Collection Development Policy
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Purpose
To support instruction in
the School of Architecture through the doctoral level in architectural
design, history, preservation, and community and regional planning, the masters
level in landscape architecture and
the bachelor level in Interior Design. The Archive is expected to support
research in history, art history, American Studies, anthropology, and
engineering, as well as that undertaken by design professionals,
governmental agencies, and others involved in the preservation and
restoration of buildings. The Alexander Architectural Archive is an
archival repository and is a part of the Architecture and Planning
Library.
General Collection Guidelines
- Languages: Not applicable.
- Chronological Guidelines: No limitations.
- Geographical Guidelines: Emphasis will be on architectural records
relating to buildings and architectural practices in the United
States.
- Treatment of Subject: Architectural and urban design records
significant to the Southwest region; records which document
the architectural development of The University of Texas; representative
records which further the understanding of the development of American
architecture.
- Types of Materials: Architectural records in all
formats are collected with the intent of documenting the design process
from conception to completion and to record any subsequent changes,
commentary or criticism.
- Other General Considerations: Acquisitions
are primarily by donation. All collections will be reviewed on their
individual merits. Supplementing this repository is the Architecture and
Planning Library, the Center for American History, the Benson Latin
American Collection, the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center, and the
Austin History Center of the Austin Public Library. The Austin History
Center collects all architectural records for Travis County with the
exception of those related to the University of Texas.
- Observations and Qualifications: Within the limitations set forward
above, materials are collected for this special collection at the C/4
level.
(rev. 3/4/04)
