Brigham Young University. Physical Plant Department
Dates
- Existence: 1954-
Administrative History
The Physical Plant Department (1954- ) functions to coordinate the building and grounds maintenance of Brigham Young University. The Physical Plant Department, previously the Department of Buildings and Grounds, was established in 1954. The Physical Plant functions under the Physical Facilities Division and is responsible for maintaining university utilities, overseeing engineering and construction, maintaining the grounds, maintaining the buildings (including custodial services), overseeing transportation services, and administering to campus projects. Directors of the department have included Leland M. Perry (1954-1957), Sam F. Brewster (1957-1974), Fred A. Schwendiman (1974), Harold J. Anderson (1979-1986), Douglas Christensen (1986-1990), and Scott Briggs (1990- ).
Citation:
Brigham Young University, Dept. of Physical Plant, photo album, ca. 1962-1967: p. 11 of dedicatory program, 1962, at beginning of album (Physical Plant Department at B.Y.U.)Brigham Young University organizational history, via WWW, Jan. 24, 2012 (Physical Plant Dept.; est. 1954; previously known as the Department of Buildings and Grounds; responsible for maintaining university utilities, engineering, grounds keeping, construction, maintenance, custodial, transportation; directors included Leland M. Perry (1954-1957), Sam F. Brewster (1957-1974), Fred A. Schwendiman (1974), Harold J. Anderson (1979-1986), Douglas Christensen (1986-1990), and Scott Briggs (1990- ))
Found in 94 Collections and/or Records:
Brigham Young University vice-presidential administrative records, 1953-1964
Brigham Young University vice-presidential correspondence, 1953-1964
Contains general correspondence from the administrative office of Harvey L. Taylor, on the subject of Adult Education and Extension Services.
Ephraim Hatch bound volumes, 1875-1975
Contains various photos.
Ephraim Hatch collection of university building histories, 1974-1985
Contains bound volumes of photographs and information of the different physical plants and campus buildings.
Ephraim Hatch drafts for A History of the Brigham Young University Campus and the Department of Physical Plant, approximately 1975
Contains bound volumes of photographs of the univeristy campus and its development during the presidencies of various university presidents. Volumes assembled in approximately 1975.
Ephraim Hatch loose images, 1971-1988
Contains various photos and negatives of buildings, sculptures and other architectual focuses of BYU campuses and surrounding Provo area.
Office of the President correspondence with Physical Plant Department, 1990-1991
Contains correspondence with the Physical Plant Department regarding housing, facilities, and food service at the university. Materials date from between 1990 and 1991.
Office of the President correspondence with Physical Plant Department, 1993-1994
Contains correspondence with the Physical Plant Department regarding housing, facilities, and food service at the university. Materials date from between 1993 and 1994.
Office of the President correspondence with Physical Plant Department, 1989-1990
Contains correspondence with the Physical Plant Department regarding housing, facilities, and food service at the university. Materials date from between 1989 and 1990.
Office of the President correspondence with Physical Plant Department, 1991-1992
Contains correspondence with the Physical Plant Department regarding housing, facilities, and food service at the university. Materials date from between 1991 and 1992.
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