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Description
The Eldon Beck Collection spans the years c. 1968-2014 and includes files created by Beck and his time with the firm RHBA.
The collection is organized into three series: Professional Papers, Office Records, Project Records. These records contain
correspondence, project files, drawings, photographs, slides, research notes, articles, and lectures.
Background
Eldon Beck was born July 7, 1931 in Mill Valley, California. Beck graduated from the University of California, Berkeley's
Department of Landscape Architecture in 1953. Eldon began his professional career with Eckbo, Royston, and Williams in 1956
and was offered the position of Associate with the new firm of Royston, Hanamoto, and Mayes in 1958 when the Eckbo firm took
a new direction. In 1960, he became a partner in the firm eventually known as Royston, Hanamoto, Beck, and Abey.
Extent
10.87 Linear Feet:
1 carton, 1 over-sized flat box, 27 tubes
Restrictions
All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from materials in the collection should be discussed with the
Curator.
Availability
Collection is open for research. Many of the Environmental Design Archives collections are stored offsite and advance notice
is required for use.