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Irving C. Root papers, 1911-1972

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Root, Irving C.
Title
Irving C. Root papers
Dates
1911-1972 (inclusive)
Quantity
6.58 cubic ft. (14 boxes)
Collection Number
05972
Summary
Irving C. Root was an architect, city planner, chief engineer/planning director, and superintendent of the National Capital Parks in Washington D.C. The collection contains materials regarding his professional career and the projects he helped to develop.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Irving C. Root (1891-1973) was an architect during the mid-20th century. He began his career as a city planner in Cambridge, Massachusetts (1916-1920) and Flint, Michigan (1920-1922). From 1922-1927 he pursued his own private practice as a planning consultant before becoming the Chief Engineer and Planning Director of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. In 1940 Root was appointed Superintendent of the National Capital Parks in Washington D.C. He held this post until 1953 when he returned to private practice as a planning consultant.

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Content Description

The collection contains materials relating to Irving C. Root's involvement in city and national park planning including extensive subject files containing maps, architectural drawings, correspondence, publications, newspaper clippings, and articles and reports concerning projects for zoning, park systems, city planning, and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. The collection also contains files concerning his professional career and private practice. These files include correspondence, contracts, project prospects, newspaper clippings, articles and reports written by Root, and research files about zoning, park systems, and city planning.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Irving C. Root at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from the estate of Irving C. Root and his son, Robert W. Root, in June 1975.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Jamie J. Greene in February 2013.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List

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Subject Terms

  • City planning--United States
  • Landscape architecture
  • National parks and reserves--Planning
  • National parks and reserves--Washington (D.C.)
  • Regional planning--United States

Corporate Names

  • Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Geographical Names

  • Alexandria (Va.)
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • Potomac River
  • United States--History--20th century

Form or Genre Terms

  • Architectural drawings (visual works)
  • Blueprints
  • Maps

Processed by Jamie J. Greene
2013

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