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Photographs of the construction of Allen Library, between 1989 and 1990
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Photographs of the construction of Allen Library
- Dates
- between 1989 and
1990 (inclusive)19891990
- Quantity
- 91 photographic prints (1 box) ; 8"x10"
- Collection Number
- PH1436
- Summary
- Photographs of the contruction of the Allen Library on the University of Washington Campus
- 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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Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital Collections website. Permission of Visual Materials curator is required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
In 1926 construction began on the Suzzallo library. The second and third wings were added in 1935 and 1963. In 1988, Washington State Legislature approved funding for the fourth wing, the Allen library. Designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes associates of New York, it was named after Kenneth S. Allen, Associate Director of Libraries 1960 to 1982. An example of the Collegiate Gothic architectural style, the Allen Library provided shelving for over 1,056,000 volumes and was completed in 1990.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs of the construction of Kenneth S. Allen Library on the University of Washington campus. Photographer unknown.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
View the digital version of the collection
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Foundation WorkReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/1 | 1 | 1989? | |
1/1 | 2 | 1989? | |
1/1 | 3 | 1989? | |
1/1 | 4 | 1989? | |
1/1 | 5 | 1989? | |
1/1 | 6 | 1989? | |
1/1 | 7 | 1989? | |
1/1 | 8 | 1989? | |
1/1 | 9 | 1989? | |
1/1 | 10 | 1989? |
ConstructionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/2 | 11 | 1989? | |
1/2 | 12 | 1989? | |
1/2 | 13 | 1989? | |
1/2 | 14 | 1989? | |
1/2 | 15 | 1989? | |
1/2 | 16 | 1989? | |
1/2 | 17 | 1989? | |
1/2 | 18 | 1989? | |
1/2 | 19 | 1989? | |
1/2 | 20 | 1989? | |
1/2 | 21 | 1989? | |
1/3 | 22 | March 15, 1989 | |
1/3 | 23 | March 15, 1989 | |
1/3 | 24 | March 17, 1989 | |
1/3 | 25 | March 1989 | |
1/3 | 26 | April 17, 1989 | |
1/3 | 27 | April 24, 1989 | |
1/3 | 28 | April 24, 1989 | |
1/3 | 29 | 1989? | |
1/3 | 30 | May 2, 1989 | |
1/3 | 31 | 1989? | |
1/3 | 32 | 1989? | |
1/4 | 33 | May 5, 1989 | |
1/4 | 34 | 1989? | |
1/4 | 35 | 1989? | |
1/4 | 36 | 1989? | |
1/4 | 37 | 1989? | |
1/4 | 38 | 1989? | |
1/4 | 39 | 1989? | |
1/4 | 40 | 1989? | |
1/4 | 41 | 1989? | |
1/4 | 42 | 1989? | |
1/4 | 43 | 1989? | |
1/5 | 44 | 1989? | |
1/5 | 45 | 1989? | |
1/5 | 46 | 1989? | |
1/5 | 47 | 1989? | |
1/5 | 48 | 1989? | |
1/5 | 49 | 1989? | |
1/5 | 50 | 1989? | |
1/5 | 51 | 1989? | |
1/5 | 52 | 1989? | |
1/5 | 53 | 1989? | |
1/5 | 54 | 1989? |
Roof ConstructionReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/6 | 55 | 1989? | |
1/6 | 56 | 1989? | |
1/6 | 57 | 1989? | |
1/6 | 58 | 1989? | |
1/6 | 59 | 1989? | |
1/6 | 60 | 1989? | |
1/6 | 61 | 1989? | |
1/6 | 62 | 1989? | |
1/6 | 63 | 1989? | |
1/6 | 64 | 1990? | |
1/6 | 65 | 1990? | |
1/7 | 66 | 1990? | |
1/7 | 67 | 1990? | |
1/7 | 68 | 1990? | |
1/7 | 69 | 1990? | |
1/7 | 70 | 1990? | |
1/7 | 71 | 1990? | |
1/7 | 72 | 1990? | |
1/7 | 73 | 1990? | |
1/7 | 74 | 1990? | |
1/7 | 75 | 1990? | |
1/7 | 76 | 1990? | |
1/8 | 77 | 1990? | |
1/8 | 78 | 1990? | |
1/8 | 79 | 1990? | |
1/8 | 80 | 1990? | |
1/8 | 81 | 1990? | |
1/8 | 82 | 1990? |
Finish WorkReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/8 | 83 | 1990? | |
1/8 | 84 | 1990? | |
1/8 | 85 | 1990? | |
1/9 | 86 | 1990? | |
1/9 | 87 | 1990? | |
1/9 | 88 | 1990? | |
1/9 | 89 | 1990? | |
1/9 | 90 | 1990? | |
1/9 | 91 | 1990? |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Libraries--Washington (State)--Seattle--Design and construction--Photographs
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Kenneth S. Allen Library (Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs