Professional Papers, 1946 - 1977
Scope and Contents
Documents primarily Gerson’s professional activities outside of the firm. Includes writings on such topics as synagogues, public presentation of projects and rental factories; Gerson’s application to the California Architectural Licensing Board; minutes and proposals from Gerson’s membership in the Berkeley Civic Art Commission; Merchant’s awards for design and participation in the Panama Pacific and Golden Gate Expositions; the Age of Enlightenment Award for Gerson’s design of Willard Jr. High School; clippings on architectural topics; and three photographic plates of the Temple of the Sun in Rome.
Dates
- Creation: 1946 - 1977
Creator
- From the Collection: Gerson, Hans U., 1915-2000 (Architect, Person)
- From the Collection: Merchant, William Gladstone, 1889-1962 (Architect, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research
Extent
From the Collection: 50 Linear Feet: (19 boxes, 5 flat boxes, 1 card file, 6 flat file drawers, 25 framed drawings, 38 tubes.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of California, Berkeley. College of Environmental Design. Environmental Design Archives Repository