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Howard & White collection

 Collection
Identifier: 1958--1

Scope and Contents

The Howard & White collection is organized in two series, Personal Papers and Project Records. The first series contains minimal personal records concerning George Howard. The collection consists primarily of drawings and correspondence which document residential projects completed by the firm. Some photographs are also included. Within the collection are records pertaining to the Kohl residence "The Oaks" located in Hillsborough, CA, which was featured in the architectural periodical, "The Architect and Engineer."

Dates

  • Creation: 1908 - 1917

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from materials in the collection should be discussed with the Curator

Biographical / Historical

The firm of Howard & White was founded in 1909 by George Howard and John White, who had been partners with Bernard Maybeck from 1907-1908. During this partnership they completed numerous reconstruction projects after San Francisco's 1906 earthquake. White is credited as the lead designer of the firm. White moved to California sometime during the early 1890s and earned his certificate in 1902. Little is known about George Howard.

Extent

14 Linear Feet: (2 boxes, 4 flat file drawers)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Howard & White collection
Status
Completed
Author
Archives Staff
Date
1999
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
Arrangement and description of this collection was funded by a grant from the Getty Foundation.

Repository Details

Part of the University of California, Berkeley. College of Environmental Design. Environmental Design Archives Repository

Contact:
230 Bauer Wurster Hall #1820
Berkeley CA 94720-1820 USA