Description
This collection comprises the research files and manuscript of Leonard C. Moffitt, campus-community planner at the University
of California, Irvine, and author of several books about community and urbanization in Orange County and elsewhere. Included
are interviews with many prominent political figures and community leaders from Orange County, survey questionnaires, statistical
data, maps, clippings from local newspapers, and publications from local business and associations. Also included is correspondence
with the UC Irvine chancellor and administrators, employees of the Irvine Company, and city and county officials from Orange
County.
Background
Leonard Caum Moffitt was the campus-community planner at the University of California, Irvine, (1962-1965) as well as the
author of several books about the planning of communities including the UC Irvine campus, the city of Irvine and Orange County,
California.
Extent
2.3 linear feet
(5 boxes and 1 XOS folder)
Restrictions
Property rights reside with the University of California. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and
their heirs. For permissions to reproduce or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.