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Ruth Patricia Shellhorn papers, 1909-2006
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Description
Ruth Patricia Shellhorn (1909-2006) was a landscape architect who practiced in Southern California. She is best known for
her contributions to the creation of a new commercial shopping center landscape style through her work at the Bullock's Department
Stores and Fashion Squares. In addition to her work at Bullock's, Shellhorn's projects include Disneyland and University of
California, Riverside, as well as residential gardens for many prominent Southern Californians. The collection consists of
business records, drawings and plans, visual materials, correspondence, diaries, and other personal items.
Background
Ruth Patricia Shellhorn Kueser (September 21, 1909 - November 3, 2006) was a landscape architect who practiced in the Los
Angeles area. Her best known projects include Disneyland, the Bullock's department stores and Fashion Squares, University
of California at Riverside, and the Shoreline Development Study. Shellhorn's commercial work helped to establish an iconic
Southern California landscape style.
Extent
77.5 linear ft.
(155 document boxes, 134 rolled drawing boxes, 98 flat boxes, 17 shoe boxes, 5 cartons, and 7 oversize specialty boxes)
Restrictions
Copyright to this collection has been assigned to UCLA Library Special Collections. The library can grant permission to publish
for materials to which it holds the copyright. All requests for permission to publish or quote must be submitted in writing
to the Manuscripts Librarian, UCLA Library Special Collections. Credit shall be given as follows: © The Regents of the University
of California on behalf of UCLA Library Special Collections.
Availability
Open for research. STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact UCLA Library
Special Collections for paging information.