Collection UQFL637 - Stephen Trotter Papers

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Reference code

UQFL637

Title

Stephen Trotter Papers

Date(s)

  • 1962-1999 (Creation)

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Collection

Extent and medium

2 albums, 1 parcel

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Name of creator

(1931-2015)

Biographical history

Former partner and director of Queensland architecture practice Fulton Trotter Architects. Trotter joined the practice, previously known as Fulton, Collin, Job in 1951 and was made a partner in 1962. He designed some of Queensland’s most iconic and enduring buildings including International House and Schonell Theatre at the University of Queensland, Tower Mill Hotel, Twin Towns Services Club and Club Banora. Climate, geometry and innovative construction techniques informed Trotter's design approach. Apart from his architectural practice, he lectured at the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) for 19 years.

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Donation facilitated by Andrew Wilson.

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Scope and content

One thousand and fifty two (1,052) 35mm colour slides and original bound manuscript relating to Trotter's publication Cities in the Sun, which were taken while he undertook his Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) Sisalkraft Travel Scholarship in 1963. An additional 147 35mm colour slides are included, which relate to architecture and design in Australia and the Torres Strait.

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Accruals

System of arrangement

Arranged into series following original order ascribed by Stephen Trotter.

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Conditions governing access

Unrestricted access.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copyright applies.

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Publication note

Trotter, S (1964). Cities in the sun. St. Regis - A.C.I. Pty Ltd.

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991014124998303131

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Status

Revised

Level of detail

Full

Dates of creation revision deletion

Revised, Linda Justo, 13-Dec-2022. Created, KK, 27-Nov-2020.

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Physical storage

  • Album: UQFL637 Album 1
  • Album: UQFL637 Album 2
  • Parcel: UQFL637 Parcel 1