Archives West Finding Aid
Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Historical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 73-024: University of Washington, Libraries, Planning Assistant records, approximately 1960-1970
- Accession No. 80-021: University of Washington Libraries, Planning Office records, 1971- 1973
- Accession No. 23-046: University of Washington Libraries Facilities Planning records, 1984-2005
- Names and Subjects
University of Washington Libraries Planning Office records, approximately 1966-2005
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington. Libraries. Planning Office
- Title
- University of Washington Libraries Planning Office records
- Dates
- approximately 1966-2005 (inclusive)19662005
- Quantity
- approximately 1.83 cubic feet (6 boxes, including 1 audio cassette)
- Collection Number
- UW Resource No. 07374
- Summary
- Records of the UW Libraries Planning Office and additional planning committees
- Repository
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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
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No restrictions on access.
No user access copy is available for audio cassette. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The University of Washington library had been housed in a succession of temporary spaces culminating in a series of inadequate quarters in Denny Hall. It was then moved to a building originally constructed in 1909 for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, but considerably remodeled to accommodate a collection of 40,000 books. Ground was broken for President Suzzallo's proposed library in April 1923 and the new library was opened in January 1927, with 175,000 volumes and a spectacular reading room. The South Wing was completed in 1935, but the original plan for a 300 foot high carillon book tower was finally abandoned. More space was gained in building projects in 1947 and 1963. The most recent addition was the massive addition of the Kenneth S. Allen Library in 1990, necessary to house the multi-million volume collection and various public and technical services.
Over the years, various committees have been organized to draft, review, and implement physical development plans for the purposes of modifying and maintaining libraries accross the Seattle campus. Library planning has often coincided with the creation and implementation of university-wide strategic plans for physical development. (Source: UW Libraries, accessed December 2023).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
General correspondence, correspondence with architectural firms, financial records, libraries strategic plans, university-wide strategic plans, budgets, meeting minutes, newsletters, articles, and financial records. Includes various architectural drawings, sketches, blueprints, and photographs pertaining to UW Libraries buildings.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 73-024, University of Washington, Libraries, Planning Assistant records, circa 1966
- Accession No. 80-021, University of Washington Libraries, Planning Office records, 1971-1973
- Accession No. 23-046, University of Washingto Libraries Facilities Planning records, 1984-2005
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 73-024: University of Washington, Libraries, Planning Assistant records, approximately 1960-1970Return to Top
Scope and Content: Records of the Library Planning Assistant Roll--Architects drawings of the Undergraduate Library (main floor; reading & stack area 2nd & 3rd floors; food service floor; 8/17/66 Folio--Undergraduate library sketchbook, main library sketchbook and main library plans.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.
Acquisition Info: John K. Mayeski, Planning assistant via Vickie Hamilton, 1971-09-22
Accession No. 80-021: University of Washington Libraries, Planning Office records, 1971- 1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: General correspondence, financial records; 1971-73 Files primarily concerning the Odegaard Undergraduate Library.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.
Accession No. 23-046: University of Washington Libraries Facilities Planning records, 1984-2005Return to Top
Scope and Content: Strategic plans for UW libraries physical development projects as well as campus-wide physical development projects, meeting minutes, meeting summaries, article printouts, intradepartmental correspondence, correspondence with architectural firms, budgets, floor plans, architectural drawings, photographs, and campus newsletters.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
No user access copy is available for audio cassette. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.
Acquisition Info: Transferred by Charles Chamberlin, UW Libraries, 2014-03-04
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1 | 23-046 | Committee for Libraries Facilities Master Plan, Folder 1
of 2 |
1999 |
| 1/2 | 23-046 | Committee for Libraries Facilities Master Plan, Folder 2
of 2 |
1999 |
| 1/3 | 23-046 | Building Restoration Study, UW Project Number 10197,
Folder 1 of 2 |
2003 |
| 1/4 | 23-046 | Building Restoration Study, UW Project Number 10197,
Folder 2 of 2 |
2003 |
| 1/5 | 23-046 | Strategic and Facilities Master Plan, Folder 1 of
2 |
1997 |
| 1/6 | 23-046 | Strategic and Facilities Master Plan, Folder 2 of
2 |
1997 |
| 1/7 | 23-046 | Building Restoration and Renewal Prioritization Study
Final Report |
2004 |
| 1/8 | 23-046 | Strategic and Facilities Master Plan, Folder 1 of
2 |
1997 |
| 1/9 | 23-046 | Strategic and Facilities Master Plan, Folder 2 of
2 |
1997 |
| 1/10 | 23-046 | Natural Resources Education for the New Millenium:
Undergraduate Futures in the College of Forest Resources |
2000-2001 |
| 1/11 | 23-046 | Summary Report |
2005 |
| 1/12 | 23-046 | An Incomplete Compilation of University of Washington
Strategic Plans |
1999 |
| 1/13 | 23-046 | Campus Master Plan Newsletter |
2000 |
| 1/14 | 23-046 | Seattle Campus Master Plan, Final Draft |
2000 |
| 1/15 | 23-046 | Capital Budget Request, Ten Year Capital Plan,
1995-1997 |
1994 |
| 1/16 | 23-046 | General Physical Development Plan, Volume I: Final
Master Plan |
1984 |
| 1/17 | 23-046 | General Physical Development Plan, Volume II: Final
Environmental Impact Statement |
1984 |
| 1/18 | 23-046 | Correspondence, Addendum, Notes |
1990 |
| 1/19 | 23-046 | Master Plan Draft 1991-2001 |
1990 |
| 1/20 | 23-046 | General Physical Development Plan, Volume II: Draft
Environmental Impact Statement |
1990 |
| 1/21 | 23-046 | Phone Interview with Edward Barnes regarding Allen
Library Design 1 audio cassette
|
1990 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Libraries. Planning Assistant--Archives
- University of Washington. Libraries. Planning Office--Archives
