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Richard Stockholm Alden papers, 1964-1990
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Alden, Richard Stockholm, 1930-
- Title
- Richard Stockholm Alden papers
- Dates
- 1964-1990 (inclusive)19641990
- Quantity
- 31.84 cubic feet (34 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 4174
- Summary
- Papers of a professor of architecture with the University of Washington focused on design process, personal environmental relations, and photography.
- 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
Access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Richard Alden received his undergraduate degree in architecture from the University of Washington, his masters from Yale University and his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. He began teaching architecture at the University of Washington in 1961, specializing in the areas of design process, personal environmental relations, and photography. Professor Alden died in Seattle in 1992, at the age of 62.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Biographical features, correspondence, conferences and conventions, project files, photographs, computer disks, audiotapes, videotapes, motion picture film, slides, class files, student work, writings, publications, posters, reports, proofs, negatives, project sketches, questionnaires, reel-to-reel sound recording, transcripts of interviews, clippings, writings, and notebooks.
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 4 accessions.
- Accession No. 4174-001, Richard Stockholm Alden papers, 1969-1989
- Accession No. 4174-002, Richard Stockholm Alden papers, 1976-1986
- Accession No. 4174-003, Richard S. Alden papers, 1964-1990
- Accession No. 4174-004, Richard S. Alden papers, 1986-1990
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 4174-001: Richard Stockholm Alden papers, 1969-1989Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical features, correspondence, conferences and conventions, project files, photographs, computer disks, audiotapes, videotapes, motion picture film, slides, class files, student work, writings, publications, poster, subject series; 1954-1991 (1969-1989).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users, but access to portions of the papers restricted. Contact repository for details.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Sue Alden, 1992-05-20
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 4174-001 | Biographical Features |
|
| 1 | 4174-001 | Correspondence |
1970-1988 |
| 1-2 | 4174-001 | Conferences and Conventions |
approximately 1969-1988 |
| 3-4 | 4174-001 | Metro Project files |
approximately 1978-1982 |
| 3-4 | 4174-001 | Ariadne Project files |
1978-1979 |
| 5 | 4174-001 | Japanese Streets Project files |
1985-1986 |
| 5 | 4174-001 | Hoh Indians Project files |
1978 |
| 5 | 4174-001 | Other Studies by Alden - project files |
1978-1984 |
| 5 | 4174-001 | Other Studies - project files |
approximately 1970-1985 |
| 6 | 4174-001 | Photographs |
approximately 1970-1985 |
| 6 | 4174-001 | Computer Disks |
|
| 6 | 4174-001 | Audiotapes |
|
| 6 | 4174-001 | KOMO Videotape |
|
| 7 | 4174-001 | Motion Picture Film |
approximately 1970-1985 |
| 7 | 4174-001 | Slides |
|
| 7 | 4174-001 | Videotape |
|
| 8-10 | 4174-001 | Class Files (Class notes, handouts, and
syllabi) |
1973-1985 |
| 11 | 4174-001 | Writings |
approximately 1954-1980 |
| 12-13 | 4174-001 | Subject Series |
1969-1991 |
| 14 | 4174-001 | Publications |
approximately 1956-1989 |
| 15 | 4174-001 | Writings by others |
approximately 1960-1986 |
| 16-21 | 4174-001 | Student work |
approximately 1960-1990 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | American Institute of Architects, Seattle
Chapter |
1968-1979 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | Design Methods Group |
1978-1979 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | Graduate Architecture Students (UW) |
1970-1971 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | Graduate Record Examination Board |
1969-1971 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | Man-Environment Systems |
1969-1977 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | Society for the Anthropology of Visual
Communication |
1979 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | Tau Sigma Delta |
1977 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture Department |
1969-1988 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture Department, Research
Committee |
1972 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture Department, Secretarial Space
Committee |
1971 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College, Behavioral
Search Committee |
1974-1975 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College
Committee |
1980 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College,
Council |
1969-1971 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College, Curriculum
Committee |
1969-1982 |
| 22 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College, Dean
Selection Committee |
1972 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College,
Environmental Design and Planning Studies Group |
1974-1977 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College, Executive
Committee |
1978-1979 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College, Interior
Design Committee |
1979-1980 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College, Long Range
Faculty Search Committee |
1989 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College |
1969-1988 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College,
Photography Laboratory Committee |
1988 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College,
Scholarship Committee |
1976-1978 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Architecture and Urban Planning College. Tenure,
Promotion, Merit and Research Committee |
1988-1989 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. A.S.U.W. Disabled Students Commission |
1988-1989 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Business Administration School and Graduate School,
Quantitative Methods Program |
1969 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Graduate and Professional Student
Senate |
1970 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Graduate School |
1967-1977 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Graduate School, Research Fund
Committee |
1985 |
| 23 | 4174-001 | W.U. Senate |
1989 |
| 24 | 4174-001 | Photographs (oversize) |
1969-1981 |
| 24 | 4174-001 | Student work (oversize) |
1969-1981 |
| 24 | 4174-001 | Publications (oversize) |
1969-1981 |
| 24 | 4174-001 | HP Manual (oversize) |
undated |
| 25 | 4174-001 | Display Poster (oversize) |
approximately 1970 |
| 26 | 4174-001 | Photographs of Seattle (oversize) |
1980 |
Accession No. 4174-002: Richard Stockholm Alden papers, 1976-1986Return to Top
Scope and Content: Project files, 1976-1986.
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: Sue Alden, 1993-07-23
Accession No. 4174-003: Richard S. Alden papers, 1964-1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: Biographical features, report, photographs, proofs, negatives, slides, project sketches, questionnaires, sound cassette tapes, reel-to-reel sound recording, transcripts of interviews, publications, clippings; 1964-1990. Bulk of papers document Professor Alden's 1986 and 1990 Tokyo streetscape studies which were particularly concerned with learning how the visual characteristics of a city affect urban behavior. Included are questionnaires in Japanese completed by respondents who were in their early 20s or in their 60s and 70s.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: N. Sue Alden, 1998-02-03
Accession No. 4174-004: Richard S. Alden papers, 1986-1990Return to Top
Scope and Content: Photographs, slides, proofs, negatives, film, project sketches, questionnaires, writings, notebooks; 1986-ca 1990. Papers are part of Professor Alden's 1986 and 1990 Tokyo streetscape studies which were particularly concerned with learning how the visual characteristics of a city affect urban behavior. Included are completed questionnaires in Japanese.
Alden's photographic studies of Seattle streetscapes are also included.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: N. Sue Alden, 1998-05-22
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 4174-004 | "Real time at bus shelters for Metro Shelter Research
project" cassette |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Aurora North drive film |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Prints of I-5 freeway |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Downtown development slides from Kerry Park |
1979-1988 |
| 1 | 4174-004 | Slides of Seattle Waterfront from ferry |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Historic Houses on First Hill slides |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Slides of Post Alley |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Prints of original Meany Hall Auditorium before
demolition |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Prints of Palace of Fine Arts in San
Francisco |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Prints of Public Market |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Prints of Wall west of First Avenue |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Prints of the "Ave" |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Photos of Tokyo street sequence from Tsukishima to
Kagurazaka |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Documentation of one length block of Tokyo
street |
|
| 1 | 4174-004 | Diaries, notes, schedules, development of questionnaires
and process for "Tokyo Streets" study |
|
| 1-2 | 4174-004 | Original questionnaire responses "Original questionnaire responses from 4
groups, to be compiled, put in computer and analyzed per program (to be?)
developed to show consistency of preferences, if any, and to what. This
research was not completed before his death."
|
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| 3 | 4174-004 | Streetscape study projects with photographs "These are examples of the use of photography
in analyzing the streetscape - as well as the slides used in the preference
questionnaires, to see what makes streets pleasant for pedestrians)."
|
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Architects--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Architectural design--Washington (State)--Seattle
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Alden, Richard Stockholm, 1930---Archives
Corporate Names
- Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle (Wash.)
- University of Washington--Faculty
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Japan Streetscape Study (creator)
- University of Washington. University Archives (curator)
- University of Washington. University Archives
