 1, Folder 4
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1936 Sept 20
Scope and Content Note
Emotional letter in which Bourgeois defends his absence from La
Sarraz, and suggests a meeting in October.
Box 1, Folder 4
Hoste to Fitschy,
1936 Sept 20
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Accepts invitation to a meeting.
Box 1, Folder 4
(?) to Giedion
1936 Sept 21
Scope and Content Note
Concerning a survey to build apartment blocks on sites
controlled by the "Société nationale de la petite propriété terrienne."
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy (?) to Bourgeois,
1936 Sept 21
Scope and Content Note
Confirming the meeting, together with Hoste and Klutz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Hoste,
1936 Sept 21
Scope and Content Note
Gives meeting time and place.
Box 1, Folder 4
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1936 Sept 24
Scope and Content Note
Sends CIAM Belgian section report, with appreciative words about
the CIRPAC meeting at La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
CIAM Belgian section report,
1936
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
A brief resume of the professional activities of the Belgian
section and of members Fitschy, Bourgeois, Hoste, Michel and Didesch. Also
described is the Exposition of rational architecture and city planning at Liège
in May 1936, with the participation of committees, government ministers and
notables including De Man, Bovesse, Vinck, De Bruyne, Verwilghen and
Moutschen.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy (?) to Hoste,
1936 Oct 2
Scope and Content Note
Notice of postponement of next Belgian section meeting to Oct
14, together with agenda topics.
Box 1, Folder 4
Hoste to Fitschy,
1936 Oct 3
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Agreement on agenda topics.
Box 1, Folder 4
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Oct 4
Scope and Content Note
Concerns French translation of the minutes for the CIRPAC
meeting at La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Giedion (?) to Fitschy,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Note on Van Eesteren's final comments at La Sarraz.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1936 Oct 8
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Oct 14, with
agenda.
Box 1, Folder 4
Charlotte Perriand to Bourgeois,
1936 Oct 20
Scope and Content Note
Request for copy of French translation of La Sarraz CIRPAC
meeting minutes.
Box 1, Folder 4
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Oct 25
Scope and Content Note
Postcard, concerning CIRPAC minutes translation.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Perriand,
1936 Oct 26
Scope and Content Note
Responding to Perriand's request for translation of CIRPAC
minutes.
Box 1, Folder 4
Fitschy to Giedion,
1936 Oct 27
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Mentions the Belgian section's financial difficulties (made
worse by the shortfall from the Liège exposition), a plan for payment of its
CIAM dues, and its intent to participate at CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 4
Moser to Bourgeois,
1936 Oct 27
Scope and Content Note
Request for payment of CIAM member dues.
Box 1, Folder 4
Giedion to Fitschy,
1936 Nov 24
Scope and Content Note
Sympathizes with L'Equerre's financial difficulties, but insists
on payment of Belgian section dues.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Imprimerie César Gillard,
1937 Jan 12
Scope and Content Note
Order for CIAM letterhead.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy (?) to František Kalivoda,
1937 Jan 18
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Discusses projects undertaken by L'Equerre, and asks for
coverage in Kalivoda's magazine Telehor. Proposes an exchange of their
magazines, and promises to report on Telehor in L'Equerre.
Box 1, Folder 5
Didesch to Fitschy,
1937 Jan 25
Scope and Content Note
Needs CIAM plan specifications in order to complete presentation
of his survey of Luxembourg.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Hoste,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Unsuccessful attempt to win vacant seat at ISAD (?); sends
photos from La Sarraz; next Belgian section meeting for Feb 10; request for
dues.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Didesch,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Instructs Didesch to write to Switzerland for CIAM plan
specifications. Asks if Didesch wishes to remain part of Belgian section or
form his own section for Luxembourg.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Request to discuss the urbanization studies for Liège and
Charleroi, and CIAM dues request.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Feb 10, and request for
dues payment.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Feb 10, and request for
dues payment. Dues differ slightly from preceding letter.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to L. H. (Louis Herman) de Koninck,
1937 Jan 26
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Feb 10, and request for
dues payment. With a mention of Cubex commissions.
Box 1, Folder 5
Hoste to Fitschy,
1937 Jan 27
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with a mention of land regulations ("régime foncier"), Quétant
and Verwilghen.
Box 1, Folder 5
De Koninck to L'Equerre,
1937 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Refusal to pay the CIAM general dues, because CIAM has not
acknowledged the Koen Limperg donation.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 Feb 13
Scope and Content Note
Request for date of Belgian section meeting and agenda.
Box 1, Folder 5
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1937 Feb 20
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Next meeting, Feb 26, to discuss participation at the Paris
exposition.
Box 1, Folder 5
Heymans to Fitschy,
1937 Feb 24
Scope and Content Note
Disputes dues claimed by Belgian section, due to his deferred
membership.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues and attendance.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Eggericx,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Courteous request to reconsider decision to resign.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Gerard,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues and attendance.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Further discussion of Limperg contribution.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Heymans,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Encouragement to join and participate in section.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Moutschen,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues and attendance.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Henvaux,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues and attendance.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Business matters. With list of "effective" members of Belgian
section, and a mention of Cubex.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Francis Quétant,
1937 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Hoste will deal with issues of land regulations ("régime
foncier") and urbanization. Hoste will present an urbanization study of
Antwerp, and Bourgeois will present a study of Charleroi, at CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 5
Eysselinck to L'Equerre,
1937 Mar 4
Scope and Content Note
Will remain member of the Belgian section.
Box 1, Folder 5
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1937 Mar
5
Scope and Content Note
Sends dues but cannot attend section meetings.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1937 Mar 6
Scope and Content Note
Requests more regular attendance.
Box 1, Folder 5
Eggericx to Fitschy,
1937 Mar 9
Scope and Content Note
Insists he has not in fact resigned.
Box 1, Folder 5
Gaston Eysselinck to L'Equerre,
1937 Mar 13
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Excuses absences due to teaching commitments.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1937 Mar 13
Scope and Content Note
Requests draft of letter for Giedion re: Cubex and Limperg
moneys.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to Giedion,
1937 Mar 18
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Explains membership structure, Cubex and Limperg money
situation, and the background for the "Exposition internationale de l'eau", the
Liège exhibition planned for 1939. With a mention of the Albert Canal and of
Georges Truffaut, director of public works in Liège.
Box 1, Folder 5
CIAM to L'Equerre,
1937 Mar 23
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Call for dues.
Box 1, Folder 5
Moser to Fitschy,
1937 Mar 23
Scope and Content Note
Call for dues.
Box 1, Folder 5
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1937 Mar 24
Scope and Content Note
Requests update on Limperg situation.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Marcel Lods,
1937 Apr 1
Scope and Content Note
Requests deadline for CIAM V materials.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Moser,
1937 Apr 1
Scope and Content Note
Requests requirements for plan display.
Box 1, Folder 6
Giedion to Fitschy,
1937 Apr 13
Scope and Content Note
Business matters; mentions government assistance in mounting
CIAM V exposition in Paris.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to French section,
1937 Apr 14
Scope and Content Note
Requests deadline for CIAM V materials.
Box 1, Folder 6
Cornelis van Eesteren to Giedion,
1937 Apr 21
Scope and Content Note
Explanation of Limperg money misunderstanding.
Box 1, Folder 6
Giedion to Fitschy,
1937 Apr 23
Scope and Content Note
Forwards Van Eesteren's letter.
Box 1, Folder 6
CIAM to member groups,
1937 Apr
Scope and Content Note
Circular. Request for invitation lists for CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1937 Apr 23
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Confirms section meeting for Apr 29.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to French section,
1937 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Insistent request for deadline for CIAM V materials.
Box 1, Folder 6
Le Corbusier to Fitschy,
1937 Apr 29
Scope and Content Note
Telegram with CIAM V deadline.
Box 1, Folder 6
Nicolas to Belgian section,
1937 Apr 29
Scope and Content Note
Deadline and other exhibition arrangements.
Box 1, Folder 6
Giedion to Fitschy,
1937 May 3
Scope and Content Note
Dates of CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Giedion,
1937 May 3
Scope and Content Note
Resolution of Limperg money question, and forthcoming payment of
Belgian section dues. With a mention of new Belgian section member Constant
Hanekroot.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 May 4
Scope and Content Note
Up-to-date list of Belgian section membership.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Giedion,
1937 May 4
Scope and Content Note
Will send invitation list.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to French section (CIAM V),
1937 May 4
Scope and Content Note
Request for clarification of exhibition matters.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to French section (CIAM V),
1937 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Renewed request for clarification.
Box 1, Folder 6
Quétant to Fitschy,
1937 May 18
Scope and Content Note
Request for urbanization plans of Antwerp and Charleroi promised
for CIAM V. With information on other city plans to be presented.
Box 1, Folder 6
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1937 May 20
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Business matters.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Hoste,
1937 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Should send Antwerp study to Quétant.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Quétant,
1937 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Clarification of urbanization studies.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to French section (CIAM V),
1937 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Urgent request for clarification.
Box 1, Folder 6
CIAM V (French section) to CIAM member groups, circular,
1937 May 24
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Formal invitation to CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Nicolas (French section) to CIAM member groups,
1937 May 27
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for invitation.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Giedion,
1937 May 29
Scope and Content Note
Forwarding to Giedion copy of May 29 letter to Bourgeois.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 May 29
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Lack of communication from French section has prevented Belgian
preparation of CIAM V materials. Also, De Koninck has not forwarded the CIAM
dues previously stopped due to the Limperg affair.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 June 5
Scope and Content Note
Has received CIAM invitations.
Box 1, Folder 6
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1937 June 4
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Belgian section should send previously prepared materials;
nothing new should be created for CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1937 June 5
Scope and Content Note
Urges members to send in registrations at once.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1937 June 5
Scope and Content Note
Section members should send directly to Paris whatever they
would like exhibited at CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Attachment to circular,
1937 June 5
Scope and Content Note
Potential exhibition projects, listed by section member
name.
Box 1, Folder 6
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1937 June 7
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with instructions for CIAM V circular.
Box 1, Folder 6
Giedion to Fitschy,
1937 June 7
Scope and Content Note
Also has trouble receiving information from French section.
Box 1, Folder 6
Van Gelderen (Dutch group Opbouw), circular
1937 June 18
Scope and Content Note
Discussion points regarding leisure, for CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Giedion to Bourgeois,
1937 June 20
Scope and Content Note
Business matters.
Box 1, Folder 6
CIAM V (French section), circular
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Exhibition instructions for CIAM V.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Moser,
1937 June 23
Scope and Content Note
CIAM dues payment.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Giedion,
1937 June 24
Scope and Content Note
Bourgeois cannot attend the CIAM delegates' meeting, June
28.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1937 June 24
Scope and Content Note
L'Equerre cannot replace Bourgeois at delegates' meeting;
Bourgeois should send a list of new members to Giedion.
Box 1, Folder 6
Fitschy to Quétant,
1937 July 15
Scope and Content Note
Regrets he was unable to stop in Geneva.
Box 1, Folder 6
Kalivoda to Fitschy,
1937 Sept 30
Scope and Content Note
Regrets not having seen Fitschy in Paris. Agrees to an exchange
of magazines. With a mention of Czech architecture magazines Forum, Stavba and
Architekt.
Box 1, Folder 7
Belgian section to Bourse du Bâtiment,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for Belgian section meeting on the 17th of the
month.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Kalivoda,
1938 Jan 1
Scope and Content Note
Will send Belgian urbanization surveys for publication in Czech
magazines, when ready.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Kalivoda, draft,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten draft of above letter, with translation.
Box 1, Folder 7
MARS Group to Fitschy,
1938 Jan 3
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to MARS Group exhibition in London, Jan 11.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Bourse du Bâtiment,
1938 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for section meeting, Jan 12.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Translation of MARS Group exhibition invitation.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1938 Jan 12
Scope and Content Note
Accounting matters.
Box 1, Folder 7
Kalivoda to Fitschy,
1938 Jan 22
Scope and Content Note
Ready to receive Belgian material for publication.
Box 1, Folder 7
Moser (?) to Fitschy,
1938 Feb 1
Scope and Content Note
Request for CIAM dues.
Box 1, Folder 7
Moser to Fitschy,
1938 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Clarification of dues payments made and pending.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1938 Feb 16
Scope and Content Note
CIAM dues matters.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Moser,
1938 Feb 16
Scope and Content Note
Review of dues payments made and pending.
Box 1, Folder 7
Hoste to Fitschy,
1938 Feb 17,
postcard
Scope and Content Note
Gives address of René [Renaat] Braem, new member of Belgian
section.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1938 Mar 23
Scope and Content Note
The Belgian section has been divided into three groups:
Brussels, Antwerp and Liège. Study topics for next congress are requested.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 Mar 28
Scope and Content Note
Circular announcing Apr 4 meeting, to discuss reorganization of
Belgian section.
Box 1, Folder 7
Attachment to circular,
1938 Mar 28
Scope and Content Note
Agenda for Apr 4 meeting.
Box 1, Folder 7
De Koninck to L'Equerre,
1938 Mar 29
Scope and Content Note
Resigns, expressing extreme displeasure at Belgian section
administration.
Box 1, Folder 7
Hoste to L'Equerre,
1938 Mar 31
Scope and Content Note
Gentle admonishment about Belgian section administration;
questions why he is no longer listed as an official member; offers observations
about reorganization.
Box 1, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1938 Mar 31
Scope and Content Note
Forthcoming publication of CIAM V book; next CIRPAC meeting
planned for May, possibly in Belgium; discussions of location and topic for
next CIAM congress. With a mention of Le Corbusier, and of Giedion's
appointment to the Elliot Norton Chair at Harvard University.
Box 1, Folder 7
L'Equerre to Taverne "Britannic",
1938 Apr 13
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for section meeting, Apr 25.
Box 1, Folder 7
De Koninck to L'Equerre,
1938 Apr 15
Scope and Content Note
Requests private meeting to discuss reasons for previous
letter.
Box 1, Folder 7
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1938 Apr 27
Scope and Content Note
Offers Liège as a site for CIRPAC meeting.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 May 5
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section meeting for May 9.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to L'architecture d'aujourd'hui,
1938 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Requests copies of CIAM V book (Logis et loisirs : 5e Congrès
CIAM, Paris, 1937).
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1938 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Request for CIRPAC date.
Box 1, Folder 7
Didesch to Fitschy,
1938 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Upcoming visit to Liège.
Box 1, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1938 May 16
Scope and Content Note
Difficulties in setting CIRPAC dates.
Box 1, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1938 June 16
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to CIRPAC in Liège, July 2-3.
Box 1, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1938 June 24
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC meeting developments.
Box 1, Folder 7
Giedion to Bourgeois,
1938 June 24
Scope and Content Note
Detailed account of scheduling difficulties for CIRPAC. With a
mention of art nouveau ("Jugendstil"), Henry van de Velde and Victor Horta, to
whom Giedion requests an introduction.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1938 June 24
Scope and Content Note
Agreement to Liège CIRPAC meeting.
Box 1, Folder 7
Bourgeois to Giedion,
1938 June 27
Scope and Content Note
Proposes July 10-11 in Brussels or Ostend for CIRPAC; will
arrange meeting with Horta and Sneyers.
Box 1, Folder 7
Fitschy to CIAM members,
1938 June 27
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Liège CIRPAC postponed.
Box 1, Folder 8
Giedion to CIAM members,
1938 July 1
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC meeting announced for Brussels, July 10-11, with
agenda.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 July 4
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC meeting announcement with agenda.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1938 July 4
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC arrangements.
Box 1, Folder 8
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1938 July 4
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC announcement and schedule, with handwritten message for
Fitschy.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 July 6
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC announcement.
Box 1, Folder 8
Hoste to L'Equerre,
1938 July 7
Scope and Content Note
Urgengly requests copy of CIAM V report.
Box 1, Folder 8
H. Robert von der Mühll to L'Equerre,
1938 July 9
Scope and Content Note
Lends magazine with article about the 1939 Zürich
exposition.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Giedion,
1938 July 14
Scope and Content Note
Sends CIRPAC reports; encourages meeting or congress in Liège
for 1939.
Box 1, Folder 8
Minutes of CIRPAC meeting,
1938 July
Physical Description:
6 pp.
Scope and Content Note
City studies; themes and location for CIAM VI; publications;
updates of section activities.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Sert,
1938 July 14
Scope and Content Note
Requests signs and symbols to be used in city planning documents
for CIAM VI, and suggests consistency in their use.
Box 1, Folder 8
Sert to Fitschy,
1938 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Unable to offer specifications; asks Fitschy to contact Maxwell
Fry.
Box 1, Folder 8
Giedion to Fitschy,
1938 Aug 18
Scope and Content Note
Postcard of regret; thanks Fitschy for minutes.
Box 1, Folder 8
Didesch to Fitschy,
1938 Aug 23
Scope and Content Note
Asks for materials (questionnaire, documentation) for a study on
the professional status of architects.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Giedion,
1938 Aug 28
Scope and Content Note
Regrets not having seen Giedion during recent visit to Zürich;
mention of visit to the Exposition site.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Didesch,
1938 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Refers Didesch's request to Hoeben.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to J. F. Hoeben,
1938 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Didesch's request.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1938 Oct 10
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Oct 17.
Box 1, Folder 8
Centre de Documentation to L'Equerre,
1938 Oct 12
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Meeting room reserved.
Box 1, Folder 8
Didesch to Fitschy,
1938 Oct 23
Scope and Content Note
Card, with a mention of Sartoris and Falise.
Box 1, Folder 8
Belgian section to Bourse du Bâtiment,
1938 Nov 4
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for section meeting, Nov 7.
Box 1, Folder 8
Centre de Documentation du Bâtiment to Fitschy,
1938 Nov 5
Scope and Content Note
Meeting room reserved.
Box 1, Folder 8
Belgian section to Bourse du Bâtiment,
1938 Nov 18
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for section meeting, Nov 28.
Box 1, Folder 8
Hoste to L'Equerre,
1938 Nov 23
Scope and Content Note
Request for CIAM VI theme summary.
Box 1, Folder 8
Sert to Fitschy,
1938 Dec 2
Scope and Content Note
Request for Belgian printing costs for
La ville fonctionnelle. With a mention of Maxwell
Fry.
Box 1, Folder 8
Attachment to Sert letter,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Printing specifications for
La ville fonctionnelle.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Sert,
1938 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
Requests signs and symbols for city planning documents. Mentions
banquet for 10th anniversary of L'Equerre, Dec 17: invitees include Vinck,
Volckerick, Van de Velde, Van Eesteren and Merkelbach. Sert is invited to
attend or send a telegram.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Malaise and Gillard,
1938 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
Letter to printers, requesting estimate for
La ville fonctionnelle.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Thone and Desoer,
1938 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
Letter to printers, requesting estimate for
La ville fonctionnelle.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1938 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
Warm thanks to Van Eesteren for his planned visit to the
L'Equerre banquet, along with Merkelbach of Group 8. With a mention of a visit
to the Maurrits coal mine.
Box 1, Folder 8
Rudolf Steiger to L'Equerre,
1938 Dec 12
Scope and Content Note
Regrets letter, declining banquet invitation.
Box 1, Folder 8
Fitschy to Sert,
1938 Dec 14
Scope and Content Note
Sends printing estimates for
La ville fonctionnelle.
Box 1, Folder 9
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1939 Jan 5
Scope and Content Note
Request for Belgian section meeting, Jan 12.
Box 1, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1939 Jan 6
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Jan 12.
Box 1, Folder 9
Centre de Documentation to L'Equerre,
1939 Jan 9
Scope and Content Note
Room reserved for Belgian section meeting, Jan 12.
Box 1, Folder 9
Paul Planer to Fitschy,
1939 Jan 26
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Pitches his GKP projection system for use at the upcoming Liège
"Exposition internationale de l'eau."
Box 1, Folder 9
Eysselinck to L'Equerre,
1939 Jan 29
Scope and Content Note
Expresses his interest in the theme of air pollution, and
proposes a survey of the Lys river valley. With a mention of Horta.
Box 1, Folder 9
J. Lekenne (Grande saison internationale de l'eau,
Liège) to Falise,
1939 Feb 4
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Offers official recognition to the Liège "Congrès international
d'urbanisme," along with a monetary grant and other considerations.
Box 1, Folder 9
Walter Sanders to Fitschy,
1939 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of a meeting held in New York, 1939 Jan 24, to explore
the possibility of holding the next CIAM congress there. With a mention of
Giedion and Gropius.
Box 1, Folder 9
Planer to Fitschy,
1939 Feb 9
Scope and Content Note
Further offer of his GKP projection system.
Box 1, Folder 9
Koen Limperg to Fitschy,
1939 Feb 13
Scope and Content Note
Letter of support for use of Planer's GKP projection system in
the Liège exposition. Limperg reveals his own interest in theatrical
projection.
Box 1, Folder 9
Deutsche Kongress-Zentrale to L'Equerre,
1939 Feb 25
Scope and Content Note
Requests information on CIAM VI for inclusion in 1939 convention
directory.
Box 1, Folder 9
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 Feb 26
Scope and Content Note
Request for proposals for a CIAM conference in Liège, which Van
Eesteren will present to the Zürich group during his upcoming trip to
Switzerland.
Box 1, Folder 9
L'Equerre to Van Eesteren,
1939 Feb 28
Physical Description:
3 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Expresses uncertainty over the choice of the next CIAM site,
Liège or New York. Proposes air pollution as conference theme. With other
suggestions for a long-term CIAM work plan.
Box 1, Folder 9
F. Van Gelder and G. Bodinaux (Exposition internationale
de l'eau, Liège) to L'Equerre,
1939 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Concerning lodging for attendees.
Box 1, Folder 9
Hoste to Parent,
1939 Mar 11
Scope and Content Note
Requesting dates for the Liège exposition and CIAM. With a
mention of Hoste's son, a furniture maker.
Box 1, Folder 9
Fitschy to Limperg,
1939 Mar 29
Scope and Content Note
Declining to invite Planer to show his projection device. With a
mention of the architectural groups De 8 and Opbouw.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to Belgian section,
1939 Apr 3
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Zürich CIRPAC meeting minutes. The Belgian
group will organize CIAM VI (Liège congress). With handwritten note apologizing
for late train.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to Schmidt,
1939 Mar 28
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of the Zürich CIAM meeting, 1939 Mar 4. Suggestion for
a CIAM meeting in Stockholm; plans for a preconference in Zürich and a congress
in Liège with the topic of air pollution. Some discussion of the USA congress.
With a mention of Hélène de Mandrot and Markelius.
See Series IV. Box 10*, f. 1 for handwritten draft or revision
of Van Eesteren's 1939 Apr 3 letter to Swiss CIAM section. With Zürich CIAM
meeting minutes, 1939 Mar 4.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to Verwilghen,
1939 Apr 12
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Belgian section meeting announcement.
Box 2, Folder 1
L'Equerre to Belgian section,
1939 Apr 12
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting for Apr 19, with
agenda.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 Apr 6
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Request for meeting while changing trains in Liège, to discuss
CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 2, Folder 1
René Lyr (Exposition internationale de l'eau, Liège) to
L'Equerre,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Describes exposition and press facilities.
Box 2, Folder 1
Lekenne (Grande saison internationale de l'eau, Liège)
to L'Equerre,
1939 Apr 22
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Description of congress identity cards and reduced fares
See Series III. Box 6, f. 10 for examples of identity cards.
Box 2, Folder 1
Hoste to L'Equerre,
1939 Apr 23
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for note or bill (not present). With pencil
drawings of grids on recto and verso.
Box 2, Folder 1
Steiger to Van Eesteren,
1939 May 9
Scope and Content Note
Notes concerning meeting of delegates for June 17.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to CIAM members,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Zürich meeting, July 8-11, to prepare CIAM VI
(Liège congress). With a mention of André Kondracki, chief architect for the
Exposition de Liège.
Box 2, Folder 1
Voyages Joseph Dumoulin to Fitschy,
1939 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Liège-Zürich train fares and other travel information.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy (?) to Van Eesteren,
1939 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Belgian section report. With a short discussion
of air pollution and the question of open spaces ("air, lumière, verdure"), as
well as the framing of practical applications ("cas d'application").
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to Steiger and Moser,
1939 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Request for exact dates of Zürich meeting.
Box 2, Folder 1
E. V. Penn (Association of Architects, Surveyors and
Technical Assistants (AASTA)) to L'Equerre,
1939 May 12
Scope and Content Note
Declines L'Equerre's offer of Liège tour for AASTA.
Box 2, Folder 1
Moser to Fitschy,
1939 May 13
Scope and Content Note
Zürich meeting planned for June 9.
Box 2, Folder 1
L'Equerre to Didesch,
1939 May 13
Scope and Content Note
Request for German and English translations of Belgian section
report, preparatory to Zürich meeting.
Box 2, Folder 1
L'Equerre to Van Eesteren,
1939 May 15
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Zürich meeting is too late to help with plans for Liège
conference; requests short meeting pre-Zürich with Le Corbusier, Sert and Fry.
Stresses importance of planned English contribution to CIAM VI (Liège
congress).
Box 2, Folder 1
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
French draft or translation of May 15 letter to Van
Eesteren.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to Belgian section,
1939 May 20
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to meet with Fry and L'Equerre in Liège before the Zürich
meeting. With a mention of Le Corbusier, Sert, and the New York CIAM meeting,
May 13.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1939 May 20
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Review of May 15 letter to Van Eesteren. Asks for English
translation of Belgian section report.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Agreement to July CIRPAC meeting in Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 1
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1939 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot provide English translation. Will go to Zürich in
May.
Box 2, Folder 1
De Koninck to L'Equerre,
1939 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Request for volunteers to guide the AASTA group on a tour of
Liège.
Box 2, Folder 1
L'Equerre to Didesch,
1939 May 22
Scope and Content Note
Gives update on meeting scheduling; invites Didesch to
participate in Liège preparatory meeting.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to Maxwell Fry and Tatton Brown,
1939 May 23
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Gives update on meeting scheduling; invites the English group to
participate in Liège preparatory meeting. Stresses the importance of their
participation. Asks for English translation of Belgian section report. With a
list of work topics.
Box 2, Folder 1
French translation of Fry and Brown letter,
1939 May 23
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Box 2, Folder 1
L'Equerre to Van Eesteren,
1939 May 25
Scope and Content Note
Questions regarding Liège preparatory meeting and Zürich CIRPAC
meeting, July 8-9.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to CIAM members,
1939 May 25
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Belgian section report. Mentions Liège
preparatory meeting, June 3-4.
Box 2, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1939 May 12
Scope and Content Note
Responses to report prepared by L'Equerre for Zürich CIRPAC
meeting. Discussion of CIAM VI topics, including air pollution and
"mobilisation du sol".
Box 2, Folder 1
De Koninck to L'Equerre,
1939 May 28
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Can only be in Liège June 3. With a mention of the English tour
(AASTA?).
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 May 29
Scope and Content Note
Invitations for Liège meeting June 3; the Belgian section report
should be sent to all CIAM members.
Box 2, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to CIAM delegates,
1939 May 30
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Circular letter concerning Zürich CIRPAC meeting, July 8; topic
for CIAM VI, Liège (air pollution) and conference themes. With remarks to be
appended. See also Series IV. Box 10*, f. 6 for copies of circular letter dated
1939 June 9.
Box 2, Folder 1
Fitschy to Steiger and Moser,
1939 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Invitation for Liège preparatory meeting.
Box 2, Folder 2
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 June 1
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with a mention of Merkelbach and Stam.
Box 2, Folder 2
Steiger's secretary to Fitschy,
1939 June 2
Scope and Content Note
Steiger cannot attend Liège preparatory meeting.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fry to Fitschy,
1939 June 2
Physical Description:
2 pp., 3 copies
Scope and Content Note
English group cannot attend Liège preparatory meeting. Presents
its position on CIAM VI conference themes.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fry to Fitschy,
1939 June 2
Scope and Content Note
French translation of June 2 letter.
Box 2, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Van Eesteren,
1939 June 6
Physical Description:
2 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Enlargement of conference theme to include open spaces ("air,
lumière, verdure, espaces libres").
Box 2, Folder 2
Didesch to Fitschy,
1939 June 8
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend Liège preparatory meeting.
Box 2, Folder 2
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 June 9
Scope and Content Note
Provides German translations of supplemental texts for circular
letter.
See also Series IV. Box 10*, f. 4 for 1939 June 9 oversize
letter from Van Eesteren to CIAM delegates and members (6 copies): program for
upcoming Zürich CIRPAC meeting, 1939 July 8-10; preparations and proposed
topics for CIAM VI, Liège. Also see Series III. Box 6, f. 6 for further
documents.
Box 2, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Steiger,
1939 June 12
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Suggested schedule for Zürich CIRPAC meeting, and discussion
topics for CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Quétant,
1939 June 12
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for circular and Belgian section report. With a
mention of Quétant's topic of land ownership ("propriété du sol").
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Fry,
1939 June 12
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for circular and Belgian section report.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Pineau,
1939 June 13
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for circular and Belgian section report.
Box 2, Folder 2
Steiger to L'Equerre,
1939 June 14
Scope and Content Note
Amendments to schedule for Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1939 June 14
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for forwarded business correspondence. Describes
planned treatment of the CIAM VI theme of exhibitions in New York, Zürich and
Liège ("die grosse Ausstellungen").
Box 2, Folder 2
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 June 14
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Request for more copies of circular letter.
Box 2, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Steiger,
1939 June 16
Scope and Content Note
Preparations for Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1939 June 16
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for list of invitees (not present).
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1939 June 17
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting for June 21, with
agenda.
Box 2, Folder 2
Pineau to Fitschy,
1939 June 17
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend Zürich or Liège meetings; will be departing for
the United States.
Box 2, Folder 2
Kalivoda to Fitschy,
1939 June 20
Scope and Content Note
Will attempt to come to the conference.
Box 2, Folder 2
Steiger to L'Equerre,
1939 June 20
Scope and Content Note
Regarding lodging for Zürich CIRPAC meeting attendees.
Box 2, Folder 2
Fitschy to Didesch,
1939 June 22
Scope and Content Note
Regarding carpooling to Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 2
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 June 23
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Preparations for Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 2
Didesch to Fitschy,
1939 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Card. Cannot travel to Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 2
Belgian section to André Kondracki,
1939 June 29
Scope and Content Note
Offers membership to the Belgian section of CIAM.
Box 2, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Steiger,
1939 June 29
Scope and Content Note
Lists Belgian section members travelling to Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 2
Hans Schmidt to L'Equerre,
1939 June 30
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Request for circulated May 16 Belgian section report
("Propositions de la section belge").
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Schmidt,
1939 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Sends requested report.
Box 2, Folder 3
Constant Hanekroot to Fitschy,
1939 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Will travel to Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Steiger,
1939 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Request for Zürich hotel reservation.
Box 2, Folder 3
P. Nisoli to Fitschy,
1939 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Copy of July 5 Bourgeois-Steiger letter sent to Fitschy.
Box 2, Folder 3
Schmidt to Fitschy,
1939 July 13
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of CIRPAC meeting sent to Steiger and Van Eesteren. Will
publish portions of the Belgian section report.
Box 2, Folder 3
Falise (?) to Leclercq,
1939 July 19
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy will respond regarding the architectural congress at
Wégimont.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1939 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting July 26, with
agenda.
Box 2, Folder 3
Le Corbusier to selected CIAM members,
1939 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for July 15 letter.
Box 2, Folder 3
Le Corbusier to Van Eesteren,
1939 July 15
Physical Description:
4 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Open letter, also sent to selected CIAM members, deploring
Zürich CIRPAC meeting and CIAM as a whole for its loss of focus under present
leadership; additionally objects to choice of air pollution as CIAM VI, Liège
topic.
Box 2, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Belgian section,
1939 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting July 26, with
agenda.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fry to Fitschy,
1939 July 24
Scope and Content Note
Offers English wording for CIAM.
Box 2, Folder 3
Voyages Joseph Dumoulin to Fitschy,
1939 July 25
Scope and Content Note
Lodgings reserved for congress attendees at Résidence
Maghin.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Hoste,
1939 Aug 1
Scope and Content Note
Invites Hoste to visit Van Eesteren in Amsterdam in the company
of L'Equerre.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1939 Aug 1
Scope and Content Note
Urgent request to visit Van Eesteren in Amsterdam, to discuss
CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 2, Folder 3
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1939 Aug 2
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Agrees to meeting.
Box 2, Folder 3
Hoste to Fitschy,
1939 Aug 3
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Will accompany L'Equerre to Amsterdam.
Box 2, Folder 3
MARS Group to Fitschy,
1939 Aug 15
Scope and Content Note
Plans for attendance at CIAM VI, Liège. Sends an outline of
plans for the reconstruction of London, and mentions speeches on that project
and on air pollution.
Box 2, Folder 3
Parent to Fitschy,
1939 Aug 17
Scope and Content Note
Instructions regarding MARS Group letter, Aug 15.
Box 2, Folder 3
Hanekroot to Fitschy,
1939 Aug 21
Scope and Content Note
Problems translating congress invitations into English. With a
mention of the Flémalle plans (see Box 11*), Herstal, and personal news.
Box 2, Folder 3
Domaine Provincial de Wégimont to L'Equerre,
1939 Aug 22
Scope and Content Note
Regarding lodging for congress attendees.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fry to Fitschy,
1939 Aug 30
Scope and Content Note
Inquiring whether CIAM VI, Liège will still take place.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Voyages Joseph Dumoulin,
1939 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VI, Liège postponed; requests return of lodgings
deposit.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Résidence Maghin,
1939 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VI, Liège postponed; room reservations cancelled.
Box 2, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Imprimerie G. Thone (Thône),
1939 Sept 6
Scope and Content Note
Printing of congress programs cancelled; 100 copies of a
bilingual letter ordered instead.
Box 2, Folder 3
L'Equerre to Résidence Maghin,
1939 Sept 8
Scope and Content Note
Cancellation of room reservations, and request for return of
deposit.
Box 2, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1939 Oct 6
Scope and Content Note
Details Belgian section's extreme financial shortfall. With a
request for dues payment, and an attachment of financial reports.
Box 2, Folder 3
Financial report for fiscal years 1938-1939,
1939 July 25
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Box 2, Folder 3
Financial report for fiscal years 1936-38,
1938 Apr 25
Box 2, Folder 3
P. Bertrand (Grande saison internationale de l'eau) to
Edgard Klutz,
1939 Oct 12
Scope and Content Note
Offers subsidy for CIAM VI, Liège preparation fees.
Box 2, Folder 3
Eggericx to Fitschy,
1939 Dec 27
Scope and Content Note
Resigns from Belgian section for financial reasons.
Box 2, Folder 4
Didesch to Fitschy,
1940 Feb 25
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. German translation and printing expenses.
Box 2, Folder 4
Van Eesteren to Belgian section,
1940 Apr 19
Scope and Content Note
Cannot provide requested information on organization of city
planning in Amsterdam; offers some leads.
Box 2, Folder 4
Van Eesteren to Fitschy,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Stresses the importance of continuing CIAM's work under
difficult circumstances. With a mention of Syrkus.
Box 2, Folder 4
Van Eesteren to Fitschy,
1940 July 7
Scope and Content Note
Postcard with news of Dutch section; requests news of Belgian section. Resent
1940 Aug 15.
Box 2, Folder 4
L'Equerre to Van Eesteren,
1940 Sept 11
Scope and Content Note
News of Belgian section members.
Box 2, Folder 4
L'Equerre to Giedion,
1940 Sept 11
Scope and Content Note
News of Belgian section members.
Box 2, Folder 5
Giedion to Bourgeois,
1945 Jan 4
Scope and Content Note
Announces the creation of the CIAM Chapter for Relief and
Postwar Planning Inc. Proposes a charter for reconstruction principles as a
topic for CIAM VI. Mentions the publication of Sert's
Can our cities survive?
Box 2, Folder 5
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1945 Mar 14
Scope and Content Note
Requests photographs for publication. Proposes Belgian section
meeting Mar 26, and the elimination of certain members.
Box 2, Folder 5
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1945 Mar 16
Scope and Content Note
Agreement to meeting, with future discussion of member
exclusions.
Box 2, Folder 5
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1945 Nov 7
Scope and Content Note
Unable to attend CIRPAC meeting; suggests times for future
meetings.
Box 2, Folder 6
L'Equerre to Belgian section,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting July 10, with
agenda.
Box 2, Folder 6
Van Eesteren to L'Equerre,
1946 Mar 1
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Postwar developments in art and architecture. Asks if next
CIRPAC meeting could be held in Brussels.
Box 2, Folder 6
Van Eesteren to Fitschy,
1946 Apr 25
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Resumption of CIAM activites; possible CIRPAC meeting in Paris.
With a mention of Carter and the MARS group, Parent and Falise, and four losses
to the CIAM Dutch section.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 May 9
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Will visit Brussels for the meeting of "Association pour
l'habitation et l'urbanisme"; requests Belgian section meeting May 18.
Box 2, Folder 6
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1946 May 13
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting May 18.
Box 2, Folder 6
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1946 May 20
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of lunch and Belgian section meeting June 21. With
a list of CIAM topics for study (residence and industrial zones, green spaces,
spatial and architectonic aspects of the city).
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 May 28
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
List of Belgian section members received; different levels of
membership discussed. Requests report on the greening of mine heaps.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Giedion,
1946 May 28
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Contains text of letter sent by Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
describing the Belgian section's experiences and activity in the war and
immediate postwar periods, and Falise's collaboration with the Germans.
Box 2, Folder 6
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1946 June 17
Scope and Content Note
Questions regarding section meeting agenda. With a mention of
Bourgeois's trip to Czechoslovakia.
Box 2, Folder 6
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1946 July 3
Scope and Content Note
Sends minutes of June 21 meeting. With a mention of Bourgeois's
letter to Vos.
Box 2, Folder 6
Bourgeois to Herman Vos (Minister of Public Education),
1946 July 4
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Bourgeois, Fitschy, Stynen and Wynants request a meeting with
Vos. With a mention of Le Corbusier and the United Nations.
Box 2, Folder 6
L'Equerre to Bourgeois,
1946 July 6
Scope and Content Note
Regarding Vos correspondence.
Box 2, Folder 6
Vos to Bourgeois,
1946 July 6
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to meeting, July 15.
Box 2, Folder 6
Vos to Bourgeois,
1946 July 8
Scope and Content Note
Clarification of meeting time.
Box 2, Folder 6
Moutschen to L'Equerre,
1946 July 8
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting, July 10.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1948 July 11
Scope and Content Note
Concerning meeting with Vos.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois, Wynants, Stynen,
1946 July 13
Scope and Content Note
Concerning meeting with Vos.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 July 19
Scope and Content Note
Sends copy of report to Van Eesteren and Giedion.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1946 July 19
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for report (not included).
Box 2, Folder 6
Fistchy to Giedion,
1946 July 19
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for report (not included).
Box 2, Folder 6
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1946 July 23
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Requests Belgian section meeting Aug 1.
Box 2, Folder 6
Franssen to L'Equerre,
1946 July 26
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend Belgian section meeting, Aug 1.
Box 2, Folder 6
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1946 Aug 11
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend next Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 6
L'Equerre to Belgian section,
1946 Aug 17
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Aug 22, with
agenda.
Box 2, Folder 6
Moutschen to Parent,
1946 Aug 19
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting, Aug 22.
Box 2, Folder 6
Hoste to L'Equerre,
1946 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Inquires why he has not heard from the CIAM Belgian section.
Box 2, Folder 6
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 Aug 29
Scope and Content Note
Regarding Hoste letter.
Box 2, Folder 6
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1946 Aug 30
Scope and Content Note
Regarding Hoste letter. With a mention of Vos.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Hoste,
1946 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
Gently-worded letter informing Hoste that due to suspected
collaboration he has been provisionally removed from the Belgian section until
his case can be discussed.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
Informs Bourgeois of steps taken in Hoste matter.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Stynen,
1946 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
Informs Stynen of Hoste matter.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Braem,
1946 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
Informs Braem of Hoste matter.
Box 2, Folder 7
Hoste to Fitschy,
1946 Sept 4
Scope and Content Note
Insists that he attacked the artistic conceptions of the Third
Reich, and that his campaign kept Belgian architecture from being Germanized
during the occupation.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1946 Sept 6
Scope and Content Note
Asks for information on next CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1946 Sept 6
Scope and Content Note
Asks for information on next CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1946 Sept 14
Scope and Content Note
Suggests CIRPAC meeting in Brussels, Mar 1947, with topics.
Will go to London to meet with RIBA (?) and RIA (Réunion internationale des
architectes).
Box 2, Folder 7
Van Eesteren to Fitschy,
1946 Sept 20
Scope and Content Note
Efforts to revive CIAM; unable to set date for CIRPAC.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1946 Sept 28
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Planned travel to London and Hastings to address the 17th
Congress of the International Federation for Housing and Town Planning.
Box 2, Folder 7
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1946 Oct 18
Scope and Content Note
Instructions to invite section members to lunch with Vos, Oct
28.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1946 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of section meeting Oct 28, including lunch with
Vos, to discuss education in architecture and town planning.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Stynen,
1946 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for invitation.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Wynants,
1946 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for invitation.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Braem,
1946 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for invitation.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
News from England, with a mention of Giedion, Markelius,
Cadbury-Brown and Van Eesteren. Proposed CIRPAC meeting in Brussels, 1947 Mar
Preparations for Vos meeting.
Box 2, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1946 Oct 22
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of proposed CIRPAC meeting in Brussels, 1947 Feb or
Mar Fitschy should inquire about government assistance. Giedion is invited to
Princeton University's bicentennial.
Box 2, Folder 7
L'Equerre to Stynen,
1946 Oct 30
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of business with an unnamed third party (a potential
client?), with suggestions to show Liège city planning work.
Box 2, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1946 Nov 13
Scope and Content Note
Further CIRPAC discussion.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1946 Nov 14
Scope and Content Note
Will organize CIRPAC meeting in Brussels; requests details of
attendance and of work prepared by Markelius and the English group.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1946 Nov 14
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Nov 14 letter to Giedion.
Box 2, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1946 Nov 18
Scope and Content Note
Further CIRPAC discussion. Government assistance strongly
desired. With a mention of CIAM topics: neighborhood units (Markelius),
architecture and its relation to the common man (Richards), and architecture
and its relation to painting and sculpture (Giedion).
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1946 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC preparations. With a mention of K. Huysmans and Vos as
possible sources for government assistance.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Stynen,
1946 Dec 3
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Dec 3 letter to Bourgeois.
Box 2, Folder 7
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1946 Dec 11
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Arranges meeting.
Box 2, Folder 7
Giedion to Fitschy,
1946 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC meeting now proposed for Zürich, 1947 Apr The Belgian
section is asked for details concerning its participation in CIAM VI.
Box 2, Folder 7
Fitschy to Bourgeois, Braem, Stynen, Wynants,
1946 Dec 18
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Dec 16 letter from Giedion.
Box 2, Folder 7
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1946 Dec 30
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to CIRPAC in Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 7
Braem to Fitschy,
1946 Dec 31
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to CIRPAC in Zürich.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Jan 6
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Jan 10, with
agenda.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Jan 6
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Recounts failure of Belgian section negotiations for government
support for CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1947 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting; looks forward to Zürich
CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Stynen to Parent,
1947 Jan 9
Scope and Content Note
Courtesy letter.
Box 2, Folder 8
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 Jan 20
Scope and Content Note
Dues payments; questionnaires for CIAM VI topics; translation of
London CIAM minutes.
Box 2, Folder 8
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 Jan 30
Scope and Content Note
Requests French translation of questionnaire "Architecture and
the common man."
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Feb 13, with agenda;
minutes of Jan 10 meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Feb 7
Scope and Content Note
Sends French translation of questionnaire "Architecture and its
relation to painting and sculpture" ("Relation entre architecture, peinture et
sculpture").
Box 2, Folder 8
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 Feb 7
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1947 Feb 7
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting; mentions trip to
Italy.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to André Wogenscky,
1947 Feb 7
Scope and Content Note
Sends French translation of London CIAM minutes.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Feb 10
Scope and Content Note
Cancellation of Belgian section meeting Feb 13.
Box 2, Folder 8
Wogenscky to Fitschy,
1947 Feb 10
Scope and Content Note
Thank-you letter.
Box 2, Folder 8
Giedion to CIAM delegates,
1947 Feb 25
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Zürich CIRPAC meeting, 1947 May 24-28. Explains
debate surrounding choice of topics, and resulting changes ("Neighborhood Unit"
is expanded to include the "New Town"). With a handwritten note to
Bourgeois.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Cadbury-Brown,
1947 Feb 26
Scope and Content Note
Requests finished questionnaire from British group for
translation.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Roth,
1947 Feb 26
Scope and Content Note
Requesting approval of questionnaire translation.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section members,
1947 Mar 12
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Mar 18, with
agenda.
Box 2, Folder 8
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 Mar 13
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Bure to Belgian section,
1947 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter from V. Bure, general director of the Ministère des
travaux publics; sends British Council correspondence.
Box 2, Folder 8
Combe Martin (British Council) to V. Bure,
1947 Mar 21
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Description of town planning course, 1947 May 17-June 4, to tour
war-devastated cities of South England.
Box 2, Folder 8
Bure to Combe Martin,
1947 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Unable to participate in town planning course; will distribute
invitation further.
Box 2, Folder 8
Combe Martin (British Council) to Belgian section,
1947 Mar 27
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of course on city planning, to tour devastated
areas of Southern England.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1947 Mar 27
Scope and Content Note
Sends French translation of CIAM questionnaires.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Mar 28
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, with
questionnaires.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Mar 30
Scope and Content Note
Bourgeois will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 8
Wogenscky to Fitschy,
1947 Apr 10
Scope and Content Note
Thank-you letter.
Box 2, Folder 8
Combe Martin (British Council) to Belgian section,
1947 Apr 12
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Encouragement to apply to city planning course.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Apr 16
Scope and Content Note
Informing members of British city planning course.
Box 2, Folder 8
H. S. Harvey (British Council) to Belgian section,
1947 Apr 22
Scope and Content Note
Change of dates for city planning course.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Apr 23
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting Apr 29, with
agenda.
Box 2, Folder 8
Fitschy to British Council,
1947 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Letters on city planning course received.
Box 2, Folder 8
Stynen to Belgian section,
1947 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting.
Box 2, Folder 8
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 Apr 30
Scope and Content Note
Encourages Belgian members to come to Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
With a mention of American CIRPAC meeting in New York, Apr 17.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 May 2
Scope and Content Note
Concerning attendance at Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Crappe,
1947 May 2
Scope and Content Note
Concerning attendance at Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Van Nueten and Stynen,
1947 May 2
Scope and Content Note
Concerning attendance at Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 May 3
Scope and Content Note
Preliminary list of Belgian section members attending Zürich
CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Montrieux to L'Equerre,
1947 May 5
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Stynen to L'Equerre,
1947 May 6
Scope and Content Note
Will attend Zürich CIRPAC meeting; asks permission to bring his
assistant, architect P. de Meyer.
Box 2, Folder 9
Franssen to Fitschy,
1947 May 6
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 May 8
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Zürich CIRPAC meeting.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Stynen,
1947 May 9
Scope and Content Note
Zürich CIRPAC matters; must write Giedion to ask permission to
bring De Meyer. With a mention of carpooling.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 May 9
Scope and Content Note
Further CIAM study questions: architectural education; member
work between 1937 and 1947.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Crappe and Van Nueten,
1947 May 9
Scope and Content Note
Swiss CIAM group will pay costs of stay for CIRPAC
attendees.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 May 9
Scope and Content Note
New CIAM topics; requests attendance permission for P. de
Meyer.
Box 2, Folder 9
Giedion to CIAM delegates,
1947 May 14
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIRPAC meeting in Zürich, May 26, with
agenda.
Box 2, Folder 9
Program for urbanism course in England,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Itinerary for course, 1947 May 17 to June 4, with visits to
Southampton, Exeter, Plymouth, Bristol, and Bath.
Box 2, Folder 9
L'Equerre to Stynen,
1947 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for May 14 letters to Merkelbach and Giedion.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Ben Merkelbach,
1947 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Asks De Meyer be admitted to CIRPAC as a younger colleague.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Asks De Meyer be admitted to CIRPAC as a younger colleague. With
a negative assessment of the newest generation of Belgian architects.
Box 2, Folder 9
Stynen to Fitschy,
1947 May 16
Scope and Content Note
Will write to Giedion concerning De Meyer.
Box 2, Folder 9
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 May 16
Scope and Content Note
Accepts De Meyer's attendance at CIRPAC; question of young
generation of architects linked to that of architectural education.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 May 17
Scope and Content Note
CIRPAC attendees should have all questionnaires prior to
meeting. Preliminary meeting of Belgian members set for May 26, before the
opening CIRPAC session.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 May 24
Scope and Content Note
Giedion is asked to discuss Hoste with Belgian members at
CIRPAC.
Box 2, Folder 9
Giedion to CIAM delegates,
1947 June 3
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIAM VI, Bridgwater, 1947 Sept 7-14.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 June 5
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for announcement of CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
Paul-Amaury Michel to Fitschy,
1947 June 9
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1947 June 22
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
De Koninck to Fitschy,
1947 June 23
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater, wishes to bring wife.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 June 25
Scope and Content Note
Final reminder to register for CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
E. Delatte to Fitschy,
1947 June 26
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
Gaston Brunfaut to Fitschy,
1947 June 26
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1947 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot commit, but interested if last-minute vacant space is
available.
Box 2, Folder 9
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1947 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 9
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 June 28
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
List of Belgian section attendees for CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 July 2
Scope and Content Note
Wynants will attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 July 2
Scope and Content Note
Sending draft of program for CIAM VI.
Box 2, Folder 10
Stynen to L'Equerre,
1947 July 3
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Meeting planned for end of July, to discuss Belgian responses to
congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1947 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Regrets Eysselinck's absence from CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1947 July 5
Scope and Content Note
No restrictions regarding spouse attendance.
Box 2, Folder 10
Bourgeois's secretary to Fitschy,
1947 July 7
Scope and Content Note
Bourgeois currently absent.
Box 2, Folder 10
Van Nueten to L'Equerre,
1947 July 8
Scope and Content Note
Regarding date to discuss congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy (?) to Hartland Thomas,
1947 July 9
Scope and Content Note
Regarding Brussels-Bridgwater travel.
Box 2, Folder 10
Attachment to July 9 letter to Hartland Thomas,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
List of Belgian section members who will attend CIAM VI,
Bridgwater (handwritten).
Box 2, Folder 10
Michel to Fitschy,
1947 July 9
Scope and Content Note
Regarding date to discuss congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1947 July 9
Scope and Content Note
Regarding date to discuss congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Franssen to Fitschy,
1947 July 11
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend discussion of congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Stynen to Fitschy,
1947 July 11
Scope and Content Note
Regarding date to discuss congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 July 15
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend discussion of congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Delatte to Fitschy,
1947 July 17
Scope and Content Note
Postcard regarding date to discuss congress questions.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Stynen,
1947 July 18
Scope and Content Note
Congress questions to be discussed July 30 in Antwerp; Stynen
asked to make necessary arrangements.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 July 23
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of special work day, July 30, to discuss congress
questions for CIAM VI, Bridgwater .
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Crappe,
1947 July 23
Scope and Content Note
Requests Zürich correspondence before meeting.
Box 2, Folder 10
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1947 July 25
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend July 30 meeting.
Box 2, Folder 10
M. Hartland Thomas to Fitschy,
1947 July 26
Physical Description:
2 pp. (2 copies)
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to CIAM VI, Bridgwater; only those with currency
restrictions may receive hosted accommodation; prepayment arrangements and
train schedules.
Box 2, Folder 10
Bourgeois to L'Equerre, telegram,
1947 July 29
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater after all.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Aug 2
Scope and Content Note
Follow-up preparatory work meeting Aug 6, with agenda;
prepayment arrangements.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Hartland Thomas,
1947 Aug 7
Scope and Content Note
Changes to list of Belgian section members attending CIAM VI,
Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Aug 7
Scope and Content Note
Prepayment arrangements. Photos and documents for CIAM VI
exhibition should be given to Stynen.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Aug 7
Scope and Content Note
Photos and documents for CIAM VI exhibition should be given to
Stynen.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Geurts travel agency,
1947 Aug 8
Scope and Content Note
Travel arrangements for CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Hartland Thomas to Fitschy,
1947 Aug 9
Scope and Content Note
Prepayment not yet received from Belgian members.
Box 2, Folder 10
Michel to Fitschy,
1947 Aug 18
Scope and Content Note
Car trouble July 30; requests information on CIAM VI,
Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Klutz to Service de Population, Comité national de
statistiques,
1947 Aug 20
Scope and Content Note
Requesting 1946 population statistics for Belgium.
Box 2, Folder 10
Hartland Thomas to Belgian section,
1947 Aug 26
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VI, Bridgwater attendees passing through London should
contact Jane Drew for assistance.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Michel,
1947 Aug 26
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Gives CIAM VI, Bridgwater information. Fitschy and Parent cannot
attend CIAM VI due to duties connected with the International Exposition for
Housing and Town Planning.
Box 2, Folder 10
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1947 Aug 29
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot attend CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Hartland Thomas to Fitschy,
1947 Aug 29
Scope and Content Note
Reminds Belgian section to send prepayment for CIAM VI.
Box 2, Folder 10
MARS Group to CIAM members,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Attachment to Aug 29 letter: resending of July 26 invitation
letter.
Box 2, Folder 10
Stynen to Fitschy,
1947 Sept 1
Scope and Content Note
Twelve panels of photographs ready for exhibition; shipping
problems.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Sept 1
Scope and Content Note
Excuses his unforeseen absence from CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Hartland Thomas,
1947 Sept 1
Scope and Content Note
Excuses his unforeseen absence from CIAM VI, Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to Stynen,
1947 Sept 3
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Disposition of panels for CIAM VI; cancellations of Belgian
section members; details of Fitschy's own unforeseen absence.
Box 2, Folder 10
Michel to Fitschy,
1947 Sept 8
Scope and Content Note
No Belgian section documents have yet arrived at CIAM VI,
Bridgwater.
Box 2, Folder 10
Fitschy to CIAM Bridgwater,
1947 Sept 9
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section report sent; difficulties with sending photo
panels.
Box 3, Folder 1
Moser to Fitschy,
1947 Nov 20
Scope and Content Note
Concerning dues payments.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Stynen,
1947 Nov 21
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Nov 25; Stynen is
asked to bring photograph panels.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Nov 21
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Nov 25; discussion of
photos and captions for CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Dec 1
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Dec 9; discussion of
photos and captions for CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to J. J. Honegger,
1947 Dec 2
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Explains financial situation of Belgian section, and future dues
outlook.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Dec 2
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Explains Belgian section's absence from CIAM VI, Bridgwater and
problems with section report and photograph panels. With a mention of the
Belgian section's planned reorganization into regional groups.
Box 3, Folder 1
Stynen to Fitschy (?),
1947 Dec 2
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend section meeting. Sent panels by airmail to
Bridgwater; they have not been returned.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Stynen,
1947 Dec 4
Scope and Content Note
Requests copies of photographs intended for CIAM VI, Bridgwater
publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
L'Equerre to E. Sergysels,
1947 Dec 5
Scope and Content Note
Request for photographs of buildings built by L'Equerre for
Société L'intégrale, Liège.
Box 3, Folder 1
Sergysels to L'Equerre,
1947 Dec 8
Scope and Content Note
Photographs will be sent.
Box 3, Folder 1
Giedion to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 8
Scope and Content Note
Concerning missing report and panels; list of new members.
Box 3, Folder 1
Michel to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 12
Scope and Content Note
Sends photos for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1947 Dec 13
Scope and Content Note
Announces Belgian section meeting, Dec 18.
Box 3, Folder 1
Hoste to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 15
Scope and Content Note
Request for contact with Belgian section. With a mention of his
post-war troubles.
Box 3, Folder 1
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 17
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Sends photos for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy (?) to Eysselinck,
1947 Dec 19
Scope and Content Note
Dues matters.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Braem,
1947 Dec 19
Scope and Content Note
Dues matters; discussion of photo selection for CIAM VI,
Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Hoste,
1947 Dec 19
Scope and Content Note
Hoste's case will be discussed at next Belgian section
meeting.
Box 3, Folder 1
Delatte to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 19
Scope and Content Note
Sends text for photographs for CIAM VI, Bridgwater
publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Braem to Fitschy,
1947 Dec 21
Scope and Content Note
Concerning selection of photographs for CIAM VI, Bridgwater
publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1947 Dec 24
Scope and Content Note
Sends text for photographs for CIAM VI, Bridgwater
publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Dec 24
Scope and Content Note
Sends photographs for CIAM VI, Bridgwater publication, along
with section report and summary.
Box 3, Folder 1
Registered mail receipt,
1947 Dec 24
Scope and Content Note
Receipt for publication materials for CIAM VI, Bridgwater sent
to Giedion.
Box 3, Folder 1
CIAM VI publication legends and texts,
n.d.
Physical Description:
14 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Captions for 27 photographs of buildings built by Belgian
section members between 1937 and 1947, intended for CIAM VI publication
(ultimately named
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d'architecture
contemporaine
).
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Braem,
1947 Dec 29
Scope and Content Note
Return of photographs not sent to Zürich.
Box 3, Folder 1
Fitschy to Giedion,
1947 Dec 29
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Bourgeois photograph captions, sent for CIAM
VI, Bridgwater publication.
Box 3, Folder 1
Bourgeois photograph captions,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Captions for 3 photographs of buildings built by Bourgeois.
Box 3, Folder 2
Giedion to Fitschy,
1948 Jan 2
Scope and Content Note
Materials received; membership roster questions.
Box 3, Folder 2
Honegger to Fitschy,
1948 Jan 6
Scope and Content Note
Dues matters.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Jan 13
Scope and Content Note
Antwerp section should decide on Hoste readmission or
exclusion.
Box 3, Folder 2
Stynen to L'Equerre,
1948 Jan 16
Scope and Content Note
Concerning lost photograph panels.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Stynen,
1948 Jan 19
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of lost CIAM VI, Bridgwater materials.
Box 3, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Belgian section,
1948 Jan 19
Scope and Content Note
Dues matters.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 Jan 19
Scope and Content Note
Sends section report, materials for publication on CIAM VI,
Bridgwater, and Belgian section membership roster. With a mention of dues.
Box 3, Folder 2
Stynen to L'Equerre,
1948 Mar 2
Scope and Content Note
Out of town.
Box 3, Folder 2
L. L. Sosset (Centre de rénovation de la tapisserie de
Tournai) to L'Equerre,
1948 Mar 5
Scope and Content Note
Wishes to work with CIAM on the role of tapestry and mural arts
in modern architecture.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Mar 8
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for MARS group proposition on architectural
education.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Hartland Thomas,
1948 Mar 11
Scope and Content Note
Requests French translation of CIAM VI, Bridgwater report;
inquiries on location of CIAM VII.
Box 3, Folder 2
Hartland Thomas to Fitschy,
1948 Mar 15
Scope and Content Note
French translation exists only for CIRPAC minutes. With a
mention of Le Corbusier's planning of the CIAM grids, necessary for
preparations for CIAM VII, to be held Sept 1948 in Bergamo.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 Mar 18
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Regarding questionnaires for CIAM VII topics and preparations.
Autonomous Liège section to be formed. With a mention of Gropius and UNESCO,
and of Bourgeois, unaccountably removed as Belgian delegate.
Box 3, Folder 2
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1948 Mar 19
Scope and Content Note
Asks for article on L'Equerre for new architectural review
("Architectura"), edited by Walter Cantré.
Box 3, Folder 2
Stynen to L'Equerre,
1948 Mar 19
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for letter (Mar 26?) sent to Hartland Thomas.
Box 3, Folder 2
Stynen to Hartland Thomas,
1948 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Inquires about missing photograph panels sent to CIAM VI,
Bridgwater.
Box 3, Folder 2
Institut Belgo-Luxembourgeois du Change to L'Equerre,
1948 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Concerning transfer of CIAM dues to Switzerland.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Sosset,
1948 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Offers membership in Liège section; will send CIAM VII
paperwork.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1948 Mar 26
Scope and Content Note
Will write article for Cantré; discusses division of Belgian
section into regional groups.
Box 3, Folder 2
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1948 Mar 29
Scope and Content Note
Information on Cantré; thoughts on Flemish section based in
Antwerp.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Honegger,
1948 Apr 1
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM dues transfer to Switzerland authorized; division of
Belgian section into regional groups.
Box 3, Folder 2
Sosset to Fitschy,
1948 Apr 1
Scope and Content Note
Accepts membership in Liège section; awaits CIAM VII
paperwork.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Stynen,
1948 Apr 2
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Bridgwater questionnaire on architectural
education; Giedion questioned on future work foreseen for this topic.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Hartland Thomas,
1948 Apr 5
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Has completed French translation of CIAM VI, Bridgwater reports;
asks clarification of some terms.
Box 3, Folder 2
Hartland Thomas to Fitschy,
1948 Apr 7
Scope and Content Note
Clarifies terms "focal buildings", "free-standing", "integral",
and "recessed".
Box 3, Folder 2
Honegger to Fitschy,
1948 Apr 12
Scope and Content Note
Dues received.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1948 Apr 23
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Reorganization of Belgian section into autonomous regional
groups; Eysselinck asked to be provisional secretary for Antwerp group.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Michel,
1948 Apr 23
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Reorganization of Belgian section into autonomous regional
groups; Michel asked to be provisional secretary for Brussels group.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1948 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Has written to Belgian section members about reorganization.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Michel,
1948 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Has written to Belgian section members about reorganization.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Apr 24
Scope and Content Note
Reorganization of Belgian section into autonomous regional
groups, as per Bridgwater directives abolishing national CIAM groups. With a
mention of study topics: city planning; architectural expression; architectural
education; reaffirmation of CIAM goals.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1948 Apr 24
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Detailed discussion of Belgian section reorganization.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1948 Apr 24
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Detailed discussion of Belgian section reorganization.
Box 3, Folder 2
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1948 Apr 29
Scope and Content Note
Wishes to decline Antwerp secretaryship.
Box 3, Folder 2
Fitschy to Eysselinck,
1948 Apr 30
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Encouragement to remain Antwerp secretary.
Box 3, Folder 2
Giedion to Fitschy,
1948 Apr 30
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Answers questions in Fitschy's Mar 18 letter concerning topics
for CIAM VII: city planning; fine arts ("arts majeurs"); architectural
education. Gives reason for Bourgeois's removal as Belgian delegate.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 May 4
Scope and Content Note
Reorganization of Belgian section; participation of Belgian
section members in June architectural congresses in Zürich and Lausanne; CIAM
VII now planned for Easter, 1949.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 May 4
Physical Description:
2 pp., 4 copies
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Giedion's CIAM council report; subscriptions to
CIAM 1928-1948 publication; CIAM VII subjects. With a mention of Bourgeois and
of UNESCO.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Léon Sneyers (International Union of
Architects),
1948 May 5
Scope and Content Note
Asks which CIAM Belgian section members are also members of
IUA.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section, International Federation for
Housing and Town Planning,
1948 May 5
Scope and Content Note
Asks which CIAM Belgian section members are also members of ABUH
("Association belge pour l'urbanisme et l'habitation" - International Federation
for Housing and Town Planning).
Box 3, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1948 May 10
Scope and Content Note
Has resigned from CIAM. With a mention of the architectural
review "Sept arts".
Box 3, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Giedion,
1948 May 8
Scope and Content Note
Resignation letter.
Box 3, Folder 3
Michel to Fitschy,
1948 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Declines Brussels secretaryship.
Box 3, Folder 3
Handwritten note,
1948 May 21
Scope and Content Note
List of CIAM Belgian section members who are also members of
ABUH (see Fitschy letter, 1948 May 5).
Box 3, Folder 3
Sneyers to Fitschy,
1948 May 12
Scope and Content Note
CIAM Belgian section members who are also members of
International Union of Architects (Réunions internationales d'architectes),
Belgian section.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Michel,
1948 May 12
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Encouragement to remain Brussels secretary. With a mention of De
Koninck's recent car accident, Bourgeois, and candidate members Simone
Guillissen-Hoa and Monique De Koninck.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1948 May 12
Scope and Content Note
Brussels section organization.
Box 3, Folder 3
De Koninck to Fitschy,
1948 May 17
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of Belgian section problems, and of Brussels section
responsibilities.
Box 3, Folder 3
P. L. Cocke (MARS Group) to Fitschy,
1948 May 20
Scope and Content Note
Experimental CIAM summer school to be held in London, 1948, with
lecturers Le Corbusier, Gropius, Aalto and Giedion.
Box 3, Folder 3
Michel to Fitschy,
1948 May 21
Scope and Content Note
Definitively refuses Brussels secretaryship.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 May 24
Scope and Content Note
Asks which members will attend conferences for International
Federation for Housing and Town Planning (Zürich) and International Union of
Architects (Lausanne), to be held in June, 1948.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1948 May 24
Scope and Content Note
Brussels section organization. With a mention of candidate
members Guillissen-Hoa and J. Canneel-Claes.
Box 3, Folder 3
Eysselinck to Fitschy,
1948 May 25
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Suggests that Fitschy should coordinate with Stynen. With a
reminder to write the article for Cantré.
Box 3, Folder 3
Van Nueten to L'Equerre,
1948 May 25
Scope and Content Note
Interested in Zürich conference.
Box 3, Folder 3
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1948 May 26
Scope and Content Note
Will attend Lausanne conference, possibly Zürich conference.
Box 3, Folder 3
Delatte to Fitschy,
1948 May 27
Scope and Content Note
Will not attend conferences.
Box 3, Folder 3
Hoste to Fitschy,
1948 May 28
Scope and Content Note
Requests information on his situation vis-à-vis the Belgian
section.
Box 3, Folder 3
De Koninck to Fitschy,
1948 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Plans meeting with Fitschy and Van Neuten.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Van Nueten,
1948 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Gives address for International Federation for Housing and Town
Planning, Belgian section.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Hoste,
1948 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Advises Hoste to contact Antwerp section.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Gives names of CIAM Belgian section members who are also members
of International Federation for Housing and Town Planning and International
Union of Architects. With a mention of Bourgeois's resignation.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 June 7
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 June 7
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication; Brussels section
reorganization. With a mention of De Koninck.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 June 7
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication; Zürich and Lausanne
congresses; Belgian section reorganization.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to L'Académie royale des beaux-arts,
1948 June 21
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to L'École nationale supérieure d'architecture,
1948 June 21
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to De Koninck,
1948 June 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for questionnaire.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 June 21
Scope and Content Note
Subscriptions for CIAM VI publication; sends French translation
of CIAM VI, Bridgwater report.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to August Verschaeren,
1948 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for June 28 letter to Hartland Thomas.
Box 3, Folder 3
Fitschy to Hartland Thomas,
1948 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Letter of recommendation for August Verschaeren to attend CIAM
summer school, London.
Box 3, Folder 3
Cocke to CIAM secretaries,
1948 June 30
Scope and Content Note
CIAM summer school postponed.
Box 3, Folder 4
Verschaeren to Fitschy,
1948 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Thanks for letter of recommendation, June 28.
Box 3, Folder 4
Cocke to Fitschy,
1948 July 1
Scope and Content Note
CIAM summer school postponed.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Verschaeren,
1948 July 2
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Cocke's June 30 letter.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Verschaeren,
1948 July 3
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Cocke's July 1 letter.
Box 3, Folder 4
Le Corbusier to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1948 July 20
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Circular letter announcing completion of CIAM city planning grid
by ASCORAL (French section), to be used to prepare CIAM VII materials; upcoming
publication of invitation and instructions.
Box 3, Folder 4
Bourgeois to L'Equerre,
1948 Aug 11
Scope and Content Note
Telegram.
Box 3, Folder 4
Braem to L'Equerre,
1948 Aug 27
Scope and Content Note
Insists that Hoste case should be decided by Belgian section as
a whole.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Braem,
1948 Aug 31
Scope and Content Note
Belgian section meeting to be held Sept 7 [i.e. 9].
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Britannic Tavern,
1948 Sept 3
Scope and Content Note
Room reservation for Belgian section meeting, Sept 9.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Sept 4
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Sept 9, with
agenda.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Bourgeois,
1948 Sept 11
Scope and Content Note
Sends minutes of Belgian section meeting; asks Bourgeois to
retract his resignation.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Hoste,
1948 Sept 11
Scope and Content Note
Refusal of Hoste's request for readmission to Belgian
section.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Sept 11
Scope and Content Note
Dues for 1948.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to ASCORAL,
1948 Sept 17
Scope and Content Note
Requests copy of city planning grid, for CIAM VII
preparations.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1948 Sept 27
Scope and Content Note
Dues reminder.
Box 3, Folder 4
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1948 Oct 4
Scope and Content Note
Graciously declines to retract resignation.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Delatte,
1948 Oct 18
Scope and Content Note
Sends information on Liège section, which has recently had its
first meeting. With a suggestion for further national meetings.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Stynen,
1948 Oct 18
Scope and Content Note
Sends information on Liège section, which has recently had its
first meeting. With a suggestion for further national meetings.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 Oct 18
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Architectural education; request for Gropius's UNESCO document
and for Le Corbusier's grids.
Box 3, Folder 4
Giedion to Fitschy,
1948 Oct 19
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Architectural education; list of CIAM documents sent to Fitschy;
problems communicating with French section; CIAM VII set for Bergamo, July
1949.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Honegger,
1948 Oct 21
Scope and Content Note
Dues payment; requests clarification of new dues schedule.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to Giedion,
1948 Oct 25
Scope and Content Note
Thanks Giedion for sending architectural education documents;
update on Liège section.
Box 3, Folder 4
Honegger to Fitschy,
1948 Nov 5
Scope and Content Note
Dues payment received; Fitschy's dues questions referred to CIAM
council.
Box 3, Folder 4
Hoste to Fitschy,
1948 Nov 10
Scope and Content Note
Will protest his exclusion from CIAM to Van Eesteren.
Box 3, Folder 4
Hoste to Van Eesteren,
1948 Nov 9
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Protests his exclusion from CIAM for having signed war-time
manifesto, falsified in publication, and for defending CIAM principles during
the occupation.
Box 3, Folder 4
Lesson on German architecture given by Hoste,
1943
Scope and Content Note
Discusses German reactions against modern architecture; Nazi
rejection of traditional architecture; comparison of Nazi and Roman
architecture.
Box 3, Folder 4
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
French translation of Hoste's Nov 9 complaint letter to Van
Eesteren and his lesson on German architecture.
Box 3, Folder 4
Fitschy to ASCORAL,
1948 Dec 2
Scope and Content Note
Renewed request for CIAM grids.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to ASCORAL,
1949 Jan 21
Scope and Content Note
Urgent request for CIAM grids.
Box 3, Folder 5
Giedion to CIAM council members,
1949 Jan 24
Scope and Content Note
CIAM council meeting in Paris, Mar 4-6. CIAM VII for July in
Bergamo.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Giedion,
1949 Feb 9
Scope and Content Note
Grid received; requests clarification for Belgian participation
in CIAM VII. With a mention of project: "La cité linéaire de Charleroi".
Box 3, Folder 5
Giedion to Fitschy,
1949 Feb 11
Scope and Content Note
Will send further instructions after CIAM council; status of
CIAM VI publication. With a handwritten note: prefers Lille project to
Charleroi.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Wynants,
1949 Feb 12
Scope and Content Note
Instructions for ordering copies of CIAM grid.
Box 3, Folder 5
Hoste to Fitschy,
1949 Feb 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Feb 21 letter to Van Eesteren.
Box 3, Folder 5
Hoste to Van Eesteren,
1949 Feb 21
Scope and Content Note
Hoste, recently accepted into the Royal Flemish Academy, wonders
at his exclusion from CIAM.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Hoste,
1949 Feb 23
Scope and Content Note
Hoste's Feb 21 letter received.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to École nationale supérieure d'architecture et
des arts décoratifs,
1949 Feb 24
Scope and Content Note
Status of CIAM VI publication.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Verschaeren,
1949 Mar 4
Scope and Content Note
Application to CIAM summer school, London, 1949 Aug
Box 3, Folder 5
Verschaeren to Fitschy,
1949 Mar 19
Scope and Content Note
Application to CIAM summer school.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Giedion,
1949 Mar 22
Scope and Content Note
Further questions on CIAM VII projects.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Verschaeren,
1949 Apr 2
Scope and Content Note
Application to CIAM summer school.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Cocke,
1949 Apr 4
Scope and Content Note
Recommending Verschaeren for CIAM summer school.
Box 3, Folder 5
Maxwell Fry to Fitschy,
1949 Apr 7
Scope and Content Note
Request for applications for CIAM summer school.
Box 3, Folder 5
Cocke to Fitschy,
1949 Apr 10
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy's recommendation of Verschaeren received.
Box 3, Folder 5
Stynen to Fitschy,
1949 May 9
Scope and Content Note
Three more recommendations for students for CIAM summer school:
Eliane Havenith; Etienne Donnet; Jacques Veyssière.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Stanton (CIAM summer school),
1949 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Requesting places in CIAM summer school for three further
students.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Stynen,
1949 May 14
Scope and Content Note
Verschaeren has CIAM summer school documentation; registration
for CIAM VII.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Enrico Peressutti,
1949 May 16
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Questions on CIAM VII program and travel arrangements.
Box 3, Folder 5
Peressutti to Fitschy,
1949 May 20
Physical Description:
3 copies
Scope and Content Note
Responses concerning CIAM VII program and travel
arrangements.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1949 May 21
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, May 24.
Box 3, Folder 5
Michel to Fitschy,
1949 May 21
Scope and Content Note
Requesting signs and symbols for CIAM VII projects.
Box 3, Folder 5
Michel to L'Equerre,
1949 May 23
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend Belgian section meeting; uncertain about attending
CIAM VII.
Box 3, Folder 5
Stynen to Fitschy,
1949 May 24
Scope and Content Note
Will attend CIAM VII. With a mention of carpooling.
Box 3, Folder 5
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1949 May 25
Physical Description:
3 copies
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Peressutti's May 20 letter on CIAM VII
arrangements. With a mention of dues.
Box 3, Folder 5
Stynen to Fitschy,
1949 May 27
Scope and Content Note
Sends dues.
Box 3, Folder 6
MARS Group to CIAM members,
1949 June
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for "Statutes of CIAM", prepared by P.A.
[Pierre-André] Emery and G. Samuel.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Honegger,
1949 June 1
Scope and Content Note
Dues collection.
Box 3, Folder 6
Peressutti to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1949 June 1
Scope and Content Note
Physical requirements for grid preparation.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Peressutti,
1949 June 3
Scope and Content Note
Hotel reservations.
Box 3, Folder 6
Honegger to Fitschy,
1949 June 12
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy's June 1 letter received.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1949 June 13
Scope and Content Note
Dues reminder.
Box 3, Folder 6
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Moneys paid or payable by Belgian section members.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Maxwell Fry,
1949 June 16
Scope and Content Note
Requesting a further place in CIAM summer school for Yves de
Vestel.
Box 3, Folder 6
Maxwell Fry to Fitschy,
1949 June 20
Scope and Content Note
De Vestel may attend CIAM summer school.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Stynen,
1949 June 29
Scope and Content Note
Request for report on changes in architectural education in
Belgium.
Box 3, Folder 6
Stynen to Fitschy,
1949 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Will write report.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Wynants,
1949 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Hotel reservations.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Stynen,
1949 July 5
Scope and Content Note
Hotel reservations.
Box 3, Folder 6
Eliane Havenith to Fitschy (?),
1949 July 15
Scope and Content Note
Request for CIAM summer school program and documentation for
herself and Donnet.
Box 3, Folder 6
Jaqueline Tyrwhitt to CIAM delegates (Fitschy),
1949 Aug 19
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for official press release for CIAM VII.
Box 3, Folder 6
Havenith, Donnet, Verschaeren and Veyssière to Fitschy,
1949 Aug 3 (or 31?)
Scope and Content Note
Thank-you note on postcard, with positive assessment of CIAM summer
school.
Box 3, Folder 6
Marcel Lods to Fitschy,
1949 Sept 14
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Belgian colleague sought for commission studying Athens Charter
legislation. Asked to attend meeting of industrialization commission, headed by
Wells Coates, 1949 Oct in Geneva.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Lods,
1949 Sept 19
Scope and Content Note
Will search for colleague for Lods's committee.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Peressutti,
1949 Oct 18
Scope and Content Note
Requests CIAM VII documents and reports; compliments for
congress organization.
Box 3, Folder 6
Fitschy to Havenith,
1949 Oct 20
Scope and Content Note
Forwards letter.
Box 3, Folder 6
Havenith to Fitschy,
1949 Oct 23
Scope and Content Note
Thank-you for forwarding letter from Maxwell Fry.
Box 3, Folder 6
Peressutti to Fitschy (?),
1949 Nov 9
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VII documents delivered to Stynen.
Box 3, Folder 6
Stynen to Fitschy,
1949 Nov 10
Scope and Content Note
Sends CIAM VII documents.
Box 3, Folder 6
Giedion to Fitschy,
1949 Nov 22
Scope and Content Note
Questions for Belgian section regarding CIAM VII documents;
financial support; CIAM VII publication (
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d'architecture
contemporaine
). With a mention of Giedion's appointment to the
Massachussetts Institute of Technology.
Box 3, Folder 6
Handwritten notes,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
French translation of Giedion's Nov 22 letter.
Box 3, Folder 6
Giedion to CIAM groups,
1949 Dec 8
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Italian underwriting of cost of CIAM VII minutes; explanation of
delays in publishing
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d'architecture
contemporaine
; report on CIAM summer school 1949; desperate financial
situation of CIAM.
Box 3, Folder 6
MARS Group proposals for CIAM VIII theme,
1949 Nov
Scope and Content Note
Problem of the "heart of the city": the "physical setting for
the expression of collective emotion." With study instructions.
Box 3, Folder 6
Draft of French translation of MARS Group CIAM VIII
proposal,
1949 Nov
Scope and Content Note
With handwritten corrections.
Box 3, Folder 6
Godfrey Samuel (MARS Group) to CIAM members,
1949 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for MARS Group CIAM VIII proposal.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Stynen,
1950 Jan 2
Scope and Content Note
Requests Belgian section meeting to discuss Giedion's questions
and Mars Group proposal. With a mention of the Groupe EGAU.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Samuel,
1950 Jan 16
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Jan 16 letter to Giedion.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Giedion,
1950 Jan 16
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Reactions to CIAM VII; publication of
A decade of new architecture; responses to CIAM
summer school; finances; support for Marseille rather than London as location
of CIAM VIII, and of Le Corbusier's proposal "La charte de l'habitat" rather
than MARS Group's "Heart of the city" as theme; Belgian participation in
permanent CIAM commissions.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1950 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Establishment of four national commissions; reconvening of group
working on architectural expression and the plastic arts.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Peressutti,
1950 Feb 4
Scope and Content Note
Requests report of subcommission C of 1st commission (President:
Sert).
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1950 Feb 28
Scope and Content Note
Postponement of city planning commission meeting.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Michel,
1950 Feb 28
Scope and Content Note
Postponement of city planning commission meeting.
Box 3, Folder 7
Moutschen to Fitschy,
1950 Mar 20
Scope and Content Note
Visit to Brussels of Pierre Vago, Secretary General of the
International Union of Architects, Mar 24. With a mention of Auguste
Perret.
Box 3, Folder 7
Van Nueten to Fitschy,
1950 Mar 21
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Will attempt to attend Vago lunch, Mar 24.
Box 3, Folder 7
Michel to Fitschy,
1950 Mar 21
Scope and Content Note
Will attend Vago lunch, Mar 24.
Box 3, Folder 7
Peressutti to Fitschy,
1950 Mar 24
Scope and Content Note
No report exists for subcommission C; replaced by report no.
105-C.
Box 3, Folder 7
Peressutti to CIAM members,
1950 Apr 4
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of upcoming 9th Milan Triennale; Franco Albini
member of action committee. CIAM members asked to influence artist selection.
With a mention of Piero Bottoni.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Samuel,
1950 May 9
Scope and Content Note
No report received from CIAM council meeting held in London,
Jan 20; information on CIAM VIII requested.
Box 3, Folder 7
Michel to Fitschy,
1950 May 27
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Requests CIAM plans.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Wynants,
1950 June 12
Scope and Content Note
Requests Belgian section meeting.
Box 3, Folder 7
Franco Albini, Ignazio Gardella, Ernesto Rogers and
Giuseppe Samonà to CIAM members,
1950 June 13
Physical Description:
4 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIAM summer school, Venice, 1950 Sept: proposed
program and arrangements.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1950 July 1
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Postponement of Belgian section meeting until September; dues
reminder.
Box 3, Folder 7
Handwritten note,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Portion of draft for Fitschy's July 1 letter.
Box 3, Folder 7
Klutz to Albini,
1950 July 3
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy absent; announcement for Venice CIAM summer school
forwarded to Stynen.
Box 3, Folder 7
Klutz to Stynen,
1950 July 3
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for Venice CIAM summer school announcement.
Box 3, Folder 7
Stynen to Fitschy,
1950 July 13
Scope and Content Note
Awaits Fitschy to proceed with CIAM summer school
applications.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Stynen,
1950 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Wonders why Stynen did not simply proceed with CIAM summer
school applications.
Box 3, Folder 7
Stynen to Fitschy,
1950 Aug 1
Scope and Content Note
Has not received response from circular sent.
Box 3, Folder 7
Albini to CIAM members,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Postponement of CIAM summer school, Venice.
Box 3, Folder 7
Wells Coates to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1950 Sept 26
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for CIAM VIII program.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1950 Nov 21
Scope and Content Note
Projects to be presented by Belgian section at CIAM VIII.
Box 3, Folder 7
Gontran Goulden to Fitschy,
1950 Dec 5
Scope and Content Note
Requesting details of Belgian section participation at CIAM
VIII.
Box 3, Folder 7
Fitschy to Goulden,
1950 Dec 7
Scope and Content Note
Repeat of projects to be presented by Belgian section at CIAM
VIII.
Box 3, Folder 7
Goulden to Fitschy,
1950 Dec 11
Scope and Content Note
Apologizes for error.
Box 3, Folder 8
Goulden to Fitschy,
1951 Jan 29
Scope and Content Note
Agrees to Belgian participation.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1951 Apr 9
Physical Description:
3 pp., 3 copies
Scope and Content Note
Deplores lack of activity and commitment in Belgian section;
abstains from further work and announces imminent resignation as CIAM delegate.
One letter is labeled in pen: "M. Tibaux". [#32]
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1951 Apr 10
Physical Description:
4 copies
Scope and Content Note
Request for CIAM VIII reservations, and plans for member
participation. With a list of CIAM permanent commission themes.
Box 3, Folder 8
Provisional program for CIAM VIII,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Box 3, Folder 8
Herbosch to Fitschy,
1951 Apr 11
Scope and Content Note
Requests meeting to discuss points raised in Fitschy's Apr 9
letter.
Box 3, Folder 8
Van Nueten to Fitschy,
1951 Apr 12
Scope and Content Note
With a plan to form work teams with younger members.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1951 Apr 13
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Details of Belgian participation in CIAM VIII: "Core" survey of
Flémalle-Haute. With names of attendees and session contributors.
Box 3, Folder 8
Stynen to Fitschy,
1951 May 2
Scope and Content Note
Requests meeting to discuss CIAM youth section.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Stynen,
1951 May 4
Scope and Content Note
Will meet Stynen just before meeting of SUB (Société des
urbanistes belges), May 9, to which Stynen is also invited.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Wells Coates,
1951 May 11
Scope and Content Note
Sketch of planned CORE grid.
Box 3, Folder 8
Goulden to Fitschy,
1951 May 17
Scope and Content Note
MARS Group grid diagram received.
Box 3, Folder 8
To MARS Group,
1951 May 26
Scope and Content Note
Registered mail receipt.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to MARS Group,
1951 May 26
Scope and Content Note
Sending documents to be mounted on Flémalle-Haute grid.
Box 3, Folder 8
Documents for CIAM VIII,
1951 May 26
Scope and Content Note
List of contents of registered package sent to MARS Group.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Wynants,
1951 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Sends CIAM VIII documents and reservations.
Box 3, Folder 8
Fitschy to Voyages Brooke,
1951 May 31
Scope and Content Note
Travel arrangements to London for CIAM VIII.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to Honegger,
1951 June 19
Scope and Content Note
Sends dues for 1950 and 1951.
Box 3, Folder 9
Marcel Roux,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
business card
Box 3, Folder 9
Honegger to Fitschy,
1951 July 4
Scope and Content Note
Dues payment received.
Box 3, Folder 9
Herbosch (?) to Fitschy,
1951 July 12
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Regrets missed meeting. With a mention of ballet at Sadler's
Wells.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to Richards (Architectural Review),
1951 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Requests CIAM VIII photographs. With a mention of the Royal
Festival Hall and the South Bank Exhibition.
Box 3, Folder 9
Architectural Review to Fitschy,
1951 July 24
Scope and Content Note
Sends issue devoted to CIAM VIII. August issue will be devoted
to the South Bank Exhibition.
Box 3, Folder 9
Tyrwhitt to CIAM delegates,
1951 Aug
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for CIAM VIII report; publication of
A decade of new architecture and of
The heart of the city; exhibition plans for CIAM
VIII core grids; acknowledgements.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to
Architectural Review,
1951 Aug 23
Scope and Content Note
Overage in payment is to be sent to MARS Group.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to MARS Group,
1951 Aug 24
Scope and Content Note
Repayment for costs of assembling Flémalle-Haute grid.
Box 3, Folder 9
Tyrwhitt to Fitschy,
1951 Aug 31
Scope and Content Note
Comments appreciatively on Flémalle-Haute grid, which will be
included in upcoming CIAM VIII publication,
The heart of the city.
Box 3, Folder 9
Stynen to Fitschy,
1951 Nov 28
Scope and Content Note
Requests Belgian section meeting.
Box 3, Folder 9
Tyrwhitt to Fitschy,
1951 Dec
Scope and Content Note
Corrections requested for CORE account.
Box 3, Folder 9
Stynen to Fitschy,
1951 Dec 7
Scope and Content Note
Renewed request for Belgian section meeting.
Box 3, Folder 9
Stynen to Fitschy,
1951 Dec 10
Scope and Content Note
Suggests small committee meeting prior to larger Belgian section
meeting.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to Belgian section,
1951 Dec 13
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Belgian section meeting, Dec 20; CIAM IX
preparations ("La charte de l'habitat"); membership in independent Brussels and
Liège sections.
Box 3, Folder 9
Delatte to Fitschy,
1951 Dec 15
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend meeting; will participate in Brussels section.
Box 3, Folder 9
Van Nueten to Fitschy,
1951 Dec 20
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend meeting; will participate in Brussels section.
Box 3, Folder 9
Fitschy to Tyrwhitt,
1951 Dec 31
Scope and Content Note
Approves Flémalle-Haute text for
The heart of the city.
Box 4, Folder 1
Giedion to Fitschy,
1952 Feb 11
Scope and Content Note
Sending
A decade of new architecture / Dix ans d'architecture
contemporaine
.
Box 4, Folder 1
Albini to CIAM members,
1952 Apr 30
Scope and Content Note
CIAM summer school to be held in Venice, Sept 10-Oct 10.
Box 4, Folder 1
B. F. Reiner (European Office of the United Nations) to
Vladimir Bodiansky,
1952 May 7
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Letter to the vice-president of the CIAM industrialization
commission, asking that the CIAM Italian and Swedish exhibits, and possibly
those of other countries, be shown in Geneva for the UN habitat sub-committee
meeting, 1952 Sept 1-6.
Box 4, Folder 1
Le Corbusier, Giedion, Tyrwhitt to CIAM delegates,
1952 May 14
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Summarized report of CIAM council meeting, May 10-11: discussion
of CIAM's future, with increasing control given to new architects; planning for
"La charte de l'habitat", including the meaning of "habitat"; arrangements for
new architects; CIAM ideology.
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to Swedish CIAM group,
1952 June 11
Scope and Content Note
Cannot attend CIAM delegates meeting in Stockholm.
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1952 June 17
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Liège city planning exhibition, 1952 Sept;
requesting CIAM speakers for conference on industrial area planning.
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to Van Eesteren,
1952 June 24
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Repeat of June 17 letter.
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to MARS Group,
1952 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Short letter announcing Liège city planning exhibition, 1952
Sept; requesting CIAM speakers for conference on industrial area planning.
Box 4, Folder 1
Handwritten note,
1952 July 1
Scope and Content Note
Draft of Fitschy's July 1 letter to MARS Group. (see Series IV.
Fitschy to English CIAM members, Box 10*, f. 2).
Box 4, Folder 1
Goulden to Fitschy,
1952 July 4
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy's July 1 letter received.
Box 4, Folder 1
Honegger to Fitschy,
1952 Sept 5
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues.
Box 4, Folder 1
Van Eesteren to Fitschy,
1952 Sept 2
Scope and Content Note
Regrets he could not suggest speakers or attend Liège
conference. With a mention of Scheffer, and of the Lisbon city-planning
conference.
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to Sert,
1952 Nov 7
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for letter to United Nations department of social
services (not present).
Box 4, Folder 1
Fitschy to Le Corbusier,
1952 Nov 25
Scope and Content Note
Invites Le Corbusier to speak at conference on high-rise
construction ("construction en hauteur"), to be held in Brussels, 1953.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM,
1953 Jan 7
Scope and Content Note
Circular to CIAM delegates and council members; CIAM IX reports
forthcoming.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1953 Jan 8
Scope and Content Note
Jan 7 letter received; repeat of Nov 25 invitation to Le
Corbusier.
Box 4, Folder 2
Giedion to CIAM,
1953 Feb 10
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Circular to CIAM delegates and council members; creation of
endowments to enable younger members to attend CIAM conferences.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wagons-Lits Cook to Fitschy,
1953 Mar 3
Scope and Content Note
Offers booking services for CIAM IX, Aix-en-Provence, 1953 July
19-28.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1953 Apr 14
Scope and Content Note
Requests CIAM IX room reservations for Liège section.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM members,
1953 May 6
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for CIAM IX program; request for list and extent of
exhibits.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1953 May 13
Scope and Content Note
Instructions for CIAM IX reservations.
Box 4, Folder 2
Henri Grulez to Fitschy,
1953 June 9
Scope and Content Note
Architecture student wishing to participate in CIAM IX. With a
mention of René Panis.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Grulez,
1953 June 11
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Explanation of CIAM IX schedule and of CIAM summer school,
Venice. With a mention of Panis.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1953 June 20
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM IX reservations for Liège section; Liège grid extent. With
a mention of Groupe EGAU, whose construction project is the subject of Liège
grid.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to Fitschy,
1953 June 24
Scope and Content Note
Confirmation of reservations.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM,
1953 June 30
Scope and Content Note
Circular to CIAM council members and delegates: call for
reports.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1953 July 13
Scope and Content Note
Increase in extent of Liège grid.
Box 4, Folder 2
L'Equerre to Hourant,
1953 July 16
Scope and Content Note
Liège group departure time for CIAM IX.
Box 4, Folder 2
Braem to Fitschy,
1953 Sept 1
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Does not have report for art synthesis commission.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM delegates,
1953 Sept 24
Scope and Content Note
CIAM IX commission reports forthcoming.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogencsky to CIAM,
1953 Sept 25
Scope and Content Note
Sending promotional materials from the Manufactures françaises
de Saint-Gobain.
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Wogenscky,
1953 Oct 2
Scope and Content Note
Order for CIAM IX commission reports.
Box 4, Folder 2
Giedion to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1954 May 15
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of Paris meeting for CIAM council and commission
presidents, June 27; options for preparation of "La charte de l'habitat"; CIAM
publications.
Box 4, Folder 2
Alfred Schmeller (Magnum) to Fitschy,
1954 June 1
Scope and Content Note
Requests photographs of architectural projects, for upcoming
magazine issue.
Box 4, Folder 2
Giedion's secretary to Fitschy,
1954 June 11
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Paris meeting date changed to June 30.
Box 4, Folder 2
Wogenscky to CIAM,
1954 June 16
Scope and Content Note
Location of Paris CIAM meeting, June 30.
Box 4, Folder 2
Marcel Junius to L'Equerre,
1954 June 18
Scope and Content Note
Request for photographs of residence projects for "Architecture
54".
Box 4, Folder 2
Fitschy to Magnum,
1954 June 28
Scope and Content Note
Will research projects for Magnum.
Box 4, Folder 2
Magnum to Fitschy,
1954 Sept 30
Scope and Content Note
Sends past issues of Magnum.
Box 4, Folder 2
Bakema to CIAM members,
1954 Dec 21
Scope and Content Note
Cover letter for CIAM X instructions.
Box 4, Folder 2
Bakema to CIAM members,
1954 Dec 21
Scope and Content Note
Call for responses to CIAM X instructions.
Box 4, Folder 3
Le Corbusier's secretary to CIAM members (Fitschy),
1955 Feb 9
Scope and Content Note
Requests photographs of CIAM IX night party, given on roof
terrace of "L'Unité d'Habitation" in Marseille.
Box 4, Folder 3
Havenith to Fitschy (?),
1955 Mar 24
Scope and Content Note
Sends report of CIAM Dutch-Belgian meeting, Feb 19.
Box 4, Folder 3
Bakema to CIAM members,
1955 Apr 28
Scope and Content Note
Sends CIAM X documents.
Box 4, Folder 3
Albini to CIAM members,
1955 May
Scope and Content Note
Next Venice CIAM summer school planned for 1956 Sept
Box 4, Folder 3
Karl Pawek (Magnum) to Fitschy,
1955 May 3
Scope and Content Note
Request for photographs showing the optimism and "joie de vivre"
of modern architecture.
Box 4, Folder 3
Giedion to CIAM members,
1955 June 3
Scope and Content Note
CIAM council, Team X and delegates meeting to be held in Paris,
July 2.
Box 4, Folder 3
Wogenscky to CIAM members,
1955 June 13
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
CIAM meeting postponed to July 4. With English translation.
Box 4, Folder 3
Magnum to Fitschy,
1955 June 24
Scope and Content Note
Telegram. Requests photograph of cheerful ("heitere") architecture.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy to Pawek,
1955 July 14
Scope and Content Note
Cannot send photographs.
Box 4, Folder 3
Alfredo Evangelista Viana de Lima to CIAM groups,
1955 July 26
Scope and Content Note
Sends Portuguese grid for critique.
Box 4, Folder 3
Havenith to Fitschy,
1955 Aug 4
Scope and Content Note
Brussels-Antwerp section meeting Aug 12; requests Fitschy's
presence.
Box 4, Folder 3
Havenith to Fitschy,
1955 Aug 15
Scope and Content Note
Regrets Fitschy's absence Aug 12. With a discussion of grids to
be presented at La Sarraz CIAM delegates meeting (projects by Van Nueten and
Braem).
Box 4, Folder 3
Honegger to CIAM members,
1955 Sept 5
Scope and Content Note
Request for dues.
Box 4, Folder 3
Van den Broek and Bakema to Fitschy,
1955 Sept
Scope and Content Note
Card with notice of address change for architectural firm Van den Broek
and Bakema.
Box 4, Folder 3
Wogenscky to unspecified,
1956 Jan 9
Scope and Content Note
Opening separate practice from Le Corbusier.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy to Alfred Roth,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Draft of letter naming Belgian attendees for CIAM X,
Dubrovnik.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy to Roth,
1956 Apr 14
Scope and Content Note
Draft of letter requesting address of Drago Ibler.
Box 4, Folder 3
Roth to Fitschy,
1956 Apr 17
Scope and Content Note
Postcard, Gives Ibler's address.
Box 4, Folder 3
Giedion to CIAM members,
1956 May 30
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM X; preparations for "La charte de l'habitat".
Box 4, Folder 3
Roth to CIAM members,
1956 May 30
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIAM X in Dubrovnik, Aug 3-13, with
registration details.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy (?) to Kondracki,
1956 July 2
Scope and Content Note
Reservations for CIAM X.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy to Roth,
1956 July 23
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Complications with CIAM X attendance.
Box 4, Folder 3
Roth to Fitschy,
1956 July 27
Scope and Content Note
Postcard. Cannot guarantee place for Fitschy on boat.
Box 4, Folder 3
Wagons-Lits Cook to Fitschy,
1956 Aug 17
Scope and Content Note
Bill for visa and reservation-cancellation fees.
Box 4, Folder 3
Fitschy to P. A. Emery,
1956 Dec 19
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Proposes younger Belgian delegate to act as liaision between
CIAM staff and Belgian section.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bakema to CIAM members,
1957 Jan 4
Scope and Content Note
Call for opinions regarding CIAM reorganization.
Box 4, Folder 4
Sert, Gropius, Giedion, Tyrwhitt to Bakema,
1957 Apr 19
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Confirms proposals for Exchange Information Center (CIAM), and
CIAM Exchange of Information on Architectural Education.
Box 4, Folder 4
Sert, Gropius, Giedion, Tyrwhitt to CIAM,
1957 May
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Circular to CIAM reorganization committee, CIAM council and
CIRPAC: discussion of defeated proposals to dissolve CIAM at Dubrovnik, and of
CIAM reorganization plans.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bakema to CIAM,
1957 July 12
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Response to 1957 May letter, justifying his work with CIAM
reorganization committee and recommending advanced study of visual design and
the human habitat.
Box 4, Folder 4
Roth to CIAM,
1957 July 22
Scope and Content Note
Announcement of CIRPAC meeting at La Sarraz, Sept 7-10.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bougeois to Roth,
1957 July 20
Scope and Content Note
Will attend La Sarraz meeting.
Box 4, Folder 4
Roth to CIAM,
1957 Aug 10
Scope and Content Note
La Sarraz CIRPAC meeting moved to Aug 31-Sept 3.
Box 4, Folder 4
Fitschy to Roth,
1957 Aug 19
Scope and Content Note
Confusion as to La Sarraz CIRPAC meeting dates.
Box 4, Folder 4
Fitschy to Roth,
1957 Aug 22
Scope and Content Note
Reservation for La Sarraz CIRPAC meeting.
Box 4, Folder 4
Interbau to Fitschy,
1957 Sept 10
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to conference held by Berlin CIAM group, 1957 Sept
26-27, to discuss the exhibition "Die Stadt von morgen".
Box 4, Folder 4
Interbau to Fitschy,
1957 Sept 10
Scope and Content Note
French translation of invitation, sent by Hubert Hoffman.
Box 4, Folder 4
Reply card,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Request for lodging during Berlin conference.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1957 Sept 12
Scope and Content Note
Requests meeting.
Box 4, Folder 4
Fitschy to Bakema,
1957 Nov 13
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Hesitates to submit names for new research group; reorganization
committee should write manifesto clearly expressing new CIAM goals. With
criticism of new French title for CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bakema to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 7
Scope and Content Note
Call to battle; list of countries who have responded positively
to his request.
Box 4, Folder 4
Albert Bontridder to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 10
Scope and Content Note
List of Brussels-based architects (to be contacted on Bakema's
behalf).
Box 4, Folder 4
Jacques Dolphyn to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Dolphyn to Bakema,
1957 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Constantin Brodzki to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Brodzki to Bakema,
1957 Dec 16
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Groupe Structures to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 17
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bourgeois to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 17
Scope and Content Note
Upcoming CIAM meeting.
Box 4, Folder 4
Fitschy to Bakema,
1957 Dec 17
Scope and Content Note
Has sent Bakema's text to Belgian architects; cannot participate
in CIAM work for 1958; renews criticism of new French title for CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Groupe Structures to Bakema,
1957 Dec 17
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bontridder to Fitschy,
1957 Dec 19
Scope and Content Note
Will collaborate with Bakema in new CIAM.
Box 4, Folder 4
To the National Commission for the Cité-Modèle,
1958
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Letter from six unnamed architects of the Cité Modèle, built for
the Exposition universelle et internationale, Brussels, 1958: requesting
compensation.
Box 4, Folder 4
Bakema to CIAM members,
1958 May 9
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Resolutions from 1957 La Sarraz and 1958 Brussels meetings;
renaming of CIAM; announcement of CIAM XI, Otterlo, 1959 Sept, with
guidelines.
Series II.
Handwritten notes,
1938-ca. 1956
Physical Description:
3 folders
Scope and Content Note
This small series contains handwritten drafts, lists, sketches,
envelopes, bills and other incidental notes which cannot be identified as rough
drafts for correspondence or documents located elsewhere in this collection, or
lacking strong relation to such documents. The great majority of these notes
are in Paul Fitschy's hand. Notable are the two sets of notes for the
preparatory meeting in Brussels for CIAM VI, Liège, 1938 July 10; the Paris
CIAM council meeting notes preparatory to CIAM X, 1954 June 30; and the
subsequent CIRPAC meeting notes, 1955 July 4. All of these lack official typed
minutes in this collection (though the 1938 July 10 meeting is briefly
summarized in the CIAM Bulletin d'information bibliographique, Series III. Box
6 f. 3). Handwritten notes which can be strongly linked to other documents have
been filed together with them in the appropriate series; notes originally
located in other series have been left there.
Box 4, Folder 5
Réunion pour la préparation du VIe congrès à Bruxelles,
1938 July 10
Physical Description:
11 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten rough draft of meeting minutes for preparation of
CIAM VI, Liège, with outline. Includes discussion of Sert's upcoming
publication
Résolutions du congrès d'Athènes (which ultimately
became
Can our cities survive?). With mention of Syrkus,
Quétant, Schmidt, Sert, Le Corbusier, Van Eesteren, Fry, Fitschy, Labatut,
Bourgeois. Paginated to p. 8 (several pages unnumbered or recopied). See also
Series IV. Box 10*, f. 1 for oversize page from this document.
Box 4, Folder 5
Meeting notes,
1938 July 10
Physical Description:
6 leaves
Scope and Content Note
Notes from Brussels preparation meeting for CIAM VI, Liège.
Records positions of Le Corbusier, Van Eesteren, Giedion, Sert, Schmidt, Stam,
Bourgeois, Fry, Fitschy. Pagination to p. 9; p. 7 missing.
Box 4, Folder 5
CIAM,
1939 Jan 12
Scope and Content Note
Notes of meeting discussing topic for CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 4, Folder 5
Travaux dont sont extraits les documents
cartographiques,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
List of bibliographical sources for a "séminaire de géographie"
at the Université de Liège.
Box 4, Folder 5
Élements constitutifs de l'urbanisme,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
With pencil sketch.
Box 4, Folder 5
Lists and preliminary schedule,
1939
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Notes concerning CIAM VI, Liège.
Box 4, Folder 5
L'Equerre to Martin Wagner,
1939 June 13
Scope and Content Note
Envelope sent to Istanbul, with pencil notes on verso.
Box 4, Folder 5
Fitschy to Hilbersheimer,
1939 June 13
Scope and Content Note
Envelope sent to Berlin, returned.
Box 4, Folder 5
L'Equerre to Gabriel Guevrékian,
1939 June 14
Scope and Content Note
Envelope sent to Tehran.
Box 4, Folder 5
L'Equerre to Gabriel Guevrékian,
1939 Sept 12
Scope and Content Note
Envelope sent to Tehran.
Box 4, Folder 6
Lists,
1947
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Persons to receive CIAM VI, Bridgwater reports.
Box 4, Folder 6
Belgian section member list,
after 1948
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
With addresses.
Box 4, Folder 6
List of Belgian section members,
n.d.
Box 4, Folder 6
Expenses,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Accounting in pencil of Paris trip expenses, including meeting
at UNESCO.
Box 4, Folder 6
Notes on city projects,
1951 or 1952
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM VIII, Hoddesdon notes on examples of the core for Chicago,
New York, Rotterdam, Liège, Nagele (Holland), Kolsdal (Norway), Gustavsberg
(Sweden), Oslo, Stevenage, St.-Dié, Rabat-Sale, Chimbote (Peru), Paris,
Coventry, Hiroshima, Basel, Providence, Lausanne, New Haven, Medellin, Bogotá,
Chandigarh (India). Appeared in
The heart of the city.
Box 4, Folder 6
Lists,
1953
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Liège section lists regarding attendance at CIAM IX, including
Marseille reception.
Box 4, Folder 6
J. M. Nenquin,
1953 Aug 18
Scope and Content Note
Notes on Nenquin, an architectural student.
Box 4, Folder 6
List,
1953?
Scope and Content Note
Note of orders for
A decade of new architecture by Groupe EGAU,
Planning, Kondracki.
Box 4, Folder 6
CIAM council meeting notes,
1954 June 30
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy's notes from CIAM council and delegates meeting in Paris
for CIAM X. Records positions of Candilis, Emery, Le Corbusier, Wogenscky,
Lods, Honegger, Bakema, Sert, Rogers, Smithson, Roth. With mention of Werner
Hebebrand.
Box 4, Folder 6
To-do list,
1954?
Scope and Content Note
CIAM X in Algiers. With mention of Groupe EGAU, Sert, Wogenscky,
FHU and UIA [International Union of Architects].
Box 4, Folder 7
Envelope,
1955 May 28
Scope and Content Note
Envelope (Van den Broek and Bakema to Fitschy) with pencilled
draft of letter entitled "Constructions au quartier du Bois de Mont"; to-do
list on verso with mention of CIAM X.
Box 4, Folder 7
Groupe mais[on?],
1955
Scope and Content Note
Rough pen sketches of apartment floorplans.
Box 4, Folder 7
CIRPAC meeting notes,
1955 July 4
Physical Description:
4 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Fitschy's notes from CIAM X preparation meeting in Paris.
Records positions of Bakema, Sert, Emery, Wogenscky, Giedion, Le Corbusier,
Candilis, Ecochard, Gardella, Roth, Lods, Van Eyck.
Box 4, Folder 7
Librairie Jules Henry,
1956 Apr 3
Scope and Content Note
Receipt for "L'architecture française".
Box 4, Folder 7
Envelope,
1956 May 29
Scope and Content Note
Envelope (Van den Broek and Bakema to Fitschy) with pencilled
note mentioning EGAU.
Box 4, Folder 7
Emery,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
With mention of "Statut du logis".
Box 4, Folder 7
Constatations—exigences,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
With a mention of "logis et habitat".
Box 4, Folder 7
Sketch,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Floorplans in pencil.
Box 4, Folder 7
Notes on "logis",
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of pedestrian access. With lists of city
projects.
Box 4, Folder 7
CIAM-2,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Notes on CIAM reorganization after CIAM X.
Box 4, Folder 7
Notes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
4 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Notes on CIAM reorganization after CIAM X.
Box 4, Folder 7
Notes,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Notes on city requirements for 5000 and 25000 inhabitants.
Series III.
Documents,
1928-1957
Physical Description:
ca. 2.1 lin. ft.
Scope and Content Note
This series contains documents generated by CIAM as a whole in the
course of congress development and other related projects, and preserved by the
Belgian section. These documents show how the CIAM central secretariat, located
in Switzerland under the direction of Sigfried Giedion, coordinated with
national CIAM chapters to select, debate and prepare topics for CIAM
congresses, plan congress locations and arrangements, collaborate on and
promote CIAM projects such as publications and educational opportunities, and
convey CIAM conclusions to international associations such as UNESCO. The
documents recount the debates on city planning concepts of interest to CIAM
participants, such as "logis", "habitat" and "core" among many others. The at
times fractious communications also detail the several periods of CIAM
reorganization and redefinition, including the immediate post-war period, the
period after CIAM IX which saw the formation of Team X (Team Ten), and the
radical reorganization after CIAM X which led to the ultimate dissolution of
CIAM.
Included in the series are final CIAM congress reports; meeting
minutes (including CIRPAC and CIAM council meetings as well as Belgian section
meetings); official CIAM statutes, communications, memoranda, topic
questionnaires, financial statements and press releases; book proposals and
book excerpts; and papers, articles and speeches destined for presentation at
CIAM events or publication in modern architectural journals. The series also
contains ephemera relating to CIAM events and congresses, such as brochures,
invitations, tickets, and identity cards. Notes, lists, address labels,
envelopes, business cards and handwritten materials have been filed in this
series when directly linked to documents found here, or originally found
together with them.
Although the representation of the first four CIAM congresses
(before the formation of the Belgian section) is somewhat sketchy, the series
provides ample documentation of the periods of greatest CIAM activity - during
the mid- to late 1930s, and again during the 1950s. The most well-represented
CIAM groups are those of Switzerland, Belgium, France (principally ASCORAL),
Britain (MARS Group), and the Netherlands (De 8 and Opbouw). Also detailed are
the contributions of Algerian (pre-independence), Polish, Hungarian, Italian,
Swedish, Portuguese, Yugoslav and German CIAM participants, in addition to
those from the United States.
The series has been divided into eleven subseries, each covering a
separate CIAM congress. Items are filed chronologically within each of these
subseries. Of special interest is the subseries relating to the proposed CIAM
VI, Liège, 1939 Sept, in mid-preparation by the Belgian section when it was
cancelled at the onset of World War II. All CIAM congresses are represented in
this series by at least one document, with the sole exception of CIAM XI, held
in 1959 in Otterlo, Netherlands, which is represented in the collection as a
whole only by J. B. Bakema’s 1958 May 9 letter (Series I. Correspondence, Box
4, f. 4).
Series III.A.
CIAM I, La Sarraz,
1928
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 1st CIAM congress, held in La Sarraz, Switzerland, 1928.
Box 4, Folder 8
Congrès préparatoire international d'architecture
moderne,
1928 June 28
Physical Description:
5 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Declaration of CIAM principles.
Box 4, Folder 8
CIAM: Résumé de son but, son action; Un ralliement: Le
congrès de La Sarraz,
n.d.
Physical Description:
9 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Summary of La Sarraz congress, prepared well after the fact by
L'Equerre. Explains origins of CIAM; lists six questions to lead to a program
of architectural reforms and innovations.
Series III.B.
CIAM II, Frankfurt am Main,
1929
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 2nd CIAM congress, held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 1929.
Box 4, Folder 9
Statuts de l'association Les Congrès internationaux
d'architecture moderne,
1929 Oct 26
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
CIAM statutes (printed and typescript repro).
Series III.C.
CIAM III, Brussels,
1930
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 3rd CIAM congress, held in Brussels, Belgium, 1930.
Box 4, Folder 10
Einladung zum 3. internationalen Kongreß für neues
Bauen,
1930 Nov
Scope and Content Note
Printed invitation to CIAM III, Brussels, 1930 Nov 27-29, on
the theme "rationelle Bebauungsweisen" (rational site planning), with congress
program on verso. With mention of Bourgeois, Van Eesteren, Le Corbusier,
Kaufmann-Böhm, Neutra, Gropius, Steiger and Barbe. Sent by Moser and Giedion.
[#6]
Series III.D.
CIAM IV, Athens,
1933-1938,
bulk 1933
Physical Description:
1 folder
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 4th CIAM congress, held in Athens, Greece, 1933.
Box 4, Folder 11
Protokol der Delegierten-Versammlungen in Barcelona,
1932 Mar 29-31
Physical Description:
5 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Minutes of CIRPAC meeting in Barcelona (with agenda and list
of attendees) discussing preparations for CIAM IV, originally intended for
Moscow. With mention of the controversy surrounding the design competition for
the Palace of the Soviets. With red pencil underlining. Sent by Sert and
Steiger. [#8]
Box 4, Folder 11
Questionnaire: pour les auteurs de l'analyse des plans
de villes,
ca. 1933
Physical Description:
4 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM IV questionnaire, divided in four sections:
"Habitations"; "Délassement"; "Lieux de travail"; "Circulation—Transports".
With information on three display charts or maps. Pencil annotation: "Extrait
du rapport sur le congrès d'Athènes."
Box 4, Folder 11
La ville radieuse,
1933
Physical Description:
7 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Portions of typescript from Le Corbusier's book. With table of
contents and two sections: "Je suis attiré" and "Liberté - Égalité - Fraternité".
With red pencil inscription: "Articles réserve en partie parus."
Box 4, Folder 11
Méthodes de l'urbanisme fonctionnel et son application
à Amsterdam,
n.d.
Physical Description:
4 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Speech on city planning principles and methods, given by Van
Eesteren at the invitation of the "Chambre technique de Grèce". [#10]
Box 4, Folder 11
La ville fonctionnelle, vol. 1: Analyse du chaos
urbain,
n.d. (possibly 1938)
Physical Description:
10 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Typescript table of contents for proposed 209-page CIAM IV
publication. Author unknown.
Series III.E.
CIAM V, Paris,
1934-1937
Physical Description:
1 box and 2 folders
Scope and Content Note
Documents relate to the 5th CIAM congress, Paris, France, 1937.
Box 4, Folder 12
Minutes of CIAM delegates meeting, London,
1934 May 20-21
Physical Description:
10 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Agenda and minutes for May 20 and 21 meetings, including
country reports, discussion of CIAM IV publication
La ville fonctionnelle and preparations for CIAM
V.
Box 4, Folder 12
Explication du tableau "La ville fonctionelle",
n.d.
Physical Description:
2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Gives results of CIAM IV and resulting directives for CIAM V
projects. Written by French CIAM group. With pencil annotation: "Introduction
du programme du Ve congrès."
Box 4, Folder 12
Architecture and town planning in England,
1934 Dec 10
Physical Description:
5 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Text of Wells Coates's article, written for L'Equerre.
See Series I. Box 1, f. 1-2 for L'Equerre's correspondence
with Coates.
Box 4, Folder 13
List of CIAM section secretariats,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Names and addresses, with number of document copies required
for distribution.
Box 4, Folder 13
CIRPAC roster,
1935 Apr
Scope and Content Note
Countries, names and addresses of CIRPAC members.
Box 4, Folder 13
Minutes of CIRPAC meeting, Amsterdam,
1935 June 9-13
Physical Description:
12 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Agenda and minutes, including description of public exhibition
La ville fonctionnelle and report on book
publication status, as well as program planning and location for CIAM V.
Box 4, Folder 13
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1935 Oct 29
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Preparations for upcoming CIAM "Exposition d'urbanisme",
Brussels, 1936 Mar, and L'Equerre's "Exposition d'architecture et
d'urbanisme", Liège, 1936 May; final 1935 issue of L'Equerre to explore past,
present and future work of CIAM. With agenda for next meeting.
Box 4, Folder 13
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1935 Nov 26
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Continued discussion of previous meeting topics. With agenda
for next meeting.
Box 5, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1936 Jan 3
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
1936 Brussels and Liège exhibitions; admission of new members.
With agenda for next meeting.
Box 5, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1936 Feb 5
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Program for CIAM V; 1936 Brussels and Liège exhibitions. With
agenda for next meeting.
Box 5, Folder 1
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1936 Mar 12
Physical Description:
4 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Death of Karl Moser, past president of CIAM; Eggericx's
resignation from CIAM; admission of new members; continued plans for 1936 Liège
exhibition.
Box 5, Folder 1
Announcement of CIRPAC meeting, La Sarraz,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
With costs.
Box 5, Folder 2
Documents de la réunion de La Sarraz,
1936 Sept 9-12
Physical Description:
17 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Assembled CIRPAC meeting documents. Includes cover; opening
statement; program; schedule of work groups with topics and members; press
commission tasks; conceptual outline of architectural objectives and related
social requirements (3 pp.); 1936 financial statements with graph, in German (6
pp.); Algerian CIAM group report, by P. A. Emery (2 pp.); Swiss CIAM group
report (3 pp.).
Box 5, Folder 3
Plan pour les projets de récréation,
1936 Sept 2
Physical Description:
8 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Schematic plan for recreational facilities, presented at La
Sarraz CIRPAC meeting by Opbouw of Rotterdam. Includes cover letter.
Box 5, Folder 3
CIAM financial statements (French),
1936
Physical Description:
6 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Statements for 1935 Jan-1936 Mar and 1936 Apr-1936 Sept,
and budget for 1936-37. With graph.
Box 5, Folder 3
Voyage La Sarraz, congrès CIRPAC,
1936 Sept 9-12
Physical Description:
6 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Handwritten notes detailing Belgian section automobile travel
expenses, route etc. With typescript page of CIAM promotional text.
Box 5, Folder 4
CIRPAC meeting report, La Sarraz,
1936 Sept 30
Physical Description:
19 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Final CIRPAC report (German). Includes cover; cover letter
dated Oct 3; table of contents; preliminary remarks; list of participants;
report on "Die funktionelle Stadt"; program planning for CIAM V, including
descriptions of city planning projects; treasury report; and nine commission
reports.
Box 5, Folder 5
CIRPAC meeting report, La Sarraz,
1936 Sept 30
Physical Description:
17 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Final CIRPAC report (French). Includes table of contents;
preliminary remarks; list of participants; report on
La ville fonctionnelle; program planning for CIAM
V, including descriptions of city planning projects; treasury report; and nine
commission reports.
Box 5, Folder 5
Report of the program commission for CIAM V, Paris
1937,
n.d.
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
List of proposed plans and lecture topics to be presented at
CIAM V: typescript of report in final CIRPAC report.
Box 5, Folder 6
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1936 Oct 14
Physical Description:
2 pp.
Scope and Content Note
La Sarraz CIRPAC meeting; Syrkus questionnaire on hollow walls
("le mur creux"); 1936 Liège exhibition; financial questions; attendance
questions.
Box 5, Folder 6
CIAM V congrès de Paris,
1937 Jan 15
Physical Description:
4 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Detailed program for CIAM V
Logis et loisirs.
Box 5, Folder 6
Programme de travail du Ve congrès,
n.d.
Physical Description:
5 pp.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM V, Paris outline for economic zone surveys, focusing on
country, region, city, and sanitary infrastructure. With pencil annotations (in
an alphanumeric scheme). Notes on verso mention Marcel Florkin and Jean Nihon.
Paper copy of the oversize document in Flat file folder 1**.
Box 5, Folder 6
Questionnaire, La législation et le régime foncier,
1937 Jan .
Physical Description:
4 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Questionnaire on land regulation.
Box 5, Folder 6
La législation et le régime foncier en fonction de
l'urbanisme,
1937 Jan
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Discussion of land regulation reform, and the need to
implement "mobilisation du sol" and abolish private land ownership. Appendix to
questionnaire.
Box 5, Folder 6
Section belge des CIAM: payement des cotisations des
membres,
1936-1939
Scope and Content Note
Lists Belgian section member payments for fiscal years
1936-1937, 1937-1938, and 1938-1939.
Box 5, Folder 6
Announcement of Belgian section meeting,
1937 Feb 23
Scope and Content Note
With agenda.
Box 5, Folder 6
Minutes of Belgian section meeting,
1937 Feb 26
Physical Description:
3 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
CIAM V, Paris; land regulation questionnaire; 2nd CIRPAC
delegate; membership application of Kondracki; discussion of Koen Limperg
misunderstanding.
Box 5, Folder 7
CIAM financial statements (French),
1937
Physical Description:
4 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Statements for 1935 Apr-1937 Mar. With graph.
Box 5, Folder 7
CIAM financial statements (German),
1937
Physical Description:
4 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Statements for 1935 Apr-1937 Mar With graph.
Box 5, Folder 7
Taxation des groupes pour 1936/37,
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
CIAM group contributions.
Box 5, Folder 7
Invitation, Ve congrès de Paris: "Logis et loisirs",
n.d.
Scope and Content Note
Invitation to CIAM V, with program, themes and work
method.
Box 5, Folder 7
CIAM circular,
1937 Apr
Scope and Content Note
Request for names and addresses of CIAM members and
associates, to be invited to CIAM V.
Box 5, Folder 7
Liste des membres,
1937 Mar 13
Scope and Content Note
Names and addresses of Belgian section members.
Box 5, Folder 7
Agenda for CIAM delegates' meeting, Paris,
1937 June 28
Scope and Content Note
With handwritten message by Victor Bourgeois.
Box 5, Folder 8
Solutions de principe,
1937 Apr
Physical Description:
21 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
CIAM V report no. 1, by Le Corbusier. Bound pamphlet.
Box 5, Folder 8
Cas d'application: villes,
1937 June
Physical Description:
15 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
CIAM V report no. 2, by Sert. Bound pamphlet.
Box 5, Folder 8
L'urbanisme rural,
1937 June
Physical Description:
16 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Annex to CIAM V report no. 3, by Norbert Bézard. Bound
pamphlet.
Box 5, Folder 8
Méthodes de travail du congrès,
n.d.
Physical Description:
1 p.
Scope and Content Note
Framework for CIAM V discussions, and plans for CIAM V
publication.
Box 5, Folder 8
Programme de travail du Ve congrès,
1937
Physical Description:
5 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Copy of CIAM V, Paris outline for economic zone surveys,
focusing on country, region, city, and sanitary infrastructure. Translation by
Fitschy. Original oversized document on tracing paper (see Series IV. Flat file folder
1**).
Box 5, Folder 8
Daily schedules for CIAM V,
1937 June 29-July 2
Physical Description:
5 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Separate sheets for June 29, June 30, July 1, and July 2.
Box 5, Folder 9
Report on Solutions de principe,
1937 June
Physical Description:
3 pp., 3 copies
Scope and Content Note
Report of 1st CIAM V commission (president: Wiesmann) on
report no. 1 by Le Corbusier. With a proposal for practical application
projects ("cas d'application") for CIAM VI. With second incomplete copy (2 of 3
pp.)
Box 5, Folder 9
Report on Cas d'application des villes,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Report of 2nd CIAM V commission (president: Emery) on report
no. 2 by Sert. With conclusions drawn from presented surveys of Zürich,
Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Box 5, Folder 9
Report on Cas d'application: régions et campagnes,
1937 July
Physical Description:
2 pp., 2 copies
Scope and Content Note
Report of 3rd CIAM V commission (president: Limperg) on report
no. 3 by Syrkus, and Bézard's annexed report. With resolutions concerning rural
development.
Box 5, Folder 10
Architecture et médecine,
1937 June
Physical Description:
9 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Report of speech (numbered A 1) by P. Winter, concerning
health and hygiene and their relationship to architecture and city planning.
With a discussion of sunlight, and of improving city planning for children.
(Text not fully reproduced on p. 7.)
Box 5, Folder 10
Technique et finance au service du plan,
n.d.
Physical Description:
3 pp.
Scope and Content Note
Text of speec
