Woodward, Barbara, Architectural Collection A Guide to the Barbara Woodward Architectural Collection 1966-1992, n.d. Ms.2003.016

A Guide to the Barbara Woodward Architectural Collection 1966-1992, n.d. Ms.2003.016


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Jennifer Meehan

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.2003.016
Title
Barbara Woodward Architectural Collection 1966-1992
Quantity
1.75 Cubic Feet, 1 box; 2 oversize folders
Creator
Woodward, Barbara A.
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
This collecton consists of the architectural papers of Barbara Woodward, Residential Remodeling Designer. It includes specifications, materials lists, correspondence, photographs and drawings relating to Woodward's design activities on various residential remodeling projects.

Administrative Information

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Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to the public.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Barbara Woodward Architectural Collection, Ms2003-016, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Barbara Woodward Architectural Collection were donated to the Special Collections at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by the creator in September 2003.


Biographical Note

Barbara Woodward took classes in architecture as an undergraduate at the University of California at Berkeley. She graduated in 1949, after which time she occupied various positions in the architectural field. One of her early positions was in a San Francisco construction firm that built a naval hospital on Guam. Later she worked as a Junior Architect and then as a Senior Architect at Kaisers Engineers during the building of an aluminum plant in Chalmette, Louisiana. After taking time off to start and raise a family, Woodward returned to the architectural field and worked on residential working drawings at the firm of two former classmates. At this point, she began a career in residential remodeling design, which proceeded to span from 1966 to 1991. As a residential remodeling designer, Woodward's projects included kitchen and bath remodels, interior and exterior renovations, as well as room and second story additions. Her clients were initially comprised of her neighbors, and eventually came to include those who were referred by other clients and contractors. Woodward eventually ceased her work as a residential remodeling designer in 1991.

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of drawings, sketches, photographs, specifications, materials lists, correspondence, memoranda, and notes. The collection relates to Woodward's design activities on various residential remodeling projects in Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco, California during the time period from 1966 to 1992.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into one series of Project Records and two subseries of Files and Drawings.

I. Project Records, 1966-1992. The series consists of records created by Woodward during the course of her work on various projects as a residential designer. Projects primarily include designs for residential remodeling, as well as designs for renovations, alterations, and additions to residences. Other projects include designs for seismic retrofitting and area use planning. The records include drawings, sketches, specifications, notes, material lists, photographs, memoranda, and correspondence. The series is arranged into two subseries, Subseries A. Files and Subseries B. Drawings. Subseries are arranged chronologically by client.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • International Archive of Women in Architecture (IAWA)
  • Women -- History

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Barbara Woodward Architectural Collection by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).

Container List

Series I. Project Records
1966-1992
  • Subseries A. Files
    1966-1992
    • box-folder 1 folder: 1
      Holton, Entry Patio Renovation
      1966
    • box-folder 1 folder: 2
      Simpson, Basement Remodeling
      1969
    • box-folder 1 folder: 3
      Simpson, Deck addition
      1970
    • box-folder 1 folder: 4
      Simpson, Living room alterations
      1971
    • box-folder 1 folder: 5
      Simpson, Kitchen and bathroom alterations
      1977
    • box-folder 1 folder: 6
      Simpson, Front porch remodeling
      1978
    • box-folder 1 folder: 7
      Simpson, Master bedroom
      1979-1980
    • box-folder 1 folder: 8
      Simpson, Carport
      1983
    • box-folder 1 folder: 9
      Simpson, Ground floor addition
      1986-1987
    • box-folder 1 folder: 10
      Simpson, Residential alterations
      1989
    • box-folder 1 folder: 11
      McGuire, Kitchen remodeling and porch alterations
      1972
    • box-folder 1 folder: 12
      Olander, Deck addition, laundry relocation, and kitchen remodeling
      1973-1975
    • box-folder 1 folder: 13
      Olander, Second-floor remodeling
      1977
    • box-folder 1 folder: 14
      Olander, Living room and dining room alterations
      1981
    • box-folder 1 folder: 15
      Olander, Study
      1987
    • box-folder 1 folder: 16
      Spear, Kitchen renovations
      1981-1982
    • box-folder 1 folder: 17
      Rooney, Kitchen and laundry remodeling
      1983
    • box-folder 1 folder: 18
      Levenson, Alterations and kitchen renovation
      1987-1988, 1991
    • box-folder 1 folder: 19
      Clemens, Basement bathroom renovation, deck addition, and seismic retrofit
      1988-1992
  • Subseries B. Drawings
    1966-1991
    • oversize folder: 1
      Project drawings
      1966-1990
      Scope and Contents note

      Plans, elevations, sections, and studies relating to various residential remodeling projects, including projects for Olander, Lysmer, and Dimitriou residences among others.

    • oversize folder: 2
      Simpson drawings
      1969-1984
      Scope and Contents note

      Plans, elevations, sections, and details relating to various projects for Simpson residence.