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Table of Contents
- Overview of the Collection
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Biographical Note
- Content Description
- Use of the Collection
- Administrative Information
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- Accession No. 2934-001: Edward Wenk papers, 1943-1980 (bulk 1970-1980)
- Accession No. 2934-002: Edward Wenk papers, 1966-1983
- Accession No. 2934-003: Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1982
- Accession No. 2934-004: Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1983
- Accession No. 2934-005: Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1990
- Accession No. 2934-006: Edward Wenk papers, 1974-1992
- Accession No. 2934-007: Edward Wenk papers, 1973-1992
- Accession No. 2934-008: Edward Wenk papers, 1972-1983
- Accession No. 2934-009: Edward Wenk papers, 1989-1990
- Accession No. 2934-010: Edward Wenk papers, 1989-1990
- Accession No. 2934-011: Edward Wenk papers, 1983-1995 (bulk 1990-1995)
- Accession No. 2934-012: Edward Wenk videotapes, 1989-1990
- Accession No. 2934-013: Edward Wenk papers, 1950-1997 (bulk 1970-1997)
- Accession No. 2934-014: Edward Wenk papers, 1950-1998
- Accession No. 2934-015: Edward Wenk papers, 1960-1990
- Accession No. 2934-016: Edward Wenk papers, 1966-1993
- Accession No. 2934-017: Edward Wenk papers, 1964-2000
- Accession No. 2934-018: Edward Wenk papers, 1946-2002
- Accession No. 2934-019: Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2003
- Accession No. 2934-020: Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2004
- Accession No. 2934-021: Edward Wenk papers, 1953-2008
- Names and Subjects
Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2008
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wenk, E.
- Title
- Edward Wenk papers
- Dates
- 1937-2008 (inclusive)19372004
- Quantity
- approximately 97.84 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- 2934
- Summary
- Correspondence, proposals, consulting files, conference and convention files, speeches and writings, subject series, minutes and speeches of UW professor of engineering and public affairs
- 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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Open to all users, but access to portions of the collection is restricted. No user access copies are available for videocassettes, videotapes, and audiocassettes. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Edward Wenk Jr. (1920-2012) completed his bachelor of engineering degree in 1940 and received a doctorate in engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1950. He began his career as a practicing engineer. Later, he served as a science policy advisor to the U.S. Congress and then on the staffs of three presidents. In 1970, he joined the University of Washington faculty and held joint appointments in the College of Engineering and the Graduate School of Public Affairs. His research and writing have focused on international, national and regional science and technology policy issues.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Agenda, analyses and reports, audiocassettes, awards and honors, bibliographies, biographical features, calendar, case files, clippings, conference and convention files, consulting files, correspondence, course history files, course materials, dissertation, ephemera, financial records, grant files, lectures, legal documents, legislative files, manuscripts, minutes, note cards, notebooks, notes, oral history transcript, patents, personal papers, photographs, presentations, publications, publicity, reference material, reports, scrapbooks, slides, speeches and writings, student records, subject files, submarine blueprints, syllabi, telecommunications and information, videocassettes, videotapes, yearbooks.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 21 accessions.
- Accession No. 2934-001, Edward Wenk papers, 1943-1980
- Accession No. 2934-002, Edward Wenk papers, 1966-1983
- Accession No. 2934-003, Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1982
- Accession No. 2934-004, Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1983
- Accession No. 2934-005, Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1990
- Accession No. 2934-006, Edward Wenk papers, 1974-1992
- Accession No. 2934-007, Edward Wenk papers, 1973-1992
- Accession No. 2934-008, Edward Wenk papers, 1972-1983
- Accession No. 2934-009, Edward Wenk papers, 1989-1990
- Accession No. 2934-010, Edward Wenk papers, 1989-1990
- Accession No. 2934-011, Edward Wenk papers, 1983-1995
- Accession No. 2934-012, Edward Wenk videotapes, 1989-1990
- Accession No. 2934-013, Edward Wenk papers, 1950-1997
- Accession No. 2934-014, Edward Wenk papers, 1950-1998
- Accession No. 2934-015, Edward Wenk papers, 1960-1990
- Accession No. 2934-016, Edward Wenk papers, 1966-1993
- Accession No. 2934-017, Edward Wenk papers, 1964-2000
- Accession No. 2934-018, Edward Wenk papers, 1946-2002
- Accession No. 2934-019, Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2003
- Accession No. 2934-020, Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2004
- Accession No. 2934-021, Edward Wenk papers, 1953-2008
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2934-001: Edward Wenk papers, 1943-1980 (bulk 1970-1980)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, proposals, consulting files, conference and convention files, speeches and writings, subject series.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Accession No. 2934-002: Edward Wenk papers, 1966-1983Return to Top
Scope and Content: Minutes, correspondence, reports, publications, notes, speeches and writings, grant files, and subject files, 1966-1983.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, 1987-05-14
Accession No. 2934-003: Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1982Return to Top
Scope and Content: Conference and workshop files and student research project files, 1970-1982.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, 1988-02-16
Accession No. 2934-004: Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1983Return to Top
Scope and Content: Speeches and writings, newspaper clippings, publications, conference and convention files, correspondence, reports and minutes, 1970-1983.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Caroline McCutcheon, 1988-02-16
Accession No. 2934-005: Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical features, correspondence, minutes, speeches, writings, course material, grant proposals, conferences and conventions, publications, subject series, 1970-1990.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, Jr., 1991-12-06
Accession No. 2934-006: Edward Wenk papers, 1974-1992Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, publications, writings, clippings, speeches, conferences and conventions, maps; 1974-1992.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, Jr., 1992-11-30
Accession No. 2934-007: Edward Wenk papers, 1973-1992Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, agenda, financial records, reports, case files, legal documents, notes, videotape, publications, clippings; 1973-1992.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Barbara Eickhoff, 1993-10-12
Accession No. 2934-008: Edward Wenk papers, 1972-1983Return to Top
Scope and Content: Chronological correspondence, consulting files, student papers and other series; ca. 1972-1983.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Acquisition Info: Julie Golding (Civil Engineering) for Dr. Wenk, 1994-12-30
Accession No. 2934-009: Edward Wenk papers, 1989-1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: 16 videotapes pertaining to Social Management of Technology; ca. 1989-1990.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk via Carolyn Aamot, 1995-12-28
Accession No. 2934-010: Edward Wenk papers, 1989-1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: Program description for the video series "Tradeoffs"; ca. 1989-1990.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk via Barbara Eichoff, 1996-02-15
Accession No. 2934-011: Edward Wenk papers, 1983-1995 (bulk 1990-1995)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, subject files, reports, legislative files, conference and symposia proceedings, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency peer review files, and professional association minutes; 1983-1995 (bulk 1990-1995)
Papers document Wenk's work for the federal government and the states of Washington, California and Alaska on a variety of science policy issues. These include nuclear proliferation, Project Isaiah, telecommunications and information, and marine safety in Washington State waters.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, Jr., 1996-12-10
Accession No. 2934-012: Edward Wenk videotapes, 1989-1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: Videocassettes produced by UW Instructional Media Services for the Civil Engineering Department, 1989-1990, for the "Tradeoff" series. Included are such titles as "Technology and Politics," "Technology and Risk," and "Anatomy of a Decision."
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, 1997-03-24
Accession No. 2934-013: Edward Wenk papers, 1950-1997 (bulk 1970-1997)Return to Top
Scope and Content: General correspondence, publisher correspondence, course history files, dissertation, manuscripts, reports, analysis, subject series, computer diskette, certificates and clippings; 1950-1997 (bulk ca 1970-1997). Papers primarily relate to Edward Wenk's teaching, consulting work and writing projects during the period.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, Jr., 1997-12-17
Accession No. 2934-014: Edward Wenk papers, 1950-1998Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, presentations, notebooks, note cards, manuscripts, lectures, analyses and reports, calendar, submarine blueprints, manuscripts of others, awards and honors, photograph, scrapbooks, and clippings; 1950-1998. Papers primarily document Dr. Wenk's work on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Commission, Washington State Marine Oversight Board, and Governor Mike Lowry's Transition Team. Other papers relate to his service on the Advisory Committee to the Cousteau Society, his membership in The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and his support for the creation of the Washington Office of Science and Technology.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, Jr., 1998-05-20
Accession No. 2934-015: Edward Wenk papers, 1960-1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, videocassettes, course history files, bibliography, scrapbook and other related materials; 1960-1990. Bulk of papers document Professor Wenk's development of the Social Management of Technology program and seminars.
Includes subgroups of papers from Wenk's public service career at the Congressional Research Service, the National Council on Marine Resources and Engineering, and at the Marine Sciences Council.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk Jr., 1998-12-30
Accession No. 2934-016: Edward Wenk papers, 1966-1993Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, manuscripts, course outlines, syllabi, lectures, notes, subject series, reference material, and related material; 1966-1993.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk (via Carolyn Aamot), 2000-01-25
Accession No. 2934-017: Edward Wenk papers, 1964-2000Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical features, correspondence, oral history transcript, manuscripts, extract of writings, speeches, photographs, subject series, student degree projects; 1964-2000. Papers document Dr. Wenk's career as a science policy adviser, university professor and consultant.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, 2000-11-06
Accession No. 2934-018: Edward Wenk papers, 1946-2002Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, speeches and writings, subject files, student records, personal papers, clippings; 1946-2002.
A significant portion of this accession consists of materials relating to U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey's visit to Europe in March 1967. Wenk was an official member of the Vice President's traveling party.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, 2002-12-17
Accession No. 2934-019: Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2003Return to Top
Scope and Content: Awards and honors, manuscript, audiocassette; 1937-2003 Includes Wenk's academic degrees from Johns Hopkins University and Harvard University and awards in honor of Wenk's service on three presidential staffs and contributions to the fields of policy study and engineering. Also includes Wenk's unpublished memoirs discussing his life work in engineering and policty planning and an audiocassette of a lecture
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries
Accession No. 2934-020: Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2004Return to Top
Scope and Content: Subject files, publications, speeches and writings, yearbooks, awards and honors, ephemera, photographs, audiocassettes, videocassettes, slides; 1937-2004 Subject files include correspondence, lectures, speeches, writings, bibliographies, clippings, patents, publicity, and student thesis papers related to articles, publications, and course materials created by Professor Wenk. Course materials include audio and video recordings, which feature both lectures given by Wenk and lectures by others used in courses taught by Wenk. Also includes 35mm slides of Wenk's work on the submarine, Aluminaut, and numerious awards and pieces of ephemera issued by a various organizations in recognition of his contributions to the fields of engineering and policy studies
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries
Accession No. 2934-021: Edward Wenk papers, 1953-2008Return to Top
Scope and Content: Selected papers, speeches, articles, reports, and notes pertaining to Wenk's public service and academic career focusing on submarine development, climate change, and natural disasters, in addition to spiritual and political work with his involvement in the University Congregational United Church of Christ and the Horizon House Blue Horizons Think Tank. Includes lecture cassette and video tapes, clippings, event programs, emails, correspondence, and notebooks.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users. No user access copies are available for video and cassette tapes. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Shelley Wenk, 2014.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 2934-021 | Selected Papers by Edward Wenk Books |
1950-1982 |
1 | 2934-021 | Selected Speeches by Edward Wenk Books |
1960-1969 |
1 | 2934-021 | Congressional Appearances by Edward Wenk
Book |
1966-1968 |
1 | 2934-021 | David Taylor Model Basin Reports Volume I-II |
1943-1956 |
1 | 2934-021 | Philosophy of Technology and Spiritual Values Talk at
Seattle University Cassette Tapes |
1996 |
2 | 2934-021 | Selected Papers, Articles, Speeches, Reports, Notes, and
Lectures |
1954-2007 |
2 | 2934-021 | Articles, Reports, and Publications by Edward
Wenk |
1979-2003 |
3 | 2934-021 | Articles, Reports, and Publications by Edward
Wenk |
2003-2008 |
3 | 2934-021 | Articles, Reports, and Publications by Other
Authors |
1952-2003 |
3 | 2934-021 | Notebooks |
1994-1999 |
3 | 2934-021 | Talks, Lectures, Statements, Testimonies |
1974-2007 |
3 | 2934-021 | Academic Materials
Restrictions on Access: 1 folder restricted
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1974-2004 |
3 | 2934-021 | Events |
1963-1977 |
3 | 2934-021 | University Congregational United Church of Christ and
Spirituality |
1990-2000 |
4 | 2934-021 | University Congregational United Church of Christ and
Spirituality |
2000-2005 |
4 | 2934-021 | Horizon House Blue Horizons Think Tank
Materials |
2006-2007 |
4 | 2934-021 | Clippings |
2001-2002 |
4 | 2934-021 | Tradeoffs: Imperatives of Choice in a High Tech World
Lectures Videotapes 10 VHS tapes
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1989 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Engineering teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Engineers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Science and state--Study and teaching
- Technology and state--Study and teaching
- Universities and colleges--Washington (State)--Seattle
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Lowry, Mike
- Wenk, E.--Archives
Corporate Names
- University of Washington--Faculty
- University of Washington. College of Engineering--Faculty
- University of Washington. Graduate School of Public Affairs--Faculty
- Washington Office of Science and Technology
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- American Association of Mechanical Engineers (creator)
- American Society of Civil Engineers (creator)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (creator)
- Charles F. Kettering Foundation (creator)
- Cousteau Society (creator)
- Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Commission (creator)
- Human Interaction Research Institute (creator)
- National Academy of Engineering (creator)
- National Oceanography Association (creator)
- National Research Council (U.S.). Engineering Assembly (creator)
- National Research Council (U.S.). Engineering Assembly. Ad Hoc Processes and Procedures Committee (creator)
- National Research Council (U.S.). Ocean Policy Committee (creator)
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Environmental Agenda Task Force (creator)
- Smithsonian Institution. Science Information Exchange (creator)
- United States. Congressional Research Service (creator)
- United States. Oceans and Atmospheric National Advisory Committee (creator)
- United States. Technology Assessment Office (creator)
- United States. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council (creator)
- University of Washington. Graduate School of Public Affairs (creator)
- University of Washington. Institute for Marine Studies (creator)
- University of Washington. Program in Social Management of Technology (creator)
- University of Washington. University Archives
- Washington (State). Department of Ecology. Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee (creator)
- Washington Council for Technology Advancement (creator)
- Washington State Marine Oversight Board (creator)
- Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.). Engineering and Applied Science School. Visiting Committee (creator)