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Writings by William Gray Purcell
The Parabiographies manuscripts (circa 1930s-1950s)

Volume for 1908: "Work of the Second Year"

Note that entries may contain comments, observations, and anecdotes ranging far beyond the specific elements of an architectural commission.  Then again, the entry might also be little more than a curt dismissal in passing.

• Commission List 11:   Fred A. Larson residence (Towner, North Dakota 1908)
• Commission List 12:   Bookcases and mantel for Dowling (Omaha, Nebraska 1908)
• Commission List 13:   Bank for Mr. Dowling, also known as Atkinson State Bank (Atkinson, Nebraska 1908)
• Commission List 14:   McLannahan, alterations (Location unknown 1908)
• Commission List 15:   F. W. Bird Company Competition (1908)
• Commission List 16:   Bank, alterations (Bismarck, North Dakota 1908)
• Commission List 17:   Singer Building, project (Bismarck, North Dakota 1908)
• Commission List 18:   Map for C. H. McHugh, drafting (North Dakota 1908)
• Commission List 18A: John H. Kahler residence, project (Rochester, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 19:   United Brethren Church, project (Minneapolis, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 20:   Cover for The Interior, graphic design (1908)
• Commission List 21:   Chicago Architectural Exhibition 1908
• Commission List 22:   Handicraft Guild, consultation (Minneapolis, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 23:   Arthur Jones residence, alterations (Minneapolis, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 24:   Parish House and Chancel for Christ Church (Eau Claire, Wisconsin 1908)
• Commission List 25:   Design for the Ladies Home Journal (1908)
• Commission List 26:   Mrs. W. H. Purcell residence, alterations project (Los Angeles, California 1908)
• Commission List 27:   Elks Club, project (Mankato, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 28:   Reel and Rudder Club (Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota 1908)
• "July-August, 1908":  Note concerning two books significant to Purcell during this time
• Commission List 29:   Nolan R. Best, The Interior, consultation (1908)
• Commission List 30:   Milton E. Trumer, consultation (Minneapolis, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 31:   F. E. Tallant shop, alterations (Minneapolis, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 32:   Houses for George Feick, Sr. (Sandusky, Ohio 1908)
• Commission List 33:   H. J. Myers residence (Minneapolis, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 34:   Harris, alterations project (Minneapolis, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 35:   Soldier's Memorial Arch for C. M. Loring, project (Minneapolis, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 36:   O. A. Pierce residence (Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 37:   Shakopee Sanitorium, project (Shakopee, Minnesota 1908)
• Commission List 38:   Clayton F. Summy, consultation (Chicago, Illinois 1908)
• "December 29, 1908": Note regarding the effects of Purcell's marriage at this time

The storage locator citation for the drafts of this volume in the Purcell collection finding aid is AR:B4d1.2.