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Harlan Edwards photograph collection, 1933-1966
Overview of the Collection
- Collector, photographer
- Edwards, Harlan
- Title
- Harlan Edwards photograph collection
- Dates
- 1933-1966 (inclusive)19331966
1960s (bulk)19601966 - Quantity
- 222 photographic prints, 299 slides, 143 negatives (2 boxes) ; various sizes
- Collection Number
- PH1031
- Summary
- The photographs document building and roofing materials and procedures of various roofing jobs, including Bethlehem Steel Company, University of Washington Suzzallo Library addition, General Electric in Tukwila, and Pacific First Savings and Loan in Bellingham. It also contains photographs and ephemera pertaining to construction work for the 1962 Century 21 World's Fair in Seattle.
- 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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The collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Harlan H. Edwards (1893-1975) was a civil engineer in Seattle and Claremont, California. He served as Technical Editor of Pacific Builder and Engineer magazine from 1943-1946, and contributed numerous articles to it and other trade magazines. After the Seattle earthquake of 1949, Edwards was chairman of the Earthquake Committee. He also served as president of the Seattle Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1954. He contributed to the Century 21 Exposition for the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. He also received patents for a system of roofing and siding called Holdtite. Edwards' first wife Myrtle Edwards served on the Seattle City Council from 1955 to 1969.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection documents the use of roofing and building materials on specific buildings in Seattle and the Puget Sound region including the Norton building, Bethlehem Steel Company, University of Washington Suzzallo Library addition, and Boeing in Kent. There are also documents and photographs related to construction for the 1962 Century 21 World's Fair in Seattle.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
AlbumsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | item | ||
| 1 | Album 1 | Specifications and procedures for installation of roofing materials along with photographs of various jobs including Bethlehem Steel Company, University of Washington Suzzallo Library addition, General Electric in Tukwila, and Pacific First Savings and Loan in Bellingham |
circa 1960s |
| 1 | Album 2 | 54 Photographs of roofing work on the University of Washington Suzzallo Library addition, and General Electric in Tukwila |
1961-1963 |
| 1 | Album 3 | Century 21 Seattle World's Fair construction album
Contains documents, brochures, articles, letters, and 14 photographs pertaining to construction for the World's Fair, as well as to Mr. Edwards' other work in civil engineering
Inside cover is inscribed: "Presented to Harlan H. Edwards in recognition of outstanding service. Seattle World's Fair.
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1933-1969 |
PhotographsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | Roofing work and materials including Bethlehem Steel building, IBM building, and University of Washington Suzzallo Library addition.
113 photographic prints in 5 envelopes.
There are also 143 negatives in 9 envelopes which probably for the above prints.
|
circa 1960s |
SlidesReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 2 | Roofing work and materials including Bethlehem Steel building, Norton building, Boeing building in Kent, downtown Seattle Library, March (1960) snowfall in downtown Seattle
299 slides in 3 boxes.
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circa 1959-1966 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Edwards, Harlan--Photographs
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
