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Landscape Architecture Records, 1907-2014, undated

 Sub-Group
Identifier: RS 4/8/10

Description of Material

The sub-group (1907-2014, undated) contains records regarding various aspects of landscaping on the campus of Iowa State University. Landscaping was recorded around buildings, open spaces, campus art, and athletic facilities. Maps and landscape 'blueprints' show where trees and flowers were to be located, with receipts, invoices, and correspondence that track what and how decisions were made. Over 1800 slides and photographs provide visual documentation of what plants were used. There are historical records, including burial-transmit permits, maps, articles, and procedures for the ISU Cemetery.

Dates

  • 1907-2014, undated

Language of Materials

From the Record Group:

English .

Access Restrictions

Open for research. Building floorplans are restricted.

This collection is stored offsite. Please contact the department at least 3 working days in advance.

Biography/Profile

The Landscape Design records are a history of proposals and plans of how the Iowa State University campus landscape evolved. New construction and redesigns have allowed the landscaping to change, whether it be trees, bushes, or perennial and annual flowering plants.

Extent

6.93 Linear Feet (16 document boxes, 1 half document box)

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into three series:

Series 1. Project files

Series 2. Visual documentation

Series 3. Planting lists and notes

Copies

Digital reproductions of a selection of color slides from the Landscape Architecture records are available electronically. Please see the Electronic Resources section for a link.

Collection Files

Processing Information

Released on 2018-06-12.

Repository Details

Part of the IASTATE Repository Repository

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