Ray L. Watson papers, circa 1960s-2004.

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Ray L. Watson papers, circa 1960s-2004.

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This collection comprises the extant files of Raymond L. Watson, former President and CEO of the Irvine Company. Beginning in 1965, Watson served the company as chief planner, Executive Vice President for Development, and Vice Chairman, as well as in other positions. Included in the collection are Watson's speeches, correspondence, and writings; Irvine company records, publications, and reports; topical files relating to the Irvine Company, the Irvine Ranch, the city of Irvine, UCI, and Orange County (including Upper Newport Bay); and professional files on topics such as urban planning, housing, and new towns. Of particular interest are Watson's own writings on community development and the City of Irvine. The materials in this collection were personally collected by Watson over the years. They represent his very selective record of topics of particular interest, rather than a complete record of his professional work and activities. The official records of his various positions with The Irvine Company remain with the Company.

10.0 linear feet. (23 boxes, 1 flat box)

University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 7962683

University of California, Irvine. Library. Department of Special Collections

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Irvine Company

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Historical note 1926 Raymond L. Watson born in Seattle, WA 1951 Receives B.A. in Architecture from UC Berkeley 1953 Receives M.A. in Architecture from UC Berkeley 1960 Joins The Irvine Comp...

Irvine Ranch (Calif.)

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Online Archive of California

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Irvine (Calif.)

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Watson, Raymond L., 1926-

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Raymond L. Watson, former President of The Irvine Company (TIC), began his career with TIC in September 1960 . With the exception of the years 1977 to 1983, Watson was involved continuously with the company in one capacity or another. With landholdings encompassing over 90,000 acres, TIC's origins date to 1864, when James Irvine I established the Irvine Ranch upon acquiring 185 square miles of Mexican and Spanish land grants. His son, James Irvine II, incorporated the holdings in 1894, founding ...