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University of Washington Dept. of Geography Records, 1929-1999
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington. Dept. of Geography
- Title
- University of Washington Dept. of Geography Records
- Dates
- 1929-1999 (inclusive)19291999
- Quantity
- 5.84 cubic ft. (7 boxes)
- Collection Number
- Summary
- Records documenting the University of Washington Department of Geography.
- 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, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
Some material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Geography courses were originally offered by the Department of Geology. In the summer of 1919, the department's title was expanded to Geology and Geography. In 1927, George T. Renner became the university's first professional geographer. The first graduate courses in geography were offered in 1922, the first master degree was awarded in 1928, and first doctoral degree in 1930. Geography became a separate department in 1935, following the reorganization of the university and the arrival of new president Lee Paul Sieg in 1934. The department formed part of the Social Sciences Division in the newly-created University College under Dean Edward Lauer. The meterology and climatology program did not fit within the Social Sciences Division and formed the Department of Meterology in 1947.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, committee files, minutes, personnel file, reports, grant file, subject series, lists, maps, slides.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 83-037, Dept. of Geography Records, 1937-1981
- Accession No. 83-044, Dept. of Geography Records, 1929-1972
- Accession No. 05-021, Dept. of Geography Records, 1959-1999
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 83-037: Dept. of Geography Records, 1937-1981 (bulk 1950-1975)Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, subject series, committee files; 1937-1981 (bulk 1950-1975).
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some fields).
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Acquisition Info: Received from the UW. Department of Geography, July 11, 1983.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Accession No. 83-044: Dept. of Geography Records, 1929-1972Return to Top
Scope and Content: Annual reports (1929, 1953-1972), ten year report (1971), geography program, Mexico map project, graduate survey (1972), Executive Committee minutes (1958-1959); 1929-1972.
Restrictions on Access: Public Records (public disclosure laws may restrict access to some fields).
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Acquisition Info: Received from the University Records Center, July 26, 1983.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Accession No. 05-021: Dept. of Geography Records, 1959-1999Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, personnel file, report, grant file, lists, maps, slides; 1959-1999.
Slides document the department's retirement party for Professor John Sherman and Professor Marion Marts in 1986.
Restrictions on Access: Personnel files in box 1 are restricted.
Acquisition Info: Received from the UW. Department of Geography, March 25, 2005.
Processing Info: Processing Level 1.
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Correspondence |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 05-021 | Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Site
License |
1999 |
1 | 05-021 | ESRI Site License |
1993-1994 |
1 | 05-021 | Department of Natural Resoures (DNR) Data
License |
1995-1996 |
Box | Accession | ||
1 | 05-021 | Personnel Files: Faculty Material
Restrictions on Access:
Restricted.
|
1961-1963 |
1 | 05-021 | Reports: Dept. of Geography – Summary
Analysis |
1959 |
1 | 05-021 | Grant Files: NDEA Institute For Advanced Study
Proposal |
1967 |
Lists |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 05-021 | North American Indian Tribal Maps |
1977 |
1 | 05-021 | Cartography Doctoral Dissertations |
1985 |
1 | 05-021 | Inventory of Map Cases |
1991 |
1 | 05-021 | United States Official Mapping Agencies |
1977 |
Maps |
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Box | Accession | ||
1 | 05-021 | Washington Photo Maps – Monroe |
undated |
1 | 05-021 | Unidentified Pacific Maps |
undated |
1 | 05-021 | Canadian Topographic Maps |
1962 |
Box | Accession | ||
1 | 05-021 | Slides: Retirement Party for Prof. Marion Marts and
Prof. John Sherman |
1986 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Marts, Marion Ernest, 1915-
- Sherman, John Clinton
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. Dept. of Geography--Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)