Archives Accession # 148

1.4.01b. Elisabeth C. Miller Library addition and remodeling project

Date statement: : 1987-1988
Summary:

 2 file boxes

Description:

 Papers related to the remodeling of the original Elisabeth C. Miller Library

Box 1:
Folder labelled "Miller Library Addition 9/87-8/88:"
8/31/1988, handwritten notes from Laura Lipton re: "version 'D' for the library addition," 7 pp.
8/30/1988, "Circulation Desk and Reference Desk," from Valerie to Dr. Tukey and Jim Replogle, interdepartmental memo, 3 pp.
8/30/1988, "Upper Level Floor Plan - Scheme 'D.'"
8/26/1988, "Re: Review of Library Plans Dated August 24, 1988," Dr. Tukey to J. Replogle, interdepartmental memo, 5 pp.
8/25/1988, "Re: The Question of the Vault," from Valerie to Jim Replogle, interdepartmental memo.
8/25/1988, "Review of Library Floor Plan - Scheme 'C'," typed sheet with handwritten notes.
8/24/1988, "Upper Level Floor Plan - Scheme 'C,' damaged.
8/17/1988, "Review of Library Plans," H.B. Tukey to J. Replogle, Interdepartmental memo, 4 pp.
8/17/1988, "Reaction to second draft of architect's plan for Library addition," Laura Lipton to H.B. Tukey, Interdepartmental memo, 2 typed pages with handwritten comments.
8/8/1988, "Re: Miller Library - meeting with architects," H.B. Tukey to J. Replogle, Interdepartmental memo.
8/1/1988, "Reference: Urban Horticulture Library - Project No. 1539," UW University Architects Office letter to Grant R. Jones.
7/25/1988, "Re: Rare Book Room Space Requirements," L. Lipton memo to H.B. Tukey.
6/27/1988, "Reference: Elisabeth C. Miller Library Project No. 1539," James Replogle letter to Richard Hower.
6/27/1988, "Reference: Elisabeth C. Miller Library Project No. 1539," James Replogle letter to Mrs. Pendleton Miller.
6/13/1988, "Re: Question of Library Entrance(s)," Laura Lipton memo to Tukey, Easton, UW architects, Jones and Jones, 2 pp. with handwritten notes.
6/3/1988, "Re: Possibilities for cutting square footage for Miller Library Addition," L. Lipton and V. Easton memo to Jim Replogle.
5/23/1988, "Meeting at Office of the University Architect," minutes, plus ink "Reduction in space" calculations, 2 pp.
5/2/1988, "Draft of 2 May 1988/Library Building Program," 19 pp.
4/5/1988, "Elisabeth Carey Miller Horticultural Library Project," meeting agenda, "Outline of University Project Management Procedures," project responsibilities page, and "Proposed Schedule," 3 pp.
3/28/1988, cover letter and proposed schedule, Jim Replogle to Frank Minton, 2 pp.
3/25/1988, EML schedule with handwritten notes.
3/13/1988, "Project No. 1539," letter from James Replogle to Gloria Novak, 2 pp., stapled with "Program Review Comments," 2 pp., and "Draft of 24 January 1988," 17 pp. with handwritten comments.  
3/3/1988, "Re: University support for Miller Library addition," H. B. Tukey memo to George Beckmann.
2/17/1988, H. B. Tukey memo to James Replogle re: Novak program proposal changes, 2 pp., stapled with "Draft of 24 January 1988,"  marked "w/ corrections for Gloria," 40 pp.
2/1988, "Space Requirements Summary - 2nd version, 2 pp.
1/25/1988, letter and bill for services from Gloria Novak to Jim Replogle, 3 pp.
1/11/1988, "Elisabeth C. Miller Horticultural Library Addition - Architect," Board of Regents agenda, recommended action to appoint Jones and Jones as architects, and background, 6 pp.
1/1988, "Elisabeth C. Miller Horticultural Library Addition - Architect," Board of Regents agenda, recommended action to appoint Jones and Jones as architects, and background, 5 pp., different background from 1/11.
1/1/1988, note to Harold B. Tukey from Hattie Freeman, clipped with 12/15/1987,  "Agreement for funding of the addition to the Elisabeth C. Miller Horticultural Library," 3 pp. with signatures (photocopy).
12/16/1987, "Miller Library Addition and Remodel/Extra Services," with pencil and ink corrections.
11/1987, "Review Comment Form," blank form.
11/1987, "Program for Library Addition/Draft," 22 pp., stapled with "Addition Program Addendum," 2 pp.
9/28/1987, "Subject: Project Assignment," Joel T. Patz memo to Larry Hurwitz.
9/16/1987, "Re: Additional work hours to write program for new addition," Librarians memo to Dr. Tukey.

Folder labelled "Miller Library Addition 9/88-1/90:"
1/21/1990, "Re: Construction Incident," Laura memo to HBT.
1/19/1990, Note from Valerie to Jim, stapled with "Rare Book Storage/Display Cabinet" plans, 3 pp.
12/28/1988, "Re: Moving & Problems with the new space," handwritten note to Dr. Tukey from Valerie, 2 pp.
12/18/1989, "Re: Furniture for Miller Library," Frank Minton memo to Harold Tukey, with list of furniture and prices, 2 pp.
11/16/1989, "Transmittal Record," stack plans marked "Approved," 2 pp.
6/9/1989, Memo from H. B. Tukey to Jim Replogle, including 6/6/1989 list of events at CUH July-November, 2 pp. (A second copy of events is marked with highlights and pencil notes.)
4/10/1989, Transmittal Record and "Advertisements for Bids" for addition, 3 pp.
3/27/1989, Thank you letter with proposal for spending donation from H. B. Tukey to Mrs. Fluke, 2 pp.
12/8/1988, H Tukey note to J Replogle re: request for meeting with Arun about furnishings.
12/5/1988, "Re: Plans for Library Addition," L. Lipton memo to H.B. Tukey.
11/30/1988, Review Comment Form for Miller Library Addition, 10 pp., with 12/1 post-it note from Karen to Dr. Tukey, "Please look this over." (Second copy is marked "Sent: 12/2/88 ka"; third copy includes "A & E Response" comments.
11/29[1988], "Cindy's and Valerie's comments on Library plans - design development," 2 pp., and 6 other pages of handwritten comments.
11/23/1988, H. B. Tukey memo to James Replogle with attached floor plan, 4 pp., and fluorescent light information sheet.
11/21/1988, "Re: Miller Library Proposed Regrading and Site Plan," H.B. Tukey memo to James. Replogle.
11/17/1988, "Miller Library Site Work," handwritten letter to Harold from Iain, 3 pp., clipped with Jones & Jones site maps, 7 pp.
11/15/1988, Transmittal form to Dr. Tukey from John Kvapil, Jones & Jones, clipped with 11/8/1988, meeting notes, 3 pp. 
11/15/1988, H.B. Tukey memo to Jim Replogle enclosing floor plan; "Planning Library Buildings," excerpt on Lighting, 7 pp; "Planning Academic & Research Library Buildings," excerpt on "Concepts of Lighting," 11 pp.
11/7/1988, Transmittal form from John Kvapil to Iain Robertson, stapled with "Miller Library Proposed Regrading Plan."
10/26/1988, H.B. Tukey letter re: Commission visit" to E. Duthweiler, stapled with 10/13/1988 letter from Duthweiler.
10/21/1988, H.B. Tukey letter to Jim Replogle re: irrigation line installation.
9/29/1988, "Schematics, Library Addition," memo to Dr. Tukey from Valerie and Laura, 2 pp.
9/13/1988, "Talk with John Kvapil and John Paul," memo to Dr. Tukey and Laura from Valerie, with pencil P.S.
9/9/1988, Transmittal form to Dr. Tukey from John Kvapil clipped with 8/23/1988 "Schematic Design Review Conference Notes," 4 pp.
9/2/1988, "Re: Call from Jim Replogle," memo to Dr. Tukey, Dr. Wott, Laura, from Valerie.
9/1/1988,  "Re: Responses to Scheme 'D', Miller Library Addition," memo to Dr. John Wott, Jim Replogle, from Valerie Easton, stapled with addition layout map.

Box 2:
Library building Program Elisabeth C. Miller Library May 25, 1988.
Elisabeth C. Miller Library: Program for Library Addition November 1987.
General building and Equipment Criteria.
Master Copy of 5/25/88 with typos corrected and other papers related to expanding the Elisabeth C. Miller Library.

Folder labelled "Expansion:"
2/22/1989, H. B. Tukey letter to J.E. Replogle re: "Miller Library Lobby," with attached drawing,  carbon copy.
11/30/1988, UW Review Comment Form re: "Miller Library Addition," 9 pp.
11/23/1988, letter to James E. Replogle and H. B. Tukey re: floor plan and lighting, carbon copy.
11/15/1988, letter to Jim Replogle from H. B. Tukey, Jr., 1 p. with Herbarium plan attached.
11/8/1988, "Meeting at the Center for Urban Horticulture," notes on meeting, 3 pp.
10/21/1988, Interdepartmental note to Jim Replogle from H.B. Tukey, Jr., re: irrigation line.
9/13/1988, note from Valerie Easton to Jim Replogle and John Kvapil re: correction, stapled with 8/23/1988 "Miller Library Project Meeting, Schematic Design Review, Conference Notes, 4 pp.
8/25/1988, letter to Jim Replogle from Valerie Easton re: "The Question of the Vault," stapled with Valerie comment to Tukey, typed, and his handwritten response.
6/27/1988, James E. Replogle letter to Dr. Richard Hower, seeking comment on plan.
6/27/1988, James E. Replogle letter to Mrs. Pendleton Miller, for her review of plan.
2/6/1988, UW Interdepartmental memo to Sally Dickman from John F. Burggraff, stapled with cost estimate, 5 pp., and clipped with business card and 11x15" "Preliminary" plan for "Room 131 - Remodel Rare Book Room."
1/6/1987, UW Request for Physical Plant Services form seeking estimate for "upgrading rare book room."

Folder labelled "Library Expansion:"
10/26/1988, Interdepartmental memo to "Dr. Tukey, Eugenia, Valerie" from Laura Lipton re: rough cost estimate of needed computer technology.
6/28/1988, "Library Addition budget," clipped with 2/20/1988, "Furniture and Equipment" cover letter stapled with "Furnishings/Equipment" cost, 2 pp., clipped with September 1989, "Furniture and Equipment Costs - Miller Library," 2 pp.
6/28/1988, "Library Addition Budget," 1 p.
5/19/1988, Memo to Dr. Tukey from Valerie re: draft budget, with his comment.
5/14/1988, Interdepartmental memo to H.B. Tukey, Jr., from Jim Replogle re: draft budget, stapled with the draft, 3 pp.
3/29/1988, Memo from VE re: "Conversation with Jim Replogle."
3/3/1988, Interdepartmental memo to Dr. George Beckman from H. B. Tukey, Jr. re: "University Support for Miller Library addition."
12/16/1987, "Miller Library Addition and Remodel/Extra Services" list of costs.

Folder labelled "Expansion (Library Addition)/donor agreement:"
8/3/1988, Memo from L. Lipton to H. B. Tukey, Jr. re: Jim Replogle's memo of July 31 re: new addition, 1 p., clipped together with the 7/31 memo, 3 pp.
8/2/1988, Interdepartmental memo to Frank Minton from H. B. Tukey, Jr. re: Statement of Understanding, 1 p., clipped with that Statement, dated 6/22/1988, 3 pp.
1/10/1988, "Statement of Understanding, Draft A," 2 pp., clipped with Drafts B and C.
12/18/1987, "Interdepartmental memo to Faculty, Staff and Graduate Students from HBT re: "Happy Holidays," includes  announcement of Mrs. Miller's gift.
12/9/1987, Memo to Alan K. Tarr from Edward A. Duthweiler re: "Center for Urban Horticulture Library Addition - #1284/Status Report," 2 pp., stapled with "Agreement/for the funding of the addition to the Elisabeth Carey Miller Horticultural Library," 3 pp.
10/28/1987, "Agreement /for the funding of the addition to the Elisabeth Carey Miller Horticultural Library," 2 pp., (2 copies).
10/21/1987, letter to Mrs. Miller from Frank Minton re: letter, gift agreement and budget for library addition. [no enclosures].
10/1/1987, letter to Laura Lipton from H. B. Tukey, Jr., acknowledging receipt of her memo, stapled with 9/30/1987 memo to him from her re: "Frank Minton's letter of 9/29/1987 to Mrs. Miller."
9/30/1987, Memo from Frank Minton to H. B. Tukey re: "our comments on the proposal to Mrs. Miller," stapled with letter,  Agreement for funding, and  Proposed Budget, all with handwritten changes.  A second copy has no changes.
9/29/1987, draft letter to Mrs. Miller from Frank Minton, stapled with Agreement for funding and Proposed Budget, all with handwritten revisions.
9/24/1987,  Memo to "File" from Valerie re: "Conversation with Mrs. Miller and Dr. Minton."
9/23/1987, Memo to Frank Minton from H. B. Tukey, Jr. re: enclosed proposal for Mrs. Miller, stapled with "Proposal to Mrs. Pendleton Miller to Support Miller Library."         

Folder labelled "Space Planning 1987": 
11/23/1987, "Gloria Novak," handwritten notes re: her visit, 2 pp., stapled with 11/24, "Mtg. with J & J," handwritten notes, 2 pp.
11/16-17, 1987, handwritten  notes re: Novak visit, 2 pp.
"Nov. or Dec.," "Gloria's description of sequence of events," typed sheet, 2  copies.
10/29/1987, "Schedule for Gloria Novak's visit," 1 p.
10/28/1987, Letter to Larry Hurwitz from Gloria Novak listing suggested schedule, 2 pp.
10/27/1987, Memo to "Space Planner File" from Valerie, re: "Conversation with Gloria Novak," 2 pp. handwritten.
10/12/1987,  Letter to Gloria Novak from Laura Lipton, re: visit.
9/30/1987, Memo to Dr. Tukey from Laura Lipton re: Novak visit, stapled with 9/18,1987, Memo to "File" from Valerie Easton re: Telephone conversation with Gloria Novak, 9/18/1987," 2 copies, and pencil notes on Novak.
9/18/1987, Letter to Valerie Easton from Gloria Novak, includes fees, stapled with "Gloria Novak/Biographical Summary," 6 pp.
9/22/1987, Memo to "File" from "Valerie" re: "Meeting with Mrs. Miller and Grant Jones."
9/17/1987, "Gloria Novak," information sheets, 2 pp.
9/1987, "Nancy R. McAdams" resume, with note on 9/21 phone call to her.
8/11/1987, notes on conversation with Mary Moore re: library architects.
3/24/1987, Memo to Dr. Tukey from Valerie on library architects, and his reply, handwritten.
After 1985, "Readings for Libr. 498A Library Space Planning and Management," list with handwritten comments."
n.d., "From Dr. T's plans," library plan with pencil notes, 2 pp.
n.d., probably October, "Telephone Conference with Gloria Novak," pencil notes, 2 pp. 

Folder labelled "Space Planning 1988:"
11/1988, floor plan with pencil notes, 9 x 14".
5/25/1988, "Library Building Program/Elisabeth C. Miller Library/Center for Urban Horticulture/University of Washington," 33 pp., spiral bound.
5/2/1988, "Draft 2 of 2 May 1988/Prepared by Gloria Novak/Library Building Program/Elisabeth C. Miller Library/Center for Urban Horticulture/University of Washington, Seattle," labelled in ink: "Master Copy of 5/25/88/w//typos corrected," pp. 1-19 (2 copies).
n.d., [Library Building Program] partial earlier draft, 13 pp.
3/13/1988, letter to Gloria Novak from James E. Replogle, 2 pp., stapled with 3/13/1988 "Program Review Comments," 2 pp., and "Draft of 24 January 1988/Library Building Program," 15 pp., and "Space Requirements Summary," 2 pp., and "Urban Horticulture Center Library, UW, Draft 13, Dec 1987," 2 pp., with "Bubble Diagram," 1 p. loose.
2/17/1988, Interdepartmental memo to James E. Replogle from H. B. Tukey, Jr., 2 pp.
1/25/1988, letter to James E. Replogle from Gloria Novak, 4 pp., includes invoice.
1/24/1988, "Space Requirements Summary," 2 pp. (2 copies).
1/18/1988, memo marked "Urgent! in ink to Dr. Tukey from Laura, re: security system.
11/1987, "Program for Library Addition/Draft," 24 pp.
10/27/1987, Interdepartmental memo to CUH Faculty, Students, from Librarians, re: "Library Planning," stapled with 6 copies with handwritten comments.
n.d., "Val's comments on program draft," with handwritten addition, 1 p.
n.d., "Laura's comments on Gloria Novak's program, " 2 pp.
n.d., "Space Requirements Summary - 2nd version," 2 pp., marked "original."

Accession date: 2012-05-01 Last updated: 2025-03-26 10:05:53
Subjects: Elisabeth C. Miller Library--rare books, Elisabeth C. Miller Library--history, Elisabeth C. Miller Library, Elisabeth C. Miller Library--correspondence

Names	Role	Function
Easton, Valerie		Creator
Fluke, John, Sr.		Subject
Jones & Jones : Architects & Landscape Architects.		Subject
Lipton, Laura		Creator
Novak, Gloria		Creator
Replogle, James E.		Subject
Tukey, Harold B., Jr.		Creator
Miller, Elisabeth C., 1914-1994		Subject

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