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Robert L. Durham papers, 1930-1992
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Durham, Robert L. (Robert Lewis), 1912-1988
- Title
- Robert L. Durham papers
- Dates
- 1930-1992 (inclusive)19301992
- Quantity
- 5.44 cu. ft. (8 boxes including 1 OS object and 1 vertical file)
- Collection Number
- 3477
- Summary
- Correspondence, reports and writings, and project files and awards of Robert L. Durham, an architect in Seattle, Washington
- 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
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Open to all users.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Robert Durham, a noted architect of churches, was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. He received a Bachelor of Architecture degree and graduated cum laude from the University of Washington in 1936. Durham was senior partner in the firm of Durham, Anderson and Freed of Seattle. He served as secretary of the Washington State Chapter, American Institute of Architects, in 1942; Board member from 1947-1950; and President in 1954. He served as National President in 1967/68. In 1959, he advanced to Fellowship in the Institute for Design and Service to the Profession. Included among his public service are memberships in the Seattle Municipal Art Commission, 1955-1965; Seattle Building Code Advisory Committee, 1950-1965; and chairman, Seattle World's Fair Cultural Arts Committee, 1959-1961. He also served as a board member and vice president of the Guild for Religious Architecture.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, speeches and writings, reports, project files, awards and honors, clippings, and ephemera related to Robert L. Durham and his architectural projects.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 3477-001, Robert L. Durham papers, 1930-1980
- Accession No. 3477-002, Robert L. Durham papers, 1935-1986
- Accession No. 3477-003, Robert L. Durham papers, 1971-1992
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3477-001: Robert L. Durham papers, 1930-1980Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, speeches and writings, reports, etc.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Robert Durham, 10/21/1983.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 3477-001 | Biographical Features |
1967-1979 |
| 1 | 3477-001 | Correspondence |
1956-1980 |
| 1 | 3477-001 | Speeches and Writings |
1930-1980 |
| 1 | 3477-001 | Sketches by R.L.D. |
1930-1980 |
| 1 | 3477-001 | Memorabilia |
1930-1980 |
| OS | 3477-001 | Certificates and Awards |
1952-1973 |
| 1 | 3477-001 | Conferences and Conventions |
1961-1963 |
| 1 | 3477-001 | Clippings |
1958-1968 |
| 1 | 3477-001 | Ephemera |
undated |
| 1 | 3477-001 | Subject Series |
1964-1974 |
| 2 | 3477-001 | American Institute of Architects |
1959-1978 |
| 2 | 3477-001 | American Institute of Architects, Washington State
Chapter |
1955 |
| 2 | 3477-001 | American Institute of Architects, Presidential
Candidates Task Force |
1975-1976 |
| 2 | 3477-001 | Seattle, Century 21 Exposition, 1962 |
1960-1962 |
| 2 | 3477-001 | Seattle, Century 21 Exposition, 1962, Cultural Arts
Advisory Board |
1958-1959 |
| 2-3 | 3477-001 | Seattle Municipal Art Commission |
1946-1965 |
| 3-4 | 3477-001 | Seattle Planning Commission |
1950-1973 |
| 4 | 3477-001 | Chamber of Commerce, Seattle. Construction and Civic
Development Committee |
1947-1951 |
| 4 | 3477-001 | Seattle, Downtown Coordinating Committee |
1973 |
| 4 | 3477-001 | Seattle, Mayor, In-City Living Task Force |
1970-1971 |
| 4 | 3477-001 | Seattle, Public Schools, Year-Round School
Committee |
1968-1970 |
| 4 | 3477-001 | Young Men's Christian Association, Seattle |
1945-1951 |
Accession No. 3477-002: Robert L. Durham papers, circa 1935-1986Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical features, job numbers (list of architectural projects), project files, financial records, lists, awards and honors, conferences and conventions, clippings, ephemera.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Received 11/23/1992.
Accession No. 3477-003: Robert L. Durham papers, 1971-1992Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, clippings, site plans, and notes and writings regarding the design of Mercer Island "Lid" and I-90.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: 1992-12-30
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Architects--Washington (State)
- Architecture--Societies, etc
- Architecture--United States
- Architecture--Washington (State)
- Arts--Washington (State)
- Church architecture--Designs and plans
- City planning--Washington (State)
- Exhibitions--Washington (State)
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
- Trade and professional associations--United States
- Trade and professional associations--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Durham, Robert L. (Robert Lewis), 1912-1988--Archives
Corporate Names
- American Institute of Architects
- American Institute of Architects. Washington State Chapter
- Seattle Arts Commission (1971-2002)
- Seattle Planning Commission
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Seattle (Wash.). Mayor In-City Living Task Force (creator)
- Seattle (Wash.). Municipal Art Commission (creator)
- Seattle Chamber of Commerce Construction and Civic Development Committee (creator)
- Seattle Downtown Coordinating Committee (creator)
- Seattle Planning Commission (creator)
- Seattle Public Schools. Year-Round School Committee (creator)
- Young Men's Christian Association (Seattle, Wash.) (creator)
