Warren T. Hill papers, 1934-1990

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Hill, Warren T.
Title
Warren T. Hill papers
Dates
1934-1990 (inclusive)
Quantity
10.83 cu. ft. (3 map case drawers)
Collection Number
5320 (Accession No. 5320-001)
Summary
Architectural drawings, watercolor paintings, photographs of UW faculty and head of the Interior Design Program at the School of Architecture
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

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Warren T. Hill joined the University of Washington faculty in 1955 and headed the Interior Design program at the School of Architecture between 1967 and 1983. After the interior design program closed, he continued to teach art and architecture at the School of Architecture until retiring in 1993 as professor emeritus of architecture. Professor Hill died on October 27th, 2001.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Architectural drawings, watercolor paintings, photographs; 1934-1990 (bulk 1934-1967).

Majority of the drawings and paintings document Warren T. Hill's professional work with interior design and furnishings between 1949 and 1971. Many of the designs were commissioned for the homes of John Hauberg Jr., Everett Dupen, O. Johnson, Millard Rogers, and Herschel Roman and the offices of Dr. D.K. Merkeley. A number of paintings represent interior design elements advanced by students during the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, and 1960's.

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Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Hill, Warren T (creator)
    Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. University Archives