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Washington State University Facilities Planning Department Office Files, 1946-1976

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Washington State University. Department of Facilities Planning
Title
Washington State University Facilities Planning Department Office Files
Dates
1946-1976 (inclusive)
Quantity
2 Linear feet of shelf space, (2 Boxes)
Collection Number
Archives 107 (collection)
Summary
The files consist of agenda, minutes, correspondence, reports, blueprints, maps, and budget and finance records from the Department of Facilities Planning at the State College of Washington, later Washington State University.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open and available for research use.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

A University Architect served as the construction officer at Washington State University from 1911 forward. The modern form of the office dates from 1947 when it became a full-time, staffed administrative department. In 1967 the University Architect office was renamed as Facilities Planning, and then to Facilities Development in 1993. In 2001 it was renamed as Capital Planning. While Capital Planning is responsible for major planning and development, smaller projects are conducted by Facilities Operations. Facilities Operations descended from the Physical Plant in 1998, which in turn descended from Building and Grounds in 1967. While each line of programs has existed separately, some migration in function has occurred over the years. The primary difference between Capital Planning and Facilities Operations is the cost of the project in question - initially items costing less than $1,000,000 were assigned to Fac Ops, and those costing more to CP. By 2009, this break point is between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000.

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Content Description

The files consist of agenda, minutes, correspondence, reports, blueprints, maps, and budget and finance records from the Department of Facilities Planning at the State College of Washington, later Washington State University. The material contained within this series dates from 1946 through 1976 and bulks largest from 1965 through 1973. The original file names and chronological order of the items within the folders have been retained. The General and Miscellaneous Files contain similar material but appear to be given alternate names in different years. The Office Files consist of correspondence (both in-coming and out-going), memoranda and reports, minutes of meetings, committee information and reports, and budget and financial material. The records are concerned with new construction and remodeling of existing buildings on the campus of Washington State University and the various off-campus sites owned and and controlled by the University.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State University Facilities Planning Department Office Files, 1946-1976 (Archives 107)

Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The Office Files of the Facilities Planning Department are arranged alphabetically in a single subject series.

Acquisition Information

The Facilities Planning Department Office Files were transferred to the University Archives, Washington State University Libraries in 1981 (UA 81-10) in accordance with the approved records schedule.

Processing Note

The records were arranged and described by Ann Klavano in March 1983.

Related Materials

The WSU Archives hold a number of other Capital Plannng collections; to locate these please view our Archives' Collections List and our Accessions List, looking for the various names under which this department has operated: University Architect, Facilities Planning, Facilities Development, Capital Planning.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • College buildings -- Washington (State)

Corporate Names

  • State College of Washington. University Architect -- Records and correspondence
  • Washington State University -- Buildings -- History -- Archives
  • Washington State University. Department of Facilities Planning -- Records and correspondence
  • Washington State University. University Architect -- Records and correspondence

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • State College of Washington. University Architect (creator)
    • Washington State University. University Architect (creator)

Finding aid prepared by Ann Klavano
2025

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