Washington State University Campus Building Survey Records, 1902-1983

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Washington State University. Libraries. Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections.
Title
Washington State University Campus Building Survey Records
Dates
1902-1983 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.5 Linear feet of shelf space, (1 Box)
Collection Number
Archives 172 (collection)
Summary
Contains completed building survey forms, research notes and maps, and copies of building listings from computer printouts.
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

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Washington State University campus building survey was compiled in 1983 by Rayner Thomas, an employee of Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, in association with the WSU Task Force on Historic Preservation. It contains completed building survey forms from 1983 that include basic information about individual structures (Series 1); copies of building listings from facilities planning computer printouts and lists dating from 1939 to 1983 (Series 2); and notes from 1983, articles on building construction from 1912-1976, and copies of campus maps from 1902 to 1982 (Series 3).

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Preferred Citation

[Item description]

Washington State University Campus Building Survey Records, 1902-1983 (Archives 172)

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

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into three series, arranged chronologically and alphabetically within each.

Acquisition Information

The building survey files were transferred to the Washington State University Archives in September, 1983 (MS83-32).

Processing Note

The records were processed in Janurary 1985 by Carmen Petersen.

Related Materials

Washington State University building specifications can also be found in various facilities planning records: Archives 106; Archives 14; Archives 239; Archives 150 and Archives 40.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series 1: Building Survey Forms , 1983Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1
Campus Building Inventory Survey Forms A-C
55 items
1983
1 2
Campus Building Inventory Survey Forms D-H
70 items
1983
1 3
Campus Building Inventory Survey Forms I-O
45 items
1983
1 4
Campus Building Inventory Survey Forms P-S
62 items
1983
1 5
Campus Building Inventory Survey Forms T-W
41 items
1983

Series 2: Building Listings , 1939-1983Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 6
Building Listings
6 items
1939-1972
1 7
Building Listings-Rosters
6 items
1972-1976
1 8
Building Listings-Rosters
4 items
1977-1982
1 9
Building Listings
4 items
1983

Series 3: Research Notes and Maps , 1902-1983Return to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 10
Notes
3 items
1983
1 11
Articles on Building Construction at WSU
5 items
1912-1976
1 12
Campus Maps
20 items
1902-1982

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • College buildings -- Washington (State) -- History -- Designs and plans

Corporate Names

  • Washington State University -- Buildings -- History
  • Washington State University. Libraries. Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections -- Records and correspondence