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Arthur L. Grey papers, 1945-2001

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Grey, Arthur L.
Title
Arthur L. Grey papers
Dates
1945-2001 (inclusive)
1945-1991 (bulk)
Quantity
8.25 cubic feet (9 boxes)
Collection Number
5769 (Accession No. 5769-001)
Summary
Course materials, correspondence, conference files, project files and reports of UW professor of Urban Planning
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

No restrictions on access to paper-based materials. No user access copies exist for the computer diskettes and they are closed until evaluated and processed. Contact Special Collections for more information.

The collection is stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Arthur Leslie Grey Jr. (1922-2012) was born on Jan 18, 1922. He was an Urban Planning professor at University of Washington. Grey grew up in San Jose, California and received his Bachelor or Arts degree from San Jose State University. He wmarried Patricia Wing in 1947. After finishing his PhD. in Economics, he taught at the University of Nevada, CalTech, and the University of Southern California where he transitioned to Urban Planning. He was the Chairman of the Department at the University of Southern California before taking a tenured professorship at the University of Washington from 1964 to 1989. He chaired the Urban and Regional Planning Department between 1967 and 1973. He died February 12, 2012.

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Content Description

Course materials, correspondence, conference files, project files and reports, slides, consulting reports. Correspondence regarding reorganization of the University of Washington Department of Urban Planning, conference files, and unidentified 3.5" computer diskettes.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington.

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Administrative Information

Preservation Note

The collection is stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Tracy Krauter (daughter) 6/14/2013 and 8/3/2013.

Separated Materials

Eight books received with the papers were sent to the Libraries' Gift program in January 2014.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Correspondence, Clippings
    Dates: 1961-1987
    Container: Box/Folder 1
  • Description: Publications
    Dates: 1974-1990
    Container: Box/Folder 2
  • Description: Dissertation, Publications
    Dates: 1954-1983
    Container: Box/Folder 3
  • Description: Publications, Correspondence
    Dates: 1970-1993
    Container: Box/Folder 4
  • Description: Publications, Course documents and materials, Case studies
    Dates: 1973-1991
    Container: Box/Folder 5
  • Description: Course materials, Personal documents
    Dates: 1968-1985
    Container: Box/Folder 6
  • Description: DNR - Tri-Cities, Correspondence
    Dates: 1945-1970
    Container: Box/Folder 7
  • Description: Conference Reports (SABE), Other reports, 5-3 inch floppy discs--undentified
    Dates: 1972, 2000-2001
    Container: Box/Folder 8
  • Description: Photo slides
    Container: Box/Folder 9

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Subject Terms

  • City planners--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
  • City planning--Study and teaching (Higher)
  • College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Grey, Arthur L.--Archives
  • Grey, Arthur L.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington. Department of Urban Design and Planning--History--Sources
  • University of Washington. Department of Urban Planning--History--Sources

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • University of Washington. University Archives (creator)
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