Arthur L. Loeb papers (SP 7.0)

Series I. Arthur L. Loeb Biographical Information, 1950-2000
1 box

In this series, biographical information and items created by Arthur L. Loeb can be found. Included within this series is a comprehensive collection of his academic writings and research papers as well as photos, biographical materials, lab reports from his time at the Kennecott Copper Company in Lexington, Massachusetts and miscellaneous ephemera. Loeb was a scholar and wrote many orignal academic and scholarly papers based on his own personal research. These academic papers include material on theories within the field of design science, symmetry, computing, and crystallography. There is also a small collection of correspondences available between himself and other academics/former students. A full biography written by Loeb is also included here.

Series II. Arthur L. Loeb Visual Materials, 1954-2008
19 boxes

In this series, items created by Arthur L. Loeb can be found. Included within this series is a collection of his watercolor paintings, biographical materials, designs, posters from Loeb's personal collection (as well as some created by him), and various multimedia. Video recording of his workshops as well as some teaching materials and a recording from his memorial service can be found. Multimedia student projects are included.

Boxes 10-20 contain posters collected by Loeb, several of which are M.C. Escher posters from Escher's 1982 Jerusalem art show. Patterns found in nature and quilt patchwork are represented as well.

Series III. Design Science teaching materials, 1965-2007
9 boxes

Teaching materials compose most of the items within this series. Loeb retained much of his notes for teaching. This series spans 1970 to 2000 and contains multiple media including ephemera, DVD's, approximately 5,000 35mm slides, a cloth banner, and approximately 150 glass lantern slides. A variety of research articles from other professionals within the design science, architecture, and other various design fields can be found within this portion of the collection as well as research items of personal interest to Loeb. Materials and presentations used directly in his classes are also included. Some of his teaching materials include design patterns, assignment and homework prompts, and class handouts.

Series IV. Student Work, 1970-2000
6 boxes

Student materials comprise Series IV. Assignment prompts accompany some of the finished products. Final papers and projects in various formats are provided. Paintings, papers, computer coding and programs, as well as a handmade and designed refugee tent is presented here. Items here range predominantly from 1970 to 2000. Some items are of unknown authorship.

Series V. Arthur Loeb Design Science Collection, the Nature Lab, 1970-2000
72 boxes

Series V contains models (student created as well as Loeb created), prints, calendars, and student assignments. These items are separate of the main collection and reside in the Arthur Loeb Design Science Collection at the Nature Lab. Over 400 models and 600 books are part of this portion of the collection. The books are part of Arthur Loeb's personal library which is separate from this collection.