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Perry B. Johanson papers, 1919-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Johanson, Perry B. (Perry Bertil), 1910-
Title
Perry B. Johanson papers
Dates
1919-1981 (inclusive)
1949-1981 (bulk)
Quantity
8.99 cubic feet (7 boxes plus 1 oversize package)
Collection Number
3914 (Accession No. 3914-001)
Summary
Papers of Seattle Architect and civic leader
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.

Records stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Perry Johanson was a partner in the firm of Smith, Carroll and Johanson from around 1936 to 1941, and later in Naramore, Bain, Brady, and Johanson. He was active in civic organizations, including Seattle Chapter of American Institute of Architects, Seattle's Century 21 Exposition, 1962, as member of its Board of Trustees and its Design Standards Advisory Board, and the Pacific Science Center.

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Content Description

General correspondence, minutes, speeches, reports, student notes, clippings, ephemera, other record series. This accession consists mainly of civic and early student files.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

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

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donated by Jean Johanson, 12/9/1987

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

  • Description: Biographical Features
    Dates: 1940, 1943
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Correspondence
    Dates: 1964-1980
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Speeches
    Dates: 1938-1959
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Writings
    Dates: 1964-1976
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Diplomas
    Dates: 1919-1943
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Oversize Awards and Certificates
    Dates: 1950-1980
    Container: Box 8
  • Description: Handmade Christmas Cards and Bookplates, many by Perry Johanson
    Dates: 1930-1933
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Calling Cards
    Dates: undated
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: Diaries from Trip to Europe
    Dates: 1931-1932
    Container: Box 1
  • Description: School Work and Class Notes, early childhood through university
    Dates: 1919-1943
    Container: Box 1-2
  • Description: Student Memorabilia
    Dates: 1925-1934
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: University of Washington Alumnus Files
    Dates: 1954-1979
    Container: Box 2
  • Description: Clippings
    Dates: 1941-1978
    Container: Box 3-4
  • Description: American Institute of Architects, Seattle Chapter
    Dates: 1949-1979
    Container: Box 4
  • Description: Smith, Carroll and Johanson
    Dates: 1936-1941
    Container: Box 5
  • Description: Naramore Bain Brady and Johanson
    Dates: 1953-1981
    Container: Box 5
  • Description: Seattle, Century 21 Exposition, 1962. Board of Trustees
    Dates: 1957-1962
    Container: Box 5
  • Description: Seattle, Century 21 Exposition, 1962. Design Standards Advisory Board
    Dates: 1957-1959
    Container: Box 5-6
  • Description: Seattle, Century 21 Exposition, 1962. United States Science Exhibit (later the Pacific Science Center)
    Dates: 1962
    Container: Box 6
  • Description: Pacific Science Center Foundation
    Dates: 1978-1980
    Container: Box 6
  • Description: Downtown Seattle Development Association
    Dates: 1978-1980
    Container: Box 6
  • Description: Central Association of Seattle
    Dates: 1951-1968
    Container: Box 6
  • Description: University of Washington Architecture and Urban Planning College, Architectural Foundation
    Dates: 1958-1962
    Container: Box 6
  • Description: Washington State University Foundation
    Dates: 1979-1981
    Container: Box 6-7
  • Description: Northwest Ornamental Horticultural Society
    Dates: 1978-1981
    Container: Box 7
  • Description: Monday Club
    Dates: 1967-1980
    Container: Box 7
  • Description: Washington Children's Home Society
    Dates: 1956-1958
    Container: Box 7
  • Description: Various small subgroups including assorted clubs, societies, and civic projects
    Dates: 1968-1981
    Container: Box 7

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Johanson, Perry B. (Perry Bertil), 1910- --Archives

Corporate Names

  • Naramore, Bain, Brady & Johanson
  • Pacific Science Center

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.). Board of Trustees (creator)
    • Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.). Design Standards Advisory Board (creator)
    • Century 21 Exposition (1962 : Seattle, Wash.). United States Science Exhibit (creator)
    • Smith, Carroll & Johanson (creator)
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