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.

Request at UW

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.

Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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.

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 2934-001
General Correspondence
Restrictions on Access:
1970-1978
1 2934-001
Proposals: Sea Grant Proposal
4 folders
 1973-1977
1 2934-001
Proposals: Research Proposals-Miscellaneous
 1972-1978
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Boeing Contract
1972
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Cornell, Howland, Hayes, and Merryfield Engineering of Alaska
1975
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Elsevier Publishing
1972-1976
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: EnECO Incorporated
1976
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Ethical and Human Value Implications of Technology Project
2 folders
 1975-1976
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Granger and Allan Manuscript on Technology--Review for Freeman (W.H.) Company
1976
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Madrona Press
undated
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: METRO--River Basins Coordinating Committee (RIBCO) Workshop
1974
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Montana State University-- Proposal to National Science Foundation
1977
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: NASA and Ocean Development--by E. Wenk for Spectravision
3 folders
 1974
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: National Forum on Scientific and Technical Communication
 1976-1977
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Ocean Data Systems
1970
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Quality of Worklife Project
2 folders
 1976-1978
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Rainbird Publishing Company
2 folders
 1975-1976
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Rand Corporation
1975
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: Tacoma Technology Transfer Center
2 folders
 1972-1973
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: United Nations
1977
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
 1972
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: U.S. National Science Foundation
1970
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: U.S. Oceans Committee. Save our Seas Advisory Board
 1972-1973
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: U.S. Science and Technology Office
1971
1 2934-001
Consulting Files: U.S. Senate. Operation of the Senate Commission
 1976
2 2934-001
Conferences and Conventions: American Chemical Society. Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting,5th., University of Delaware. 1-3 April 1970
1969-1970
2 2934-001
Conferences and Conventions: interpark parliamentary Union Conference, Geneva, Switzerland
 1965
2 2934-001
Conferences and Conventions: Merchant Marine Conference, Annual, Galveston, Texas, 1965
1965
2 2934-001
Conferences and Conventions: U.S. State Department. Science Seminar November I 965
1965
2 2934-001
Conferences and Conventions: Water Sciences and Management Seminar, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore Maryland, II February 1970
1970
2 2934-001
Speeches and Writings-Wenk, Edward: Engineering for Maritime Exploration and Development
 1964
2 2934-001
Speeches and Writings-Wenk, Edward: Oceanography Highlights in the 89th. Congress
1965
2 2934-001
Speeches and Writings-Wenk, Edward: David Taylor Model Basin Reports
16 folders
Scope and Content: These are arranged alphabetically. Please see attached lists.
1943-1956
2 2934-001
Speeches and Writings-Wenk, Edward: Selected Papers
10 folders
 1950-1980
2 2934-001
Speeches and Writings-Wenk, Edward: Selected Speeches
7 folders
 1960-1969
3 2934-001
Speeches and Writings-Wenk, Edward: Miscellaneous
 1958-1971
3 2934-001
Speeches and Writings-Others
2 folders
 1970-1978
3 2934-001
Subject Series: Floating Platforms--California. University. Scripps Institute of Oceanography, "Report of Results of Actions Taken in Response to the General and Specific Comments of Tachmindji Advisory Committee"
3 folders
 1972
3 2934-001
Subject Series: Law of the Sea (reports of the International Law Association. American Branch. Deep Sea Mineral Resources Committee; "Legal-Political ethical Issues Relating to the 1973 Conference on the Law of the Sea, William T. Burke)
 1968-1971
3 2934-001
Subject Series: Minorities Summer Science Program
1974-1975
3 2934-001
Subject Series: National Ocean Industries Association (Minutes related to formation)
1971
3 2934-001
Subject Series: Outer Continental Shelf (includes correspondence, notes, clippings, writings)
15 folders
 1970-1978
4 2934-001
Subject Series: Outer Continental Shelf
30 folders
 1970-1978
4 2934-001
Subject Series: Peace Organization Study Commission
1972-1977
4 2934-001
Subject Series: Port Angeles (Washington) Port Comprehensive Plan
1973
4 2934-001
Subject Series: Sigma Xi (National)--National Lecturer
1974-1976
4 2934-001
Subject Series: Washington. Energy Research Center
1974
4 2934-001
Subject Series: Washington, Sea Grant Program (Proposals and Reports)
 1974-1977
5 2934-001
Subject Series: Washington. University Student Correspondence
1970-1972
5 2934-001
Subject Series: Washington. University Physics Lecture
1970
5 2934-001
Subject Series: Washington. University Seminars General
 1970
5 2934-001
Subject Series: Washington. University Seminars Social Management of Technology
2 folders
 1970-1973
5 2934-001
Subject Series: Washington. University Seminars Science Policy Courses
 1970-1972
5 2934-001
Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Environmental Agenda Task Force
 1976
5 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Historical Features
1964-1966
5 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) General Correspondence
1970-1977
5 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Minutes U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Council
 1970-1973
6 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Minutes U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Council. Meetings
Scope and Content: includes minutes, Executive committee correspondence, notes, and working papers--incomplete
 1970-1977
6 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Engineering Aspects of Environmental Quality Committee
Scope and Content: minutes, agenda, correspondence
 1970-1971
6 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Engineering Education Commission
Scope and Content: minutes, correspondence
 1970-1971
6 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Ocean Engineering Committee
Scope and Content: Correspondence
 1970-1971
6 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Power Plant Siting Committee
Scope and Content: correspondence, reports of various committees
 1970-1971
6 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Project Committee
Scope and Content: agenda
 1970-1972
6 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Transportation Committee
Scope and Content: report
 1970
6 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Sciences/National Academy of Engineering. Environmental Studies Board. Water Quality Criteria Committee
Scope and Content: minutes, correspondence, agenda, reports; including review of U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Marine Board Report, "Outer Continental Shelf Resource Development"
 1972
6 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Sciences/National Academy of Engineering. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Science and Engineering Advisory Committee
Scope and Content: correspondence and report on the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manned Undersea Science and Technology Program [MUS&T]
 1970-1972
7 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Sciences/National Academy of Engineering. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Science and Engineering Advisory Committee. Oceanography and Marine Technology P
 1972
7 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Sciences/National Academy of Engineering. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.Science and Engineering Advisory Committee. Oceanography and Marine Technology Pa
2 folders
Scope and Content: correspondence and report on U.S. NOAA Manned Undersea Science and Technology Program [MUS&T]
 1972
7 2934-001
Subject Series Privacy Study
 undated
7 2934-001
Speeches and Writings Engstrom, Elmer W.-- "Charles Proteus Steinmetz Centennial Lecture"
1965
7 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Engineering Assembly
5 folders
 1974-1978
8 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering.Public Engineering Policy Committee (COPEP) General Correspondence
5 folders
 1971-1977
8 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering.Public Engineering Policy Committee (COPEP) Meetings
10 folders
Scope and Content: includes notes, correspondence, minutes, and working papers
 1970-1976
8 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering.Public Engineering Policy Committee (COPEP) Reports Staff Progress Reports
1971-1973
8 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering.Public Engineering Policy Committee (COPEP) Reports Report Reviews
2 folders
 1971-1973
8 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering.Public Engineering Policy Committee (COPEP) Reports Miscellaneous
3 folders
 1971
8 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering.Public Engineering Policy Committee (COPEP) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Policy Committee. Environmental Impact Statements Subcommittee
Scope and Content: minutes
 1971
8 2934-001
U.S. National Academy of Engineering.Public Engineering Policy Committee (COPEP) Committee Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Policy Committee. Technology and Systems Transfer Subcommittee
Scope and Content: minutes
 1971
8 2934-001
Working Papers
3 folders
 1973-1974
8 2934-001
Proposals
2 folders
 1971-1972
8 2934-001
Subject Series Technical Goals
1972
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering
1972
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Historical and Background Information General
 1971-1972
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Historical and Background Information Budget Requests
 1972-1973
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Historical and Background Information Funded Projects
 1971-1972
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Historical and Background Information Summary Presentation-By J.A. Snow
 1972
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Correspondence
 1972-1973
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Status Reports
 1972-1973
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project File Memoranda
 1972
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Notes of Edward Wenk
 undated
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Budget Material
1972
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Proposal
 1972-1973
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Suggested Programs
 1,972
8 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Planning
 1971-1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Committee and Panel Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Policy Committee. Research Applied to National
 1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Committee and Panel Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Policy Committee. Research Applied to National
 1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Committee and Panel Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Policy Committee. Research Applied to National
 1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Committee and Panel Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Policy Committee. Research Applied to National
 1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Committee and Panel Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Policy Committee. Research Applied to National
 1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Committee and Panel Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Policy Committee. Research Applied to National
 1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Committee and Panel Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Policy Committee. Research Applied to National
 1973
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Committee and Panel Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Policy Committee. Research Applied to National
 1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Committee and Panel Files U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Policy Committee. Research Applied to National
 1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Committee and Panel Files September Conference
 1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Committee and Panel Files Publicity
 1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Risk/Benefit Colloquium
Scope and Content: correspondence, reports
 1971-1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Special Projects
Scope and Content: correspondence, proposals
 1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. Public Engineering Committee. Research Applied to National Needs Project Technology Assessment
 1971-1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. PublicEngineering Policy Committee Speeches and Writings-Wenk Politics of the Oceans--tentative outline
undated
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. PublicEngineering Policy Committee Speeches and Writings-Others
 1971-1972
9 2934-001
Subject Series U.S. National Academy of Engineering. PublicEngineering Policy Committee Miscellaneous "Research and Development Group, StudyGroup #11, Work Plan
1971
9 2934-001
U.S. Ocean Affairs Board. International MarineScience Affairs Panel (IMSAP). InternationalFisheries Management and Working Group
1971
9 2934-001
U.S. Oceans and Atmospheric National AdvisoryCommittee
1974-1975
10 2934-001
U.S. Oceans and Atmospheric National AdvisoryCommittee
1974-1978
10 2934-001
U.S. Smithsonian Institution. Science Information Exchange
 1979-1982
10 2934-001
U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council General Correspondence
6 folders
 1973-1980
10 2934-001
U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council Memorandum
2 folders
 1977
10 2934-001
U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council Meetings
10 folders
 1974-1976
11 2934-001
U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council Meetings
7 folders
 1976-1977
11 2934-001
U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council Status Reports
4 folders
 1976-1977
11 2934-001
U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council Project Proposals
1978
11 2934-001
U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council Subject Series U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council.--Application of Science and Technology Panel
3 folders
 1975-1976
11 2934-001
U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council Subject Series U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Technology Assessment Board
3 folders
 1974-1976
12 2934-001
U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council Subject Series U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Technology Assessment Board
1976-1977
12 2934-001
U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council Subject Series U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Health of the Scientific and Technical Enterprise Advisory Panel
Subject Series: Law of the Sea (reports of the International Law Association. American Branch. Deep Sea Mineral Resources Committee; "Legal Political Issues Relating to the 1973 Conference on the Law of the Sea, William T. Burke)
 1976
12 2934-001
U.S. Technology Assessment Office. Advisory Council Decision Making on R-D Policies and Priorities Panel
6 folders
 1974-1977
12 2934-001
Washington. Ecology Department. Interdisciplinary Advisory Committee
5 folders
 1972-1977
12 2934-001
W.U. Marine Studies Institute
7 folders
 1972-1975
13 2934-001
W.U. Marine Studies Institute
5 folders
 1976-1979
13 2934-001
W.U. Public Affairs Graduate School
 1970-1979
13 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program General Correspondence
1973-1975
13 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Brochure--Social Management of Technology
Scope and Content: including brochures from programs at other universities
 1972-1974
13 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Inquiries--Prospective Faculty and Research Assistants
 1970-1972
13 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Social Management of Technology Summer Workshop, Seattle and Eastsound, Washington Administrative Arrangements
1972
13 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Social Management of Technology Summer Workshop, Seattle and Eastsound, Washington Consultants
2 folders
Scope and Content: lists, vitae, publications
13 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Social Management of Technology Summer Workshop, Seattle and Eastsound, Washington Correspondence with Consultants
1972
13 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Social Management of Technology Summer Workshop, Seattle and Eastsound, Washington Room Assignments--Rosario Resort Hotel (Eastsound)
 1972
13 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Social Management of Technology Summer Workshop, Seattle and Eastsound, Washington Meeting Notes and Consultants Comments
1972
14 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Social Management of Technology Summer Workshop, Seattle and Eastsound, Washington Wenk Summary Presentation and Feedback
1972
14 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Social Management of Technology Summer Workshop, Union, Washington
 1974
14 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Location and Arrangement
 1974
14 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Invitee and Attendees
 1974
14 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Agenda
 1974
14 2934-001
W.U. Social Management of Technology Program Subject Files Papers
 1974
14 2934-001
Speeches and Writings-others
 1971-1973

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.

Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 2934-002
General Subject Files
Restrictions on Access:
approximately 1972-1983
2 2934-002
General Subject Files
 approximately 1972-1983
3 2934-002
General Subject Files
 approximately 1972-1983
4 2934-002
General Subject Files
 approximately 1972-1983
5 2934-002
General Subject Files
 approximately 1972-1983
6 2934-002
Speeches and Writings
 approximately 1966-1983
7 2934-002
Speeches and Writings
 approximately 1966-1983
8 2934-002
Speeches and Writings
 approximately 1966-1983
9 2934-002
Speeches and Writings
 approximately 1966-1983
9 2934-002
Congressional Testimony
 approximately 1970-1980
10 2934-002
Congressional Testimony
 approximately 1970-1980
11 2934-002
University of Washington Files
 approximately 1969-1978
12 2934-002
W.U. Social Management of Technology
 approximately 1972-1983
13 2934-002
W.U. Social Management of Technology
 approximately 1972-1983
13 2934-002
Sea Grant and Marine Studies (Marine Safety)
 approximately 1972-1983
14 2934-002
Sea Grant and Marine Studies (Marine Safety)
 approximately 1972-1983
15 2934-002
Sea Grant and Marine Studies (Marine Safety)
 approximately 1972-1983
16 2934-002
Sea Grant and Marine Studies (Marine Safety)
 approximately 1972-1983
17 2934-002
Sea Grant and Marine Studies (Marine Safety)
 approximately 1972-1983
17 2934-002
Grant Files
 approximately 1973-1982
18 2934-002
Grant Files
 approximately 1973-1982
19 2934-002
Research and Issues Files (Includes some publications)
 approximately 1970-1983
20 2934-002
Research and Issues Files (Includes some publications)
 approximately 1970-1983
21 2934-002
Research and Issues Files (Includes some publications)
 approximately 1970-1983
22 2934-002
Research and Issues Files (Includes some publications)
 approximately 1970-1983
23 2934-002
Research and Issues Files (Includes some publications)
 approximately 1970-1983
24 2934-002
Research and Issues Files (Includes some publications)
 approximately 1970-1983
25 2934-002
Research and Issues Files (Includes some publications)
 approximately 1970-1983
26 2934-002
Research and Issues Files (Includes some publications)
 approximately 1970-1983

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.

Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 2934-003
Biographical/Sabbatical Correspondence
3 folders
Restrictions on Access:
1976
1 2934-003
Conferences/Workshops
 1970-1972
2 2934-003
Conferences/Workshops
 1973-1975
3 2934-003
Conferences/Workshops
 1976
3 2934-003
Student Research Projects: The Automobile and Air Pollution
1 folder
 1972
3 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Washington Harbors and Regional Facilities: Choices for the Future
2 folders
 1973
3 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Cable or Fable--The Future of Cable Television in Seattle
 1973
3 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Petroleum Enterprises in Western Washington Who is looking Ahead?
 1974
3 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Technology Assessment and Technical Information for Washington State Legislators: An Advisory Model for State Governments
3 folders
 1974
3 2934-003
Student Research Projects: "We, the People: Participatory Telecommunications for Direct Citizen Involvement in Washington State Government Decision Processes"
 1975
3 2934-003
Student Research Projects: The Washington State Salmon Resource: An Impact Analysis of Ocean Ranching
3 folders
 1975
3 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Petroleum Development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf--Sea Grant
1976
3 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Washington State Shoreline Management: An Interim Assessment
 1976
3 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Nuclear Safeguards Act--Initiative 325
 1976
3 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Marine Traffic Safety in Puget Sound
 1977
4 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Evaluation of the Data Base Pertaining to Traffic Safety on Puget Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca
1978
4 2934-003
Student Research Projects: The Sewer Connection--Land Use and Wastewater Treatment Decisions
1979
4 2934-003
Student Research Projects: A Healthier State--A Proposed Washington State Policy for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
 1979
4 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Evaluation of the First Five-Year Outlook on Science and Technology
4 folders
 1980
4 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Shellfish Aquaculture in Puget Sound: Implications and Policies
 1980
4 2934-003
Student Research Projects: University Research Funding and Policy: New Directions for the '80s
1981
4 2934-003
Student Research Projects: Radar for the Ship of State: Aids to Gubernatorial Decision Making for Science and Technology Related Issues
1982

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.

Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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

Container(s) Description Dates
Series 1: Speeches and Writings
Restrictions on Access:
Box Accession
1 2934-004
Survival and Vigilance: People, the Endangered Species
 1977
Series 2: Clippings, Publications, Reports, Reprints
Box Accession
1 2934-004
Computer
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Environment
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Future
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Hazardous Wastes
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Nuclear Weapons
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Oceanography
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Research and Development
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Risk and Liability
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Science Education
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Science, Technology and Ethics
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Science, Technology, Public Policy and Politics
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Science, Technology and Universities
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Space Technology
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Miscellaneous
4 folders
 approximately 1980-1988
1 2934-004
Publications
2 folders
 1978, 1980-1983
1 2934-004
Engineering Education in Washington State
Scope and Content: by others
 undated
1 2934-004
Miscellaneous Reports
3 folders
Scope and Content: by others
1 2934-004
Reprints
 undated
Series 3: Conferences and Conventions
Box Accession
1 2934-004
Alaska Science Conference, 28th Annual
2 folders
 1977
1 2934-004
American Society For Public Administration National Conference
3 folders
 1978-1979, 1982
1 2934-004
Australian Government Workshop on Technology
2 folders
 1978
1 2934-004
Center for Oceans Law and Policy "Managing National Ocean Resources"
 1979
1 2934-004
Colorado School of Mines
 1982
1 2934-004
Cosmos Club Noon Forum
 1979
1 2934-004
Cousteau Involvement Day
 1976
2 2934-004
Cousteau Society--Cancelled
 1981
2 2934-004
G.W.C. Whiting School of Engineering--Dedication
 1979
2 2934-004
National Forum on Scientific and Technical Communication
 1977
2 2934-004
Petroleum Transfer Conference
 1977
2 2934-004
Rhode Island University. Ocean Management Studies Center Annual Conference
 1974
2 2934-004
Seattle Conference on Education and High Technology
 1983
2 2934-004
Second International Marine Technology Assessment Conference
 1970
2 2934-004
Survival of Humankind: The Philippines Experiment
3 folders
 1976
2 2934-004
Symposium on Technology Assessment (Bonn)
 1982
2 2934-004
U.S. Civil Service Commission-Management of America's Resources
 1971
2 2934-004
Miscellaneous
3 folders
 1976-1982
Series 4: Subject Series
Scope and Content: The following entries are organized under the original filing system assigned by Dr. Wenk. The files consist primarily of clippings, articles and reprints
Box Accession
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Technology and Culture
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Social History of Technology
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: State of Technology
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Complexity
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Global Interdependence
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Technology-Induced Change
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Technological Forecasting
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Externalities Jekyl/Hyde
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Current Issues
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Health
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Transportation and Communication
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Environment
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Agriculture
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Energy and Resources
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Science Resources
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: High Technology
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Technology Transfer
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: Productivity
2 2934-004
Technology and Society: World War II
2 2934-004
Technological Systems: Technological Delivery Systems
2 2934-004
Technological Systems: Political Dimensions-Public Policy Guidance
2 2934-004
Technological Systems: Institutional Infrastructure Behavior
2 2934-004
Technological Systems: Information Processes
2 2934-004
Technological Systems: Systems Analysis
2 2934-004
Technological Systems: Interaction with Culture
3 2934-004
Contemporary Policy Questions: Economic
3 2934-004
Contemporary Policy Questions: Social
3 2934-004
Contemporary Policy Questions: Environmental
3 2934-004
Contemporary Policy Questions: Political
3 2934-004
Contemporary Policy Questions: Changing Priorities
3 2934-004
Government and Technology: Political/Legal Process Roles and Missions
3 2934-004
Government and Technology: Principles of Public Administration Accountability
3 2934-004
Government and Technology: Presidential Role/Presidential Power
3 2934-004
Government and Technology: Staffing the White House
3 2934-004
Government and Technology: Science Advisory Appointments
3 2934-004
Government and Technology: Executive Branch Organization Structure
3 2934-004
Government and Technology: Behavior
3 2934-004
Government and Technology: New Agencies
3 2934-004
Government and Technology: Congressional Role Structure
3 2934-004
Congressional Behavior: Budget Processes
3 2934-004
Congressional Behavior: Structure
3 2934-004
Congressional Behavior: Trends
3 2934-004
Congressional Behavior: Public Technology State and Local
3 2934-004
Scientific Research: Frontiers of Science
3 2934-004
Scientific Research: Scientific Establishment
3 2934-004
Scientific Research: Research Process
3 2934-004
Scientific Research: Science and Government Science Policy History
3 2934-004
Scientific Research: Contemporary Structure
3 2934-004
Scientific Research: Science Funding--Public
3 2934-004
Scientific Research: Global Implications
3 2934-004
Scientific Research: Applied Research and Development
3 2934-004
Scientific Research: Comparative Analysis--Foreign
3 2934-004
Scientific Research: Ethics
3 2934-004
Industrial Technostructure: Industrial Revolutions History
3 2934-004
Industrial Technostructure: Contemporary Structure
3 2934-004
Industrial Technostructure: Corporate Behavior
3 2934-004
Industrial Technostructure: Management
3 2934-004
Industrial Technostructure: Market Processes
3 2934-004
Industrial Technostructure: Comparative Analysis--Foreign
3 2934-004
Industrial Technostructure: Private vs. Public Roles
3 2934-004
Industrial Technostructure: Innovation and Productivity
3 2934-004
Social Processes: Needs and Wants
3 2934-004
Social Processes: Institutions
3 2934-004
Social Processes: Conflict and Management
3 2934-004
Social Processes: Social Indicators--Values
3 2934-004
Social Processes: Political Expression--Access Lobbying-Single Issue Politics
3 2934-004
Social Processes: Public Interest Groups-Public Participation
3 2934-004
Social Processes: Role of the Press
3 2934-004
Social Processes: Measures of Performance
3 2934-004
Social Processes: Social Performance of Technology--Concept of Impacts
3 2934-004
Social Processes: Threats to Survival
3 2934-004
Regulation: Contemporary Situation
3 2934-004
Regulation: Risk Analysis, Concepts of Safety, Risk, Uncertainty
3 2934-004
Regulation: Engineering Margins
3 2934-004
Regulation: Practice
3 2934-004
Regulation: Politics
3 2934-004
Regulation: Alternatives
3 2934-004
Decision Making: Policy Research
3 2934-004
Decision Making: Policy Design
3 2934-004
Decision Making: Decision Theory
3 2934-004
Impact Assessment: Methodologies
3 2934-004
Impact Assessment: Futures, Images, Trends
3 2934-004
Impact Assessment: OTA
3 2934-004
Impact Assessment: Limits (Global 2000)
3 2934-004
Impact Assessment: Institutional Reform Fourth Branch
3 2934-004
Impact Assessment: Institutional Malfunctioning
3 2934-004
Impact Assessment: Balancing Long/Short Run Considerations
3 2934-004
Impact Assessment: Doctrine of Anticipation
3 2934-004
Impact Assessment: Role of Courts
3 2934-004
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Meeting with Bud Walsh
1977
3 2934-004
Subgroups: National Research Council. Engineering Assembly
1979
3 2934-004
Subgroups: National Research Council. Engineering Assembly. National Research Council Processes and Procedures Committee (Ad Hoc)
1977
3 2934-004
Subgroups: Washington Council For Technology Advancement
 undated
3 2934-004
Subgroups: Washington University (St. Louis). Engineering and Applied Science School. Visiting Committee
1977

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.

Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 2934-005
Biographical Features
2 folders
 1981-1987
1 2934-005
Conferences and Conventions
9 folders
 1971-1990
1 2934-005
General Correspondence
2 folders
 1987-1988
1 2934-005
Course Materials
2 folders
 1971
1 2934-005
Grant Proposals
6 folders
 1972-1978
1 2934-005
Publications
2 folders
 1983-1986
1 2934-005
Speaking Engagements
 1987-1990
2 2934-005
Speaking Engagements
 1987-1990
2 2934-005
Speeches
2 folders
 1988
2 2934-005
Writings
7 folders
 1972-1988
2 2934-005
Writings of Others
10 folders
 1972-1973
2 2934-005
Subject Series
1970-1989
3 2934-005
Subject Series
1970-1989
3 2934-005
Unfoldered Materials
4 folders
 1970-1985
4 2934-005
American Association for Engineering Education
1987-1988
4 2934-005
American Society of Civil Engineers
4 folders
 1971-1986
4 2934-005
American Association of Mechanical Engineers
3 folders
 1983-1987
4 2934-005
Club of Rome
1973-1975
4 2934-005
Hall of Fame of Great Americans
1974-1977
4 2934-005
Human Interaction Research Institute
2 folders
 1978-1985
4 2934-005
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
 1989
4 2934-005
Kettering Foundation
2 folders
 1986-1988
4 2934-005
National Academy of Public Administration
 1987-1988
4 2934-005
National Ocean Industries Association
1972-1975
4 2934-005
National Oceanography Association
 1970-1971
5 2934-005
National Oceanography Association
 1970-1971
5 2934-005
Society for Experimental Stress Analysis
 1971-1973
5 2934-005
U.S. Congressional Research Service
3 folders
 1981-1989
5 2934-005
U.S. Technology Assessment Office
7 folders
 1974-1976
5 2934-005
W. U. Social Management of Technology Program
 1971-1981
6 2934-005
W. U. Social Management of Technology Program
 1971-1981
6 2934-005
World Needs Institute. Organizing Committee
1971-1972
7 2934-005
Restricted Materials
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
 1978-1984
8 2934-005
Restricted Materials
Restrictions on Access: Restricted
 1978-1984

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

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Accession
1 2934-006
Correspondence
25 folders
Restrictions on Access:
1984-1990
1 2934-006
Publications
2 folders
 1987-1992
1 2934-006
Writings
4 folders
 1978-1990
1 2934-006
Paper Written by a Student
Restrictions on Access: restricted
 1987
2 2934-006
Clippings
 1979-1980
2 2934-006
Speeches
 1970-1973
2 2934-006
Letters Written by J.F. Coates
 1988
2 2934-006
List
 1977
2 2934-006
Legislation
 1971
2 2934-006
Conferences and Conventions
13 folders
Scope and Content: Folders for some conferences contain copies of Wenk's speeches given at the meetings.
 1977-1992
2 2934-006
Graduate Research Seminars
 1974-1982
2 2934-006
Reports
14 folders
 1972-1991
3 2934-006
Reports
2 folders
4 2934-006
Maps
tubes
 1978, 1992
5 2934-006
Maps
tubes
 1978, 1992
3 2934-006
Subgroups: Human Interaction Research Institute
3 folders
 1987-1989
3 2934-006
Subgroups: Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Alumni Association
 1991
3 2934-006
Subgroups: Alaska. Oil Spill Commission
4 folders
 1989

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

Container(s) Description
Box Accession
1 2934-012
1. Technology and Culture
1 videocassette
Restrictions on Access:
1 2934-012
2. Technology and Social System (reels one and two)
1 videocassette
1 2934-012
3. A Sampling of Issues
1 videocassette
1 2934-012
4. Technology and Risk (reels one and two)
1 videocassette
1 2934-012
5. Technology and Politics (reels one and two)
1 videocassette
1 2934-012
6. Technology and Industry
1 videocassette
1 2934-012
7. Anatomy of a Decision (reel one)
1 videocassette
2 2934-012
7. Anatomy of a Decision (reel two)
1 videocassette
2 2934-012
8. Imperatives of Choice
1 videocassette
2 2934-012
9. Policy Design Principle
1 videocassette
2 2934-012
10a. No title
1 videocassette
2 2934-012
10b. No title
1 videocassette

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)


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