Landscape records for the University of California, Berkeley, 1959-1969.

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Landscape records for the University of California, Berkeley, 1959-1969.

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Church was hired to implement the landscape component of the master plan for the university. Many of these plans relate to the landscaping of specific buildings, but many also reflect his desire to improve the park-like atmosphere of the campus.

1 box; 24 oversize folders.

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