Historical Note

Scope and Content

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Acquisition Info

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Preliminary Guide to the American Institute of Architects Washington State Chapter Records
1937-1957



Manuscript Collection No.: 4277
Accession No.: 4277-001
Creator: American Institute of Architects. Washington State Chapter, creator
Title: American Institute of Architects Washington State Chapter records
Date Span: 1937-1984
Bulk: 1937-1957
Quantity: 7.5" linear
Languages: Collection materials are in English.




Historical Note

The American Institute of Architects, Washington Chapter, was the original chapter for the entire state. Its successors are the local chapters, small units that comprise the present AIA. The Washington State Council was incorporated in June of 1960 and is composed of all the Washington State local chapters. Washington State Council is not a successor to AIA. Charles Pearson served as president of the Tacoma Society of Architects, as well as on various other AIA committees.

Scope and Content

Bulletins, 1938-1957; related series, including correspondence, 1937-1956; necrology, 1937-1984 (bulk 1937-1957)

AIA archive in Washington, D.C. has annual reports of the Washington Chapter, 1894-1898, additional material concerning the chapter from 1901-1914 and scattered material for later periods.

Restrictions on Access

Open to all users.

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Restrictions on Use

Charles T. Pearson's rights transferred to the Libraries.

Acquisition Info

Donated by Charles T. Pearson, 11/15/1990.

Other Finding Aids

Inventory/container list available in Special Collections.


Subject Terms

Personal Names:
Alden, Charles H., creator.
Pearson, Charles T., creator.
Organizations:
American Institute of Architects, creator.
American Institute of Architects. Washington State Chapter, creator.
American Institute of Architects. Washington State Chapter--Archives.
Last modified: August 07, 2007
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