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Josiah E. Colcord, Jr. papers, 1951-2007
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Colcord, Josiah E., Jr
- Title
- Josiah E. Colcord, Jr. papers
- Dates
- 1951-2007 (inclusive)19512007
- Quantity
- 2.28 cubic feet (2 boxes) including textual materials and photographs
- Collection Number
- 5968 (Accession No. 5968-001)
- Summary
- World War II memoirs and writings, professional writings, working files for the History and Heritage section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and University of Washington Civil Engineering historical files of Josiah "Joe" Colcord, a University of Washington professor of civil engineering
- 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
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Josiah "Joe" Colcord was a University of Washington professor of civil engineering from 1949 until his retirement in 1990. He had a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Maine and a MS from the University of Minnesota. Colcord had a particular interest in the history of engineering, and following his retirement he continued to teach a course for the University gratis, entitled "The Heritage of Civil Engineering." He was active in the American Society of Civil Engineers, in particular the History and Heritage section through which he was instrumental in gaining official recognition for numerous local and national civil engineering historical sites.
Colcord served as a 2nd Lieutenant of the 75th Infantry Division during World War II on the European front. He was awarded a Purple Heart, Bronze and Silver Stars, and the British Military Cross.
Colcord was born on June 15, 1922, and passed away on October 21, 2007.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
World War II memoirs, writings, and other historical information; professional writings by Josiah E. Colcord; professional writings by others; working files for the History and Heritage section of the American Society of Civil Engineers; newsletters, meeting minutes, and other materials regarding Colcord's involvement with the American Society of Civil Engineers; and University of Washington Civil Engineering historical files and publications.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Ph.D. correspondence | 1960-1965 |
| 1 | Retirement materials | 1967-1980 |
| 1 | World War II memoirs and other writings | 1992-1998, undated |
| 1 | Engineering photographs | undated |
| 1 | Professional writings by Colcord | 1950-1998, undated |
| 2 | County Boundary Advisory Committee | 1968 |
| 2 | Writings by others | 1997-2004 |
| 2 | American Society of Civil Engineers | circa 1980s-2004 |
| 2 | Surveying Report for Partial Requirement for Registration as Land Surveyor | 1957 |
| 2 | Surveying Engineering at the University of Washington | circa 1980s |
| 2 | University of Washington College of Engineering historical files and publications | 1968-2007 |
| 2 | Boeing Lunar Problem | 1963-1964 |
| 2 | University of Washington Stadium Track Plans | 1951 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Civil engineering--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Seattle
- College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle--Archives
- World War, 1939-1945--Veterans--Archives
Personal Names
- Colcord, Josiah E., Jr.--Archives
Corporate Names
- American Society of Civil Engineers--Archives
- University of Washington. Department of Civil Engineering--Faculty
Form or Genre Terms
- Business correspondence
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives (creator)
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
