Glenn H. Beyer papers

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Identifier: 53-4-1548

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COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Manuscripts and galley proofs; correspondence; questionnaires; photographs, negatives, and slides; research material, notes, and rough drafts pertaining to rural housing; printed materials; and 2 victrola records and 3 film strips relating to the 1950 census.

Dates

1934-1969.

Creator

Beyer, Glenn H. (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

Glenn Beyer was born in Chester, South Dakota in 1913. He earned degrees from Augustana (South Dakota) College in 1935 and George Washington University in 1939. He held positions in several federal housing agencies until he became Professor of Housing and Design at Cornell University in 1947. He became Director of the Cornell Center for Housing and Environmental Studies (formerly the Housing Research Center) upon its establishment in 1950. Beyer wrote several books, monographs, and articles on rural and farm housing and housing for the elderly. Many works were concerned with Upstate New York housing practices.

Extent

10.3 cubic feet. (10.3 cubic feet.)

Additional Description

Abstract

SERIES LIST

Series I. Chronological Correspondence Files, 1955-1969

Series II. Subject Files

Series III. Photographs

Series IV. Printed Material

Series V. Miscellany

Physical Description

Manuscripts, gallery proofs, correspondence, questionnaires, photographs, research material, notes, printed materials, film strips, monographs, and articles.