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Jonathan Seymour Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0618

Scope and Content

The bulk of the collection consists of drawings and photographs for Seymour's landscape designs, primarily residential. Also included are some biographical and autobiographical materials, as well as clippings and notes on various projects.

Dates

  • Creation: 1953 - 2013

Creator

Access

The collection is open for research.

Biographical/Historical Note

Jonathan G. Seymour was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 19, 1919. He graduated from the University of Georgia and then moved to Miami in 1947 after serving in the Air Corps Engineers during World War II. He served as Landscape Architect for the City of Coral Gables from 1948-1956, and then he established his private practice in 1956. He spent most of his career in Miami and designed for a variety projects in Miami, Miami Beach, Florida, the Caribbean, the U.S., and South America. He was named Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects. He died in 2013.

Extent

6.64 Linear Feet (24 Boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Drawings and photographs for Johnathan Seymour's landscape designs, primarily residential. Also included are some biographical and autobiographical materials, as well as clippings and notes on various projects.

Location

University of Florida Smathers Library Building

Acquisition Information

Donated by Jonathan and Elizabeth Seymour in 2010.

Title
A Guide to the Jonathan Seymour Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid created by John Nemmers
Date
February 2023
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Description is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository

Contact:
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755