Description
This collection comprises the extant files of Raymond L. Watson (1926-2012), former President and CEO of the Irvine Company.
Beginning in 1960, Watson served the company as Architect Planner, Vice President of Planning, Senior Vice President of the
Land Development Division, Executive Vice President, and Vice Chairman, as well as in other positions until his retirement
in 2003. Included in the collection are Watson's speeches, correspondence, and writings; Irvine Company records, publications,
and reports; subject files relating to the Irvine Company, the Irvine Ranch, the City of Irvine, the University of California,
Irvine, and Orange County, California (including Upper Newport Bay); and professional files on topics such as city planning,
housing, and new towns. Of particular interest are Watson's own writings on community development and the City of Irvine.
Background
Raymond L. Watson, former president of The Irvine Company, began his career with The Irvine Company in September 1960. With
the exception of the years 1977 to 1983, was continuously involved with the company in various capacities.
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 the Special Collections and Archives.