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Alan Liddle papers, 1940-2003

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Liddle, Alan, 1922-2009
Title
Alan Liddle papers
Dates
1940-2003 (inclusive)
Quantity
4.47 cubic feet (12 boxes)
Collection Number
5883
Summary
Alan Liddle's papers related to historic and cultural institutions in Tacoma, Washington and his career as an architect
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

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Tacoma architect Alan Curtis Liddle was a prominent figure in that city's civic life. He played an active role in the development of the Old City Hall Historic District in Tacoma, and participated in numerous other civic projects and advocacy for historic preservation, arts and cultural engagement in the Tacoma area. He was a driving force behind the creation of the Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Liddle was born in 1922 in Tacoma. He received his Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Washington in 1948. After graduation, he worked for a year as a draftsman at Lea, Pearson and Richards, Architects in Tacoma. Around 1952, he began his own firm in Tacoma. Liddle returned to the University of Washington as Assistant Professor, 1953-1954. In 1957, he created the firm of Liddle and Jones. His partnership with Robert Jones continued until 1968, after which he struck out on his own again. From 1977 to 1998, Liddle worked with Robert Jacklin in the firm of Liddle and Jacklin. Liddle became a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1970. Liddle died in 2009.

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Content Description

Papers and scrapbooks related to Liddle's career as an architect and his involvement with historic and cultural institutions in Tacoma and Washington state.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

Organized into 2 accessions.

  • Accession No. 5883-001, Alan Liddle papers, 1949-2003
  • Accession No. 5883-002, Alan Liddle architecture scrapbooks, circa 1940s

Separated Materials

Material Described Separately:

Alan Liddle architectural drawing and photograph collection (PH1321)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Architects--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Architecture--Washington (State)
  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Liddle, Alan, 1922-2009--Archives

Corporate Names

  • Tacoma Art Museum


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