Department of Architecture Records, 1957-1975

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Archives 68
Department of Architecture
Records, 1957-1975

The records of the Department of Architecture were transferred to the University Archives, Washington State University, in accordance with the approved records schedule in October 1978 (UA 78-39). The records were processed by Andrew J. Gregg in May, 1981

Number of Containers: 2
Linear Feet of Space: .75
Number of Item: 800

DEPARTMENTAL HISTORY

In 1957 courses in architecture were offered by the College of Engineering in a program called Architectural Engineering, In 1963, the Washington State Legislature passed a law which permitted Washington State University to offer a degree in either Architectural Engineering or Architecture. By 1975, the Department offered three degrees: Bachelor of Architecture, Architectural Studies, and Bachelor of Science in Building Theory and Practice.

ARRANGEMENT AND DESCRIPTION

The office files of the Department of Architecture are arranged in a single alphabetical subject file. The records date from 1957-1975. The bulk of this material comes from the late 1960s and the early 1970s. The series contains materials relating to affirmative action, special projects, major and minor course changes, and lectures.

CONTAINER LIST

Box	Folder	Description	# of Items
1	1	Affirmative Action, 1972-1975	2
	2	American Institute of Architects Student Chapter, 1968-1971	100
	3	Dean - College of Engineering, 1957-1972	200
	4	Idaho, University of, 1967-1970	15
	5	Lectures, 1967-1971	250
	6	Major and Minor Changes in Process, 1972-1973	25
	7	Minorities, 1970-1972	20
	8	Residence Architecture, n.d.	1
	9	Special Projects, 1967-1972	35
	10	Vocational Rehabilitation Planning Commission, 1968	20
	11	Washington State Council on Aging, 1969-1970	40
	12	Washington, University of, 1968-1971	25
	13	Woman in Architecture, 1968-1975	25