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.
Availability
The collection is open for research.