Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2008

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Wenk, E.
Title
Edward Wenk papers
Dates
1937-2008 (inclusive)
Quantity
approximately 97.84 cubic feet
Collection Number
2934
Summary
Correspondence, proposals, consulting files, conference and convention files, speeches and writings, subject series, minutes and speeches of UW professor of engineering and public affairs
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

Open to all users, but access to portions of the collection is restricted. No user access copies are available for videocassettes, videotapes, and audiocassettes. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Some records stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Edward Wenk Jr. (1920-2012) completed his bachelor of engineering degree in 1940 and received a doctorate in engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1950. He began his career as a practicing engineer. Later, he served as a science policy advisor to the U.S. Congress and then on the staffs of three presidents. In 1970, he joined the University of Washington faculty and held joint appointments in the College of Engineering and the Graduate School of Public Affairs. His research and writing have focused on international, national and regional science and technology policy issues.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Agenda, analyses and reports, audiocassettes, awards and honors, bibliographies, biographical features, calendar, case files, clippings, conference and convention files, consulting files, correspondence, course history files, course materials, dissertation, ephemera, financial records, grant files, lectures, legal documents, legislative files, manuscripts, minutes, note cards, notebooks, notes, oral history transcript, patents, personal papers, photographs, presentations, publications, publicity, reference material, reports, scrapbooks, slides, speeches and writings, student records, subject files, submarine blueprints, syllabi, telecommunications and information, videocassettes, videotapes, yearbooks.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 21 accessions.

  • Accession No. 2934-001, Edward Wenk papers, 1943-1980
  • Accession No. 2934-002, Edward Wenk papers, 1966-1983
  • Accession No. 2934-003, Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1982
  • Accession No. 2934-004, Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1983
  • Accession No. 2934-005, Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1990
  • Accession No. 2934-006, Edward Wenk papers, 1974-1992
  • Accession No. 2934-007, Edward Wenk papers, 1973-1992
  • Accession No. 2934-008, Edward Wenk papers, 1972-1983
  • Accession No. 2934-009, Edward Wenk papers, 1989-1990
  • Accession No. 2934-010, Edward Wenk papers, 1989-1990
  • Accession No. 2934-011, Edward Wenk papers, 1983-1995
  • Accession No. 2934-012, Edward Wenk videotapes, 1989-1990
  • Accession No. 2934-013, Edward Wenk papers, 1950-1997
  • Accession No. 2934-014, Edward Wenk papers, 1950-1998
  • Accession No. 2934-015, Edward Wenk papers, 1960-1990
  • Accession No. 2934-016, Edward Wenk papers, 1966-1993
  • Accession No. 2934-017, Edward Wenk papers, 1964-2000
  • Accession No. 2934-018, Edward Wenk papers, 1946-2002
  • Accession No. 2934-019, Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2003
  • Accession No. 2934-020, Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2004
  • Accession No. 2934-021, Edward Wenk papers, 1953-2008

Preservation Note

Some records stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 2934-001: Edward Wenk papers, 1943-1980 (bulk 1970-1980)Return to Top

13.42 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Correspondence, proposals, consulting files, conference and convention files, speeches and writings, subject series.

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.

Accession No. 2934-002: Edward Wenk papers, 1966-1983Return to Top

24.83 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Minutes, correspondence, reports, publications, notes, speeches and writings, grant files, and subject files, 1966-1983.

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: Edward Wenk, 1987-05-14

Accession No. 2934-003: Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1982Return to Top

3.42 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Conference and workshop files and student research project files, 1970-1982.

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: Edward Wenk, 1988-02-16

Accession No. 2934-004: Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1983Return to Top

3 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Speeches and writings, newspaper clippings, publications, conference and convention files, correspondence, reports and minutes, 1970-1983.

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: Caroline McCutcheon, 1988-02-16

Accession No. 2934-005: Edward Wenk papers, 1970-1990Return to Top

7.21 cubic feet

Scope and Content: Biographical features, correspondence, minutes, speeches, writings, course material, grant proposals, conferences and conventions, publications, subject series, 1970-1990.

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: Edward Wenk, Jr., 1991-12-06

Accession No. 2934-006: Edward Wenk papers, 1974-1992Return to Top

3.33 cubic feet (3 boxes; 2 tubes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, reports, publications, writings, clippings, speeches, conferences and conventions, maps; 1974-1992.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, Jr., 1992-11-30

Accession No. 2934-007: Edward Wenk papers, 1973-1992Return to Top

3.42 cubic feet (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, minutes, agenda, financial records, reports, case files, legal documents, notes, videotape, publications, clippings; 1973-1992.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Barbara Eickhoff, 1993-10-12

Accession No. 2934-008: Edward Wenk papers, 1972-1983Return to Top

2.21 cubic feet (3 boxes)

Scope and Content: Chronological correspondence, consulting files, student papers and other series; ca. 1972-1983.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Acquisition Info: Julie Golding (Civil Engineering) for Dr. Wenk, 1994-12-30

Accession No. 2934-009: Edward Wenk papers, 1989-1990Return to Top

3 cubic feet (3 boxes); 16 videoreels

Scope and Content: 16 videotapes pertaining to Social Management of Technology; ca. 1989-1990.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk via Carolyn Aamot, 1995-12-28

Accession No. 2934-010: Edward Wenk papers, 1989-1990Return to Top

1 folder

Scope and Content: Program description for the video series "Tradeoffs"; ca. 1989-1990.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk via Barbara Eichoff, 1996-02-15

Accession No. 2934-011: Edward Wenk papers, 1983-1995 (bulk 1990-1995)Return to Top

2.00 cubic feet (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, subject files, reports, legislative files, conference and symposia proceedings, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency peer review files, and professional association minutes; 1983-1995 (bulk 1990-1995)

Papers document Wenk's work for the federal government and the states of Washington, California and Alaska on a variety of science policy issues. These include nuclear proliferation, Project Isaiah, telecommunications and information, and marine safety in Washington State waters.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, Jr., 1996-12-10

Accession No. 2934-012: Edward Wenk videotapes, 1989-1990Return to Top

2.00 cubic feet (2 boxes); 16 videocassettes (3/4" cassettes; 60 min. each)

Scope and Content: Videocassettes produced by UW Instructional Media Services for the Civil Engineering Department, 1989-1990, for the "Tradeoff" series. Included are such titles as "Technology and Politics," "Technology and Risk," and "Anatomy of a Decision."

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, 1997-03-24

Accession No. 2934-013: Edward Wenk papers, 1950-1997 (bulk 1970-1997)Return to Top

6.00 cubic feet (6 boxes); 1 computer diskette

Scope and Content: General correspondence, publisher correspondence, course history files, dissertation, manuscripts, reports, analysis, subject series, computer diskette, certificates and clippings; 1950-1997 (bulk ca 1970-1997). Papers primarily relate to Edward Wenk's teaching, consulting work and writing projects during the period.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, Jr., 1997-12-17

Accession No. 2934-014: Edward Wenk papers, 1950-1998Return to Top

6 cubic feet (6 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, presentations, notebooks, note cards, manuscripts, lectures, analyses and reports, calendar, submarine blueprints, manuscripts of others, awards and honors, photograph, scrapbooks, and clippings; 1950-1998. Papers primarily document Dr. Wenk's work on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Commission, Washington State Marine Oversight Board, and Governor Mike Lowry's Transition Team. Other papers relate to his service on the Advisory Committee to the Cousteau Society, his membership in The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and his support for the creation of the Washington Office of Science and Technology.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, Jr., 1998-05-20

Accession No. 2934-015: Edward Wenk papers, 1960-1990Return to Top

2.00 cubic feet (2 boxes); 10 videocassettes (VHS)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, videocassettes, course history files, bibliography, scrapbook and other related materials; 1960-1990. Bulk of papers document Professor Wenk's development of the Social Management of Technology program and seminars.

Includes subgroups of papers from Wenk's public service career at the Congressional Research Service, the National Council on Marine Resources and Engineering, and at the Marine Sciences Council.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk Jr., 1998-12-30

Accession No. 2934-016: Edward Wenk papers, 1966-1993Return to Top

3.21 cubic feet (4 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, manuscripts, course outlines, syllabi, lectures, notes, subject series, reference material, and related material; 1966-1993.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk (via Carolyn Aamot), 2000-01-25

Accession No. 2934-017: Edward Wenk papers, 1964-2000Return to Top

3.42 cubic feet (4 boxes); approximately 110 photographs

Scope and Content: Biographical features, correspondence, oral history transcript, manuscripts, extract of writings, speeches, photographs, subject series, student degree projects; 1964-2000. Papers document Dr. Wenk's career as a science policy adviser, university professor and consultant.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, 2000-11-06

Accession No. 2934-018: Edward Wenk papers, 1946-2002Return to Top

1.42 cubic feet (2 boxes)

Scope and Content: Correspondence, speeches and writings, subject files, student records, personal papers, clippings; 1946-2002.

A significant portion of this accession consists of materials relating to U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey's visit to Europe in March 1967. Wenk was an official member of the Vice President's traveling party.

Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Edward Wenk, 2002-12-17

Accession No. 2934-019: Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2003Return to Top

0.71 cubic ft. (2 boxes); 1 sound cassette

Scope and Content: Awards and honors, manuscript, audiocassette; 1937-2003 Includes Wenk's academic degrees from Johns Hopkins University and Harvard University and awards in honor of Wenk's service on three presidential staffs and contributions to the fields of policy study and engineering. Also includes Wenk's unpublished memoirs discussing his life work in engineering and policty planning and an audiocassette of a lecture

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries

Accession No. 2934-020: Edward Wenk papers, 1937-2004Return to Top

3.00 cubic ft. (3 boxes); 12 videocassettes (VHS); 13 sound cassettes

Scope and Content: Subject files, publications, speeches and writings, yearbooks, awards and honors, ephemera, photographs, audiocassettes, videocassettes, slides; 1937-2004 Subject files include correspondence, lectures, speeches, writings, bibliographies, clippings, patents, publicity, and student thesis papers related to articles, publications, and course materials created by Professor Wenk. Course materials include audio and video recordings, which feature both lectures given by Wenk and lectures by others used in courses taught by Wenk. Also includes 35mm slides of Wenk's work on the submarine, Aluminaut, and numerious awards and pieces of ephemera issued by a various organizations in recognition of his contributions to the fields of engineering and policy studies

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries

Accession No. 2934-021: Edward Wenk papers, 1953-2008Return to Top

4 boxes (4.21 cubic feet)

Scope and Content: Selected papers, speeches, articles, reports, and notes pertaining to Wenk's public service and academic career focusing on submarine development, climate change, and natural disasters, in addition to spiritual and political work with his involvement in the University Congregational United Church of Christ and the Horizon House Blue Horizons Think Tank. Includes lecture cassette and video tapes, clippings, event programs, emails, correspondence, and notebooks.

Restrictions on Access: Open to all users. No user access copies are available for video and cassette tapes. Users may be able to obtain a reproduction of the media for a fee. Contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Acquisition Info: Shelley Wenk, 2014.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 2934-021
Selected Papers by Edward Wenk Books
1950-1982
1 2934-021
Selected Speeches by Edward Wenk Books
1960-1969
1 2934-021
Congressional Appearances by Edward Wenk Book
1966-1968
1 2934-021
David Taylor Model Basin Reports Volume I-II
1943-1956
1 2934-021
Philosophy of Technology and Spiritual Values Talk at Seattle University Cassette Tapes
1996
2 2934-021
Selected Papers, Articles, Speeches, Reports, Notes, and Lectures
1954-2007
2 2934-021
Articles, Reports, and Publications by Edward Wenk
1979-2003
3 2934-021
Articles, Reports, and Publications by Edward Wenk
2003-2008
3 2934-021
Articles, Reports, and Publications by Other Authors
1952-2003
3 2934-021
Notebooks
1994-1999
3 2934-021
Talks, Lectures, Statements, Testimonies
1974-2007
3 2934-021
Academic Materials
Restrictions on Access: 1 folder restricted
1974-2004
3 2934-021
Events
1963-1977
3 2934-021
University Congregational United Church of Christ and Spirituality
1990-2000
4 2934-021
University Congregational United Church of Christ and Spirituality
2000-2005
4 2934-021
Horizon House Blue Horizons Think Tank Materials
2006-2007
4 2934-021
Clippings
2001-2002
4 2934-021
Tradeoffs: Imperatives of Choice in a High Tech World Lectures Videotapes
10 VHS tapes
1989

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Engineering teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Engineers--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • Science and state--Study and teaching
  • Technology and state--Study and teaching
  • Universities and colleges--Washington (State)--Seattle
  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Lowry, Mike
  • Wenk, E.--Archives

Corporate Names

  • University of Washington--Faculty
  • University of Washington. College of Engineering--Faculty
  • University of Washington. Graduate School of Public Affairs--Faculty
  • Washington Office of Science and Technology

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • American Association of Mechanical Engineers (creator)
    • American Society of Civil Engineers (creator)
    • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (creator)
    • Charles F. Kettering Foundation (creator)
    • Cousteau Society (creator)
    • Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Commission (creator)
    • Human Interaction Research Institute (creator)
    • National Academy of Engineering (creator)
    • National Oceanography Association (creator)
    • National Research Council (U.S.). Engineering Assembly (creator)
    • National Research Council (U.S.). Engineering Assembly. Ad Hoc Processes and Procedures Committee (creator)
    • National Research Council (U.S.). Ocean Policy Committee (creator)
    • Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Environmental Agenda Task Force (creator)
    • Smithsonian Institution. Science Information Exchange (creator)
    • United States. Congressional Research Service (creator)
    • United States. Oceans and Atmospheric National Advisory Committee (creator)
    • United States. Technology Assessment Office (creator)
    • United States. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council (creator)
    • University of Washington. Graduate School of Public Affairs (creator)
    • University of Washington. Institute for Marine Studies (creator)
    • University of Washington. Program in Social Management of Technology (creator)
    • University of Washington. University Archives
    • Washington (State). Department of Ecology. Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee (creator)
    • Washington Council for Technology Advancement (creator)
    • Washington State Marine Oversight Board (creator)
    • Washington University (Saint Louis, Mo.). Engineering and Applied Science School. Visiting Committee (creator)