Myer R. Wolfe papers, 1944-1986
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Wolfe, Myer R.
- Title
- Myer R. Wolfe papers
- Dates
- 1944-1986 (inclusive)19441986
- Quantity
- approximately 6.33 cubic ft (4 boxes, 1 oversize, 4 tubes, and 2 packages)
- Collection Number
- 3390
- Summary
- Urban planning project files and speeches and writings, plans for buildings, graphs, maps and sketches, Class assignments, bibliography, sample final examination, etc.
- 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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Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Some records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Professor of urban planning and urban design and university administrator, University of Washington; consultant and practitioner.
Myer R. Wolfe was born in 1918. He received his bachelor degree from the University of New Hampshire and his Master of Regional Planning degree from Cornell University in 1947. Wolfe joined the faculty of the College of Architecture and Urban Design at the University of Washington in 1949. During the next 24 years, he served the University in several capacities, including: chairman of the Department of Urban Planning, 1957-1967; director of the Urban Design program, 1973-1975; and dean of the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, 1979-1983. He was appointed emeritus in 1983.
Content Description
Curriculum files, maps, other.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Consult the restrictions governing reproduction and use for each of the accessions listed below.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into accessions:
- Accession No. 3390-001, Myer R. Wolfe papers, 1963-1974
- Accession No. 3390-002: Myer R. Wolfe papers, 1944-1975
- Accession No. 3390-003: Myer R. Wolfe papers, 1955-1986
- Accession No. 3390-004: Myer R. Wolfe papers, 1966
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Accession No. 3390-001: Myer R. Wolfe papers, 1963-19741.3 cu. ft.
Scope and Content: Urban planning project files and speeches and writings, 1963-1974, 1982.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Myer R. Wolfe, 1989-02-01
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Accession No. 3390-002: Myer R. Wolfe papers, 1944-1975
4 cubic feet (2 boxes, 4 tubes, 1 package)Arrangement: Arranged in 7 series.
- Series 1, Plans for and Clippings on the Rebuilding/Renovation of Towns/Cities
- Series 2, Plan for and Clippings on Specific Buildings
- Series 3, Project Files
- Series 4, Charts, Maps, Graphs, and Sketches
- Series 5, Speeches
- Series 6, Urban Planning Project Files
- Series 7, Writings
Scope and Content: Plans for and clippings on the building/renovating of towns, 1953-1968; plans for and clippings on specific buildings, 1955-1958; project files, 1944-1975; charts, graphs, maps, and sketches, 1944-1975.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Myer Wolfe, 1989-03-01
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Series 1: Plans for and Clippings on the Rebuilding/Renovation of Towns/Cities
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Description: Fairbanks, AlaskaDates: 1953Container: Box 6, Accession 3390-002
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Description: George, WashingtonDates: 1956-1957Container: Box 1, Accession 3390-002
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Description: NewportDates: 1948Container: Box 1, Accession 3390-002
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Description: Oak Ridge, TennesseeDates: 1954Container: Box 1, Accession 3390-002
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Description: Pelican PointDates: 1953, 1955-1957Container: Box 1, Accession 3390-002
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Description: Quincy, WashingtonDates: 1954-1955Container: Box 1, Accession 3390-002
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Description: San Juan, Puerto RicoDates: 1959-1964, 1968Container: Box 1, Accession 3390-002
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Description: San Juan, Puerto RicoDates: 1959-1964, 1968Container: Box 2, Accession 3390-002
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Series 2: Plan for and Clippings on Specific Buildings
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Description: Civic Center Facility in WenatcheeDates: 1958Container: Box 2, Accession 3390-002
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Description: Federal Way Shopping CenterDates: 1955Container: Box 2, Accession 3390-002
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Series 3: Project Files
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Description: Columbia Basin ProjectDates: 1944, 1947, 1952-1957, 1962-1965, 1975Container: Box 2, Accession 3390-002
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Series 4: Charts, Maps, Graphs, and Sketches
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Description: Fairbanks, AlaskaContainer: Box 7, Accession 3390-002
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Description: George, WashingtonContainer: Box 3, Accession 3390-002
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Description: Leavenworth, WashingtonContainer: Box 7, Accession 3390-002
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Description: MesaContainer: Box 7, Accession 3390-002
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Description: NewportContainer: Box 5, Accession 3390-002
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Description: Pelican PointContainer: Box 5, Accession 3390-002
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Description: Quincy, WashingtonContainer: Box 4, Accession 3390-002
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Description: Quincy, WashingtonContainer: Box 8, Accession 3390-002
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Description: Royal City, WashingtonContainer: Box 7, Accession 3390-002
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Series 5: Speeches
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Description: The Economical Outlook of the Pacific NorthwestContainer: Box 2, Accession 3390-002
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Series 6: Urban Planning Project Files
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Description: Ljubljana (Yugoslavia) including maps, photographs, publications, reports, and workshops15 foldersDates: 1965-1982Container: Box 1, Accession 3390-002
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Description: Lost River, Alaska including blueprints and feasibility reportDates: 1974Container: Box OS 2, Accession 3390-002
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Series 7: Writings
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Description: Binario (Portuguese periodical containing writings by Myer Wolf in Portuguese and English)Dates: 1963-1964, 1967Container: Box 1, Accession 3390-002
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Description: Accession No. 3390-003: Myer R. Wolfe papers, 1955-19861 cu. ft. (1 box)
Scope and Content: Urban planning designs and reports; 1955-1986.
Physical/Technical Access: Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Access: Access restricted: For terms of access contact repository.
Records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Mrs. Myer Wolfe, 1995-01-04
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Description: Accession No. 3390-004: Myer R. Wolfe papers, 1966.03 cu. ft. (1 folder)
Scope and Content: Class assignments, bibliography, sample final examination, outline of lecture coverage, and appendices; 1966. Bound outline documents the curriculum for Urban Planning 479, "The Urban Form."
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: Betty Wagner, 1998-09-02
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Ljubljana, Yugoslavia
- Lost River, Alaska
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Wolfe, Myer R (creator)
Corporate Names
- University of Washington. University Archives
