Hubert Owens private practice landscaping projects, 1939-1967

Summary

Creator:
Owens, Hubert B. and Wigginton, Brooks E., 1912-1995
Date:
1939-1967
Extent:
4 Linear Feet (4 boxes and 24 oversize folders)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Hubert Owens private practice landscaping projects, UA05-056, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University Archives, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of files and plans, often done with his partner, fellow faculty member and noted landscaping specialist Brooks Wigginton, which document the development of post-World War II practices. Whether accompanying a modern or traditional structure, the plans often show a modern interest in making the yard a place of beauty and a center for entertaining. Of particular interest are the plans done for Cason Callaway in the development of Callaway Gardens.

Biographical / historical:

Hubert Bond Owens was born in Canon, Georgia in the early years of the 20th century. He is considered a major influence on landscape architecture; establishing one of the nation's first programs in that field at the University of Georgia in 1928. In the late 1960s the department separated from the School of Ecology and, in 1969, Owens was named the first Dean of the School of Environmental Design. In addition to serving as Dean, Owens also conducted a private practice in landscape design.

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically by project.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Hubert Owens private practice landscaping projects, UA05-056, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University Archives, The University of Georgia Libraries.