Hubert Owens photographs and printed material, 1922-1980

Summary

Creator:
Owens, Hubert B.
Date:
1922-1980
Extent:
4 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Hubert Owens photographs and printed material, UA06-001, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of items which help document Owens' influence on landscape architecture during the 20th century and complements other Owens and School of Environmental Design materials found in University Archives. This collection includes drafts of Owens' Personal History of Landscape Architecture in the Last Sixty Years 1922-1982, photographs and slides depicting both his personal and professional activities along with numerous brochures, travel guides and newspaper articles.

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. Upon his retirement in 1973, he became Dean Emeritus.

Arrangement:

Organized by subject.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Hubert Owens photographs and printed material, UA06-001, University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.