Phillip Jacobson, FAIA, biographical collection, 1958-1998

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Jacobson, Phillip L.
Title
Phillip Jacobson, FAIA, biographical collection
Dates
1958-1998 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 Linear Feet of Shelf Space, (1 box)
Collection Number
Cage 687 (collection)
Summary
The collection consists of material assembled for an exhibit, Phil Jacobson and Design at TRA, which was presented at the University of Washington and Washington State University during 1992 and 1993.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Phillip Jacobson, b. 1928, studied architecture at Washington State University, graduating in 1952. He worked with architectural firms in the Seattle area in the following years, chiefly with TRA, a firm in which he was a principal partner. From 1965 forward he also held a position at the University of Washington. His interests spanned a wide range, from construction management to urban planning and interior design. In 1973 he was named a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection consists of material assembled for an exhibit in 1992 and 1993. Included are an exhibit brochure, an oral history, biographical material, and publications by Jacobson.

Items are associated with an exhibit, Phil Jacobson and Design at TRA, which was presented at the University of Washington and Washington State University during 1992 and 1993.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description] Phillip Jacobson, FAIA, biographical collection, 1958-1998

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

The Phil Jacobson exhibit material, oral history, and related documents were donated to the Washington State University Libraries by the university Department of Architecture in 2000 (UA2000-34).

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description
Folder
1 Phil Jacobson and Design at TRA, 1992. Exhibit brochure, University of Washington, 1992 and Washington State University, 1993
2 Oral history interview, conducted at WSU, 1988
3 Biographical data; curriculum vita
4 Honors, elections, appointments and portrait, 1958-1995
5 Public lectures, 1980-1998. Announcements and brochures
6 Selected authored articles, 1958-1995
7 Miscellaneous articles, 1965-1995
8 TRA - Architectural Engineering Planning Interiors. Publications, awards, projects, reports, 1956-1998
9 Publications and articles on Jacobson residence, 1974-1980.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Architects -- Northwest, Pacific.
  • Architects -- Washington (State) -- Exhibitions.
  • Architects -- Washington (State) -- Seattle.
  • Architecture -- Washington (State)

Personal Names

  • Jacobson, Phillip L.

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University. -- Department of Architecture -- Exhibitions.