University of Washington, Facilities Services records, 1925-2002

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington. Facilities Services
Title
University of Washington, Facilities Services records
Dates
1925-2002 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.64 cubic feet (2 boxes, and 1 oversize folder, and 174 digital files)
Collection Number
UW Resource No. 00123
Summary
University of Washington campus maps, photographs, and facilities records
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. Their work includes supporting more than seven miles of utility tunnels beneath campus, 643 acres of grounds, 22 miles of roads and pathways, and services including capital planning, power, HVAC, cleaning, waste, maintenance, sustainability and construction for more than 15 million square feet. (Source: University of Washington Facilities (https://facilities.uw.edu/about); Accessed November 2023).

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

A campus map (1972), aerial photographs, photographs taken after the Nisqually earthquake (2001), and administrative records related to campus utilities services.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized into 4 accessions.

  • Accession No. 95-113, University of Washington, Physical Plant Department records, 1972
  • Accession No. 21-005, University of Washington Facilities Services Campus Engineering and Operations records, 1936-1981
  • Accession No. 22-017, University of Washington Facilities, Engineering Services records, 2002
  • Accession No. 23-041, University of Washington Facilities, Campus Utilities and Operations records, 1925-1956

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 95-113: University of Washington, Physical Plant Department records, 1972Return to Top

1 oversize folder

Scope and Content: Campus map.

Restrictions on Access: Public records, but advance notice is required to allow for screening of materials protected from disclosure by law. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: Odegaard Undergraduate Library, 1995-05-17

Accession No. 21-005: University of Washington Facilities Services Campus Engineering and Operations records, 1936-1981Return to Top

0.45 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: 6 oversize campus photos.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: John Chapman, Executive Director of Campus Engineering and Operations, 2011

Container(s) Description Dates
box:oversize Accession
1 21-005
Aerial view of University of Washington
1936
1 21-005
Aerial view of University of Washington
1946
1 21-005
Aerial view of University of Washington
1956
1 21-005
Aerial view of University of Washington
1966
1 21-005
Aerial view of University of Washington Stadium
1981

Accession No. 22-017: University of Washington Facilities, Engineering Services records, 2002Return to Top

0.0754 GB (174 files)

Scope and Content: Photographs and a few diagrams of the University of Washington Suzzallo Library renovation following the 2001 Nisqually earthquake. The photographs were taken in 2002 by Thomas Berg, UW Facilities Architect.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Container(s) Description
electronic_file Accession
electronic_file 22-017
Earthquake
25 files
electronic_file 22-017
Lighting
23 files
electronic_file 22-017
Plaster
13 files
electronic_file 22-017
Rail
14 files
electronic_file 22-017
Reading Room
26 files
electronic_file 22-017
South Seals
26 files
electronic_file 22-017
Windows
14 files
electronic_file 22-017
Miscellaneous
26 files
Scope and Content: Includes gutters, roof, and other features

Accession No. 23-041: University of Washington Facilities, Campus Utilities and Operations records, 1925-1956Return to Top

0.19 cubic feet (1 box)

Scope and Content: Operational reports, budgets, correspondence, maps, and payroll data related to University of Washington utilities services.

Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.

Restrictions on Use: Public Records—not subject to copyright. Copying, quotation, publication and other uses are unrestricted if records are open for public release.

Acquisition Info: UW Power Plant records, 2019-08-30

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder Accession
1/1 23-041
Payroll Data
1942-1956
1/2 23-041
Miscellaneous Records on Campus Utilities including Light, Water, and Phones
1925-1952

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. Physical Plant Dept (creator)
    • University of Washington. University Archives