Office of Physical Facilities records

Series — Box: Physical Facilities Office, Folder: 1-7

Identifier: RG 07-26

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The records of the Office of Physical Facilities, also known as Buildings and Grounds, contains annual reports from 1986-87, 1988-89, 1990-91, which outline repair projects, energy and labor costs, and computer wiring projects. Also contained in the records are correspondence, memos, newspaper clippings, budgets, and photographs of staff. There are also contracts with the First Church of South Hadley for use of the church by the College (1875-1905), correspondence and meeting minutes about the construction of Abbey Chapel, including the organ and the stained glass windows.

Dates

Creation: 1875 - 1991

Conditions Governing Access

Restricted

Conditions Governing Use

Records restricted to use by office/department of origin for 25 years from date of record creation.

Historical Note

This office was established in 1898, with the appointment of a Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. In 1935, the superintendent was listed as part of the Office of Business Administration. In 1958, it became part of the Office of the Business Manager, and in 1963 as part of the Office of Assistant Treasurer and Business Manager. The Office of the Director of Physical Facilities was established in 1968.