Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Records of John L. Field contain one folder of awards and licenses but primarily consist of photographs and project records of his designs for a number his firms. These records are not fully processed and can be accessed through the project index by client/project name.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection, which spans the years 1897-1993 (bulk 1930-1967), consists of records, drawings, specifications and photographs relating to the architectural careers of William G. Merchant and Hans U. Gerson. It contains primarily records of the architectural firms William G. Merchant, AIA and William G. Merchant & Associates with some additional records of Bernard Maybeck and the firm Gerson/Overstreet. The collection is organized into eight series: Personal Papers, Professional...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Hill & Kruse Collection is comprised of two boxes, five cartons, and two flat file drawers of material primarily consisting of project files and drawings of their many projects, most of which are private residences in the Bay Area. Also included in the collection are materials that highlight Hill’s early ideas and influences on his architecture, including the use of wood, the natural surrounding landscape, and Japanese architecture. In addition, there are folders of material...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The John Funk Collection spans the years 1929-1988 and is organized into three series: Personal Papers, Office Records, and Project Records. The Personal Papers include drawings and photographs of student work, architectural exhibition material collected by Funk, and photographs of Funk. The Office Records contain clippings and promotional materials about Funk’s projects, along with documentation and photographs from architectural exhibitions that highlight Funk’s Heckendorf House....

Abstract The records of William and Catherine Wurster span the years 1914 to 1979. The majority of the collection contains Personal Papers of the couple, particularly their photos and slides from various trips abroad, starting with William’s 1922 trip to Europe and ending with the couple’s world tours in 1957 and 1959. Accompanying these photographs are written descriptions of the trips, including William’s travel journals and their joint notes and publications regarding their experiences. The...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The John Funk Collection spans the years 1929-1988 and is organized into three series: Personal Papers, Office Records, and Project Records. The Personal Papers include drawings and photographs of student work, architectural exhibition material collected by Funk, and photographs of Funk. The Office Records contain clippings and promotional materials about Funk’s projects, along with documentation and photographs from architectural exhibitions that highlight Funk’s Heckendorf House....