Alfred Lawrence Miller papers, ca. 1925-1965 (bulk 1948-1965)

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Miller, Alfred Lawrence, 1897-1965
Title
Alfred Lawrence Miller papers
Dates
ca. 1925-1965 (bulk 1948-1965) (inclusive)
Quantity
16.5 ft
Collection Number
0561
Summary
Correspondence, consultation files, subject files principally concerning earthquake resistance, including photographs and reports of the Seattle earthquake in 1949 of a Professor of civil engineering.
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
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Languages
English

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Professor of civil engineering, University of Washington.

Alfred Lawrence Miller was born 1897, he died 1965. As a professor of civil engineering he specialized in structural engineering, and earthquake resistance. Miller was associated with an Engineering Education Mission to Japan, 1951; wind tunnel testing for the Space Needle at the Seattle World's Fair (Century 21); and maintained continuing contact, from 1927, with Japanese engineers on structural matters.

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Accession No. 0561-001: Alfred Lawrence Miller papers, 1948-1965Return to Top

11 cu.ft. (11 cartons; plus two document cases)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, consultation files, and subject files of Miller, a civil engineering professor at the University of Washington, principally concerning earthquake resistance, including photographs and reports of the Seattle earthquake in 1949; 1948-1965.

Restrictions on Access: Presume open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Gift of Civil Engineering Department, 1965-08-01

Description
Alfred Lawrence Miller papers

Accession No. 0561-002: Alfred Lawrence Miller papers, 1897-1965Return to Top

1 microfilm reel negative (37 frames)

Scope and Content: Microfilm of log book, 1897-1965.

Restrictions on Access: Presume open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Loaned for filming by Mrs. John Matulovich (daughter), 1965-09-01

Description
Alfred Lawrence Miller papers

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Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Miller, Alfred Lawrence, 1897-1965 (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives

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Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)