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Earl Layman papers, 1929-1993
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Layman, Earl D.
- Title
- Earl Layman papers
- Dates
- 1929-1993 (inclusive)19291993
- Quantity
- 1.00 cu. ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 5791 (Accession No. 5791-001)
- Summary
- Papers of a former Seattle Historic Preservation Officer
- Repository
-
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Earl Drais Layman (1916-2001) was educated in social science, architecture, painting, and history at the University of Oregon and the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Fountainbleau, France. He was an instructor in architectural history, design and art at Auburn and Kansas State Universities. In 1968 he was hired by the Seattle Design Commission. In his years of service to the city, he was instrumental in creating and protecting many historic districts of Seattle. He was the first Historic Preservation Officer of the city from 1975 to 1982.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Clippings, documents, correspondence, and other materials relating primarily to Layman’s time as the city of Seattle’s Historic Preservation Officer, as well as art and papers from his time as a student and teacher.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The creator’s literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
School WorkReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1-3 | Schoolwork binder – missing cover and first few pages;
notes and papers on the background of building cities, world architecture,
lecture notes, etc. |
1937-1941 |
| 1/4 | "Space Concepts in Relation to Art and Architecture,"
research, program for thesis problem |
1946 |
| 1/5 | "Examples of Work, with Explanatory Notes" |
1957 |
ProfessionalReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/6 | History and Theory of Architecture - planning materials
for class, 1980-1981 |
ca. 1935-1981 |
| 1/7 | Professional information |
1945-1965 |
| 1/8 | Commissioned sketches – 2 Pi Kappa Phi brochures, one
containing sketches (presumably done by Layman) |
Fall 1959 |
| 1/9 | Knoxville project - correspondence, moving
records |
1951-1965 |
| 1/10-11 | Speeches, talks, travel, workshops |
1963-1981 |
| 1/12 | Architectural ordinances |
1976-1978 |
| 1/13 | Certificates of appreciation |
ca. 1979-1983 |
| 1/14 | Society of Architectural Historians,
Newsletter
|
1979-1981, 1990 |
| 1/15 | “Genius Loci in Seattle: A New Rationale for Historic
Preservation?” - report by Layman |
undated |
| 1/16 | Correspondence - professional, thank yous,
family |
1927-1986 |
| 1/17-18 | Clippings - about Earl Layman, Victor Steinbrueck,
architecture |
ca. 1930-1984 |
Personal MiscellanyReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/19 | Home Improvement |
1976-1978 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Architects--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Artists--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Historic buildings--Conservation and restoration--History--Sources
- Historic preservation--History--Sources
- Municipal officials and employees--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Layman, Earl D.--Archives
Corporate Names
- Seattle (Wash.). Historic Preservation Program--History--Sources
